Exquisite luxury home on 1 acre with resort style amenities! Discover an extraordinary blend of elegance, comfort, and functionality in this stunning residence set on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre lot. A grand circle driveway welcomes you home, leading to an inviting entryway with immediate views of the breathtaking outdoor living retreat. Inside, the spacious living room features a striking fireplace with built-ins, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining room and a light-filled kitchen. The gourmet kitchen is designed for both beauty & performance, offering double ovens, a pot filler, custom cabinet drawers, a dedicated water filtration system, an ice maker, & a bar area with additional custom storage. The breakfast area is wrapped in natural light, creating the perfect spot to start your day. This home also includes a private office & a dedicated workout room with activity flooring. The secluded primary suite is a true sanctuary, highlighted by a brick focal wall, cozy fireplace, a spa inspired bathroom featuring a jacuzzi tub, walk-through tile shower, double sinks, & an expansive custom closet with built-in cabinetry & exceptional storage. Four additional bedrooms, 2 jack-n-jill bathrooms & a half bath provide ample space for family and visitors. Step outside to your own resort-style oasis. The expansive covered patio overlooks an incredible outdoor living space complete with a full outdoor kitchen, sink, refrigerator, & built-in cabinetry housing 2 TVs, plus a convenient outdoor bathroom complete with a shower. Enjoy year-round relaxation in the heated, self-cleaning swimming pool, hot tub, fire bowls, & low-voltage landscape lighting. The property also features a playground, greenhouse, 500-gallon propane tank, & a whole-home Generac generator ensuring uninterrupted comfort. This exceptional property offers luxury living at its finest, combining thoughtful design, high-end finishes, & unmatched outdoor amenities for an elevated lifestyle.
Under contract
Price cut: $100K (6/23)
$1,195,000
249 Rising Star Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
5beds
3,996sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
1 Acres Lot
$1,150,400 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Heated self-cleaning swimming poolCozy fireplaceHot tubInviting entrywayDedicated water filtration systemFormal dining roomIncredible outdoor living space
- 82 days |
- 972 |
- 48 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leslie Mealem 806-544-3627,
Texas Home and Land Connection LLC 806-544-3627
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21232155
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet Cabinetry, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 18
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Water Softener, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room
Features
- Chandelier, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Shutters, Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Living Room, Outside
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,996 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Door-Multi, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue, Barbecue, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Living Area, Outdoor Shower, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Pool, Salt Water, Waterfall
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 995093
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French Provincial,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Southern Cross Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Abilene
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $839,225
- Annual tax amount: $14,331
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Planters, TV's and Pool Lounge Chairs
Estimated market value
$1,150,400
$1.09M - $1.21M
$6,560/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2026 | Contingent | $1,195,000$299/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $1,195,000-7.7%$299/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $1,295,000-5.8%$324/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $1,375,000+72.1%$344/sqft |
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| 4/30/2021 | Pending sale | $799,000$200/sqft |
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| 4/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $799,000+36.6%$200/sqft |
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| 4/16/2018 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/1/2018 | Pending sale | $585,000$146/sqft |
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| 1/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $585,000+6.4%$146/sqft |
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| 4/13/2017 | Sold | -- |
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| 1/24/2017 | Pending sale | $550,000$138/sqft |
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| 1/24/2017 | Listed for sale | $550,000$138/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,675 -8.5% | $839,225 -5.3% |
| 2024 | $13,852 +29.8% | $885,762 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $10,669 -9.3% | $811,587 +6.2% |
| 2022 | $11,758 | $764,530 +16.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $657,278 +10% |
| 2020 | $10,356 +2.6% | $597,525 +5% |
| 2019 | $10,089 +28.2% | $569,335 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $7,871 | $549,119 +16% |
| 2017 | $7,871 +12.1% | $473,463 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $7,022 +10558.6% | $440,309 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $66 | $433,857 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 79606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Wylie West Junior High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Wylie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
- 9/10Wylie Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-4Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wylie West
- Middle: Wylie West
- High: Wylie
- District: Wylie ISD, Taylor Co.
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- Texas
- Taylor County
- Abilene
- 79606
- 249 Rising Star Dr
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