$689,000
$140K PRICE DROP

1601 E Cesar Chavez St Unit 104 Austin, TX 78702

East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,303/month

Total Views 3,030
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,174 Sq Ft
$587 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Loft
  • Downtown View
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 3-minute walk to Comal Pocket Park

About This Home

Discover the perfect blend of modern urban living and commercial opportunity in this unique mixed-use development. Live and work seamlessly in Unit 104, a standout storefront space boasting unbeatable visibility at the bustling corner of Cesar Chavez and Comal Street. This versatile two-story unit features 1.5 bathrooms, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light, and a full kitchen on the first floor — ideal for both business and lifestyle needs. Upstairs, enjoy soaring 15-foot ceilings and an open loft layout, perfectly adaptable for your workspace, creative studio, or private living quarters.
Capture Commercial Storefront Visibility in Close-In East Austin Step into a rare live/work storefront with serious business potential—unit #104 at the Waterstreet Lofts presents a turnkey opportunity for a creative, service or tech-driven enterprise to root itself in the vibrant heart of East Austin. Positioned on the corner of Cesar Chavez and Comal, this two-level loft offers an open-plan first floor with floor-to-ceiling glass frontage and signage. Ideal for a brand-worthy showroom, design studio, boutique office or hospitality-adjacent venture. Upstairs, soaring 15-ft ceilings and an expansive loft area deliver flexible workspace or private executive functions—while a discreet residential entrance allows founder-occupancy or executive suite without compromising the main commercial footprint. With two dedicated garage parking spaces, controlled access, and central Austin proximity just minutes from downtown and Lady Bird Lake, this is a strategic commercial base in a neighborhood alive with restaurants, galleries, coffee houses and foot traffic. This is a place to build your business!

Listing Agent

Audra Smith

AustinRealEstate.com Brokerage Phone: (512) 344-6000 License #0624996 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,951

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • North Facing Home
  • Perimeter Fence

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Gate
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Assigned Parking
  • Community Parking Structure

Property Views

  • Downtown
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,174 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Loft
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace

Schools

  • Sanchez Elementary School
  • Martin Middle School
  • Eastside Early College High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02020711050000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, maintenance structure, trash
  • Waterstreet Lofts Association
  • Waterstreet Lofts Subdivision
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

  • Dog Park

Pet Policy

  • Pet Amenities

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,951

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From I-35, east on Cesar Chavez, community is at the corner of Cesar Chavez and Comal.
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: Perimeter
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1174
  • Other Structures: None
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 344-6000
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 15951.36
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 670.22
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 586.88
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.83
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 670.22
  • List Price By Living Area: 586.88
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.83
  • Restrictions: Covenant,Deed Restrictions,Lease,Zoning
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Unit Style: 1st Floor Entry,2nd Floor Entry,Elevator,Loft,Multi-level Floor Plan
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling-High, Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Stackable W/D Connections, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: Downtown, Neighborhood
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: Key Card Entry, Secured Garage/Parking
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Laundry Location: In Unit,Upper Level

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: See Remarks, Assigned, Electric Gate, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Trash
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee: 350

Association/Amenities

  • Association Name: Waterstreet Lofts
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Cluster Mailbox, Controlled Access, Dog Park, Garage Parking, Gated, Google Fiber, Lock and Leave, Pet Amenities

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sanchez
  • High School: Eastside Early College
  • Middle/Junior School: Martin
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Parcel Number: 02020711050000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0236
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1028.02
  • Subdivision Name: Waterstreet Lofts

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Glass, Stucco
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15951.36
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1174
  • Tax Rate: 1.98180000000000

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,269 $804,887 $128,444 $676,443
2023 $14,269 $674,816 $128,444 $546,372
2022 $10,862 $550,000 $128,444 $421,556
2021 $9,807 $450,543 $97,617 $352,926
2020 $10,574 $493,000 $97,617 $395,383
2018 $9,320 $420,973 $92,480 $328,493
2017 $7,840 $351,551 $56,515 $295,036
2016 $5,119 $229,517 $56,515 $173,002
2015 $4,505 $199,580 $46,240 $153,340
2014 $4,505 $189,292 $15,413 $173,879
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Price Changed $689,000 0.0% $587 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Price Changed $749,000 -6.3% $638 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $799,000 -3.6% $681 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $829,000 +84.2% $706 / Sq Ft
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
02/17/2017 02/17/17 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2017 02/15/17 Price Changed $450,000 -5.3% $383 / Sq Ft
02/03/2017 02/03/17 For Sale $475,000 -- $405 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- Itc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $344,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 3432586

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 746233