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710 Colorado St Unit 5F

Austin, TX 78701

1 bed
1 bath
637 sqft
87 sqft lot
$588 per sqft
1940 build
– on site

Welcome to Unit 5F in the historic Brown Building Lofts. Originally built in 1938 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, this Austin icon was converted to lofts in the early 2000s. The historic designation means property taxes are dramatically lower than similarly valued downtown properties. A homestead exemption further lowers taxes, making the Brown Building one of Austin’s most affordable downtown addresses. While short-term rentals are prohibited, leases of at least six months are allowed, and the building is popular with traveling tenants. The $588 monthly HOA fee includes a reserved parking space in the attached garage and all utilities except electricity and cable/internet. Gigabit internet service is available. Unit 5F includes dramatic east-facing downtown views and has dual window shades. The solar shade filters direct sun and the powered blackout shade affords total privacy. The unit includes appliances, including refrigerator, newer Bosch dishwasher, microwave, electric range, and washer/dryer located in a laundry closet. A chilled water system provides cooling, and a building boiler provides heat & hot water. This unit features the original terrazzo floors and steel casement windows with 10.5’ exposed concrete ceilings. Located right off the secure elevators, in/out access is quick. The elegant deco lobby is accessible to building occupants only. The building includes a fitness room and rooftop sundeck for enjoying sunsets & twilight breezes. The Brown Building is very pet-friendly! Located close to Austin nightlife destinations but in a quiet part of downtown.

Listing courtesy of ABOR / Robert Griffice / Robert Griffice

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 13, 2025 •

MLS# 5902796 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
Unit Number:

5 F
Unit Style:

High Rise (8-13 Stories)
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Flat Tile
Foundation:

Slab
Exterior Features:

Exterior Steps
Accessibility Features:

None
Patio And Porch Features:

None
Window Features:

Window Coverings
Levels:

One
Direction Faces:

East

Interior

Interior Features:

Breakfast Bar
Living:

1
Flooring:

Terrazzo
Fireplace:

None
Laundry Location:

In Unit

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

637
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Close Of Escrow
Restrictions:

Covenant

Location

Latitude:

30.270082
Longitude:

-97.743708
Directions:

From Congress Ave. head west on 8th St one block. The Brown Building is on the corner of 8th St and Colorado. Paid street parking is available around the building and there are two 15-minute parking zones in front of the building.

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Condominium
Parcel Number:

02060121500000
Property Condition:

Historic Design
Property Attached:

true
Other Structures:

None
Lot Features:

Alley Access
Lot Size Acres:

0.002
Lot Size Area:

0 Sqft
Lot Size SqFt:

87 Sqft
SqFt Total:

637 Sqft
View:

City
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

None
Horse:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Partial
FEMA Flood Plain:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

$4,659

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

1
Main Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Listing Terms:

Cash
Occupant Type:

Vacant

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Electric On Property:

true

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Mathews
Elementary School District:

Austin ISD
Middle School:

O Henry
Middle School District:

Austin ISD
High School:

Austin
High School District:

Austin ISD

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Brown Bldg Lofts Condo Amd
Association Name:

Brown Building Lofts
Association Fee:

$588
Association Fee Includes:

Common Area Maintenance
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Community Features:

Bike Storage/Locker
Pool Private:

false
Pool Features:

None
Spa Features:

None

Parking

Parking Features:

Assigned
Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Covered Spaces:

1

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$375,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,008
Taxes	$388
Insurance	$103
HOA fees	$588
Utilities	$106 See report
Total	$3,193/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/12/25 Jan 12, 2025	Listed / Active	ABOR	$375,000

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This condo located in Central Austin, Austin, TX 78701 is currently for sale for $375,000. 710 Colorado St Unit 5F is a 637 square foot condo with 1 bed and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 62 days. 710 Colorado St Unit 5F is in the Central Austin neighborhood of Austin and has a WalkScore® of 99, making it a walker’s paradise. This condo is in the attendance area of Austin High School and Mathews Elementary School.

Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® and ACTRIS 2025. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied.