1 bed, 1 bath, 1,189 sqft on 0.01 acres in Downtown Austin. Austin, TX 78701. $485,000. Austin ISD.
About This Home
Easy to see! Motivated Seller! We will look at all offers! Gorgeous large open and bright floor plan with spectacular views of the University of Texas, downtown Austin, and more. Located in the prestigious Cambridge Tower offering a prime location on the corner of Martin Luther King and Lavaca St. A wonderful location for professionals or students with easy access to major highways and employers, walking distance to The University of Texas, Dell Medical Center, restaurants, and shopping. Enjoy stunning views from your expanded balcony. This lock and leave spacious unit includes all major appliances, washer, dryer, and refrigerator. The HOA fee covers utilities, high-speed internet, cable TV, 24 hour security, a front desk concierge service, beautiful updated lobby, meeting rooms, fitness center, gorgeous outdoor heated pool, rooftop terrace, parking garage with one designated space, guest parking spots, and a full time garage attendant. It’s easy to see. Contact me for additional information!
Downtown Austin runs from the Colorado River north to the Capitol, bounded by I-35 to the east and Lamar to the west. It is the densest residential market in Central Texas with high-rise condos, historic lofts, and luxury towers concentrated in distinct sub-districts.
The Seaholm District anchors the west end with the Seaholm Residences and the new Google tower reshaping the skyline. Rainey Street sits along the lake's north shore - what was a street of bungalow bars is now flanked by 40-story residential towers including 70 Rainey and The Lakeshore. The Warehouse District between 3rd and 6th Streets draws buyers who want walkable nightlife and restaurant access. Congress Avenue bisects downtown and remains the civic spine connecting the Capitol to the lake.
The Austonian (56 floors), The Independent (58 floors), and 360 Condominiums are the marquee towers. Newer projects like Sixth & Guadalupe and The Republic continue adding inventory. Price points range from $400K studio condos to $5M+ penthouses with lake and Hill Country views.
Walk Score averages 95+. The MetroRail Red Line stops at downtown station. Major employers including the State of Texas, UT Austin, and a growing tech presence (Google, Meta, Apple satellite offices) generate consistent housing demand. Nightlife, dining, live music, and Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail are all within walking distance.
Buyers here are typically professionals, empty nesters downsizing from suburban estates, investors, and out-of-state relocations drawn to Austin's urban core. HOA fees range from $400/month in older buildings to $2,000+ in full-service towers. Most buildings include concierge, pool, fitness center, and secure parking.
School District: Austin ISD
View Downtown Austin neighborhood guide- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1964
- Lot Size
- 0.01 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $408
- HOA
- $1,399/mo
- Garage
- 1 spaces
Listing information last updated August 1, 2026.
Listed by Wisner Real Estate
MLS# 3827388 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer Stacked
- Laminate
- Tile
- Heating
- Central,Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Exterior & Lot
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Uncovered Courtyard
- Garden
- Gas Grill
- Masonry – All Sides
- Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
- Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft)
- Slab
- Patio
- Roof
- Flat Tile
- Lot Size
- 0.01 Acres
- Assigned
- Garage
- Reserved
- Garage Spaces
- 1
Financial
- HOA Fee
- $1,399 / mo
- Original List Price
- $485,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $408
Utilities
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- Natural Gas Available
- Sewer Available
- Underground Utilities
- Water Available
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Transaction History
3 records on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 1801 Lavaca ST Unit #5D, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $485,000Original list: $485,000MLS 3827388
- LeasedAugust 5, 2025Asking rent: $2,695/moMLS 5333536
- WithdrawnListed 2025Current price: $469,000Original list: $499,000MLS 7635103
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Listing timeline with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $485,000
- Original list
- $485,000
- Price movement
- No verified reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Jan 7, 2026 · 301 days
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $528,161
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1964
- Parcel ID
- 000000200033
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-6.1% | — | $528,161 | — | — |
2024+33.1% | — | $562,459 | $45,684 | $477,560 |
2023-2.6% | — | $422,609 | $45,684 | $516,775 |
2022-0.9% | — | $433,962 | $45,684 | $376,925 |
2021 | — | $438,059 | $36,547 | $397,415 |
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Zoned Schools
McCallum
Kealing
Lee
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes and home insurance. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
HOA source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS, as of 2026-10-16T13:07:21.465+00:00; normalized from monthly dues.
Illustrative down payment
20% ($97K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
Home price
$485,000
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List price
$485,000
Price per sqft
$408/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
301 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$485K original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 16, 2026.
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