10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X]	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
or
[  ]	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from		to
Commission File Number: 0-19989

Stratus Properties Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	72-1211572
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
212 Lavaca St., Suite 300
Austin, Texas	78701
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)
(512) 478-5788
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

þ Yes   ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   þ Yes   ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨        Accelerated filer ¨         Non-accelerated filer ¨          Smaller reporting company þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   ¨ Yes þ No

On October 31, 2013, there were issued and outstanding 8,044,795 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.

STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
	Page
Part I. Financial Information	2
Item 1. Financial Statements	2
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)	2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)	3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)	4
Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited)	5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations	13
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	25
Part II. Other Information	25
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	25
Item 6. Exhibits	25
Signature	26
Exhibit Index	E-1

STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	45,438		$	12,784
Restricted cash	9,345			17,657
Real estate held for sale	23,229			60,244
Real estate under development	52,943			31,596
Land available for development	41,510			49,569
Real estate held for investment, net	183,407			189,331
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	4,500			3,402
Other assets	16,036			14,545
Total assets	$	376,408		$	379,128
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	5,709		$	13,845
Accrued liabilities	7,037			8,605
Deposits	3,379			2,073
Debt	155,850			137,035
Other liabilities and deferred gain	10,449			8,675
Total liabilities	182,424			170,233
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Stratus stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	91			90
Capital in excess of par value of common stock	203,621			203,298
Accumulated deficit	(61,564		)	(63,309		)
Common stock held in treasury	(19,301		)	(18,392		)
Total Stratus stockholders’ equity	122,847			121,687
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	71,137			87,208
Total equity	193,984			208,895
Total liabilities and equity	$	376,408		$	379,128

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Revenues:
Real estate	$	10,810		$	27,960		$	57,715		$	49,047
Hotel	8,312			7,567			28,207			25,191
Entertainment	3,310			3,155			9,942			9,258
Rental	1,391			1,189			3,943			3,244
Total revenues	23,823			39,871			99,807			86,740
Cost of sales:
Real estate	6,942			24,440			46,727			45,278
Hotel	6,893			6,377			21,705			19,809
Entertainment	3,000			2,798			8,435			7,592
Rental	644			561			1,991			1,576
Depreciation	2,252			2,644			6,790			6,927
Total cost of sales	19,731			36,820			85,648			81,182
Insurance settlement	—			—			(1,785		)	—
General and administrative expenses	1,578			1,542			5,356			4,870
Total costs and expenses	21,309			38,362			89,219			86,052
Operating income	2,514			1,509			10,588			688
Interest expense, net	(1,833		)	(2,835		)	(6,140		)	(9,443		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,379		)	—			(1,379		)	—
Other income, net	7			11			1,352			51
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in unconsolidated affiliates' (loss) income	(691		)	(1,315		)	4,421			(8,704		)
Equity in unconsolidated affiliates' (loss) income	(114		)	(61		)	(3		)	14
Provision for income taxes	(192		)	(224		)	(617		)	(523		)
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(997		)	(1,600		)	3,801			(9,213		)
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			4,805
Net (loss) income and total comprehensive (loss) income	(997		)	(1,600		)	3,801			(4,408		)
Net loss (income) and total comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	957			1,923			(2,056		)	2,876
Net (loss) income and total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Stratus common stock	$	(40	)	$	323		$	1,745		$	(1,532	)
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Stratus common stock:
Continuing operations	$	—		$	0.04		$	0.22		$	(0.80	)
Discontinued operations	—			—			—			0.61
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Stratus common stock	$	—		$	0.04		$	0.22		$	(0.19	)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic	8,057			8,095			8,087			7,923
Diluted	8,057			8,095			8,118			7,923

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2013			2012
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	3,801		$	(4,408	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	6,790			6,922
Cost of real estate sold	37,341			35,643
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	1,379			—
Gain on sale of 7500 Rialto	—			(5,146		)
Stock-based compensation	245			198
Equity in unconsolidated affiliates' loss (income)	3			(14		)
Deposits	1,306			1,029
Development of real estate properties	(14,054		)	(8,446		)
Recovery of land previously sold	(485		)	—
Municipal utility districts reimbursement	208			—
Decrease (increase) in other assets	7,991			(5,689		)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	2,340			(4,499		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	46,865			15,590
Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures:
Commercial leasing properties	(677		)	(3,413		)
Entertainment	(299		)	(170		)
Hotel	(15		)	(3		)
Proceeds from sale of 7500 Rialto	—			5,697
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	(1,100		)	(185		)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(2,091		)	1,926
Cash flow from financing activities:
Borrowings from credit facility	18,000			22,500
Payments on credit facility	(32,924		)	(29,554		)
Borrowings from project and term loans	101,577			10,532
Payments on project and term loans	(68,511		)	(17,436		)
Noncontrolling interests (distributions) contributions	(28,026		)	341
Common stock issuance	—			4,817
Repurchase of treasury stock	(820		)	—
Net payments for stock-based awards	(10		)	(19		)
Financing costs	(1,406		)	—
Net cash used in financing activities	(12,120		)	(8,819		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	32,654			8,697
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	12,784			8,085
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	45,438		$	16,782

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), which include information regarding noncash transactions, are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

	Stratus Stockholders’ Equity
									Common Stock				Total Stratus Stockholders' Equity
	Common Stock			Capital in Excess of Par Value		Accum-ulated Deficit			Held in Treasury							Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries
	Number of Shares	At Par Value							Number of Shares	At Cost									Total Equity
Balance at December 31, 2012	9,037	$	90	$	203,298	$	(63,309	)	940	$	(18,392	)	$	121,687		$	87,208		$	208,895
Common stock repurchases	—	—		—		—			71	(810		)	(810		)	—			(810		)
Exercised and issued stock-based awards	38	1		78		—			—	—			79			—			79
Stock-based compensation	—	—		245		—			—	—			245			—			245
Tender of shares for stock-based awards	—	—		—		—			8	(99		)	(99		)	—			(99		)
Noncontrolling interests distributions	—	—		—		—			—	—			—			(18,127		)	(18,127		)
Total comprehensive income	—	—		—		1,745			—	—			1,745			2,056			3,801
Balance at September 30, 2013	9,075	$	91	$	203,621	$	(61,564	)	1,019	$	(19,301	)	$	122,847		$	71,137		$	193,984

Balance at December 31, 2011	8,387	$	84	$	198,175	$	(61,723	)	935	$	(18,347	)	$	118,189		$	99,493		$	217,682
Common stock issuance	625	6		4,811		—			—	—			4,817			—			4,817
Exercised and issued stock-based awards	23	—		26		—			—	—			26			—			26
Stock-based compensation	—	—		198		—			—	—			198			—			198
Tender of shares for stock-based awards	—	—		—		—			5	(45		)	(45		)	—			(45		)
Noncontrolling interests distributions	—	—		—		—			—	—			—			(1,658		)	(1,658		)
Total comprehensive loss	—	—		—		(1,532		)	—	—			(1,532		)	(2,876		)	(4,408		)
Balance at September 30, 2012	9,035	$	90	$	203,210	$	(63,255	)	940	$	(18,392	)	$	121,653		$	94,959		$	216,612

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1. GENERAL

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2012, included in Stratus Properties Inc.’s (Stratus) Annual Report on Form 10-K (Stratus 2012 Form 10-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. Operating results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.

2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Stratus’ basic net income per share of common stock was calculated by dividing the net (loss) income attributable to Stratus common stock by the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Following is a reconciliation of net (loss) income and weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted net (loss) income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2013			2012			2013				2012
Net (loss) income	$	(997	)	$	(1,600	)	$	3,801			$	(4,408	)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	957			1,923			(2,056		)		2,876
Net (loss) income attributable to Stratus common stock	$	(40	)	$	323		$	1,745			$	(1,532	)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding	8,057			8,095			8,087				7,923
Add shares issuable upon exercise or vesting of:
Dilutive stock options	—			—			7			a	—
Restricted stock units	—			—			24				—
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted net (loss) income per share	8,057			8,095			8,118				7,923
Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Stratus common stock	$	—		$	0.04		$	0.22			$	(0.19	)

a. Excludes shares of common stock associated with outstanding stock options with exercise prices less than the average market price of Stratus' common stock that were anti-dilutive based on the treasury stock method totaling approximately 1,700 shares for the first nine months of 2013.

Outstanding stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price for Stratus' common stock during the period are excluded from the computation of diluted net (loss) income per share of common stock. Excluded were approximately 65,800 stock options with a weighted average exercise price of $20.65 for the first nine months of 2013. Stock options and restricted stock units representing approximately 100,000 shares for third-quarter 2013, 125,200 shares for third-quarter 2012 and 135,500 shares for the first nine months of 2012 were excluded from weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted net (loss) income per share because they were anti-dilutive.

3. JOINT VENTURE WITH CANYON-JOHNSON URBAN FUND II, L.P.

Stratus and Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. (Canyon-Johnson) are participants in a joint venture, CJUF II Stratus Block 21, LLC (the Joint Venture), for a 36-story mixed-use development in downtown Austin, Texas, anchored by a W Hotel & Residences (the W Austin Hotel & Residences project). Stratus is the manager of, and has an approximate 40 percent interest in, the Joint Venture, and Canyon-Johnson has an approximate 60 percent interest in the Joint Venture. As of September 30, 2013, cumulative capital contributions totaled $71.9 million for Stratus and $94.0 million for Canyon-Johnson. Distributions to each of Stratus and Canyon-Johnson totaled $3.8 million in third-quarter 2013 and $18.0 million for the first nine months of 2013, and the Joint Venture distributed $14.8 million to Stratus and $20.1 million to Canyon-Johnson in October 2013. As of October 31, 2013, inception-to-date distributions totaled $42.8 million for Stratus and $48.0 million for Canyon-Johnson, including Canyon-Johnson' accumulated distributions that were previously reflected as restricted cash in Stratus' consolidated balance sheet and were paid in third-quarter 2013. The Joint Venture is consolidated in Stratus’ financial statements based on its assessment that the Joint Venture is a variable interest entity (VIE) and that Stratus is the primary

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beneficiary. Stratus reevaluated and reaffirmed its previous conclusion as to the VIE status and primary beneficiary of the Joint Venture as of September 30, 2013, the date of the Bank of America (BoA Loan) refinancing transaction (see Note 6). Stratus will continue to evaluate which entity is the primary beneficiary of the Joint Venture in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. See Note 2 of the Stratus 2012 Form 10-K for further discussion.

Stratus’ consolidated balance sheets include the following assets and liabilities of the Joint Venture (in thousands):

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	42,698	$	7,461
Restricted cash	9,336		17,657
Real estate held for sale	14,934		45,320
Real estate held for investment, net	158,211		163,666
Other assets	7,709		8,398
Total assets	232,888		242,502
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,393		13,592
Accrued liabilities	5,002		6,322
Deposits	2,905		1,714
Debt	100,000		67,670
Other liabilities	4,328		2,386
Total liabilities	115,628		91,684
Net assets	$	117,260	$	150,818

Profits and losses between partners in a real estate venture should be allocated based on how changes in net assets of the venture would affect cash payments to the investors over the life of the venture and on its liquidation. The amount of the ultimate profits earned by the W Austin Hotel & Residences project will affect the ultimate profit sharing ratios because of provisions in the joint venture agreement, which would require Stratus to return certain previously received distributions to Canyon-Johnson under certain circumstances. Because of the uncertainty of the ultimate profits and, therefore, profit-sharing ratios, the W Austin Hotel & Residences project’s cumulative profits or losses are allocated based on a hypothetical liquidation of the Joint Venture’s net assets as of each balance sheet date. As of September 30, 2013, the cumulative earnings for the W Austin Hotel & Residences project were allocated based on 42 percent for Stratus and 58 percent for Canyon-Johnson.

On October 3, 2012, the Joint Venture and Pedernales Entertainment LLC (Pedernales) formed Stageside Productions (Stageside) to promote, market and commercialize the production, sale, distribution and general oversight of audio and video recordings of events or performances occurring at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater (ACL Live). The Joint Venture's initial capital contributions to Stageside totaled $0.3 million, and the Joint Venture will contribute additional capital as necessary to fund the working capital needs of Stageside. The Joint Venture has a 100 percent capital funding interest and has a 40 percent residual and voting interest in Stageside. The Joint Venture performed an evaluation and concluded Stageside is a VIE and that the Joint Venture is the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the results of Stageside are consolidated in the Joint Venture's financial statements.

4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value accounting guidance includes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 inputs) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs).

The carrying value for certain Stratus financial instruments (i.e., cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities) approximate fair value because of their short-term nature and generally negligible credit losses. A summary of the carrying amount and fair value of Stratus' other financial instruments follows (in thousands):

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	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Interest rate cap agreement	$	487	$	487	$	—	$	—
Debt	155,850		156,001		137,035		136,774

Stratus' debt is recorded at cost and is not actively traded. Fair value is estimated based on discounted future expected cash flows at estimated current market interest rates. Accordingly, Stratus' debt is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of debt does not represent the amounts that will ultimately be paid upon the maturities of the loans.

