NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $403,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
637 Sq Ft
$504/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 31, 2023

Current estimated payment $3,115/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2023

Enchanting loft in the coveted Brown Building in the heart of Downtown Austin. MAJOR discount on property taxes (up to 70% off!) due to Historic Exemption, as this 10-story high-rise is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Built starting in 1938, the building retains the original exterior, windows, terrazzo floors, and impressive lobby all done in Art Moderne style. The building was converted into lofts circa approx 2000, and important elements were modernized such as elevators, security doors and fob system, HVAC, boilers etc. This meticulously maintained unit has impressive East views from the huge, fully operable vintage windows. True loft style, the unit features a wide open flexible floorplan and high exposed concrete ceilings w/ exposed conduit.. Experience the best of both worlds with a blend of historic character and modern design. The spacious kitchen is open to the main living area and offers a peninsula with breakfast bar seating and modern maple-style cabinetry with an abundance of storage space, undercabinet lighting and modern appliances including dishwasher and microwave. The bedroom area can accommodate any size bed and provides a closet behind tall, sliding wood doors. The bathroom follows the same industrial loft style with a tile shower over the tub and an exposed plumbing sink. One Assigned Garage Parking Space. Google Webpass high speed internet available. HOA Fees include everything but electric and internet. Pet-friendly building. Amenities include rooftop deck, fitness center, and a doggie station across the street. Everything Downtown Austin is right at your doorstep! 1 Block to Congress, 2 blocks to 6th St, 3 blocks to the Capitol, 6 blocks to Ladybird Lake/Hike and Bike Trail. A myriad of restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainments steps away, including 2 Whole Foods and a Trader Joes, all available for easy delivery and buzzed right up to your door. Come see! (Available fully furnished at addl cost if desired)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lily Clason

Compass RE Texas, LLC License #0598908 Listed on: 06/14/2023

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Vanessa Frost Ellis

Lot & Block Properties License #0620833

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,678

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

HOA Fees

  • $504 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Gated Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking
  • Community Parking Structure

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 637 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Window Treatments
  • Storage
  • Terrazzo Flooring
  • Downtown Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Stepless Entry

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • East Facing Home

Listing and Financial Details

  • Down Payment Assistance Available
  • Tax Lot E
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02060121390000
  • 2% Total Tax Rate

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, hot water, insurance, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, parking, trash, water
  • Brown Building HOA
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Amenities

  • Sundeck
  • Common Area
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Community Mailbox
  • Bike Room

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Pet Policy

  • Pet Amenities

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,678

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$504 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Unit Style: High Rise (8-13 Stories), Elevator
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
  • 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 E on the 3rd Floor. There are two free 15-minute parking spaces in front otherwise there should be metered street parking available. Remarks.
  • Disclosures: Lead Base Paint Addendum, Public Improvement District, Seller Disclosure
  • Estimated Taxes: 1678.00
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Fencing: None
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Guest Accommodation Description: None
  • Home Sale Contingency: No
  • Intermediary: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 637.00
  • Other Structures: None
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling-Beamed, Ceiling-High, Electric Dryer Hookup, High Speed Internet, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Storage, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: In Unit, Inside, Laundry Closet
  • View: City, City Lights, Downtown, Skyline, See Remarks
  • Flooring: Terrazzo
  • Num Dining: 1
  • Num Living: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: 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: 1.00
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Covered, Garage, Gated, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet-Fiber, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Hot Water, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Parking, Trash, Water, See Remarks
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee: 504.00

Association/Amenities

  • Association Name: Brown Building HOA
  • Requirement: Mandatory
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Bike Storage/Locker, Cluster Mailbox, Common Grounds, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Garage Parking, Google Fiber, Pet Amenities, Sidewalks, Sundeck, Tenant Access Cargo Elevator, Underground Utilities, See Remarks

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Public Maintained Road, Views, See Remarks
  • Parcel Number: 02060121390000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0018
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 78.41
  • Subdivision Name: Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd

Building Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 637
  • Tax Lot: E
  • Tax Rate: 1.97490000000000
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1678.00
  • Tax Exemptions: Historical, Homestead

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2023
Closed on
Jul 31, 2023
Sold by
Suhanovsky Michael J
Bought by
Rws New Claim Llc
Seller's Agent
Lily Clason
Compass RE Texas, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Vanessa Frost Ellis
Lot & Block Properties
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.25%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$403,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2001
Sold by
Lbj Brown Building Lp
Bought by
Suhanovsky Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,250
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Rws New Claim Llc -- Texas National Title
Suhanovsky Michael J -- Heritage Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Suhanovsky Michael J $122,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Sold -- -- --
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2023 06/14/23 For Sale $400,000 -- $628 / Sq Ft
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
2023 $4,621 $390,387 $18,226 $372,161
2022 $1,678 $340,985 $18,226 $322,759
2021 $7,386 $331,685 $18,226 $313,459
2020 $6,819 $317,923 $18,226 $309,074
2018 $5,817 $262,746 $18,226 $244,520
2017 $1,605 $266,197 $18,226 $253,975
2016 $5,397 $241,997 $18,226 $239,734
2015 $1,155 $219,997 $17,753 $202,244
2014 $1,155 $204,061 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 8122620

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 499361