RENTED AUG 18, 2025

The Independent 301 West Ave Unit 2808 Austin, TX 78701

Market District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $768,159 - $1,076,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
999 Sq Ft
2018 Built

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Fitness Center
  • In Ground Pool
  • Mathews Elementary School Rated A
  • Media Room
  • 4-minute walk to Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail

About This Home

As of August 2025

5A Floorplan (1 bd/1bth + Large Bonus room)

Beautiful lake view bedroom, living room & balcony for Austin sunsets.

Key Features:

- Bonus: Large 2nd room serves as a second bedroom (no window), office, study, guest room, or whatever your need is.

- Beautiful Views: Enjoy open sky views of Lady Bird Lake and the surrounding hill country from the 28th floor.

- Gourmet Kitchen: Top-of-the-line Bosch and KitchenAid appliances, tons of quartz counter space and large island with breakfast bar.

- Upgraded Finishes: Hardwood floors throughout the home. White quartz bathroom & stone.

Floor-to-Ceiling Windows: Natural light floods the home, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Electric solar shades installed.

- Balcony: Views of the lake and hill country for your morning coffee or evening wind-down.

- Unbeatable Location: 1 minute walk to Trader Joes, 5 minute walk to Whole Foods. Walking distance to Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, the Hike and Bike Trail, and countless restaurants, fitness classes, bars, and shops. 1 block from Google and Meta offices.

Additional Information:
-Size: 999 sq.ft.
-Parking: 1 spot included
-Washer/Dryer in-unit
-Price: $4900 unfurnished
-Pets: Breed restrictions
-Deposit: 1 month's rent as a security deposit. Pet deposit required for animal.
-Utilities: Renter is responsible for Electricity, Gas, AC, Heat, and internet.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jill Raff

eXp Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: (917) 887-5899 License #0635298 Listed on: 05/17/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Jill Raff

eXp Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: (917) 887-5899 License #0635298 Listed on: 05/17/2025

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • Southwest Facing Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Permit Required
  • Community Parking Structure

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 999 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Media Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Playground

Schools

  • Mathews Elementary School
  • O Henry Middle School
  • Austin High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,900
  • Tenant pays for all utilities, pest control
  • The owner pays for association fees, common area maintenance
  • Renewal Option
  • $65 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01070038650000
  • Tax Block 2808

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • 363 Units
  • Independent Condominiums Subdivision
  • Property managed by Owner's Rep

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Common Area
  • Meeting Room
  • Bike Room

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pet Deposit $200
  • Pet Amenities
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Breed Restrictions
  • Medium pets allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Owner Pays: Association Fees, Common Area Maintenance
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities, Pest Control
  • Pets Allowed: Dogs OK, Small (< 20 lbs), Medium (< 35 lbs), Breed Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-07-01
  • App Deposit Payable To: Jill Roberta Raff 2012 Trust
  • App Fee Payable To: Jill Raff
  • Application Fee: 65
  • Application Policy: Best Qualified Application
  • Application Required: TAR App
  • First Month Rent Payable To: Owner
  • Max Numof Pets: 1
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 0
  • Additional Pet Fee: 300
  • Pet Deposit: 200
  • Max Lease Months: 14

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Directions: The Independent is at the corner of W 3rd St and West Avenue, a block south of W 5th and a block north when turning off of Cesar Chavez. The entrance is block north of the Library on West Ave.
  • Disclosures: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Lease Term: Renewal Option
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 999
  • Attribution Contact: (917) 887-5899
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 4.80
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.98
  • List Price By Living Area: 4.85
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.99
  • Unit Style: Tower (14+ Stories)
  • Complex Name: The Independent
  • Smoking Inside YN: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: City, Hill Country, Lake
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven(s), Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Blinds, See Remarks
  • Laundry Location: In Unit,Laundry Closet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Barbecue, Playground
  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground, See Remarks
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage, Permit Required, See Remarks
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Meter Description: Allocation Billing

Association/Amenities

  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Bike Storage/Locker, Common Grounds, Concierge, Conference/Meeting Room, Fitness Center, Garage Parking, Google Fiber, Media Center/Movie Theatre, Pet Amenities

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Managed By: Owner
  • Management Company: Owner's Rep

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mathews
  • High School: Austin
  • Middle/Junior School: O Henry
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: None
  • Parcel Number: 01070038650000
  • Subdivision Name: Independent Condominiums

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: See Remarks
  • New Construction: No

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 363
  • Management Co Phone: (917) 887-5899

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 2808

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2019
Sold by
3Rd & West Lp
Bought by
Raff Jill and The Jill Roberta Raff 2012 Trust
Current Estimated Value
$934,290
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Raff Jill -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Rented $4,800 -1.0% --
08/09/2025 08/09/25 Under Contract -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $4,850 -1.0% $5 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Rent $4,900 0.0% --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Rent $4,900 +14.0% --
02/28/2021 02/28/21 Rented $4,300 +3.6% --
02/27/2021 02/27/21 Under Contract -- -- --
02/27/2021 02/27/21 For Rent $4,150 0.0% --
02/21/2021 02/21/21 For Rent $4,150 +13.7% --
01/02/2020 01/02/20 Rented $3,650 0.0% --
12/31/2019 12/31/19 Under Contract -- -- --
11/25/2019 11/25/19 Price Changed $3,650 -1.4% $4 / Sq Ft
11/13/2019 11/13/19 Price Changed $3,700 -2.6% $4 / Sq Ft
10/28/2019 10/28/19 Price Changed $3,800 +2.7% $4 / Sq Ft
10/21/2019 10/21/19 Price Changed $3,700 -5.1% $4 / Sq Ft
10/07/2019 10/07/19 For Rent $3,900 -- --
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $13,121 $705,704 $40,660 $665,044
2023 $13,121 $707,912 $40,660 $667,252
2022 $15,532 $786,481 $40,660 $745,821
2021 $16,664 $765,558 $40,661 $724,897
2020 $16,383 $763,820 $40,661 $723,159
2018 $909 $41,040 $29,097 $11,943
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jill Raff

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Jill Raff

    eXp Realty, LLC

    (917) 887-5899

    1 Total Sale

    Jill Raff
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Maria Ybanez

    Urbanspace

    (512) 423-2021

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Maria Ybanez
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Simon Cawley

    Urbanspace

    (512) 671-0009

    2 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Simon Cawley
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About The Independent

Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 7882388

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APN: 901154

Texas Travis County Austin 78701 Market District

301 West Ave Unit 2808, Austin, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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