Interest Rate Cap Agreement. On September 30, 2013, the Joint Venture paid $0.5 million to enter into an interest rate cap agreement, which caps the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the variable rate in the BoA Loan agreement, at 1 percent for the first year the BoA Loan is outstanding, 1.5 percent for the second year and 2 percent for the third year. Stratus uses an interest rate pricing model that relies on market observable inputs such as LIBOR to measure the fair value of the interest rate cap agreement. Stratus also evaluated the counterparty credit risk associated with the interest rate cap agreement, which is considered a Level 3 input, but did not consider such risk to be significant. Therefore, the interest rate cap agreement is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 6 for more information on the BoA Loan.

5. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

In April 2013, Stratus formed a joint venture, Stump Fluff LLC (Stump Fluff), with Transmission Entertainment, LLC (Transmission) to own, operate, manage and sell live music and entertainment promotion, booking, production, merchandising, venue services and other related products and services. As of September 30, 2013, Stratus' capital contributions to Stump Fluff totaled $0.8 million. Stratus will contribute additional capital to Stump Fluff as necessary to fund its working capital needs. Transmission contributed its existing assets to Stump Fluff. In addition, Stump Fluff assumed specified liabilities of Transmission totaling $0.2 million. Transmission is not required to make any future capital contributions to Stump Fluff. Stratus and Transmission each have a 50 percent voting interest in Stump Fluff. After Stratus is repaid its original capital contributions and a preferred return (10 percent annually) on those contributions, Stratus will receive 33 percent of any distributions from Stump Fluff and Transmission will receive 67 percent.

In May 2013, Stratus and Austin Pachanga Partners, LLC (Pachanga Partners) formed a joint venture, Guapo Enterprises LLC (Guapo) to own, operate, manage and sell the products and services of the Pachanga music festival business. As of September 30, 2013, Stratus' capital contributions to Guapo totaled $0.3 million. Stratus will contribute additional capital to Guapo as necessary to fund its working capital needs. Pachanga Partners contributed its existing assets to Guapo and is not required to make any future capital contributions. Stratus and Pachanga Partners each have a 50 percent voting interest in Guapo. After Stratus is repaid its original capital contributions and a preferred return (10 percent annually) on those contributions, Stratus will receive 33 percent of any distributions from Guapo and Pachanga Partners will receive 67 percent.

Stratus has concluded that both Stump Fluff and Guapo are VIEs and that no partner in either joint venture is the primary beneficiary because decision-making about the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs' economic performance is shared equally by the partners. Stratus accounts for its investments in Stump Fluff and Guapo using the equity method.

6. DEBT

Bank of America Loan. On September 30, 2013, the Joint Venture entered into a term loan agreement for a $100 million non-recourse loan (the BoA Loan).

The initial maturity date of the BoA Loan is September 29, 2016, but the Joint Venture has the option to extend the maturity date for up to three additional one-year terms. The BoA Loan accrues interest at the LIBOR Daily Floating Rate plus 2.5 percent. Such interest rate is subject to a separate interest rate cap agreement (see Note 4). The Joint Venture’s obligations under the BoA Loan are secured by certain property and assets related to the W Austin Hotel & Residences project, excluding the remaining unsold condominium residences. Additionally, Stratus and Canyon-Johnson guarantee certain Joint Venture obligations, including environmental indemnification and other customary carve-out obligations, and the BoA Loan contains customary financial covenants and other restrictions. As required by the BoA Loan, $67.3 million of the proceeds were used to fully repay the Joint Venture’s existing

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obligations to Beal Bank USA (the Beal Bank Loan). In connection with the repayment of the Beal Bank Loan, the Joint Venture paid a prepayment premium equal to 1 percent of the outstanding principal balance. As required, Stratus used a portion of its distribution to repay the $11.7 million balance outstanding under its revolving line of credit with Comerica Bank.

Kahn Loan. On May 15, 2013, Stratus entered into a loan agreement and promissory note with D.N. Kahn (the Kahn loan) to finance the purchase of a tract of land for future development in Lakeway, Texas. Pursuant to the Kahn loan, Stratus borrowed $1.6 million, which bears interest at a per annum rate of 5 percent. The outstanding principal balance of the Kahn promissory note is due on May 15, 2015, and interest is due quarterly, beginning on August 15, 2013. The Kahn loan is secured by the related land.

Debt Covenants. Stratus' credit facility with Comerica Bank (the Comerica credit facility) and its American Strategic Income Portfolio (ASIP) unsecured term loans contain customary financial covenants, including a requirement that Stratus maintain a minimum total stockholders' equity balance. On May 9, 2013, Stratus entered into a modification agreement with ASIP which reduced the amount of the total stockholders' equity required to be maintained by Stratus from $120.0 million to $110.0 million. Concurrently with this modification, the minimum stockholders' equity covenant of the Comerica credit facility was also reduced to $110.0 million.

Interest Expense and Capitalization. Interest expense (before capitalized interest) totaled $2.9 million for third-quarter 2013, $3.5 million for third-quarter 2012, $8.9 million for the first nine months of 2013 and $12.2 million for the first nine months of 2012. Stratus capitalized interest costs totaling $1.1 million for third-quarter 2013, $0.7 million for third-quarter 2012, $2.8 million for the first nine months of 2013 and $2.7 million for the first nine months of 2012. Capitalized interest is primarily related to development activity at Section N at Barton Creek for the 2013 periods and at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project for the 2012 periods.

7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

During third-quarter 2013, Stratus purchased 19,130 shares of its common stock for $0.2 million (or $12.81 per share). Refer to Note 11 for further discussion of common stock repurchases permitted under debt agreements.

8. INCOME TAXES

Stratus’ accounting policy for and other information regarding its income taxes is further described in Notes 1 and 8 of the Stratus 2012 Form 10-K.

Stratus evaluated the recoverability of its deferred tax assets, and considered available positive and negative evidence, giving greater weight to losses in recent years, the absence of taxable income in the carry back period and uncertainty regarding projected future financial results. As a result, Stratus concluded that there was not sufficient positive evidence supporting the realizability of its deferred tax assets beyond an amount totaling $0.3 million at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012.

Stratus’ future results of operations may be negatively impacted by an inability to realize a tax benefit for future tax losses or for items that will generate additional deferred tax assets. Stratus’ future results of operations may be favorably impacted by reversals of valuation allowances if Stratus is able to demonstrate sufficient positive evidence that its deferred tax assets will be realized.

The difference between Stratus’ consolidated effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35 percent was primarily attributable to the realization of deferred tax assets for the first nine months of 2013 and additional valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets for the first nine months of 2012.

9. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Stratus currently has four operating segments: Real Estate Operations, Hotel, Entertainment and Commercial Leasing.

The Real Estate Operations segment is comprised of Stratus’ real estate assets (developed, under development and undeveloped), which consists of its properties in the Barton Creek community, the Circle C community and Lantana, and the condominium units at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project.

The Hotel segment includes the W Austin Hotel located at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project.

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The Entertainment segment includes ACL Live, a live music and entertainment venue and production studio at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project. In addition to hosting concerts and private events, this venue is the new home of Austin City Limits, a television program showcasing popular music legends. The Entertainment segment also includes revenues and costs associated with events hosted at other venues, and the results of Stageside (see Note 3).

The Commercial Leasing segment includes the office and retail space at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project, a retail building and a bank building in Barton Creek Village, and 5700 Slaughter and Parkside Village in the Circle C community. In February 2012, Stratus sold the two office buildings at 7500 Rialto Boulevard (7500 Rialto). Accordingly, the operating results for 7500 Rialto are reported as discontinued operations in the tables below (see Note 10).

Stratus uses operating income or loss to measure the performance of each segment. Stratus allocates parent company general and administrative expenses that do not directly relate to an operating segment between the Real Estate Operations and Commercial Leasing segments based on projected annual revenues for each segment. General and administrative expenses related to the W Austin Hotel & Residences project are allocated to the Real Estate Operations, Hotel, Entertainment and Commercial Leasing segments based on projected annual revenues for the W Austin Hotel & Residences project. Prior year general and administrative expense allocations have been revised to exclude the results of 7500 Rialto. The following segment information reflects management’s determinations that may not be indicative of what actual financial performance of each segment would be if it were an independent entity.

Segment data presented below were prepared on the same basis as Stratus’ consolidated financial statements (in thousands).

	Real Estate Operationsa		Hotel			Entertainment			Commercial Leasing		Eliminations and Otherb			Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	10,810	$	8,312		$	3,310		$	1,391	$	—		$	23,823
Intersegment	9		59			37			121		(226		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	6,954		6,893			3,035			666		(69		)	17,479
Depreciation	58		1,501			309			421		(37		)	2,252
General and administrative expenses	1,362		68			27			273		(152		)	1,578
Operating income (loss)	$	2,445	$	(91	)	$	(24	)	$	152	$	32		$	2,514
Capital expenditures	$	5,326	$	12		$	180		$	167	$	—		$	5,685
Total assets at September 30, 2013	$	170,243	$	116,959		$	48,217		$	46,913	$	(5,924	)	$	376,408

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	27,960	$	7,567		$	3,155		$	1,189	$	—		$	39,871
Intersegment	18		48			17			156		(239		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	24,460		6,377			2,830			580		(71		)	34,176
Depreciation	65		1,855			351			405		(32		)	2,644
General and administrative expenses	1,290		64			27			323		(162		)	1,542
Operating income (loss)	$	2,163	$	(681	)	$	(36	)	$	37	$	26		$	1,509
Capital expenditures	$	1,875	$	3		$	6		$	607	$	—		$	2,491
Total assets at September 30, 2012	$	181,753	$	120,560		$	43,436		$	47,687	$	(7,749	)	$	385,687

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	Real Estate Operationsa			Hotel		Entertainment Venue		Commercial Leasing		Eliminations and Otherb			Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	57,715		$	28,207	$	9,942	$	3,943	$	—		$	99,807
Intersegment	49			191		60		402		(702		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	46,795			21,705		8,524		2,053		(219		)	78,858
Depreciation	181			4,536		926		1,258		(111		)	6,790
Insurance settlement	(1,785		)	—		—		—		—			(1,785		)
General and administrative expenses	4,526			258		101		900		(429		)	5,356
Operating income (loss)	$	8,047		$	1,899	$	451	$	134	$	57		$	10,588
Capital expenditures	$	14,054		$	15	$	299	$	677	$	—		$	15,045

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	49,047		$	25,191	$	9,258	$	3,244		$	—		$	86,740
Intersegment	36			146		46		382			(610		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	45,343			19,809		7,674		1,621			(192		)	74,255
Depreciation	215			4,745		961		1,109			(103		)	6,927
General and administrative expenses	3,967			227		83		999			(406		)	4,870
Operating (loss) income	$	(442	)	$	556	$	586	$	(103	)	$	91		$	688
Income from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	4,805		$	—		$	4,805
Capital expenditures	$	8,446		$	3	$	170	$	3,413		$	—		$	12,032

a. Includes sales commissions and other revenues together with related expenses.

b. Includes eliminations of intersegment amounts, including the deferred development fee income between Stratus and the Joint Venture (see Note 3).

10. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On February 27, 2012, Stratus sold 7500 Rialto to Lincoln Properties and Greenfield Partners (Lincoln Properties) for $27.0 million. Lincoln Properties paid $6.7 million ($5.7 million net to Stratus after closing and other costs) in cash and assumed Stratus' outstanding nonrecourse debt (the Lantana Promissory Note) of $20.3 million secured by the property. Stratus is providing a limited guaranty of debt service and other obligations on the Lantana Promissory Note up to $5.0 million, which will be reduced to $2.5 million on May 1, 2016, until January 1, 2018, which is the maturity date for the Lantana Promissory Note. Stratus recognized $5.1 million of its $10.1 million gain on the sale in first-quarter 2012 and expects the balance to be recorded as its obligations under the limited guaranty are relieved.

The operating results for 7500 Rialto are presented in the financial statements as discontinued operations. The operations of 7500 Rialto previously represented a component of the Commercial Leasing segment (see Note 9). The following table presents the results of operations for 7500 Rialto up to and including the sale in February 2012 (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2012
Revenues	$	287
Rental property costs	(370		)
Interest expensea	(198		)
Gain on sale	5,146
Provision for income taxes	(60		)
Income from discontinued operations	$	4,805

a. Relates to interest on the Lantana Promissory Note and does not include any additional allocations of interest.

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11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In November 2013, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the open market share purchase program from 0.7 million shares to 1.7 million shares of Stratus common stock.

Stratus' Comerica credit facility and its ASIP unsecured term loans, as modified, allow for common stock purchases up to $1.0 million and as of October 31, 2013, Stratus had purchased 82 thousand shares for $958 thousand under the modified agreements.

Effective October 30, 2013, the joint venture between Stratus and Moffett Holdings modified its construction loan with Comerica Bank to extend the maturity date to December 31, 2013, and is pursuing a refinancing of this loan. As of October 30, 2013, the principal balance of this construction loan was $10.2 million.

