Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Total equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Recovery of direct costs
Recovery of Direct Costs
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
The Saint Mary, L.P. and Stratus Kingwood, L.P. [Member]
The Saint Mary, L.P. and Stratus Kingwood, L.P. [Member]
The Saint Mary, L.P. and Stratus Kingwood, L.P. [Member]
Land Available for Development [Member]
Land [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Circle C [Member]
Circle C [Member]
Circle C [Member]
Revenue from contract with customer
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue From Contract With Customer
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue From Contract With Customer
Number of Hotel Rooms
Number of Hotel Rooms
The number of hotel rooms owned as of the balance sheet date.
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate [Domain]
Stock-based compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Other assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Liquid Assets
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Liquid Assets
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Liquid Assets
Deferred gain
Deferred Gain on Sale of Property
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Asset Sales and Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Asset Sales and Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Asset Sales and Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Balance at January 1
Balance at December 31
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Assets Contribution [Member]
Assets Contribution [Member]
Assets Contribution [Member]
Payments on credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Granted (in RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales [Table Text Block]
A tabular disclosure of the components of cost of sales.
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Vested (in RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Employer matching contribution, percent of participant's annual salary
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
(Investment in) return of investment in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Depreciation
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Corporate [Member]
Corporate Segment [Member]
Construction Loan Payable [Member]
Construction Loan Payable [Member]
Number of Lots/Units in Real Estate Property
Number of Units in Real Estate Property
Total revenues
Unaffiliated customers
Revenues
2017 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2017 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2017 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Noncancellable construction contract commitments
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Total assets
Assets
Assets
Real Estate [Member]
Real Estate [Member]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Present value of net minimum lease payments
Operating Lease, Liability
Cover page.
Document Type
Document Type
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Performance share unit payout percentage
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share based Payment Award Performance Share Unit Payout Percentage
Performance share unit payout based upon certain performance metrics.
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Real estate held for investment, net
Real Estate Investment Property, at Cost
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Cash and cash equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Barton Creek [Member]
Barton Creek [Member]
Barton Creek [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Noncontrolling interests' contributions
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Proceeds from income tax refunds
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land available for development
Land Available for Development
Land Available for Development
Vesting period of RSUs issued due to payouts in excess
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Vesting Period of Stock Issued
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Vesting Period of Stock Issued
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity:
Equity [Abstract]
Deferred Profit Sharing [Member]
Deferred Profit Sharing [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Amortization Term
Debt Instrument, Amortization Term
Debt Instrument, Amortization Term
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
The Santal Loan [Member]
The Santal Loan [Member]
The Santal Loan
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basic and diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Minimum annual rental income under long-term operating leases:
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
Employer 401(k) plan contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate Held-for-investment
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate Held-for-investment
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation
Cost of Sales, Excluding Depreciation
Costs incurred and directly related to generating revenues from real estate operations, including developed and undeveloped real estate sales, from operating owned hotels, from operating entertainment venues, and from leasing commercial properties. Cost of sales excludes depreciation.
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Net Assets
Net Assets
Accrued Property Taxes
Accrued Property Taxes [Policy Text Block]
The entire disclosure for accured property taxes.
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Net Asset Value
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Net Asset Value
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Net Asset Value
Common Stock Held in Treasury
Treasury Stock [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Exercised and issued stock-based awards
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Depreciation
Cost, Depreciation
The Oaks at Lakeway [Member]
The Oaks at Lakeway [Member]
The Oaks at Lakeway [Member]
Common stock held in treasury, 1,133 shares and 1,124 shares, at cost, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Schedule of components of deferred income taxes
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Number Of Theater Seats
Number Of Theater Seats
Number Of Theater Seats
Share-based Compensation Rollforward [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Impairment of Real Estate
Impairment of Real Estate
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Borrowings from project loans
Proceeds from Other Debt
Interest payments initial term
Interest payments initial term
Interest payments initial term
Increase in deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Security Deposits
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Advertising Costs
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Interest Rate
Development Fee Credits, Outstanding Credit Bank Capacity
Development Fee Credits, Outstanding Credit Bank Capacity
Amount of Credit Bank capacity outstanding as of the balance sheet date.
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Apartment Building [Member]
Apartment Building [Member]
Cost of Developed Property Sales
Cost of Developed Property Sales
Cost of sales includes the cost of developed property sold as well as costs directly attributable to the property sold, such as marketing and depreciation.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
(Loss) gain on interest rate derivative instruments
Loss (gain) on interest rate derivative contracts
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Leasing operations
Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment
Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block]
Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Employer safe harbor contribution, percent
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Safe Harbor Contribution, Percent
Percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes a safe harbor contribution to a defined contribution plan.
Loss before income taxes and equity in unconsolidated affiliates’ (loss) income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Decrease (increase) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in assets held for sale
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Including Exchange Rate Effect
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Equity in unconsolidated affiliates’ (loss) income
Equity in unconsolidated affiliates’ loss (income)
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Gain on sales of assets
Gain (loss) on sales of assets
Gain (loss) on sales of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Cost of Sales
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Asset Sales
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Block 21 [Member]
Block 21 [Member]
Block 21
Total payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Proceeds from sales of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
2013 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2013 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2013 Stock Incentive Plan
Kingwood Place Construction Loan [Member]
Kingwood Place Construction Loan [Member]
Kingwood Place Construction Loan [Member]
Tender of shares for stock-based awards
Tender of Shares for Stock Based Awards Value
Value of stock tendered to the company during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). This element is not the recognition of share-based compensation expense in pursuant to FAS 123R. That element is AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue (Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, Value).
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table Text Block]
Equity Transactions, Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Benefits
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Other assets
Other Assets
Executive compensation limitation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Percent
West Killeen Market [Member]
West Killeen Market [Member]
West Killeen Market [Member]
Real Estate For Development, Reimbursement MUD
Real Estate For Development, Reimbursement MUD
Real Estate For Development, Reimbursement MUD
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Goldman Sachs Loan [Member]
Goldman Sachs Loan [Member]
Goldman Sachs Loan [Member]
Real estate operations
Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of credit committed
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Real estate under development
Development in Process
Development in Process
Lakeway Master Lease Unleased 3 Pad Sites [Member]
Lakeway Master Lease Unleased 3 Pad Sites [Member]
Lakeway Master Lease Unleased 3 Pad Sites [Domain]
Kingwood Place Loan [Member]
Kingwood Place Loan [Member]
Kingwood Place Loan [Member]
Municipal utility districts reimbursements
Municipal Utility District Reimbursement, Cash Flow
Cash inflow from reimbursements of certain costs incurred to develop infrastructure and utility systems to benefit municipal utility districts.
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Rollforward [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Forfeited dividends
Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures, Dividends
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Summary of outstanding unvested RSUs
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Net (loss) income and total comprehensive (loss) income
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Estimated Capitalization Rate
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Estimated Capitalization Rate
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Estimated Capitalization Rate
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Operating lease, cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Operating income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Purchase of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Change in statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Percentage
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Provision for income taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Commissions and other
Real Estate, Commissions And Other [Member]
Real Estate, Commissions And Other
Statement of Financial Position (Parentheticals) [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position (Parentheticals) [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position (Parentheticals) [Abstract]
Development Fee Credits, Cumulative Amount Permanently Used
Development Fee Credits, Cumulative Amount Permanently Used
The cumulative amount of development fee credits that have permanently used from a settlement agreement with a local municipality.
