44 East Ave Unit #2101, Austin, TX 78701

Residence 2101 at 44 East Condominiums is a rare south-facing 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath home with 2,032 square feet and sweeping, protected views of Lady Bird Lake. You are downtown—steps from Rainey Street, Waller Creek, new parks, the Butler Trail, and the 1 Hotel—yet the outlook over water and tree canopy feels removed from the city. Floor-to-ceiling glass and a south orientation fill the open living, dining, and kitchen areas with light and frame the lake throughout the day. Lady Bird Lake is visible from the living and dining areas and primary bedroom. Custom electric blinds manage glare and privacy. The Congress Avenue bats can be watched from the balconies, sofa, dining table, or primary bedroom each evening. Walnut floors, custom wall finishes, and millwork give the rooms a collected, finished character. The open kitchen features an alkaline reverse-osmosis system, Bosch appliances, and a Thermador wine fridge. The primary suite offers pool and lake views, noise-dampening upholstered walls, blackout window treatments, and a built-in closet system with a nook for a safe. The second bedroom has an en-suite bath, built-in closet, and covered balcony overlooking the water. The third bedroom works as an office with city and lake views or a guest suite with its own full bathroom. The three deeded parking spaces can be leased or sold separately. The home also includes two bike-room spots, two storage units, and a walk-in utility room. Building amenities include a 37th-floor sky lounge, 11th-floor resort-style cenote pool, gym and yoga studio, kids’ club, dog lounge and outdoor run, guest suites, co-working spaces, coffee stations, and 24-hour concierge. Fully customized by Kelle Contine Interior Design (KCID), the home features a custom walnut-and-brass bar that was a finalist for the Austin Home & Design Awards. Select furnishings, art, rugs, lighting, and decor are available separately and negotiable.

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.