Exhibit 15.1
July 25, 2000
Stratus Properties Inc.
98 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78701
Gentlemen:
We are aware that Stratus Properties Inc. has incorporated by reference
in its Registration Statements (File Nos. 33-78798, 333-31059 and 333-
52995) its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000, which
includes our report dated July 25, 2000 covering the unaudited
interim financial information contained therein. Pursuant to Regulation
C of the Securities Act of 1933 (the Act), this report is not
considered a part of the registration statements prepared or certified
by our firm or a report prepared or certified by our firm within the
meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP