WOW! Huge price drop on this unit plus EXTREME property tax savings! Captivating true 1 bedroom unit in the coveted Brown Building in the heart of Downtown Austin. MAJOR discount on property taxes (up to 75% off!) due to Historic Exemption, as this 10-story high-rise is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Tax with a homestead should be under $2000 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR! Built 1938, the building maintains a high degree of historic integrity of the Art Moderne/Art Deco style. 2A comes beautifully updated with matching granite counters in kitchen and bath, subway tile kitchen backsplash, and new 2024 stainless appliances. Sleek & stylish designer lighting has been added throughout. Fridge, washer, dryer included! Great storage in this unit with 2 closets in the bedroom plus a flexible wide entry hallway that can be used for storage or for desk space. Featuring tall exposed concrete ceilings plus 4 huge fully operable windows that infuse the space with peaceful natural light. Peaceful & quiet inside with no street noise when you open the windows. Original 1938 terrazzo floors, concrete walls and ceilings. Luminous bedroom with enough space for a king-sized bed plus a lovely ensuite bath with an updated 2024 granite vanity, tasteful finishes, and a shower/tub combo with retro tile. 1 large, reserved parking space in attached garage and more spaces are available if needed. Very secure building on quiet corner of downtown 1 block from Congress Ave, 2 blocks from 6th St, and 3 blocks to the Capitol. Amenities include a roof deck and gym, as well as a grand historic lobby, secured double gated fob access at all entry points, call box for easy guest/delivery access, 3 elevators so theres never a wait, vending machines, and a doggie station across the street. Google Webpass high speed internet. HOA Fees include everything but electric and internet. Pet-friendly building. No restrictions on rentals except 6 month minimum term.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- High Ceilings
- Granite Counters
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- Entrance Foyer
- High Speed Internet
- No Interior Steps
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Storage
- Two Primary Closets
- Washer Hookup
- Flooring: Terrazzo
- Window Features: Blinds
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Range
- Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Electric Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Washer
- Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
Other Rooms
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: Lady Bird Lake
Exterior and Lot Features
- Uncovered Courtyard
- Lighting
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Alley Access, Assigned, Attached, Covered, Garage, Gated, Reserved
- Parking Total: 1
Land Info
- Lot Description: City Lot, Corner Lot, Public Maintained Road, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0024
- Lot Size Square Feet: 105
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 726
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Water, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Parking, Trash
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 726
- Association Name: Brown Building HOA
School Information
- Elementary School: Mathews
- High School: Austin
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Middle School: O Henry
- School District: Austin ISD
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Bike Storage/Locker, Cluster Mailbox, Controlled Access, Courtyard, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Garage Parking, Google Fiber, High Speed Internet, Pet Amenities, Rooftop Lounge, Sundeck, Tenant Access Cargo Elevator
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 5648.640000000
- Source Listing Status: Active
- Tax Exemptions: Historical
- County: Travis
- Directions: From I-35, head west on W 8th St. Brown Building Loft Condos is located in Downtown Austin on the corner of W.8th& Colorado. This is for Unit 2A on the 2nd Floor. There are 2 free 15-min parking spaces right in front or else usually pay street parking within 1 block or various pay garages nearby.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Distance To Water Comments: Less Than 1 Mile
- Area: DT
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd
- Ownership Type: Common
- Parcel Number: 02060121020000
- Subdivision: Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd
- Flood Plain: No
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 849
- Year Built: 1940
- Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry – All Sides
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Property Age: 84
- Property Condition: Resale
- Roof: Synthetic
- House Style: High Rise (8-13 Stories), Single level Floor Plan, Elevator
- Total Area Sqft: 849
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Key Card Entry, Secured Garage/Parking, Smoke Detector(s)