Immediate family member [Member]
Immediate Family Member of Management or Principal Owner [Member]
Preferred return percent
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Return Percent Not Designated to Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Return Percent Not Designated to Plan
Schedule of debt instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Real Estate Investment Property, Net
Real Estate Investment Property, Net
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Business and Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Principal and interest term
Principal and interest term
Principal and interest term
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
LIBOR Maximum [Member]
LIBOR Maximum [Member]
LIBOR Maximum
Income tax benefit computed at the federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Barton Creek Village Term Loan [Member]
Barton Creek Village Term Loan [Member]
Barton Creek Village Term Loan [Member]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Santal Phase II Construction Loan [Member]
Santal Phase II Construction Loan [Member]
Santal Phase II Construction Loan [Member]
Santal Phase I & Phase II Construction Loan [Member]
Santal Phase I & Phase II Construction Loan [Member]
Santal Phase I & Phase II Construction Loan
Stratus shares tendered to pay the exercise price and/or the minimum required taxes (in shares)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Total cost of sales
Cost of Revenue
Leasing operations and other
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Rental Income
Debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Estimated Transaction Cost, Percent
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Estimated Transaction Cost, Percent
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Estimated Transaction Cost, Percent
Purchases and development of real estate properties
Payments to Acquire and Develop Real Estate, Operating Activities
Payments to Acquire and Develop Real Estate, Operating Activities
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Liabilities held for sale - discontinued operations
Total liabilities held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Payments of Participation Interest
Profit Participation Percentage, Contingent on Sale of Project
Profit Participation Percentage, Contingent on Sale of Project
Operating lease, payments
Operating Lease, Payments
Amarra Villas Credit Facility [Domain]
Amarra Villas Credit Facility [Domain]
Amarra Villas Credit Facility [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Cost of real estate sold
Real Estate, Noncash Basis, Cost of Real Estate Sold
Real Estate, Noncash Basis, Cost of Real Estate Sold
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Other Employee Benefits [Table]
Other Employee Benefits [Table]
Other Employee Benefits [Table]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
ACRC Lender LLC [Member]
ACRC Lender LLC [Member]
ACRC Lender LLC
Cash dividend paid
Payments of Dividends
State taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Noncontrolling Interest in Limited Partnerships
Noncontrolling Interest in Limited Partnerships
Lakeway Master Lease Hotel [Member]
Lakeway Master Lease Hotel [Member]
Lakeway Master Lease Hotel [Domain]
Cash flow from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt, Net Of Repayments
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt, Net Of Repayments
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt, Net Of Repayments
New Caney Land Loan [Member]
New Caney Land Loan [Member]
New Caney Land Loan [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
West Killeen Market construction loan [Member]
West Killeen Market construction loan [Member]
West Killeen Market construction loan [Member]
State taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Income Tax (Benefit) Expense, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Income Tax (Benefit) Expense, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Income Tax (Benefit) Expense, Amount
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Net loss and total comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Area of Land
Area of Land
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
HEB Store [Member]
HEB Store [Member]
HEB Store [Member]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Employee Type [Domain]
Employee Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Employee Type [Axis]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits that would would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
The Saint Mary Construction Loan [Member]
The Saint Mary Construction Loan [Member]
The Saint Mary Construction Loan [Member]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Revenue Recognition
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Developed property sales
Construction [Member]
Deferred revenue, revenue recognized
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Executive compensation limitation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Performance Shares and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Shares and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Shares and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Contributions in Aid of Construction
Contributions in Aid of Construction
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
LCHM Holdings, L.L.C. [Member]
LCHM Holdings, L.L.C. [Member]
LCHM Holdings, L.L.C. [Member]
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Annual cash payout threshold ratio in excess of base salary
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Cash Payout Ratio In Excess of Base Salary
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Cash Payout Ratio In Excess of Base Salary
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Range [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
Real Estate, net [Abstract]
Real Estate, net [Abstract]
Real Estate, net [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Return on investment in unconsolidated affiliate
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Capital expenditures
Development of Real Estate Properties and Capital Improvements
The cash outflow from the acquisition of a piece of land and anything permanently fixed to it, including buildings, structures on it and so forth, and payments to develop real estate assets by adding improvements on or to a parcel of land. Also includes the cash outflow for acquisition of or capital improvements to properties held for investment (operating, managed, leased) or for use.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Entertainment
Entertainment [Member]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Leasing Operations
Leasing Operations [Member]
Leasing Operations [Member]
Benefit from income taxes
Benefit from income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Lakeway Master Lease Retail [Member]
Lakeway Master Lease Retail [Member]
Lakeway Master Lease Retail [Domain]
Development And Construction Management Fee [Member]
Development And Construction Management Fee [Member]
Development And Construction Management Fee [Member]
Real estate, commercial leasing assets and facilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Assets held for sale - discontinued operations
Total assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
The Saint Mary, L.P. [Member]
The Saint Mary, L.P. [Member]
The Saint Mary, L.P. [Member]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Capital Expenditure, Discontinued Operations
Capital Expenditure, Discontinued Operations
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Hotel Operations
Hotel [Member]
College Station, Texas [Member]
College Station, Texas [Member]
College Station, Texas [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Land under development or available for development (in acres)
Land Under Development or Available For Development, Acres
Acres of land under development or available for development as of the balance sheet date.
