222 West Ave Unit #2806, Austin, TX 78701

Experience luxury downtown living in this stunning 2-bed, 2-bath condo at Seaholm Residences, offering breathtaking, unobstructed, west-facing views of Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park and hill country sunsets. Floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and a full-length balcony create an open feel. The modern kitchen features quartz countertops, an upgraded 36” Subzero refrigerator, Wolf gas range, Wolf microwave drawer, and Bosch dishwasher. The primary suite boasts upgraded after-market sound-reducing windows and a spa-inspired bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. Electric blinds throughout, with blackout blinds in the bedrooms, add convenience and privacy. A Murphy bed in the second bedroom maximizes space, while a full-size Whirlpool washer/dryer and Nest climate control add modern comfort. Seaholm’s 10th-floor sky deck offers a resort-style heated pool, fitness center, grilling stations, a clubroom, business center, and a dog park with a pet wash station. Trader Joe’s, the Central Library, Lady Bird Lake trails, and Shoal Creek Greenbelt are steps away, with Whole Foods, ACL Live, and 2nd Street District nearby. With Google Fiber availability and a prime downtown location, this condo is an incredible opportunity for luxury city living.

Wake up to the sound of water lapping against the shoreline and the sight of Lady Bird Lake stretching west toward the Hill Country from your full-length balcony at 222 West Ave Unit 2806 in Seaholm Residences, downtown Austin. This 1,376 square foot, two-bedroom, two-bath condo sits on the water's edge in the 78701 zip code, where the boundary between your living room and the lake feels almost nonexistent through floor-to-ceiling windows that frame unobstructed views and western light that turns the sky into something you watch change rather than just see happen outside. The cool breeze off the water reaches your primary bedroom even when the door closes, and the soaking tub in the spa-inspired bathroom becomes the place where the boundary between outside and inside truly dissolves.

This is life at $858 per square foot, built in 2014 with a concrete shell that absorbs and moderates the temperature shifts between day and night. The open floor plan flows from the Wolf gas range and quartz counters in the kitchen, past the breakfast bar, through the living space, and directly onto the patio where the water seems to breathe with you. A Murphy bed in the second bedroom means guests come and go without claiming permanent space, while the primary suite includes a separate shower next to the soaking tub, a walk-in closet, and custom sound-reducing windows that let you control which lake sounds you hear and which you silence.

Seaholm Residences built this community with 10 floors of residents who share a heated pool on the sky deck, a fitness center, and a dog park with a pet wash station. The building sits steps from Trader Joe's on Rainey Street, directly adjacent to the Central Library and Lady Bird Lake Trail, with Shoal Creek Greenbelt accessible by foot. Whole Foods, ACL Live, and the 2nd Street District occupy the blocks immediately surrounding your address in Austin ISD, where Mathews Elementary, O Henry Middle, and Austin High School serve the neighborhood.

The two-car garage holds your vehicles while you're on the water, and the Nest thermostat learns your preferred temperature as the seasons shift with the breeze off the lake. This is downtown Austin living where the waterfront isn't a feature you admire from a distance.

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.