Welcome to Unit 5F in the historic Brown Building Lofts. Originally built in 1938 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, this Austin icon was converted to lofts in the early 2000s. The historic designation means property taxes are dramatically lower than similarly valued downtown properties. A homestead exemption further lowers taxes, making the Brown Building one of Austins most affordable downtown addresses. While short-term rentals are prohibited, leases of at least six months are allowed, and the building is popular with traveling tenants. The $588 monthly HOA fee includes a reserved parking space in the attached garage and all utilities except electricity and cable/internet. Gigabit internet service is available. Unit 5F includes dramatic east-facing downtown views and has dual window shades. The solar shade filters direct sun and the powered blackout shade affords total privacy. The unit includes appliances, including refrigerator, newer Bosch dishwasher, microwave, electric range, and washer/dryer located in a laundry closet. A chilled water system provides cooling, and a building boiler provides heat & hot water. This unit features the original terrazzo floors and steel casement windows with 10.5 exposed concrete ceilings. Located right off the secure elevators, in/out access is quick. The elegant deco lobby is accessible to building occupants only. The building includes a fitness room and rooftop sundeck for enjoying sunsets & twilight breezes. The Brown Building is very pet-friendly! Located close to Austin nightlife destinations but in a quiet part of downtown.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Beamed Ceilings
- High Ceilings
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- No Interior Steps
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Washer Hookup
- Flooring: Terrazzo
- Window Features: Window Coverings, Window Treatments
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Free-Standing Range
- Water Heater
- Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central, Forced Air
Other Rooms
Exterior and Lot Features
- Exterior Steps
- Fencing: Partial, Wrought Iron
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Attached, Garage, Secured
- Parking Total: 1
Land Info
- Lot Description: Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Near Public Transit, Public Maintained Road
- Lot Size Acres: 87.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3789720
Home Features
- View: City
- Security Features: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 587
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Water, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Parking, Sewer, Trash
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 587
- Association Name: Brown Building Lofts
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, Fitness Center, Gated, Lock and Leave, Maintenance On-Site
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 4237
- Source Listing Status: Active
- Tax Exemptions: Historical
- County: Travis
- Directions: From Congress Ave. head west on 8th St one block. The Brown Building is on the corner of 8th St and Colorado. Paid street parking is available around the building and there are two 15-minute parking zones in front of the building.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: DT
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd
- Ownership Type: Common
- Parcel Number: 02060121500000
- Subdivision: Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd
- Flood Plain: No
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 637
- Year Built: 1940
- Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Property Age: 84
- Property Condition: Resale
- Roof: Flat Tile, Membrane
- House Style: High Rise (8-13 Stories), Elevator, Loft
- Total Area Sqft: 637
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Phone Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