Stratus evaluated events after September 30, 2013, and through the date the financial statements were issued, and determined any events or transactions occurring during this period that would require recognition or disclosure are appropriately addressed in these financial statements.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

OVERVIEW

Management’s discussion and analysis presented below should be read in conjunction with our discussion and analysis of financial results contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (2012 Form 10-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The operating results summarized in this report are not necessarily indicative of our future operating results. All subsequent references to “Notes” refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), unless otherwise stated.

We are engaged in the acquisition, development, management, operation and/or sale of commercial, hotel, entertainment, multi- and single-family residential real estate properties located primarily in the Austin, Texas, area. We generate revenues from sales of developed properties, from our hotel and entertainment operations and from rental income from our commercial properties. Developed property sales can include condominium units at our W Austin Hotel & Residences project, an individual tract of land that has been developed and permitted for residential use or a developed lot with a home already built on it. We may, on occasion, sell properties under development, undeveloped properties or commercial properties, if opportunities arise that we believe will maximize overall asset values.

Our principal real estate holdings are in southwest Austin, Texas. The number of developed lots/units and under development or undeveloped acreage as of September 30, 2013, that comprise our principal real estate development projects are presented in the following table.

			Acreage
		Under Development			Undeveloped
	Developed Lots/Units	Single Family	Commercial	Total	Single family	Multi-family	Commercial	Total	Total Acreage
Austin:
Barton Creek	48	—	—	—	678	327	418	1,423	1,423
Circle C	—	132	23	155	—	—	335	335	490
Lantana	—	—	—	—	—	—	43	43	43
Lakeway	—	—	—	—	—	—	29	29	29
W Austin Residences	12	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
San Antonio:
Camino Real	—	—	—	—	—	—	2	2	2
Total	60	132	23	155	678	327	827	1,832	1,987

Our principal residential holdings at September 30, 2013, included developed lots at Barton Creek and condominium units at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project. See "Development Activities - Residential" for further discussion. Our principal commercial holdings at September 30, 2013, in addition to the W Austin Hotel & Residences project, consisted of the first phase of Barton Creek Village, and the 5700 Slaughter retail complex and Parkside Village in the Circle C community. See "Development Activities - Commercial" for further discussion.

The W Austin Hotel & Residences project is located on a two-acre city block in downtown Austin and contains a 251-room luxury hotel, 159 residential condominium units, and office, retail and entertainment space. The hotel is managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. The office space totals 39,328 square feet and the retail space totals 18,362 square feet. The entertainment space, occupied by Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater (ACL Live), includes a live music and entertainment venue and production studio, which opened in February 2011.

For third-quarter 2013, our revenues totaled $23.8 million and our net loss attributable to common stock totaled less than $0.1 million, compared with revenues of $39.9 million and net income attributable to common stock of $0.3 million for third-quarter 2012. For the first nine months of 2013, our revenues totaled $99.8 million and our net income attributable to common stock totaled $1.7 million, compared with revenues of $86.7 million and a net loss attributable to common stock of $1.5 million for the first nine months of 2012. The decrease in revenues for the quarterly period primarily relates to the sale of eight undeveloped tracts at Lantana for $15.8 million in third-quarter 2012. The increase in revenues for the first nine months of 2013 primarily relates to a higher average sales price

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associated with larger units at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project, as well as increased lot sales at Barton Creek. Third-quarter 2013 and the first nine months of 2013 include losses on early extinguishment of debt totaling $1.4 million. The results for the first nine months of 2013 also include a gain of $1.5 million associated with the sale of a 16-acre tract of land at Lantana and an insurance settlement of $1.8 million. The results for the first nine months of 2012 included a gain of $4.3 million associated with the sale of eight undeveloped tracts at Lantana and a gain of $5.1 million associated with the sale of two office buildings at 7500 Rialto Boulevard (7500 Rialto) in February 2012 (See Note 10 for further discussion).

BUSINESS STRATEGY AND RELATED RISKS

Our business strategy is to create value for shareholders by methodically developing high-quality residential and commercial projects using our existing assets and selectively pursuing new development opportunities. We believe that Austin, and other Texas markets, continue to be desirable. Many of our developments are in unique locations where development approvals have historically been subject to regulatory constraints making it difficult to obtain entitlements. Our Austin assets, which are located in desirable areas with significant regulatory constraints, are highly entitled and, as a result, we believe that through strategic planning and development, we can maximize and fully exploit their value. Additionally, we believe our hotel sets a high standard for contemporary luxury in downtown Austin and competes favorably with other hotels and resorts in our geographic market. Our entertainment operations provide quality live music experiences that create awareness for our ACL Live venue and brand, enhancing the overall value of the W Austin Hotel & Residences project. Our current focus is to proceed with the development of our properties, to seek new opportunities to acquire additional properties for potential mixed-use and retail development projects, with strategic partners where beneficial, and to operate our hotel and entertainment assets.

In years past, economic conditions, including the constrained capital and credit markets, negatively affected the execution of our business plan, primarily by decreasing the pace of development to match economic and market conditions. We responded to these conditions by successfully restructuring our existing debt, including reducing interest rates and extending maturities, which enabled us to preserve our development opportunities until market conditions improved. Economic conditions have improved and we now have the financial flexibility (see “Capital Resources and Liquidity” for further discussion) to fully exploit our development opportunities and resources. As of September 30, 2013, we had $23.3 million of availability under our revolving line of credit with Comerica Bank (the Comerica credit facility) and $1.3 million in cash and cash equivalents available for use in our real estate operations, excluding $1.4 million of cash associated with Parkside Village and $42.7 million of cash associated with the W Austin Hotel & Residences project. In the first nine months of 2013 the joint venture for the W Austin Hotel & Residences project paid $18.0 million in distributions to each of us and Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. (Canyon-Johnson), our joint venture partner in the W Austin Hotel & Residences project. Subsequently, in October 2013, in connection with refinancing the project, the Joint Venture distributed $14.8 million to us and $20.1 million to Canyon-Johnson. After determining the appropriate amount of cash to maintain as an operating reserve, the joint venture may make additional distributions to us and Canyon-Johnson.

Although we have upcoming debt maturities and significant recurring costs, including property taxes, maintenance and marketing, that do not vary significantly with our level of property sales, we believe we have sufficient liquidity to address our near term requirements. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” in our 2012 Form 10-K for further discussion.

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DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Residential. As of September 30, 2013, the number of our residential developed lots/units and potential development by area are shown below (excluding lots associated with our Crestview Station joint venture):

	Residential Lots/Units
	Developed	Under Development	Potential Developmenta	Total
W Austin Hotel & Residences project:
Condominium unitsb	12	—	—	12
Barton Creek:
Calera:
Calera Drive	1	—	—	1
Verano Drive	15	—	—	15
Amarra Drive:
Phase II Lots	32	—	—	32
Townhomes	—	—	221	221
Phase III Lots	—	—	64	64
Section N Multi-family	—	—	1,860	1,860
Other Barton Creek Sections	—	—	155	155
Circle C:
Meridian	—	57	—	57
Total Residential Lots/Units	60	57	2,300	2,417

a. Our development of the properties identified under the heading “Potential Development” is dependent upon the approval of our development plans and permits by governmental agencies, including the City. Those governmental agencies may either not approve one or more development plans and permit applications related to such properties or require us to modify our development plans. Accordingly, our development strategy with respect to those properties may change in the future. While we may be proceeding with approved infrastructure projects on some of these properties, they are not considered to be “under development” for disclosure in this table unless other development activities necessary to fully realize the properties’ intended final use are in progress or scheduled to commence in the near term.

b. Owned through a joint venture.

W Austin Hotel & Residences project.  Delivery of the first condominium units began in January 2011. As of October 31, 2013, sales of 148 of the 159 condominium units had closed for $170.2 million (including 3 units for $4.4 million in third-quarter 2013) and one of the remaining 11 units was under contract.

Calera. Calera is a residential subdivision with plat approval for 155 lots. During 2004, we began construction of 16 courtyard homes at Calera Court, the 16-acre initial phase of the Calera subdivision. The second phase of Calera, Calera Drive, consisting of 53 single-family lots, many of which adjoin the Fazio Canyons Golf Course, received final plat and construction permit approval in 2005. Construction of the final phase, known as Verano Drive, was completed in July 2008 and includes 71 single-family lots. We sold the final Calera Court Courtyard home during 2011. During the first nine months of 2013, we sold 33 Verano Drive lots and five Calera Drive lots. As of September 30, 2013, 15 lots at Verano Drive and one lot at Calera Drive remain unsold. During October 2013, we sold three Verano Drive lots, and as of October 31, 2013, we had four Verano Drive lots and the final Calera Drive lot under contract.

Amarra Drive. Amarra Drive Phase I, which is the initial phase of the Amarra Drive subdivision, was completed in 2007 and includes six lots with sizes ranging from approximately one to four acres, some of which are course-side lots on the Fazio Canyons Golf Course and others are secluded lots adjacent to the Nature Conservancy of Texas. In 2008, we commenced development of Amarra Drive Phase II, which consists of 35 lots on 51 acres. Development was substantially completed in October 2008. During the first nine months of 2013, we sold two Phase I lots (including the final lot in third-quarter 2013) and one Phase II lot. As of September 30, 2013, 32 Phase II lots remain unsold and as of October 31, 2013, three Phase II lots were under contract.

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Circle C. We are developing the Circle C community based on the entitlements secured in our Circle C settlement with the City. Our Circle C settlement, as amended in 2004, permits development of 1.16 million square feet of commercial space, 504 multi-family units and 830 single-family residential lots. Meridian is an 800-lot residential development at the Circle C community. During 2011, we sold the final 21 lots of the initial phases. In May 2013, development of the final phase of Meridian, consisting of 57 one-acre lots commenced and is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Commercial. As of September 30, 2013, the number of square feet of our commercial property developed, under development and our remaining entitlements (i.e., potential development) are shown below (excluding property associated with our Crestview Station joint venture):

	Commercial Property
	Developed	Under Development	Potential Developmenta	Total
W Austin Hotel & Residences project:
Officeb	39,328	—	—	39,328
Retailb	18,362	—	—	18,362
Barton Creek:
Treaty Oak Bank	3,085	—	—	3,085
Barton Creek Village Phase I	22,366	—	—	22,366
Barton Creek Village Phase II	—	—	16,000	16,000
Entry Corner	—	—	5,000	5,000
Amarra Retail/Office	—	—	90,000	90,000
Section N	—	—	1,500,000	1,500,000
Circle C:
Chase Bank Ground Lease	4,450	—	—	4,450
5700 Slaughter	21,248	—	—	21,248
Parkside Villageb	77,641	12,000	—	89,641
Tract 110	—	—	685,000	685,000
Tract 101	—	—	90,000	90,000
Tract 102	—	—	25,000	25,000
Tract 114	—	—	5,000	5,000
Lantana:
Tract GR1	—	—	325,000	325,000
Tract G07	—	—	160,000	160,000
Austin 290 Tract	—	—	20,000	20,000
Total Square Feet	186,480	12,000	2,921,000	3,119,480

a. Our development of the properties identified under the heading “Potential Development” is dependent upon the approval of our development plans and permits by governmental agencies, including the City. Those governmental agencies may either not approve one or more development plans and permit applications related to such properties or require us to modify our development plans. Accordingly, our development strategy with respect to those properties may change in the future. While we may be proceeding with approved infrastructure projects on some of these properties, they are not considered to be “under development” for disclosure in this table unless other development activities necessary to fully realize the properties’ intended final use are in progress or scheduled to commence in the near term.

b. Owned through a joint venture.

W Austin Hotel & Residences project. The project has 39,328 square feet of leasable office space, including 9,000 square feet for our corporate office. As of September 30, 2013, occupancy for the office space was 64 percent and a lease has been signed for an additional 20 percent of the office space with leasing activities for the remaining office space ongoing. The project also has 18,362 square feet of leasable retail space, all of which is leased. As of September 30, 2013, occupancy for the retail space was 86 percent (with the lessee of the remaining retail space expected to take occupancy in early 2014).

Barton Creek. The first phase of the Barton Creek Village includes a 22,366-square-foot retail complex and a 3,085-square-foot bank building within this retail complex. As of September 30, 2013, occupancy was 100 percent for the retail complex and the bank building is leased through January 2023.

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Circle C. In 2008, we completed the construction of two retail buildings, totaling 21,248 square feet, at 5700 Slaughter in the Circle C community (5700 Slaughter). This retail project also includes a 4,450-square-foot bank building on an existing ground lease, which expires in 2025. As of September 30, 2013, occupancy was approximately 91 percent for the two retail buildings combined.

The Circle C community also includes Parkside Village, a 89,641-square-foot retail project under construction. The project consists of a 33,650-square-foot full-service movie theater and restaurant, a 13,890-square-foot medical clinic and five other retail buildings including a 14,926-square-foot building, a 10,175-square-foot building, a 7,500-square-foot building, a 4,500-square-foot building and a stand-alone 5,000-square-foot building. In February 2011, we entered into a joint venture with Moffett Holdings, LLC (Moffett Holdings) to develop Parkside Village, obtained final permits and entitlements and began construction. Construction of the final two buildings at Parkside Village is expected to be completed in May 2014. As of September 30, 2013, occupancy of the completed 77,641 square feet was 95 percent. Of the remaining buildings under development, the 7,500-square-foot building is fully pre-leased, and leasing activities are ongoing for the 4,500-square-foot building.

Lantana. Lantana is a partially developed, mixed-use real estate development project. In August 2012, we sold eight of the remaining 11 undeveloped commercial tracts of land for $15.8 million. These tracts, which totaled approximately 154 acres, had entitlements for approximately 1.1 million square feet of office space. During first-quarter 2013, we sold a 16-acre tract for $2.1 million, which had entitlements for approximately 70,000 square feet of office space. As of September 30, 2013, we had entitlements for approximately 485,000 square feet of office and retail space on the remaining 43 acres. Regional utility and road infrastructure is in place with capacity to serve Lantana at full build-out permitted under our existing entitlements.

Crestview Station. Crestview Station is a single-family, multi-family, retail and office development, which is located on the site of a commuter line. Crestview Station sold substantially all of its multi-family and commercial properties in 2007 and one commercial site in 2008, while retaining the single-family component. Crestview Station has entered into an agreement to sell the remaining residential land to DR Horton. The contract provides for the sale of 304 lots over four years for a total contract price of $15.8 million. The first closing of 73 lots for $3.8 million occurred in April 2012, and Crestview Station recognized gross profit on the sale of $0.4 million. The second closing of 59 lots for $3.4 million occurred in May 2013, and Crestview Station recognized gross profit on the sale of $0.7 million. At September 30, 2013, our investment in the Crestview Station project totaled $3.7 million and the joint venture partnership had $0.9 million of outstanding debt, for which each partner has executed a joint and several guaranty of $0.2 million, or 25 percent of the outstanding balance. If the third closing of 59 lots contemplated by the contract with DR Horton does not occur by April 2014, our guaranty increases to 100 percent of the then outstanding loan balance. We account for our 50 percent interest in the Crestview Station joint venture under the equity method.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We are continually evaluating the development potential of our properties and will continue to consider opportunities to enter into transactions involving our properties. As a result, and because of numerous other factors affecting our business activities as described herein, our past operating results are not necessarily indicative of our future results.

The following table summarizes our results (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Operating income (loss):
Real estate operations	$	2,445		$	2,163		$	8,047		$	(442	)
Hotel	(91		)	(681		)	1,899			556
Entertainment	(24		)	(36		)	451			586
Commercial leasing	152			37			134			(103		)
Eliminations and other	32			26			57			91
Operating income	$	2,514		$	1,509		$	10,588		$	688
Interest expense, net	$	(1,833	)	$	(2,835	)	$	(6,140	)	$	(9,443	)
Income from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	4,805
Net (loss) income	$	(997	)	$	(1,600	)	$	3,801		$	(4,408	)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	$	957		$	1,923		$	(2,056	)	$	2,876
Net (loss) income attributable to Stratus common stock	$	(40	)	$	323		$	1,745		$	(1,532	)

We have four operating segments: Real Estate Operations, Hotel, Entertainment and Commercial Leasing (see Note 9 for further discussion). The following is a discussion of our operating results by segment.

Real Estate Operations

The following table summarizes our real estate operating results (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013				September 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Revenues:
Developed property sales	$	10,549	$	12,029	$	55,050		$	32,749
Undeveloped property sales	—		15,837		2,100			15,837
Commissions and other	270		112		614			497
Total revenues	10,819		27,978		57,764			49,083
Cost of sales, including depreciation	7,012		24,525		46,976			45,558
Insurance settlement	—		—		(1,785		)	—
General and administrative expenses	1,362		1,290		4,526			3,967
Operating income (loss)	$	2,445	$	2,163	$	8,047		$	(442	)

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Developed Property Sales. Developed property sales for the 2013 and 2012 periods included the following (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2013					2012
	Units/Lots	Revenues		Average Cost per Unit/Lot		Units/Lots	Revenues		Average Cost Per Unit/Lot
W Austin Hotel & Residences Project
Condominium Units	3	$	4,360	$	1,252	11	$	10,062	$	923
Barton Creek
Calera:
Verano Drive	18	5,603		154		3	1,014		191
Calera Drive	1	236		148		—	—		—
Amarra Drive:
Phase I Lots	1	350		298		—	—		—
Phase II Lots	—	—		—		2	953		201
Total Residential	23	$	10,549			16	$	12,029

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013					2012
	Units/Lots	Revenues		Average Cost per Unit/Lot		Units/Lots	Revenues		Average Cost per Unit/Lot
W Austin Hotel & Residences Project
Condominium Units	29	$	42,122	$	1,231	31	$	27,238	$	797
Barton Creek
Calera:
Verano Drive	33	10,138		164		10	3,198		178
Calera Drive	5	1,135		141		1	240		142
Amarra Drive:
Phase I Lots	2	650		279		2	745		313
Phase II Lots	1	600		264		2	953		201
Mirador Estate	1	405		264		1	375		228
Total Residential	71	$	55,050			47	$	32,749

The decrease in third-quarter 2013 developed units/lots sales revenues, compared with third-quarter 2012, primarily resulted from a decrease in the number of condominium units sold at the W Austin Hotel & Residences, partly offset by increased lot sales at Barton Creek. The increase in units/lots sales revenues for the first nine months of 2013, compared with the first nine months of 2012, primarily relates to a higher average sales price associated with larger units at the W Austin Hotel & Residences, as well as increased lot sales at Barton Creek.

In October 2013, we sold one condominium unit and as of October 31, 2013, we had one condominium unit under contract. The inventory of condominium units has declined because of sales, leaving ten units available for sale at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project.

Undeveloped Property Sales. During first-quarter 2013, we sold a 16-acre tract at Lantana for $2.1 million, which had entitlements for approximately 70,000 square feet of office space. During third-quarter 2012, we sold eight undeveloped commercial tracts of land at Lantana for $15.8 million in cash.

Commissions and Other. Commissions and other primarily includes design fees and sales of our development fee credits to third parties and totaled $0.3 million for third-quarter 2013, $0.1 million for third-quarter 2012, $0.6 million for the first nine months of 2013 and $0.5 million for the first nine months of 2012. We received these development fee credits as part of the Circle C settlement (see Note 10 of our 2012 Form 10-K).

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Cost of Sales. Cost of sales includes cost of property sold, project operating and marketing expenses and allocated overhead costs, partly offset by reductions for certain municipal utility districts (MUD) reimbursements. Cost of sales totaled $7.0 million for third-quarter 2013 and $47.0 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $24.5 million for third-quarter 2012 and $45.6 million for the first nine months of 2012. The decrease in cost of sales in third-quarter 2013 primarily reflects a decrease in the number of condominium units sold at the W Austin Hotel & Residences and the sale of eight undeveloped tracts at Lantana in third-quarter 2012. The increase in cost of sales for the first nine months of 2013, compared to the first nine months of 2012, primarily reflects the sale of larger condominium units and increased lot sales at Barton Creek. The 2013 periods also included a credit of $1.3 million related to the recovery of building repair costs associated with damage caused by the June 2011 balcony glass breakage incidents at the W Austin Hotel & Residences. Cost of sales for our real estate operations also includes significant, recurring costs (including property taxes, maintenance and marketing), which totaled $1.3 million for third-quarter 2013 and $4.3 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $1.7 million for third-quarter 2012 and $5.4 million for the first nine months of 2012. The decrease in these recurring costs for the 2013 periods primarily reflects lower property taxes as a result of lower condominium unit inventory at the W Austin Hotel & Residences and less acreage at Lantana.

Insurance Settlement. The results for the first nine months of 2013 include income of $1.8 million related to an insurance settlement resulting from claims associated with damage caused by the June 2011 balcony glass breakage incidents at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project.

General and Administrative Expenses. Consolidated general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $1.6 million in third-quarter 2013 and $5.4 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $1.5 million in third-quarter 2012 and $4.9 million for the first nine months of 2012. General and administrative expenses allocated to real estate operations totaled $1.4 million for third-quarter 2013 and $4.5 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $1.3 million for third-quarter 2012 and $4.0 million for the first nine months of 2012. For more information about the allocation of general and administrative expenses to our operating segments, see Note 9.

Hotel

The following table summarizes our hotel operating results (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013		2012
Hotel revenue	$	8,371		$	7,615		$	28,398	$	25,337
Hotel cost of sales, excluding depreciation	6,893			6,377			21,705		19,809
Depreciation	1,501			1,855			4,536		4,745
General and administrative expenses	68			64			258		227
Operating (loss) income	$	(91	)	$	(681	)	$	1,899	$	556

Hotel Revenue. Hotel revenue reflects the results of operations for the W Austin Hotel, and primarily includes revenue from room reservations and food and beverage sales. "Revenue per Available Room" (REVPAR), which is calculated by dividing total room revenue by total rooms available, averaged $226 for third-quarter 2013 and $251 for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $198 for third-quarter 2012 and $220 for the first nine months of 2012. The increase in hotel revenue in the 2013 periods primarily reflects higher room rates and increased food and beverage sales.

Hotel Operating Costs.  Hotel operating costs totaled $6.9 million for third-quarter 2013, compared with $6.4 million for third-quarter 2012, and $21.7 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $19.8 million for the first nine months of 2012, reflecting increased variable costs, including food and beverage expenses.

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Entertainment

The following table summarizes our entertainment operating results (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013		2012
Entertainment revenue	$	3,347		$	3,172		$	10,002	$	9,304
Entertainment cost of sales, excluding depreciation	3,035			2,830			8,524		7,674
Depreciation	309			351			926		961
General and administrative expenses	27			27			101		83
Operating (loss) income	$	(24	)	$	(36	)	$	451	$	586

Entertainment Revenue. Entertainment revenue reflects the results of operations for ACL Live, which opened in February 2011, and primarily includes ticket sales; sponsorships, personal seat license sales and suite sales; and sales of concessions and merchandise. Entertainment revenue also reflects revenues associated with outside events hosted at other venues and production of recorded content for artists performing at ACL Live. Revenues from the Entertainment segment will vary from period to period as a result of factors such as the price of tickets and number of tickets sold, as well as the type of event.

Certain key operating statistics relevant to the concert and event hosting industry are included below to provide additional information regarding our ACL Live operating performance.

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Events:
Events hosted	39		40		135		139
Estimated attendance	47,100		42,800		151,600		146,500
Ancillary net revenue per attendeea	$	31.62	$	33.51	$	34.12	$	38.45
Ticketing:
Number of tickets sold	38,600		38,200		99,400		97,900
Gross value of tickets sold (in thousands)	$	1,965	$	2,348	$	5,577	$	5,535

a. Primarily includes sales of concessions and merchandise.

Entertainment Operating Costs. Entertainment operating costs increased to $3.0 million in third-quarter 2013 and $8.5 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $2.8 million in third-quarter 2012 and $7.7 million for the first nine months of 2012, primarily reflecting costs associated with Stageside and events hosted at other venues.

Commercial Leasing

The following table summarizes our commercial leasing operating results (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Rental revenue	$	1,512	$	1,345	$	4,345	$	3,626
Rental cost of sales, excluding depreciation	666		580		2,053		1,621
Depreciation	421		405		1,258		1,109
General and administrative expenses	273		323		900		999
Operating income (loss)	$	152	$	37	$	134	$	(103	)

Rental Revenue. Rental revenue primarily reflects revenue from the office and retail space at Parkside Village, the W Austin Hotel & Residences project, 5700 Slaughter and Barton Creek Village. The increase in rental revenue in the 2013 periods primarily reflects increased occupancy at Parkside Village.

Rental Operating Costs. Rental operating costs increased to $0.7 million in third-quarter 2013, compared with $0.6 million in third-quarter 2012, and $2.1 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $1.6 millionforthe first nine months of 2012, primarily reflecting higher operating costs from the higher occupancy at Parkside Village.

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Depreciation. Depreciation expense totaled $0.4 million in both the third quarter of 2013 and 2012, and $1.3 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $1.1 million for the first nine months of 2012, primarily reflecting higher depreciation associated with Parkside Village.

Non-Operating Results

Interest Expense, net. Interest expense (before capitalized interest) totaled $2.9 million for third-quarter 2013, compared with $3.5 million for third-quarter 2012 and $8.9 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $12.2 million for the first nine months of 2012. Lower interest expense in the 2013 periods primarily reflects debt repayments during 2012. The recently completed BoA Loan refinancing transaction is expected to result in annual interest savings (before capitalized interest) of approximately $4 million (see Note 6). Capitalized interest totaled $1.1 million for third-quarter 2013, $0.7 million for third-quarter 2012, $2.8 million for the first nine months of 2013 and $2.7 million for the first nine months of 2012 and is primarily related to development activities at Section N at Barton Creek for the 2013 periods and at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project for the 2012 periods.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt. We recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.4 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2013 associated with the prepayment of the Beal Bank Nevada (Beal Bank) loan. See Note 6 for further discussion.

Other Income, net. We recorded other income of $1.4 million for the first nine months of 2013, which primarily reflects interest received in connection with a Barton Creek MUD reimbursement and a gain on the recovery of land previously sold.

