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. Dont miss out on this rare opportunity to own a large two-bedroom unit in the historic Downtown Brown Building schedule a showing today!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- 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)
- Flooring: Terrazzo, Tile
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Range
- Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Electric Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Washer
- Laundry Features: In Hall, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: Lady Bird Lake
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Reserved
- Parking Total: 1
Land Info
- Lot Description: City Lot, Corner Lot, Curbs, Public Maintained Road, Views
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0036
- Lot Size Square Feet: 157
Home Features
- View: City, City Lights, Downtown, Hill Country, Skyline
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 1034
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Water, Parking, Sewer, Trash
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1034
- Association Name: Brown Building Lofts Condos Association
School Information
- Elementary School: Mathews
- High School: Austin
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Middle School: O Henry
- School District: Austin ISD
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: 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)
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3295
- Source Listing Status: Active
- Tax Exemptions: Historical, Homestead
- County: Travis
- 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.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Distance To Water Comments: Less Than 1 Mile
- Area: DT
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd
- Ownership Type: Common
- Parcel Number: 02060121880000
- Subdivision: Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd
- Flood Plain: No
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1287
- Year Built: 1940
- Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry – All Sides
- Direction Faces: West
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One and One Half
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Property Age: 85
- Property Condition: Resale
- Roof: Synthetic
- House Style: Elevator, High Rise (8-13 Stories), Loft, Multi-level Floor Plan
- Total Area Sqft: 1287
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
