$245,726 - $262,000
RENTED MAY 28, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
825 Sq Ft
523 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Retail
  • City View
  • Building Security
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of May 2025

Sophisticated and well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence at The PUBLIC Lofts, located in the vibrant St. Elmo District of South Austin. This pet-friendly home features a sleek, modern interior, full-size washer and dryer, and is offered at $1,675/month, furniture negotiable. Flexible lease terms available, with options ranging from 6 to 12 months—ideal for both short- and longer-term living.Enjoy resort-style amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga room, resident lounge, lush community garden with outdoor seating, BBQ grills, and an inviting outdoor fireplace. The gated community offers secure garage parking and nightly on-site security for added peace of mind.Live just moments from Austin staples - St. Elmo Brewing, The Yard, St. Elmo Market, SoCo retail district, Music Lane, downtown and more!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Morgan Cantu

Compass RE Texas, LLC Brokerage Phone: (940) 577-4161 License #0810820 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Last Renter's Agent

Morgan Cantu

Compass RE Texas, LLC Brokerage Phone: (940) 577-4161 License #0810820 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,135

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 523

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Mixed Roof Materials
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 825 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity

Schools

  • Galindo Elementary School
  • Bedichek Middle School
  • Travis High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • South Facing Home

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,000
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • The owner pays for association fees
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04120407930000
  • Tax Block 1

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • 140 Units
  • Public Condos Bldg 1 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Sundeck
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Common Area
  • On-Site Retail
  • Game Room
  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

  • Dog Park

Pet Policy

  • Pet Deposit $200
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Medium pets allowed

Security

  • Building Security
  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,135

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Owner Pays: Association Fees
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Pets Allowed: Dogs OK, Small (< 20 lbs), Medium (< 35 lbs)
  • Available Date: 2025-04-18
  • App Deposit Payable To: Owner
  • App Fee Payable To: Online Application
  • Application Fee: 50
  • Application Policy: Best Qualified Application
  • Application Required: See Online App
  • First Month Rent Payable To: Owner
  • Max Numof Pets: 1
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 0
  • Additional Pet Fee: 425
  • Pet Deposit: 200
  • Max Lease Months: 12
  • Online App Instructions: https://apply.link/-lDUJE0
  • Online App Instructions Public: https://apply.link/-lDUJE0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: The PUBLIC is located on the NE corner of South Congress and St. Elmo. Garage entrance on St. Elmo.
  • Disclosures: See Remarks
  • Fencing: None
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 825
  • Other Structures: None
  • Attribution Contact: (940) 577-4161
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Unit Style: Single level Floor Plan,Elevator
  • Complex Name: PUBLIC
  • Smoking Inside YN: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: City
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Security Features: Building Security, Key Card Entry
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Laundry Location: In Unit,Inside,Laundry Closet
  • Num Dining: 1
  • Num Living: 1
  • Min Lease Months: 6

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Roof: Asphalt, Mixed
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Meter Description: See Remarks

Association/Amenities

  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Cluster Mailbox, Common Grounds, Courtyard, Covered Parking, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Game/Rec Rm, Gated, On-Site Retail, Sundeck

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Managed By: Owner

Schools

  • Elementary School: Galindo
  • High School: Travis
  • Middle/Junior School: Bedichek
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: None
  • Parcel Number: 04120407930000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.012
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 522.72
  • Subdivision Name: Public Condos Bldg 1

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Metal Siding
  • New Construction: No

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 140

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Map Number: 413
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 825

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
The Flats On South Congress Llc
Bought by
Gross Robert Jason
Current Estimated Value
$255,720

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,750
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gross Robert Jason -- Independence Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gross Robert $158,000
Closed Gross Robert Jason $186,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Rented $1,550 -7.5% --
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Price Changed $1,675 -16.3% $2 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Rent $2,000 +2.6% --
06/01/2024 06/01/24 Rented $1,950 -2.5% --
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Under Contract -- -- --
05/01/2024 05/01/24 For Rent $2,000 -13.0% --
10/01/2023 10/01/23 Rented $2,300 +15.0% --
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Under Contract -- -- --
06/20/2023 06/20/23 For Rent $2,000 -13.0% --
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
04/24/2022 04/24/22 Under Contract -- -- --
02/17/2022 02/17/22 Price Changed $2,300 -8.0% $3 / Sq Ft
01/28/2022 01/28/22 For Rent $2,500 +63.9% --
07/25/2018 07/25/18 Rented $1,525 0.0% --
07/18/2018 07/18/18 Price Changed $1,525 -3.2% $2 / Sq Ft
05/20/2018 05/20/18 For Rent $1,575 -- --
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 $5,135 $360,850 $18,443 $342,407
2022 $7,390 $374,171 $17,565 $356,606
2021 $6,379 $293,059 $15,056 $278,003
2020 $5,341 $249,000 $15,056 $233,944
2018 $976 $222,366 $15,056 $207,310
2017 $983 $44,065 $10,814 $33,251
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 6844820

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APN: 885545