$633,000
SOLD MAR 11, 2025
Last list price
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,421 Sq Ft
$1,106/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$445 Per Sq Ft

212 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2025

EXTREME PROPERTY TAX SAVINGS! Spectacular large condo 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. Built 1938, the building maintains a high degree of historic integrity of the Art Moderne/Art Deco style. The building was converted into Lofts circa ~2000, and important elements have been modernized then and since. This condo is unique, the only one in the building as it is 134sf larger than usual, and is the only unit with NO shared walls at all! Super quiet with no street noise! Current owners have done extensive remodeling, with a stunning chef-inspired kitchen with quartz countertops, updated SS appliances, decorative tile backsplash, and custom soft-close Shaker-style cabinetry, plus a real pantry! Featuring 6 huge operable windows, a mix of polished concrete and the original terrazzo tile flooring, and sleek & stylish modern sliding barn doors to both bedrooms and the laundry closet. Amazing storage space throughout, including large hall closet and art niche. Tall ceilings with exposed beams, conduit, and ductwork throughout are well complimented by updated designer fixtures. A half set of stairs leads up to the primary suite, which boasts the original 1938 tile flooring plus a full vintage accent wall with original tile and a walk-in closet with an organizational system. Both bathrooms come updated with contemporary vanities & finishes. Google Webpass high speed internet available. HOA Fees include parking, water, sewer, trash, hot water. Everything except electric & internet! Pet-friendly building. Amenities include rooftop deck, fitness center, and a doggie yard/station across the street. Everything Downtown Austin is right at your doorstep! Very secure building on quiet corner of downtown but 1 block away from everything. Secure your piece of history today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lily Clason

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

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Bown

Twelve Rivers Realty License #0466759

Twelve Rivers Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • West Facing Home
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $1,106 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 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

  • 1,421 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Terrazzo

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

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

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • City Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02060121830000

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Dog Park
  • Trails

Pet Policy

  • Pet Amenities

Security

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,205

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,106 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • 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 2J on the 2nd Floor. There are 2 free 15-min parking spaces right in front or else pay street parking usually readily available 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 and One Half
  • Living Area: 1421
  • Other Structures: None
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 627-4688
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 3912.75
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 3587.01
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 439.83
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.96
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 3632.92
  • List Price By Living Area: 445.46
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.98
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: Historical
  • Unit Style: High Rise (8-13 Stories),Elevator,Multi-level Floor Plan
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Two Primary Suties, Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Electric Dryer Hookup, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup
  • View: See Remarks
  • Flooring: Concrete, Terrazzo, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Property Condition: Resale, Good
  • Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System, Key Card Entry, Secured Garage/Parking, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Laundry Location: In Unit,Laundry Closet,Main Level

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Uncovered Courtyard, Lighting, No Exterior Steps
  • 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: Assigned, Attached, Covered, Garage, Gated, Reserved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: 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 Structure, Parking, Trash, See Remarks
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee: 1105.71

Association/Amenities

  • Association Name: Brown Building HOA
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Bike Storage/Locker, Cluster Mailbox, Controlled Access, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Garage Parking, Google Fiber, High Speed Internet, Maintenance On-Site, Pet Amenities, Recycling Area/Center, Rooftop Lounge, Sidewalks, Sundeck, Tenant Access Cargo Elevator, Trail(s)

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, Curbs, Public Maintained Road, Views, See Remarks
  • Parcel Number: 02060121830000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.004
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 174.24
  • Subdivision Name: Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd
  • Special Assessment: No

Building Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9204.93
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1421
  • Tax Rate: 1.80920000000000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2024
Closed on
Mar 11, 2025
Sold by
Bauman Joshua Edward and Bauman Kelly
Bought by
Mcdonald Thomas J
Seller's Agent
Lily Clason
Compass RE Texas, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Bown
Twelve Rivers Realty
List Price
$649,000
Views
98
Current Estimated Value
$675,011

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.66%
Original Mortgage
$343,750
Outstanding Balance
$342,018
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$332,993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2015
Sold by
Warner Steven C and Warner Allison W
Bought by
Bauman Joshua Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$363,375
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2009
Sold by
Brookover Denise L
Bought by
Warner Steven C and Warner Allison W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2005
Sold by
Seaford Amanda and Levy David
Bought by
Brookover Denise L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2003
Sold by
Schriftman Marc and Schriftman Keith Carrie
Bought by
Seaford Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,750
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2001
Sold by
Lbj Brown Building Lp
Bought by
Schriftman Marc and Schriftman Keith Carrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
7.78%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Texas National Title
Vendors Lien -- Attorney
Warranty Deed -- Itc
Vendors Lien -- Alamo Title Company
Vendors Lien -- --
Warranty Deed -- Heritage Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $343,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $363,375 Commercial
Previous Owner $90,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $183,750 Commercial
Previous Owner $171,000 Commercial
Closed $32,000 No Value Available
Closed $49,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Sold -- -- --
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Price Changed $633,000 -0.2% $445 / Sq Ft
08/11/2024 08/11/24 Price Changed $634,000 -2.2% $446 / Sq Ft
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Price Changed $648,000 -0.2% $456 / Sq Ft
06/28/2024 06/28/24 For Sale $649,000 0.0% $457 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Rented $2,950 -1.7% --
05/04/2020 05/04/20 Under Contract -- -- --
04/16/2020 04/16/20 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
11/15/2018 11/15/18 Rented $3,000 -6.3% --
11/08/2018 11/08/18 Under Contract -- -- --
10/23/2018 10/23/18 Price Changed $3,200 -4.5% $2 / Sq Ft
10/02/2018 10/02/18 For Rent $3,350 0.0% --
09/27/2018 09/27/18 Under Contract -- -- --
08/25/2018 08/25/18 For Rent $3,350 0.0% --
08/12/2018 08/12/18 Under Contract -- -- --
07/29/2018 07/29/18 Price Changed $3,350 -1.5% $2 / Sq Ft
07/11/2018 07/11/18 Price Changed $3,400 -5.6% $2 / Sq Ft
06/07/2018 06/07/18 For Rent $3,600 -- --
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 $9,269 $763,285 $40,531 $722,754
2023 $9,269 $776,450 $40,531 $735,919
2022 $13,168 $666,771 $40,531 $626,240
2021 $13,623 $625,878 $40,531 $585,347
2020 $11,125 $518,700 $40,531 $478,169
2018 $11,007 $497,142 $40,531 $456,611
2017 $10,992 $492,872 $40,531 $452,341
2016 $10,805 $484,500 $40,531 $443,969
2015 $2,567 $427,973 $39,479 $388,494
2014 $2,567 $394,874 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 1025247

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APN: 499405