Other liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
1996 Stock Option Plan [Member]
1996 Stock Option Plan [Member]
1996 Stock Option Plan [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Payments to Acquire Land
Payments to Acquire Land
The Santal
The Santal [Member]
The Santal
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Development Fee Credits, Available Credit Bank Capacity
Development Fee Credits, Remaining Credit Bank Capacity
Amount of capacity currently available under the Credit Bank agreement (current capacity less the amount in use).
Retail Site [Member]
Retail Site [Member]
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Noncontrolling interests distributions
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Lease income
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Performance-based RSUs [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
The Saint Mary [Member]
The Saint Mary [Member]
The Saint Mary [Member]
Leasing operations
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue
Real estate held for investment, net
Real Estate Investments, Other
Escrow Deposits Related to Property Sales
Escrow Deposits Related to Property Sales
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Lakeway Master Lease Unleased 1 Pad Site [Member]
Lakeway Master Lease Unleased 1 Pad Site [Member]
Lakeway Master Lease Unleased 1 Pad Site [Domain]
Real Estate Reimbursements, MUD
Real Estate Reimbursements, MUD
Real Estate Reimbursements, MUD
Real Estate Reimbursements, MUD
Barton Creek Village [Member]
Barton Creek Village [Member]
Barton Creek Village [Member]
Schedule of financial information by business segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Present value adjustment
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Operating leases, rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation,Other Reconciling Items, Percent
Repayments of Debt
Repayments of Debt
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Other liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities
Earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, including taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities, including taxes
Accrued Liabilities
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Sale, consideration
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Related party expense reimbursements
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Weighted average discount rate, percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax
Loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of vesting of RSUs and exercises of stock options
Amounts Related To Exercises of Stock Options and Vesting of Restricted Stock Units [Table Text Block]
Amounts Related To Exercises of Stock Options and Vesting of Restricted Stock Units [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Lantana Place, First Phase [Member]
Lantana Place, First Phase [Member]
Lantana Place, First Phase [Member]
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Jones Crossing [Member]
Jones Crossing [Member]
Jones Crossing [Member]
Real Estate Held for Investment, Gross
Real Estate Held for Investment, Gross
The book value of real estate held for investment excluding accumulated depreciation.
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Debt Disclosure
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Amarra Villas Credit Facility [Member]
Amarra Villas Credit Facility [Member]
Amarra Villas Credit Facility [Member]
Number of Debt Maturity Extensions
Number of Debt Maturity Extensions
Number of debt maturity extensions available per debt agreement.
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Circle C Land, L.P [Member]
Circle C Land, L.P [Member]
Circle C Land, L.P
Restricted Cash
Restricted Cash
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Proceeds from MUD reimbursement
Proceeds from MUD reimbursement
Cash inflow during the period from Travis County MUD reimbursements
Beginning balance (in RSUs)
Ending balance (in RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Unrecognized compensation costs
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Share-based Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Cost [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Share-based Compensation Cost [Table]
Net Rentable Area
Net Rentable Area
Real estate held for investment
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Real Estate Held For Investment
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Real Estate Held For Investment
Long-term Debt, Including Current Maturities, Principal Amount
Total
Long-term Debt, Including Current Maturities, Principal Amount
Long-term Debt, Including Current Maturities, Principal Amount
Compensation costs
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Borrowings from credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Other assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Increase in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets
Income Tax
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Profit percentage of project designated to pool
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Profit Percentage of Project Designated to Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Profit Percentage of Project Designated to Plan
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Schedule of Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Description [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Description [Table Text Block]
Term of contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest costs accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Austin Retail Partners [Member]
Austin Retail Partners [Member]
Austin Retail Partners [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Tender of shares for stock-based awards (in shares)
Tender Of Shares For Stock Based Awards Shares
Number of shares of stock tendered to the company during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Debt Maturity Extension, Term
Debt Maturity Extension, Term
Term of available debt extension per debt agreement.