Equity in Unconsolidated Affiliates' (Loss) Income. We account for our interests in our unconsolidated affiliates, Crestview Station, Stump Fluff and Guapo, using the equity method. Our equity in the net (loss) income of these entities totaled $(0.1) million for third-quarter 2013 and less than $(0.1) million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $(0.1) million for third-quarter 2012 and less than $0.1 million for the first nine months of 2012.

Provision for Income Taxes. We recorded a provision for income taxes of $0.2 million for the third quarters of 2013 and 2012, $0.6 million for the the first nine months of 2013 and $0.5 million for the first nine months of 2012. Our tax provision for the 2013 and 2012 periods include the Texas state margin tax. The difference between our consolidated effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35 percent was primarily attributable to the realization of deferred tax assets for the first nine months of 2013 and additional valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets for the first nine months of 2012.

Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries. Net loss (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries totaled $1.0 million for third-quarter 2013, $1.9 millionfor third-quarter 2012, $(2.1) million for the first nine months of 2013 and $2.9 million for the first nine months of 2012, primarily related to the W Austin Hotel & Residences project (see Note 3 for further discussion).

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On February 27, 2012, we sold 7500 Rialto to Lincoln Properties and Greenfield Partners for $27.0 million. See Note 10 for further discussion.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Volatility in the real estate market, including the markets in which we operate, can impact sales of our properties. However, we believe that the unique nature and location of our assets will provide us positive cash flows. See "Business Strategy and Related Risks" for further discussion of our liquidity.

Comparison of Nine-Months 2013 and 2012 Cash Flows

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $46.9 million during the first nine months of 2013, compared with $15.6 million during the first nine months of 2012. The improvement in operating cash flows is primarily related to an increase in developed property sales and changes in other assets. Expenditures for purchases and development of real estate properties totaled $14.1 million during the first nine months of 2013 and $8.4 million during the first nine months of 2012, and primarily included development costs for our Barton Creek properties in the first nine months of 2013 and the W Austin Hotel & Residences project in the first nine months of 2012. The W Austin Hotel & Residences project was completed in 2012.

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Cash used in investing activities totaled $2.1 million during the first nine months of 2013, compared with cash provided by investing activities of $1.9 million during the first nine months of 2012. During the first nine months of 2013, Stratus made capital contributions to its unconsolidated affiliates totaling $1.1 million, compared with $0.2 million for the first nine months of 2012. The first first nine months of 2012 also included capital expenditures, primarily for Parkside Village, totaling $3.0 million and proceeds from the sale of 7500 Rialto totaled $5.7 million (see Note 10 for further discussion).

Cash used in financing activities totaled $12.1 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $8.8 million for the first nine months of 2012. In the first nine months of 2013, net payments on our credit facility with Comerica Bank totaled $14.9 million, compared with $7.1 million in the first nine months of 2012. Net borrowings on the Bank of America Loan (the BoA loan), the Beal Bank Loan, the Ford loan and other project and term loans totaled $33.1 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with net payments of $6.9 million for the first nine months of 2012. Noncontrolling interest distributions, primarily for the W Austin Hotel & Residences project, totaled $28.0 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with contributions from noncontrolling interests for the W Austin Hotel & Residences project and Parkside Village of $0.3 million for the first nine months of 2012. See “Credit Facility and Other Financing Arrangements” for a discussion of our outstanding debt at September 30, 2013.

Credit Facility and Other Financing Arrangements

At September 30, 2013, we had total debt of $155.9 million, compared with $137.0 million at December 31, 2012. Our debt outstanding at September 30, 2013, consisted of the following:

• $100 million outstanding under the BoA loan, which is secured by certain property and assets related to the W Austin Hotel & Residences, excluding the remaining condominium units. Proceeds of $67.3 million from the loan were used to fully repay the existing obligations of the Beal Bank loan.

• $23.0 million outstanding under the five unsecured term loans with American Strategic Income Portfolio (ASIP), which include an $8.0 million loan, a $5.0 million loan, two $3.5 million loans and a $3.0 million loan.

• $11.7 million outstanding under the $48.0 million Comerica credit facility as modified in December 2012, which is comprised of a $35.0 million revolving loan, of which $23.3 million is available, a $3.0 million tranche for letters of credit, with no amounts outstanding ($2.7 million of letters of credit committed), and a $10.0 million construction loan, with no amounts outstanding ($1.4 million of letters of credit committed). The Comerica credit facility is secured by substantially all of our assets except for properties that are encumbered by separate non-recourse permanent loan financing. In October 2013, Stratus repaid the $11.7 million outstanding balance of the Comerica credit facility with proceeds distributed by the Joint Venture from the BoA loan.

• $10.2 million outstanding under a $11.0 million construction loan, which is secured by the assets at Parkside Village.

• $5.1 million outstanding under a term loan, which is secured by 5700 Slaughter.

• $4.3 million outstanding under a term loan, which is secured by Barton Creek Village.

• $1.6 million outstanding under a term loan, which is secured by land in Lakeway, Texas.

The Comerica credit facility and our ASIP unsecured term loans contain customary financial covenants, including a requirement that we maintain a minimum total stockholders’ equity balance. In the first half of 2013, we negotiated a reduction in the minimum stockholders' equity balance from $120.0 million to $110.0 million (see Note 6 for further discussion).

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The following table summarizes our debt maturities as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands):

	2013			2014			2015		2016			Total
Bank of America Loan	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	100,000	a	$	100,000
ASIP Loans	—			—			15,000		8,000			23,000
Comerica Credit Facility	—			11,688		b	—		—			11,688
Parkside Village Loan	10,207		c	—			—		—			10,207
5700 Slaughter Loan	23			95			4,978		—			5,096
Barton Creek Village Loan	26			4,283			—		—			4,309
Lakeway Center Loan	—			—			1,550		—			1,550
Total	$	10,256		$	16,066		$	21,528	$	108,000		$	155,850

a. The joint venture has the option to extend the maturity date for up to three additional one-year terms.

b. The outstanding balance was repaid in October 2013 (see Note 6).

c. Loan matures on December 31, 2013.

All of our debt outstanding currently matures before 2017.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

We do not expect recently issued accounting standards to have a significant impact on our future financial statements and disclosures.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contain forward-looking statements in which we discuss certain of our expectations regarding future operational and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical facts, such as those statements regarding future events related to financing and regulatory matters, expectations regarding performance of financial obligations, anticipated development plans and sales of land, units and lots, projected timeframes for development, construction and completion of our projects, projected capital expenditures, liquidity and capital resources, anticipated results of our business strategy, and other plans and objectives of management for future operations and activities.  The words “anticipates,” “may,” “can,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “intends,” “likely,” “will,” “should,” “to be” and any similar expressions and/or statements that are not historical facts are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements.

We caution readers that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated, projected or assumed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that can cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in economic and business conditions, business opportunities that may be presented to and/or pursued by us, the availability of financing, increases in interest rates, the termination of sales contracts or letters of intent due to, among other factors, the failure of one or more closing conditions or market changes, the failure to attract homebuilding customers for our developments or their failure to satisfy their purchase commitments, the failure of third parties to satisfy debt service obligations, the failure to complete agreements with strategic partners and/or appropriately manage relationships with strategic partners, a decrease in the demand for real estate in the Austin, Texas, market, competition from other real estate developers, increases in operating costs, including real estate taxes and the cost of construction materials, changes in laws, regulations or the regulatory environment affecting the development of real estate and other factors described in more detail under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. of our 2012 Form 10-K.

Investors are cautioned that many of the assumptions on which our forward-looking statements are based are likely to change after our forward-looking statements are made. Further, we may make changes to our business plans that could or will affect our results.  We caution investors that we do not intend to update our forward-looking statements more frequently than quarterly, notwithstanding any changes in our assumptions, changes in our business plans, our actual experience, or other changes, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

(a)           Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, with the participation of management, have evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

(b)           Changes in internal control. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2013, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table sets forth shares of our common stock we repurchased during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

	(a) Total			(c) Total Number of	(d) Maximum Number
	Number	(b) Average		Shares Purchased as Part	of Shares That May
	of Shares	Price Paid		of Publicly Announced	Yet Be Purchased Under
Period	Purchased	Per Share		Plans or Programsa	the Plans or Programsa
July 1 to 31, 2013	11,554	$	12.58	11,554	50,297
August 1 to 31, 2013	4,100	$	13.34	4,100	46,197
September 1 to 30, 2013	3,476	$	12.98	3,476	42,721
Total	19,130	$	12.81	19,130

a. In February 2001, our Board of Directors (the Board) approved an open market share purchase program for up to 0.7 million shares of our common stock. The program does not have an expiration date. In November 2013, the Board approved an increase in the open market share purchase program from 0.7 million shares to 1.7 million shares of our common stock.

The Comerica credit facility and our ASIP unsecured term loans, as modified, allow for purchases up to $1.0 million and as of October 31, 2013, Stratus had purchased 82 thousand shares for $958 thousand under the modified agreements.

Item 6. Exhibits.

The exhibits to this report are listed in the Exhibit Index beginning on page E-1 hereof.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.

By: /s/ Erin D. Pickens

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Erin D. Pickens

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(authorized signatory and

Principal Financial Officer)

Date: November 14, 2013

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STRATUS PROPERTIES INC.

EXHIBIT INDEX

			Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit Number	Exhibit Title	Filed with this Form 10-Q	Form	File No.	Date Filed
3.1	Composite Certificate of Incorporation of Stratus.		8-A	000-19989	8/26/2010
3.2	By-laws of Stratus, as amended as of November 6, 2007.		10-Q	000-19989	8/11/2008
4.1	Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of April 13, 2012, between Stratus Properties Inc. and Computershare Shareowner Services LLC, as Rights Agent.		8-K	000-19989	4/18/2012
4.2	Investor Rights Agreement by and between Stratus Properties Inc. and Moffett Holdings, LLC, dated as of March 15, 2012.		8-K	000-19989	3/20/2012
10.1	Term Loan Agreement by and among CJUF II Stratus Block 21 LLC, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto, dated as of September 30, 2013.		8-K	000-19989	10/3/2013
10.2	Promissory Note by and between CJUF II Stratus Block 21 LLC, Bank of America, N.A. and the lenders party thereto, dated as of September 30, 2013.		8-K	000-19989	10/3/2013
31.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).	X
31.2	Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).	X
32.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.	X
32.2	Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.	X
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.	X
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.	X
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.	X
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.	X
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.	X
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.	X

E-1

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification

I, William H. Armstrong III, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Stratus Properties Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: November 14, 2013

/s/ William H. Armstrong III

William H. Armstrong III

Chairman of the Board,

President & Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification

I, Erin D. Pickens, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Stratus Properties Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: November 14, 2013

/s/ Erin D. Pickens

Erin D. Pickens

Senior Vice President &

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

(Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Stratus Properties Inc. (the “Company”) for the quarter endingSeptember 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), William H. Armstrong III, as Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 14, 2013

/s/ William H. Armstrong III

William H. Armstrong III

Chairman of the Board,

President & Chief Executive Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

This certification shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of § 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

(Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Stratus Properties Inc. (the “Company”) for the quarter endingSeptember 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Erin D. Pickens, as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of her knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 14, 2013

/s/ Erin D. Pickens

Erin D. Pickens

Senior Vice President &

Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

This certification shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of § 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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Earnings Per Share (Unaudited) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

Following is a reconciliation of net (loss) income and weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted net (loss) income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2013			2012			2013				2012
Net (loss) income	$	(997	)	$	(1,600	)	$	3,801			$	(4,408	)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	957			1,923			(2,056		)		2,876
Net (loss) income attributable to Stratus common stock	$	(40	)	$	323		$	1,745			$	(1,532	)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding	8,057			8,095			8,087				7,923
Add shares issuable upon exercise or vesting of:
Dilutive stock options	—			—			7			a	—
Restricted stock units	—			—			24				—
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted net (loss) income per share	8,057			8,095			8,118				7,923
Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Stratus common stock	$	—		$	0.04		$	0.22			$	(0.19	)

a. Excludes shares of common stock associated with outstanding stock options with exercise prices less than the average market price of Stratus' common stock that were anti-dilutive based on the treasury stock method totaling approximately 1,700 shares for the first nine months of 2013.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 3,801	$ (4,408)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	6,790	6,922
Cost of real estate sold	37,341	35,643
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	1,379	0
Gain on sale of 7500 Rialto	0	(5,146)
Stock-based compensation	245	198
Equity in unconsolidated affiliates' loss (income)	3	(14)
Deposits	1,306	1,029
Development of real estate properties	(14,054)	(8,446)
Recovery of land previously sold	(485)	0
Municipal utility districts reimbursement	208	0
Decrease (increase) in other assets	7,991	(5,689)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	2,340	(4,499)
Net cash provided by operating activities	46,865	15,590
Capital expenditures:
Commercial leasing properties	(677)	(3,413)
Entertainment	(299)	(170)
Hotel	(15)	(3)
Proceeds from sale of 7500 Rialto	0	5,697
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	(1,100)	(185)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(2,091)	1,926
Cash flow from financing activities:
Borrowings from credit facility	18,000	22,500
Payments on credit facility	(32,924)	(29,554)
Borrowings from project and term loans	101,577	10,532
Payments on project and term loans	(68,511)	(17,436)
Noncontrolling interests (distributions) contributions	(28,026)	341
Common stock issuance	0	4,817
Repurchase of treasury stock	(820)	0
Net payments for stock-based awards	(10)	(19)
Financing costs	(1,406)	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(12,120)	(8,819)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	32,654	8,697
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	12,784	8,085
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 45,438	$ 16,782

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Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

In April 2013, Stratus formed a joint venture, Stump Fluff LLC (Stump Fluff), with Transmission Entertainment, LLC (Transmission) to own, operate, manage and sell live music and entertainment promotion, booking, production, merchandising, venue services and other related products and services. As of September 30, 2013, Stratus' capital contributions to Stump Fluff totaled $0.8 million. Stratus will contribute additional capital to Stump Fluff as necessary to fund its working capital needs. Transmission contributed its existing assets to Stump Fluff. In addition, Stump Fluff assumed specified liabilities of Transmission totaling $0.2 million. Transmission is not required to make any future capital contributions to Stump Fluff. Stratus and Transmission each have a 50 percent voting interest in Stump Fluff. After Stratus is repaid its original capital contributions and a preferred return (10 percent annually) on those contributions, Stratus will receive 33 percent of any distributions from Stump Fluff and Transmission will receive 67 percent.

