$650,000

Estimated payment $4,851/month

Total Views 228
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,287 Sq Ft
$505 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Fitness Center
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Mathews Elementary School Rated A
  • Rooftop Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Wooldridge Park

About This Home

STYLE, SPACE AND SAVINGS! Hot opportunity to secure this coveted Brown Building condo in the heart of Downtown Austin - the first time it has ever been available for resale! Once featured on HG TV, this special unit is a high floor “J” floorplan, the largest of the 10 layouts available, and it features a meticulous and elegant high-end remodel. Save money with the historic tax exemption which provides a discount of around 75% off when combined with homestead, but still ~35% without. The unit features all the modern luxuries with the period features retained. High ceilings with exposed concrete, conduit and ductwork, concrete walls and floors, original 1938 terrazzo flooring in the main level and tile wall and floors in upper bedroom. Light floods the space from 7 huge fully operable window with original brass handles. Kitchen and baths have been remodeled with magazine-worthy high-end fixtures and finishes. Designer lighting has been added in all rooms, and custom sliding doors grace both bedrooms. Upper suite features a walk-in closet, as well as a spa-like walk in shower. HOA Fees include everything but electric and internet. Pet-friendly building! Amenities include new 2025 rooftop deck, fitness center, historic 1938 marble lobby, 3 fast elevators, secure callbox/fob system, garage parking, and a doggie yard/station across the street. Parking space for this unit is one of the best! Everything Downtown Austin is right at your doorstep! Very secure building on quiet corner of downtown 1 block away from, but not in the middle of, all the hustle and bustle. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a large two-bedroom unit in the historic Downtown Brown Building – schedule a showing today!

Listing Agent

Lily Clason

Compass RE Texas, LLC Brokerage Phone: (512) 575-3644 License #0598908 Listed on: 08/09/2025

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,295

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

HOA Fees

  • $1,034 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Reserved Parking
  • Community Parking Structure

Property Views

  • Downtown
  • Hills

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,287 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Living Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Terrazzo

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

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

  • West Facing Home
  • City Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02060121880000

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Dog Park
  • Trails

Pet Policy

  • Pet Amenities

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,295

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,034 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 7J on the 7th Floor. There are 2 free 15m parking spaces in front, or street parking or pay garage on 8th.
  • Disclosures: Lead Base Paint Addendum, Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: None
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 1287
  • Other Structures: None
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 575-3644
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 3500.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Restrictions: See Remarks,Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: Historical,Homestead
  • Unit Style: Elevator,High Rise (8-13 Stories),Loft,Multi-level Floor Plan
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Two Primary Suties, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: City, City Lights, Downtown, Hill Country, Skyline
  • Flooring: Terrazzo, Tile
  • 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: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Window Features: See Remarks
  • Laundry Location: In Hall,In Unit,Laundry Closet
  • Num Dining: 1
  • Num Living: 1
  • Num Other Level Beds: 1

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: See Remarks
  • 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: Attached, Garage, 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, Parking, Sewer, Trash
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee: 1034
  • Association #2 Fee: 2368

Association/Amenities

  • Association Name: Brown Building Lofts Condos Association
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: See Remarks, Bike Storage/Locker, Cluster Mailbox, Common Grounds, 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: See Remarks, City Lot, Corner Lot, Curbs, Public Maintained Road, Views
  • Parcel Number: 02060121880000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0036
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 156.82
  • 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: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3295
  • Tax Map Number: J
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1287
  • Tax Rate: 1.98180000000000

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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 $3,294 $640,681 $36,724 $603,957
2023 $2,992 $715,294 $36,724 $678,570
2022 $13,542 $685,703 $0 $0
2021 $13,569 $623,366 $36,724 $624,757
2020 $12,155 $566,696 $36,724 $545,705
2018 $10,369 $468,344 $36,724 $431,620
2017 $11,256 $504,727 $36,724 $468,003
2016 $10,470 $469,476 $36,724 $441,760
2015 $2,544 $426,796 $35,771 $391,025
2014 $2,544 $394,181 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2025 08/10/25 Price Changed $650,000 0.0% $505 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 For Sale $650,000 -- $505 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

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

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Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 9713888

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 499410