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Stockholders Equity
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Stockholders Equity
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Stockholders Equity
Real Estate Operations
Real Estate Operations [Member]
Real Estate Operations [Member]
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Exercised and issued stock-based awards (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter
Cash flow from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
RSUs outsanding intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Total Stratus Stockholders' Equity [Member]
Parent [Member]
Unrecognized compensation costs, weighted-average period of recognition
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Land Loan Payable [Member]
Land Loan Payable [Member]
Land Loan Payable [Member]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
Stratus Properties Inc [Member]
Stratus Properties Inc [Member]
Stratus Properties Inc. [Member]
Net operating loss credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Accrued Property Taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes
Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
General and administrative expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense
Financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Executive Officer [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
MUD bond [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Summary of changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Real Estate Held for Sale [Member]
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Interest expense, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Municipal Utility District Reimbursements
Municipal Utility District Reimbursements [Policy Text Block]
The entire disclosure for the capitalization and expense policy Municipal Utility District Reimbursements (MUDs).
Area of Real Estate Property
Area of Real Estate Property
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Debt issuance cost amortization and stock-based compensation
Debt Issuance Cost Amortization and Share based Compensation
The aggregate amount of noncash, debt issuance cost amortization and equity-based employee remuneration. In addition to debt issuance cost amortization, this may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation.
Payments on master lease obligations
Payments on master lease obligations
The net cash outflow associated with master lease obligations.
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Amounts Stratus paid for employee taxes
Taxes Paid for Equity Award Exercises and Vestings
Amount paid for employee taxes for exercises and vestings of equity awards.
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt-To-Gross Asset Value, Percent
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt-To-Gross Asset Value, Percent
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt-To-Gross Asset Value, Percent
Planned Number of Retail Pads
Planned Number of Retail Pads
Planned Number of Retail Pads
Lantana Place Construction Loan [Member]
Lantana Place Construction Loan [Member]
Lantana Place Construction Loan [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Life Used for Depreciation
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Life Used for Depreciation
Asset Management Fee [Member]
Asset Management Fee [Member]
Asset Management Fee [Member]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Employer matching contribution of participants contribution, percent
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Total
Costs and Expenses
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member]
W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member]
W Austin Hotel & Residences [Member]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Interest Expense, Debt
Interest Expense, Debt
Stratus Kingwood, L.P. [Member]
Stratus Kingwood, L.P. [Member]
Stratus Kingwood, L.P. [Member]
Jones Crossing Construction Loan [Member]
Jones Crossing Construction Loan [Member]
Jones Crossing Construction Loan [Member]
Comerica Bank [Member]
Comerica Bank [Member]
Comerica Bank
U.S. tax reform charge
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Vesting period of RSUs for capital transactions not occurred prior to third anniversary
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Vesting Period of Stock Issued for Projects In Excess of Anniversary Threshold
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Vesting Period of Stock Issued for Projects In Excess of Anniversary Threshold
Shares available for grant (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Schedule of Income Taxes [Table]
Schedule of Income Taxes [Table]
Schedule of Income Taxes [Table]
Interest rate derivative assets, at fair value
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Equity Award [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Revolving Line of Credit Tranche [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Share-based Compensation Cost [Table]
Share-based Compensation Cost [Table]
Share-based Compensation Cost [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Employee Type [Axis]
Employee Type [Axis]
Employee Type [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Other Employee Benefits [Table]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
2024
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years
Real estate held for sale
Real Estate Held-for-sale
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Proceeds From Bonds, MUD Reimbursements
Proceeds From Bonds, MUD Reimbursements
Proceeds From Bonds, MUD Reimbursements
Stock-based awards net payments
Net Proceeds (Payments) from Stock Based Awards
The net cash inflow or outflow associated with the exercise and vesting of stock-based awards.
Debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share
Grant date fair value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Granted In Period Total Fair Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Granted In Period Total Fair Value
Charitable contribution carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Charitable Contribution Carryforwards
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Kingwood Place [Member]
Kingwood Place [Member]
Kingwood Place [Member]
Cost of sales:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Schedule of benefit from (provision for) income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Liabilities
Schedule of reconciliation of U.S. federal statutory tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 150,000 shares authorized, 9,330 and 9,288 shares issued, respectively and 8,197 and 8,164 shares outstanding, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Deferred income taxes, excluding U.S. tax reform charge
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt Service Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt Service Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt Service Ratio
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Purchase of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Comerica credit facility [Member]
Comerica Credit Facility [Member]
Comerica Credit Facility [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Development Fee Credits, Amount Eligible For Sale Per Year
Development Fee Credits, Amount Eligible For Sale Per Year
The amount of development fee credits, per settlement agreement with a local municipality, which are eligible for sale, annually, to third parties for use in paying municipal fees related to development projects covered by the settlement agreement.
Property Management Fee, Percent Fee
Property Management Fee, Percent Fee
Cost of Undeveloped Property Sales
Cost of Undeveloped Property Sales
Cost of sales includes the cost of undeveloped property sold as well as costs directly attributable to the property sold, such as marketing and depreciation.
Lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Deferred income
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Subtractions for tax positions related to prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Development Fee Credits, Amount Per Settlement Agreement
Development Fee Credits, Amount Per Settlement Agreement
The total amount of development fee credits, per settlement agreement with a local municipality, which are in the form of Credit Bank capacity, in connection with the future development of properties, for waivers of fees and reimbursement of certain infrastructure costs.
Capital expenditures
Payments for Capital Improvements
Payments for Capital Improvements
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Real estate held for investment, Depreciation
Real Estate Investment Property, Accumulated Depreciation
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Lantana Place [Member]
Lantana Place [Member]
Lantana Place [Member]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Santal Phase I Construction Loan [Member]
Santal Phase I Construction Loan [Member]
Santal Phase I Construction Loan [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Costs of sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Noncontrolling interests’ (distributions) contributions
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Circle C Ground Lease [Member]
Circle C Ground Lease [Member]
Circle C Ground Lease [Member]
Payments on project and term loans
Repayments of Other Debt
Real Estate and Leasing Assets
Real Estate, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Development Fee Credits, Cumulative Amount Sold To Third Parties
Development Fee Credits, Cumulative Amount Sold To Third Parties
The cumulative amount of development fee credits, per settlement agreement with a local municipality, that have been sold to third parties for use in paying municipal fees related to development projects covered by the settlement agreement.
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Forecast [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Payments to Acquire Limited Partnership Interests
Payments to Acquire Limited Partnership Interests
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Potential anti-dilutive securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Additions for tax positions related to prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Restricted cash
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restricted Cash
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restricted Cash
Stock repurchase program, authorized (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Capital in excess of par value of common stock
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Intrinsic value of vested share based awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Debt
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Debt
Cost of Sales, Project Expenses and Allocation of Overhead Costs
Cost of Sales, Project Expenses and Allocation of Overhead Costs
Cost of Sales, Project Expenses and Allocation of Overhead Costs
Other Income [Member]
Other Income [Member]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Allocation of Overhead Costs
Allocation of Overhead Costs [Policy Text Block]
The entire disclosure for the basis of allocating overhead costs, including direct and indirect project costs and general and administrative expenses.
Credit facility [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Income from discontinued operations
Net income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Contractual obligation
Contractual Obligation
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable
Number of development projects
Number of Development Projects
Number of Development Projects
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Employee benefit accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Interest rate swap agreement
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period