In May 2013, Stratus and Austin Pachanga Partners, LLC (Pachanga Partners) formed a joint venture, Guapo Enterprises LLC (Guapo) to own, operate, manage and sell the products and services of the Pachanga music festival business. As of September 30, 2013, Stratus' capital contributions to Guapo totaled $0.3 million. Stratus will contribute additional capital to Guapo as necessary to fund its working capital needs. Pachanga Partners contributed its existing assets to Guapo and is not required to make any future capital contributions. Stratus and Pachanga Partners each have a 50 percent voting interest in Guapo. After Stratus is repaid its original capital contributions and a preferred return (10 percent annually) on those contributions, Stratus will receive 33 percent of any distributions from Guapo and Pachanga Partners will receive 67 percent.

Stratus has concluded that both Stump Fluff and Guapo are VIEs and that no partner in either joint venture is the primary beneficiary because decision-making about the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs' economic performance is shared equally by the partners. Stratus accounts for its investments in Stump Fluff and Guapo using the equity method.

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Fair Value Measurements (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)					3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 Carrying Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Carrying Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest Rate Cap [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest Rate Cap [Member] Year 1 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest Rate Cap [Member] Year 2 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest Rate Cap [Member] Year 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Payment for Interest Rate Cap Agreement					$ 500,000
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis					LIBOR
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	487,000	0	487,000	0
Debt	$ 155,850,000	$ 137,035,000	$ 156,001,000	$ 136,774,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						1.00%	1.50%	2.00%

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Joint Venture With Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. (Unaudited) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Joint Venture With Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. [Abstract]

Noncontrolling Interest Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

Stratus’ consolidated balance sheets include the following assets and liabilities of the Joint Venture (in thousands):

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	42,698	$	7,461
Restricted cash	9,336		17,657
Real estate held for sale	14,934		45,320
Real estate held for investment, net	158,211		163,666
Other assets	7,709		8,398
Total assets	232,888		242,502
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,393		13,592
Accrued liabilities	5,002		6,322
Deposits	2,905		1,714
Debt	100,000		67,670
Other liabilities	4,328		2,386
Total liabilities	115,628		91,684
Net assets	$	117,260	$	150,818

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Equity Transactions (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		10 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013
Equity Transactions [Abstract]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	19,130			82,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ 200	$ 820	$ 0
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 12.81

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Debt (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Bank of America Loan [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Kahn Loan [Member]	May 15, 2013 Kahn Loan [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Beal Bank Loan [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Comerica Credit Facility [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Comerica Credit Facility [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 American Strategic Income Portfolio Term Loans [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 American Strategic Income Portfolio Term Loans [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 American Strategic Income Portfolio Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date					Sep. 30, 2013	May 15, 2013
Minimum Stockholders Equity Required For Compliance With Debt Covenant										$ 110,000,000		$ 110,000,000	$ 120,000,000
Debt Instrument, Effective Date of Loan Agreement Amendment											May 09, 2013
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					100,000,000		1,600,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							5.00%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date					Sep. 29, 2016	May 15, 2015
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis					LIBOR
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate					2.50%
Repayments of Long-term Debt								67,300,000	11,700,000
Prepayment Premium, Percentage								1.00%
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment						quarterly
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment						Aug. 15, 2013
Interest Costs Incurred	2,900,000	3,500,000	8,900,000	12,200,000
Interest Costs Capitalized	$ 1,100,000	$ 700,000	$ 2,800,000	$ 2,700,000

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Subsequent Events (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	10 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013 Parkside Village Loan [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$ 1,000,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		19,130		82,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value				958,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Shares	1,700,000		700,000
Debt Instrument, Effective Date of Loan Agreement Amendment						Oct. 30, 2013
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date						Dec. 31, 2013
Debt		$ 155,850,000	$ 155,850,000		$ 137,035,000	$ 10,200,000

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Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Transmission Entertainment [Member] | Stump Fluff [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Liabilities Assumed	$ 200,000.00
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Earnings Distribution Percentage	67.00%
Stratus Properties Inc [Member] | Stump Fluff [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	800,000
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Preferred Return on Investment	10.00%
Earnings Distribution Percentage	33.00%
Stratus Properties Inc [Member] | Guapo Enterprises [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	$ 300,000
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Preferred Return on Investment	10.00%
Earnings Distribution Percentage	33.00%
Pachanga Partners [Member] | Guapo Enterprises [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Earnings Distribution Percentage	67.00%

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General Information (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

General Information [Abstract]

General Information [Text Block]

GENERAL

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2012, included in Stratus Properties Inc.’s (Stratus) Annual Report on Form 10-K (Stratus 2012 Form 10-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. Operating results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.

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Joint Venture With Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Joint Venture With Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. [Abstract]

Joint Venture With Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. [Text Block]

JOINT VENTURE WITH CANYON-JOHNSON URBAN FUND II, L.P.

Stratus and Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. (Canyon-Johnson) are participants in a joint venture, CJUF II Stratus Block 21, LLC (the Joint Venture), for a 36-story mixed-use development in downtown Austin, Texas, anchored by a W Hotel & Residences (the W Austin Hotel & Residences project). Stratus is the manager of, and has an approximate 40 percent interest in, the Joint Venture, and Canyon-Johnson has an approximate 60 percent interest in the Joint Venture. As of September 30, 2013, cumulative capital contributions totaled $71.9 million for Stratus and $94.0 million for Canyon-Johnson. Distributions to each of Stratus and Canyon-Johnson totaled $3.8 million in third-quarter 2013 and $18.0 million for the first nine months of 2013, and the Joint Venture distributed $14.8 million to Stratus and $20.1 million to Canyon-Johnson in October 2013. As of October 31, 2013, inception-to-date distributions totaled $42.8 million for Stratus and $48.0 million for Canyon-Johnson, including Canyon-Johnson' accumulated distributions that were previously reflected as restricted cash in Stratus' consolidated balance sheet and were paid in third-quarter 2013. The Joint Venture is consolidated in Stratus’ financial statements based on its assessment that the Joint Venture is a variable interest entity (VIE) and that Stratus is the primary beneficiary. Stratus reevaluated and reaffirmed its previous conclusion as to the VIE status and primary beneficiary of the Joint Venture as of September 30, 2013, the date of the Bank of America (BoA Loan) refinancing transaction (see Note 6). Stratus will continue to evaluate which entity is the primary beneficiary of the Joint Venture in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. See Note 2 of the Stratus 2012 Form 10-K for further discussion.

Stratus’ consolidated balance sheets include the following assets and liabilities of the Joint Venture (in thousands):

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	42,698	$	7,461
Restricted cash	9,336		17,657
Real estate held for sale	14,934		45,320
Real estate held for investment, net	158,211		163,666
Other assets	7,709		8,398
Total assets	232,888		242,502
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,393		13,592
Accrued liabilities	5,002		6,322
Deposits	2,905		1,714
Debt	100,000		67,670
Other liabilities	4,328		2,386
Total liabilities	115,628		91,684
Net assets	$	117,260	$	150,818

Profits and losses between partners in a real estate venture should be allocated based on how changes in net assets of the venture would affect cash payments to the investors over the life of the venture and on its liquidation. The amount of the ultimate profits earned by the W Austin Hotel & Residences project will affect the ultimate profit sharing ratios because of provisions in the joint venture agreement, which would require Stratus to return certain previously received distributions to Canyon-Johnson under certain circumstances. Because of the uncertainty of the ultimate profits and, therefore, profit-sharing ratios, the W Austin Hotel & Residences project’s cumulative profits or losses are allocated based on a hypothetical liquidation of the Joint Venture’s net assets as of each balance sheet date. As of September 30, 2013, the cumulative earnings for the W Austin Hotel & Residences project were allocated based on 42 percent for Stratus and 58 percent for Canyon-Johnson.

On October 3, 2012, the Joint Venture and Pedernales Entertainment LLC (Pedernales) formed Stageside Productions (Stageside) to promote, market and commercialize the production, sale, distribution and general oversight of audio and video recordings of events or performances occurring at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater (ACL Live). The Joint Venture's initial capital contributions to Stageside totaled $0.3 million, and the Joint Venture will contribute additional capital as necessary to fund the working capital needs of Stageside. The Joint Venture has a 100 percent capital funding interest and has a 40 percent residual and voting interest in Stageside. The Joint Venture performed an evaluation and concluded Stageside is a VIE and that the Joint Venture is the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the results of Stageside are consolidated in the Joint Venture's financial statements.

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Debt (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

DEBT

Bank of America Loan. On September 30, 2013, the Joint Venture entered into a term loan agreement for a $100 million non-recourse loan (the BoA Loan).

The initial maturity date of the BoA Loan is September 29, 2016, but the Joint Venture has the option to extend the maturity date for up to three additional one-year terms. The BoA Loan accrues interest at the LIBOR Daily Floating Rate plus 2.5 percent. Such interest rate is subject to a separate interest rate cap agreement (see Note 4). The Joint Venture’s obligations under the BoA Loan are secured by certain property and assets related to the W Austin Hotel & Residences project, excluding the remaining unsold condominium residences. Additionally, Stratus and Canyon-Johnson guarantee certain Joint Venture obligations, including environmental indemnification and other customary carve-out obligations, and the BoA Loan contains customary financial covenants and other restrictions. As required by the BoA Loan, $67.3 million of the proceeds were used to fully repay the Joint Venture’s existing obligations to Beal Bank USA (the Beal Bank Loan). In connection with the repayment of the Beal Bank Loan, the Joint Venture paid a prepayment premium equal to 1 percent of the outstanding principal balance. As required, Stratus used a portion of its distribution to repay the $11.7 million balance outstanding under its revolving line of credit with Comerica Bank.

Kahn Loan. On May 15, 2013, Stratus entered into a loan agreement and promissory note with D.N. Kahn (the Kahn loan) to finance the purchase of a tract of land for future development in Lakeway, Texas. Pursuant to the Kahn loan, Stratus borrowed $1.6 million, which bears interest at a per annum rate of 5 percent. The outstanding principal balance of the Kahn promissory note is due on May 15, 2015, and interest is due quarterly, beginning on August 15, 2013. The Kahn loan is secured by the related land.

Debt Covenants. Stratus' credit facility with Comerica Bank (the Comerica credit facility) and its American Strategic Income Portfolio (ASIP) unsecured term loans contain customary financial covenants, including a requirement that Stratus maintain a minimum total stockholders' equity balance. On May 9, 2013, Stratus entered into a modification agreement with ASIP which reduced the amount of the total stockholders' equity required to be maintained by Stratus from $120.0 million to $110.0 million. Concurrently with this modification, the minimum stockholders' equity covenant of the Comerica credit facility was also reduced to $110.0 million.

Interest Expense and Capitalization. Interest expense (before capitalized interest) totaled $2.9 million for third-quarter 2013, $3.5 million for third-quarter 2012, $8.9 million for the first nine months of 2013 and $12.2 million for the first nine months of 2012. Stratus capitalized interest costs totaling $1.1 million for third-quarter 2013, $0.7 million for third-quarter 2012, $2.8 million for the first nine months of 2013 and $2.7 million for the first nine months of 2012. Capitalized interest is primarily related to development activity at Section N at Barton Creek for the 2013 periods and at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project for the 2012 periods.

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Fair Value Measurements (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements [Text Block]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value accounting guidance includes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 inputs) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs).

The carrying value for certain Stratus financial instruments (i.e., cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities) approximate fair value because of their short-term nature and generally negligible credit losses. A summary of the carrying amount and fair value of Stratus' other financial instruments follows (in thousands):

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Interest rate cap agreement	$	487	$	487	$	—	$	—
Debt	155,850		156,001		137,035		136,774

Stratus' debt is recorded at cost and is not actively traded. Fair value is estimated based on discounted future expected cash flows at estimated current market interest rates. Accordingly, Stratus' debt is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of debt does not represent the amounts that will ultimately be paid upon the maturities of the loans.

