$339,000
$160K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $2,962/month

Total Views 8,247
1 Bed
1 Bath
849 Sq Ft
$399 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Open Floorplan
  • Mathews Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Parking
  • 5-minute walk to Wooldridge Park

About This Home

WOW! Extreme Property Tax Savings!! Save $THOUSANDS a year with Historic Exemption! Captivating true 1 bedroom unit in the coveted Brown Building in the heart of Downtown. 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. 2025 Tax with a homestead should be under $1500 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 there's never a wait, vending machines, and a doggie station across the street. Google Webpass high speed internet. HOA Fees incl everything but electric and internet. Pet-friendly building. Warrantable. No restrictions on rentals except 6 month min.

Listing Agent

Lily Clason

Compass RE Texas, LLC Brokerage Phone: (512) 627-4688 License #0598908 Listed on: 06/28/2024

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $738 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Gated Parking
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Reserved Parking
  • Assigned Parking
  • Community Parking Structure

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Synthetic Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 849 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Storage
  • Terrazzo Flooring
  • Closed Circuit Camera
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Closets
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Uncovered Courtyard
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • City Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02060121020000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, water, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, parking, trash
  • Brown Building HOA
  • Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd Subdivision

Amenities

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Service Elevator
  • Community Mailbox
  • Bike Room

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Dog Park

Pet Policy

  • Pet Amenities

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,190

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$738 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • 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.
  • Disclosures: Lead Base Paint Addendum, Public Improvement District, Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: None
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 849
  • Other Structures: None
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 627-4688
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 1500.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: Historical
  • Unit Style: High Rise (8-13 Stories),Single level Floor Plan,Elevator
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Storage, Two Primary Closets
  • View: See Remarks
  • Flooring: Terrazzo
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Key Card Entry, Secured Garage/Parking, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Laundry Location: In Unit,Laundry Closet
  • Num Dining: 1
  • Num Living: 1

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Uncovered Courtyard, Lighting
  • Roof: Synthetic
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Water Body Name: Lady Bird Lake
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Assigned, Attached, Covered, Garage, Gated, Reserved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Water, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Parking, Trash, See Remarks
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee: 738
  • Association #2 Fee: 1473

Association/Amenities

  • Association Name: Brown Building HOA
  • Association: Yes
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: City Lot, Corner Lot, Public Maintained Road, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views, See Remarks
  • Parcel Number: 02060121020000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0024
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 104.54
  • Subdivision Name: Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry – All Sides
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5190
  • Tax Map Number: A
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 849
  • Tax Rate: 1.80920000000000

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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 $6,417 $456,031 $24,211 $431,820
2023 $6,417 $476,653 $24,211 $452,442
2022 $7,867 $398,369 $24,211 $374,158
2021 $8,876 $407,787 $24,211 $383,576
2020 $8,633 $402,500 $24,211 $378,289
2018 $7,161 $323,427 $24,211 $299,216
2017 $7,407 $332,112 $24,211 $307,901
2016 $6,735 $302,000 $24,211 $277,789
2015 $1,566 $278,154 $23,582 $254,572
2014 $1,566 $264,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Price Changed $339,000 -1.7% $399 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 Price Changed $344,888 -1.2% $406 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $349,000 -2.8% $411 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Price Changed $359,000 -7.7% $423 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Price Changed $389,000 -2.5% $458 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Price Changed $399,000 -12.3% $470 / Sq Ft
08/11/2024 08/11/24 Price Changed $454,999 -8.6% $536 / Sq Ft
07/26/2024 07/26/24 Price Changed $498,000 -0.2% $587 / Sq Ft
06/28/2024 06/28/24 For Sale $499,000 0.0% $588 / Sq Ft
06/16/2023 06/16/23 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Under Contract -- -- --
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Rent $2,300 +24.3% --
07/23/2018 07/23/18 Rented $1,850 -2.4% --
07/11/2018 07/11/18 Price Changed $1,895 -5.0% $2 / Sq Ft
06/20/2018 06/20/18 Price Changed $1,995 -9.3% $2 / Sq Ft
06/04/2018 06/04/18 For Rent $2,200 -- --
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Itc
Special Warranty Deed -- Heritage Title
Warranty Deed -- Heritage Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $204,250 Commercial
Previous Owner $167,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 2381394

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APN: 499324