Interest Rate Cap Agreement. On September 30, 2013, the Joint Venture paid $0.5 million to enter into an interest rate cap agreement, which caps the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the variable rate in the BoA Loan agreement, at 1 percent for the first year the BoA Loan is outstanding, 1.5 percent for the second year and 2 percent for the third year. Stratus uses an interest rate pricing model that relies on market observable inputs such as LIBOR to measure the fair value of the interest rate cap agreement. Stratus also evaluated the counterparty credit risk associated with the interest rate cap agreement, which is considered a Level 3 input, but did not consider such risk to be significant. Therefore, the interest rate cap agreement is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 6 for more information on the BoA Loan.

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Income Taxes (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	$ 0.3		$ 0.3
Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenues:
Real estate	$ 10,810	$ 27,960	$ 57,715	$ 49,047
Hotel	8,312	7,567	28,207	25,191
Entertainment	3,310	3,155	9,942	9,258
Rental	1,391	1,189	3,943	3,244
Total revenues	23,823	39,871	99,807	86,740
Cost of sales:
Real estate	6,942	24,440	46,727	45,278
Hotel	6,893	6,377	21,705	19,809
Entertainment	3,000	2,798	8,435	7,592
Rental	644	561	1,991	1,576
Depreciation	2,252	2,644	6,790	6,927
Total cost of sales	19,731	36,820	85,648	81,182
Insurance settlement	0	0	(1,785)	0
General and administrative expenses	1,578	1,542	5,356	4,870
Total costs and expenses	21,309	38,362	89,219	86,052
Operating income	2,514	1,509	10,588	688
Interest expense, net	(1,833)	(2,835)	(6,140)	(9,443)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,379)	0	(1,379)	0
Other income, net	7	11	1,352	51
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in unconsolidated affiliates' (loss) income	(691)	(1,315)	4,421	(8,704)
Equity in unconsolidated affiliates' (loss) income	(114)	(61)	(3)	14
Provision for income taxes	(192)	(224)	(617)	(523)
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(997)	(1,600)	3,801	(9,213)
Income from discontinued operations	0	0	0	4,805
Net (loss) income and total comprehensive (loss) income	(997)	(1,600)	3,801	(4,408)
Net loss (income) and total comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	957	1,923	(2,056)	2,876
Net (loss) income and total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Stratus common stock	$ (40)	$ 323	$ 1,745	$ (1,532)
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Stratus common stock:
Continuing operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.04	$ 0.22	$ (0.80)
Discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.61
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Stratus common stock	$ 0.00	$ 0.04	$ 0.22	$ (0.19)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic	8,057	8,095	8,087	7,923
Diluted	8,057	8,095	8,118	7,923

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Business Segments (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segments [Text Block]

BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Stratus currently has four operating segments: Real Estate Operations, Hotel, Entertainment and Commercial Leasing.

The Real Estate Operations segment is comprised of Stratus’ real estate assets (developed, under development and undeveloped), which consists of its properties in the Barton Creek community, the Circle C community and Lantana, and the condominium units at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project.

The Hotel segment includes the W Austin Hotel located at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project.

The Entertainment segment includes ACL Live, a live music and entertainment venue and production studio at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project. In addition to hosting concerts and private events, this venue is the new home of Austin City Limits, a television program showcasing popular music legends. The Entertainment segment also includes revenues and costs associated with events hosted at other venues, and the results of Stageside (see Note 3).

The Commercial Leasing segment includes the office and retail space at the W Austin Hotel & Residences project, a retail building and a bank building in Barton Creek Village, and 5700 Slaughter and Parkside Village in the Circle C community. In February 2012, Stratus sold the two office buildings at 7500 Rialto Boulevard (7500 Rialto). Accordingly, the operating results for 7500 Rialto are reported as discontinued operations in the tables below (see Note 10).

Stratus uses operating income or loss to measure the performance of each segment. Stratus allocates parent company general and administrative expenses that do not directly relate to an operating segment between the Real Estate Operations and Commercial Leasing segments based on projected annual revenues for each segment. General and administrative expenses related to the W Austin Hotel & Residences project are allocated to the Real Estate Operations, Hotel, Entertainment and Commercial Leasing segments based on projected annual revenues for the W Austin Hotel & Residences project. Prior year general and administrative expense allocations have been revised to exclude the results of 7500 Rialto. The following segment information reflects management’s determinations that may not be indicative of what actual financial performance of each segment would be if it were an independent entity.

Segment data presented below were prepared on the same basis as Stratus’ consolidated financial statements (in thousands).

	Real Estate Operationsa		Hotel			Entertainment			Commercial Leasing		Eliminations and Otherb			Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	10,810	$	8,312		$	3,310		$	1,391	$	—		$	23,823
Intersegment	9		59			37			121		(226		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	6,954		6,893			3,035			666		(69		)	17,479
Depreciation	58		1,501			309			421		(37		)	2,252
General and administrative expenses	1,362		68			27			273		(152		)	1,578
Operating income (loss)	$	2,445	$	(91	)	$	(24	)	$	152	$	32		$	2,514
Capital expenditures	$	5,326	$	12		$	180		$	167	$	—		$	5,685
Total assets at September 30, 2013	$	170,243	$	116,959		$	48,217		$	46,913	$	(5,924	)	$	376,408

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	27,960	$	7,567		$	3,155		$	1,189	$	—		$	39,871
Intersegment	18		48			17			156		(239		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	24,460		6,377			2,830			580		(71		)	34,176
Depreciation	65		1,855			351			405		(32		)	2,644
General and administrative expenses	1,290		64			27			323		(162		)	1,542
Operating income (loss)	$	2,163	$	(681	)	$	(36	)	$	37	$	26		$	1,509
Capital expenditures	$	1,875	$	3		$	6		$	607	$	—		$	2,491
Total assets at September 30, 2012	$	181,753	$	120,560		$	43,436		$	47,687	$	(7,749	)	$	385,687

	Real Estate Operationsa			Hotel		Entertainment Venue		Commercial Leasing		Eliminations and Otherb			Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	57,715		$	28,207	$	9,942	$	3,943	$	—		$	99,807
Intersegment	49			191		60		402		(702		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	46,795			21,705		8,524		2,053		(219		)	78,858
Depreciation	181			4,536		926		1,258		(111		)	6,790
Insurance settlement	(1,785		)	—		—		—		—			(1,785		)
General and administrative expenses	4,526			258		101		900		(429		)	5,356
Operating income (loss)	$	8,047		$	1,899	$	451	$	134	$	57		$	10,588
Capital expenditures	$	14,054		$	15	$	299	$	677	$	—		$	15,045

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	49,047		$	25,191	$	9,258	$	3,244		$	—		$	86,740
Intersegment	36			146		46		382			(610		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	45,343			19,809		7,674		1,621			(192		)	74,255
Depreciation	215			4,745		961		1,109			(103		)	6,927
General and administrative expenses	3,967			227		83		999			(406		)	4,870
Operating (loss) income	$	(442	)	$	556	$	586	$	(103	)	$	91		$	688
Income from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	4,805		$	—		$	4,805
Capital expenditures	$	8,446		$	3	$	170	$	3,413		$	—		$	12,032

a. Includes sales commissions and other revenues together with related expenses.

b. Includes eliminations of intersegment amounts, including the deferred development fee income between Stratus and the Joint Venture (see Note 3).

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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Total Stratus Stockholders' Equity [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Common Stock Held in Treasury [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 217,682	$ 118,189	$ 84	$ 198,175	$ (61,723)	$ (18,347)	$ 99,493
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011			8,387,000			935,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock issuance	4,817	4,817	6	4,811	0	0	0
Common stock issuance (in shares)			625,000			0
Exercised and issued stock-based awards	26	26	0	26	0	0	0
Exercised and issued stock-based awards (in shares)			23,000			0
Stock-based compensation	198	198	0	198	0	0	0
Tender of shares for stock-based awards	(45)	(45)	0	0	0	(45)	0
Tender of shares for stock-based awards (in shares)			0			5,000
Noncontrolling interests distributions	(1,658)	0	0	0	0	0	(1,658)
Total comprehensive income	(4,408)	(1,532)	0	0	(1,532)	0	(2,876)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	216,612	121,653	90	203,210	(63,255)	(18,392)	94,959
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012			9,035,000			940,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	208,895	121,687	90	203,298	(63,309)	(18,392)	87,208
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012			9,037,000			940,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock repurchases	(810)	(810)	0	0	0	(810)	0
Common stock repurchases (in shares)			0			71,000
Exercised and issued stock-based awards	79	79	1	78	0	0	0
Exercised and issued stock-based awards (in shares)			38,000			0
Stock-based compensation	245	245	0	245	0	0	0
Tender of shares for stock-based awards	(99)	(99)	0	0	0	(99)	0
Tender of shares for stock-based awards (in shares)			0			8,000
Noncontrolling interests distributions	(18,127)	0	0	0	0	0	(18,127)
Total comprehensive income	3,801	1,745	0	0	1,745	0	2,056
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 193,984	$ 122,847	$ 91	$ 203,621	$ (61,564)	$ (19,301)	$ 71,137
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013			9,075,000			1,019,000

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 45,438	$ 12,784
Restricted cash	9,345	17,657
Real estate held for sale	23,229	60,244
Real estate under development	52,943	31,596
Land available for development	41,510	49,569
Real estate held for investment, net	183,407	189,331
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	4,500	3,402
Other assets	16,036	14,545
Total assets	376,408	379,128
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	5,709	13,845
Accrued liabilities	7,037	8,605
Deposits	3,379	2,073
Debt	155,850	137,035
Other liabilities and deferred gain	10,449	8,675
Total liabilities	182,424	170,233
Commitments and contingencies
Stratus stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	91	90
Capital in excess of par value of common stock	203,621	203,298
Accumulated deficit	(61,564)	(63,309)
Common stock held in treasury	(19,301)	(18,392)
Total Stratus stockholders’ equity	122,847	121,687
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	71,137	87,208
Total equity	193,984	208,895
Total liabilities and equity	$ 376,408	$ 379,128

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Business Segments (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$ 23,823		$ 39,871		$ 99,807		$ 86,740
Intersegment	0		0		0		0
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	17,479		34,176		78,858		74,255
Depreciation	2,252		2,644		6,790		6,927
Insurance settlement	0		0		(1,785)		0
General and administrative expenses	1,578		1,542		5,356		4,870
Operating income (loss)	2,514		1,509		10,588		688
Income from discontinued operations	0		0		0		4,805
Capital expenditures	5,685		2,491		15,045		12,032
Total assets	376,408		385,687		376,408		385,687		379,128
Real Estate Operations [Member]
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	10,810	[1]	27,960	[1]	57,715	[1]	49,047	[1]
Intersegment	9	[1]	18	[1]	49	[1]	36	[1]
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	6,954	[1]	24,460	[1]	46,795	[1]	45,343	[1]
Depreciation	58	[1]	65	[1]	181	[1]	215	[1]
Insurance settlement					(1,785)	[1]
General and administrative expenses	1,362	[1]	1,290	[1]	4,526	[1]	3,967	[1]
Operating income (loss)	2,445	[1]	2,163	[1]	8,047	[1]	(442)	[1]
Income from discontinued operations							0	[1]
Capital expenditures	5,326	[1]	1,875	[1]	14,054	[1]	8,446	[1]
Total assets	170,243	[1]	181,753	[1]	170,243	[1]	181,753	[1]
Hotel [Member]
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	8,312		7,567		28,207		25,191
Intersegment	59		48		191		146
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	6,893		6,377		21,705		19,809
Depreciation	1,501		1,855		4,536		4,745
Insurance settlement					0
General and administrative expenses	68		64		258		227
Operating income (loss)	(91)		(681)		1,899		556
Income from discontinued operations							0
Capital expenditures	12		3		15		3
Total assets	116,959		120,560		116,959		120,560
Entertainment [Member]
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	3,310		3,155		9,942		9,258
Intersegment	37		17		60		46
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	3,035		2,830		8,524		7,674
Depreciation	309		351		926		961
Insurance settlement					0
General and administrative expenses	27		27		101		83
Operating income (loss)	(24)		(36)		451		586
Income from discontinued operations							0
Capital expenditures	180		6		299		170
Total assets	48,217		43,436		48,217		43,436
Commercial Leasing [Member]
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	1,391		1,189		3,943		3,244
Intersegment	121		156		402		382
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	666		580		2,053		1,621
Depreciation	421		405		1,258		1,109
Insurance settlement					0
General and administrative expenses	273		323		900		999
Operating income (loss)	152		37		134		(103)
Income from discontinued operations							4,805
Capital expenditures	167		607		677		3,413
Total assets	46,913		47,687		46,913		47,687
Eliminations and Other [Member]
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Intersegment	(226)	[2]	(239)	[2]	(702)	[2]	(610)	[2]
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	(69)	[2]	(71)	[2]	(219)	[2]	(192)	[2]
Depreciation	(37)	[2]	(32)	[2]	(111)	[2]	(103)	[2]
Insurance settlement					0	[2]
General and administrative expenses	(152)	[2]	(162)	[2]	(429)	[2]	(406)	[2]
Operating income (loss)	32	[2]	26	[2]	57	[2]	91	[2]
Income from discontinued operations							0	[2]
Capital expenditures	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Total assets	$ (5,924)	[2]	$ (7,749)	[2]	$ (5,924)	[2]	$ (7,749)	[2]

[1] Includes sales commissions and other revenues together with related expenses.

[2] Includes eliminations of intersegment amounts, including the deferred development fee income between Stratus and the Joint Venture (see Note 3).

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Joint Venture With Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)				12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended				1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012 Stageside Productions LLC [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Stageside Productions LLC [Member] Joint Venture with Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. [Member]	Oct. 03, 2012 Stageside Productions LLC [Member] Joint Venture with Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member] Stratus Properties Inc [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member] Stratus Properties Inc [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member] Stratus Properties Inc [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member] Canyon Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member] Canyon Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member] Canyon Johnson Urban Fund II, L.P. [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 45,438,000	$ 12,784,000					$ 42,698,000	$ 7,461,000
Restricted cash	9,345,000	17,657,000					9,336,000	17,657,000
Real estate held for sale	23,229,000	60,244,000					14,934,000	45,320,000
Real estate held for investment, net	183,407,000	189,331,000					158,211,000	163,666,000
Other assets	16,036,000	14,545,000					7,709,000	8,398,000
Total assets	376,408,000	379,128,000	385,687,000				232,888,000	242,502,000
Accounts payable	5,709,000	13,845,000					3,393,000	13,592,000
Accrued liabilities	7,037,000	8,605,000					5,002,000	6,322,000
Deposits	3,379,000	2,073,000					2,905,000	1,714,000
Debt	155,850,000	137,035,000					100,000,000	67,670,000
Other liabilities	10,449,000	8,675,000					4,328,000	2,386,000
Total liabilities	182,424,000	170,233,000					115,628,000	91,684,000
Net assets							117,260,000	150,818,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent										40.00%	40.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners													60.00%	60.00%
Cumulative Capital Contributions						300,000				71,900,000	71,900,000		94,000,000	94,000,000
General Partners' Cumulative Earnings										42.00%	42.00%		58.00%	58.00%
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Business, Formation Date				Oct. 03, 2012
Variable Interest Entity, Capital Funding Percentage					100.00%
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage					40.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders									14,800,000	3,800,000	18,000,000	20,100,000	3,800,000	18,000,000
Minority Interest Cumulative Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders									$ 42,800,000			$ 48,000,000

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Income Taxes (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes [Text Block]

INCOME TAXES

Stratus’ accounting policy for and other information regarding its income taxes is further described in Notes 1 and 8 of the Stratus 2012 Form 10-K.

Stratus evaluated the recoverability of its deferred tax assets, and considered available positive and negative evidence, giving greater weight to losses in recent years, the absence of taxable income in the carry back period and uncertainty regarding projected future financial results. As a result, Stratus concluded that there was not sufficient positive evidence supporting the realizability of its deferred tax assets beyond an amount totaling $0.3 million at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012.

Stratus’ future results of operations may be negatively impacted by an inability to realize a tax benefit for future tax losses or for items that will generate additional deferred tax assets. Stratus’ future results of operations may be favorably impacted by reversals of valuation allowances if Stratus is able to demonstrate sufficient positive evidence that its deferred tax assets will be realized.

The difference between Stratus’ consolidated effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, and the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35 percent was primarily attributable to the realization of deferred tax assets for the first nine months of 2013 and additional valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets for the first nine months of 2012.

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Discontinued Operations (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012		May 01, 2016	Feb. 27, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sale Proceeds from 7500 Rialto								$ 27,000,000
Gross Proceeds From Sale of 7500 Rialto					6,700,000
Net Proceeds from Sale of 7500 Rialto				0	5,697,000
Lantana promissory note								20,300,000
Guaranty of Debt Service							2,500,000	5,000,000
Gain on Sale of 7500 Rialto, Including Deferred Gain			10,100,000
Revenues					287,000
Rental property costs					(370,000)
Interest expense					(198,000)	[1]
Gain on sale			5,146,000		5,146,000
Provision for income taxes					(60,000)
Income from discontinued operations	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0	$ 4,805,000
Lantana Promissory Note [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date				Jan. 01, 2018

[1] Relates to interest on the Lantana Promissory Note and does not include any additional allocations of interest.

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Subsequent Events (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In November 2013, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the open market share purchase program from 0.7 million shares to 1.7 million shares of Stratus common stock.

Stratus' Comerica credit facility and its ASIP unsecured term loans, as modified, allow for common stock purchases up to $1.0 million and as of October 31, 2013, Stratus had purchased 82 thousand shares for $958 thousand under the modified agreements.

Effective October 30, 2013, the joint venture between Stratus and Moffett Holdings modified its construction loan with Comerica Bank to extend the maturity date to December 31, 2013, and is pursuing a refinancing of this loan. As of October 30, 2013, the principal balance of this construction loan was $10.2 million.

Stratus evaluated events after September 30, 2013, and through the date the financial statements were issued, and determined any events or transactions occurring during this period that would require recognition or disclosure are appropriately addressed in these financial statements.

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Equity Transactions (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Equity Transactions [Abstract]

Equity Transactions [Text Block]

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

During third-quarter 2013, Stratus purchased 19,130 shares of its common stock for $0.2 million (or $12.81 per share). Refer to Note 11 for further discussion of common stock repurchases permitted under debt agreements.

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Earnings Per Share (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Stratus’ basic net income per share of common stock was calculated by dividing the net (loss) income attributable to Stratus common stock by the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Following is a reconciliation of net (loss) income and weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted net (loss) income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2013			2012			2013				2012
Net (loss) income	$	(997	)	$	(1,600	)	$	3,801			$	(4,408	)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	957			1,923			(2,056		)		2,876
Net (loss) income attributable to Stratus common stock	$	(40	)	$	323		$	1,745			$	(1,532	)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding	8,057			8,095			8,087				7,923
Add shares issuable upon exercise or vesting of:
Dilutive stock options	—			—			7			a	—
Restricted stock units	—			—			24				—
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted net (loss) income per share	8,057			8,095			8,118				7,923
Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Stratus common stock	$	—		$	0.04		$	0.22			$	(0.19	)

a. Excludes shares of common stock associated with outstanding stock options with exercise prices less than the average market price of Stratus' common stock that were anti-dilutive based on the treasury stock method totaling approximately 1,700 shares for the first nine months of 2013.

Outstanding stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price for Stratus' common stock during the period are excluded from the computation of diluted net (loss) income per share of common stock. Excluded were approximately 65,800 stock options with a weighted average exercise price of $20.65 for the first nine months of 2013. Stock options and restricted stock units representing approximately 100,000 shares for third-quarter 2013, 125,200 shares for third-quarter 2012 and 135,500 shares for the first nine months of 2012 were excluded from weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted net (loss) income per share because they were anti-dilutive.

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Fair Value Measurements (Unaudited) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]

A summary of the carrying amount and fair value of Stratus' other financial instruments follows (in thousands):

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Interest rate cap agreement	$	487	$	487	$	—	$	—
Debt	155,850		156,001		137,035		136,774

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Discontinued Operations (Unaudited)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Discontinued Operations [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations [Text Block]

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On February 27, 2012, Stratus sold 7500 Rialto to Lincoln Properties and Greenfield Partners (Lincoln Properties) for $27.0 million. Lincoln Properties paid $6.7 million ($5.7 million net to Stratus after closing and other costs) in cash and assumed Stratus' outstanding nonrecourse debt (the Lantana Promissory Note) of $20.3 million secured by the property. Stratus is providing a limited guaranty of debt service and other obligations on the Lantana Promissory Note up to $5.0 million, which will be reduced to $2.5 million on May 1, 2016, until January 1, 2018, which is the maturity date for the Lantana Promissory Note. Stratus recognized $5.1 million of its $10.1 million gain on the sale in first-quarter 2012 and expects the balance to be recorded as its obligations under the limited guaranty are relieved.

The operating results for 7500 Rialto are presented in the financial statements as discontinued operations. The operations of 7500 Rialto previously represented a component of the Commercial Leasing segment (see Note 9). The following table presents the results of operations for 7500 Rialto up to and including the sale in February 2012 (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2012
Revenues	$	287
Rental property costs	(370		)
Interest expensea	(198		)
Gain on sale	5,146
Provision for income taxes	(60		)
Income from discontinued operations	$	4,805

a. Relates to interest on the Lantana Promissory Note and does not include any additional allocations of interest.

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Earnings Per Share (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net (loss) income	$ (997,000)	$ (1,600,000)	$ 3,801,000		$ (4,408,000)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	957,000	1,923,000	(2,056,000)		2,876,000
Net (loss) income attributable to Stratus common stock	(40,000)	323,000	1,745,000		(1,532,000)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding	8,057,000	8,095,000	8,087,000		7,923,000
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for purposes of calculating diluted net (loss) income per share	8,057,000	8,095,000	8,118,000		7,923,000
Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Stratus common stock	$ 0.00	$ 0.04	$ 0.22		$ (0.19)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		125,200	1,700		135,500
Outstanding Stock Options With Exercise Prices Greater Than Average Market Price Of Common Stock	100,000		65,800
Weighted Average Exercise Price Of Outstanding Stock Options			$ 20.65
Stock Options [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	0	0	7,000	[1]	0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	0	0	24,000		0

[1] Excludes shares of common stock associated with outstanding stock options with exercise prices less than the average market price of Stratus' common stock that were anti-dilutive based on the treasury stock method totaling approximately 1,700 shares for the first nine months of 2013.

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Business Segments (Unaudited) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Business Segments [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment [Table Text Block]

Segment data presented below were prepared on the same basis as Stratus’ consolidated financial statements (in thousands).

	Real Estate Operationsa		Hotel			Entertainment			Commercial Leasing		Eliminations and Otherb			Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	10,810	$	8,312		$	3,310		$	1,391	$	—		$	23,823
Intersegment	9		59			37			121		(226		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	6,954		6,893			3,035			666		(69		)	17,479
Depreciation	58		1,501			309			421		(37		)	2,252
General and administrative expenses	1,362		68			27			273		(152		)	1,578
Operating income (loss)	$	2,445	$	(91	)	$	(24	)	$	152	$	32		$	2,514
Capital expenditures	$	5,326	$	12		$	180		$	167	$	—		$	5,685
Total assets at September 30, 2013	$	170,243	$	116,959		$	48,217		$	46,913	$	(5,924	)	$	376,408

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	27,960	$	7,567		$	3,155		$	1,189	$	—		$	39,871
Intersegment	18		48			17			156		(239		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	24,460		6,377			2,830			580		(71		)	34,176
Depreciation	65		1,855			351			405		(32		)	2,644
General and administrative expenses	1,290		64			27			323		(162		)	1,542
Operating income (loss)	$	2,163	$	(681	)	$	(36	)	$	37	$	26		$	1,509
Capital expenditures	$	1,875	$	3		$	6		$	607	$	—		$	2,491
Total assets at September 30, 2012	$	181,753	$	120,560		$	43,436		$	47,687	$	(7,749	)	$	385,687

	Real Estate Operationsa			Hotel		Entertainment Venue		Commercial Leasing		Eliminations and Otherb			Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	57,715		$	28,207	$	9,942	$	3,943	$	—		$	99,807
Intersegment	49			191		60		402		(702		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	46,795			21,705		8,524		2,053		(219		)	78,858
Depreciation	181			4,536		926		1,258		(111		)	6,790
Insurance settlement	(1,785		)	—		—		—		—			(1,785		)
General and administrative expenses	4,526			258		101		900		(429		)	5,356
Operating income (loss)	$	8,047		$	1,899	$	451	$	134	$	57		$	10,588
Capital expenditures	$	14,054		$	15	$	299	$	677	$	—		$	15,045

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012:
Revenues:
Unaffiliated customers	$	49,047		$	25,191	$	9,258	$	3,244		$	—		$	86,740
Intersegment	36			146		46		382			(610		)	—
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation	45,343			19,809		7,674		1,621			(192		)	74,255
Depreciation	215			4,745		961		1,109			(103		)	6,927
General and administrative expenses	3,967			227		83		999			(406		)	4,870
Operating (loss) income	$	(442	)	$	556	$	586	$	(103	)	$	91		$	688
Income from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	4,805		$	—		$	4,805
Capital expenditures	$	8,446		$	3	$	170	$	3,413		$	—		$	12,032

a. Includes sales commissions and other revenues together with related expenses.

b. Includes eliminations of intersegment amounts, including the deferred development fee income between Stratus and the Joint Venture (see Note 3).

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Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Stratus Properties Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000885508
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,044,795
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 44,447,409

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Discontinued Operations (Unaudited) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Discontinued Operations [Abstract]

Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the results of operations for 7500 Rialto up to and including the sale in February 2012 (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2012
Revenues	$	287
Rental property costs	(370		)
Interest expensea	(198		)
Gain on sale	5,146
Provision for income taxes	(60		)
Income from discontinued operations	$	4,805

a. Relates to interest on the Lantana Promissory Note and does not include any additional allocations of interest.