44 East Ave Unit #2701, Austin, TX 78701

Living in the Rainey District means having the hike-and-bike trail as your backyard and the best of Austin's food scene just a short walk from your front door. Offered as the most favorably priced 3-bedroom, 3-full-bathroom unit available on a $/sqft basis in the Rainey Street District, 44 East Ave #2701 is designed for those who want a front-row seat to Lady Bird Lake. The floor plan opens immediately into a sprawling living room where floor-to-ceiling glass walls bring the outdoors inside. In the kitchen, Italian cabinetry and quartz countertops wrap around a high-end Bosch appliance package, creating a space that is as efficient as it is for hosting a multi-course dinner. Unlike many high-rise layouts, this unit offers 2 separate balconies, allowing you to step outside from different areas of the home to take in the south-facing views of the water and the city. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet and a bath with premium finishes. A second bedroom also includes its own attached bathroom, making it an ideal setup for long-term guests or a quiet home office. 44 East Ave was designed with a focus on daily ease. On the ground floor, you’ll find a coffee lounge and a 24-hour desk attendant to handle deliveries and guest arrivals. The building amenities, designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, include a spacious pool deck with outdoor cooking stations, a fitness center, and a yoga studio. For those who work from home, the building provides dedicated meeting spaces and a game room for mid-day breaks. This Rainey District location puts you less than 10 minutes from the Austin Airport and provides immediate access to I-35 for quick travel across the city. You are steps from the vibrant downtown lifestyle and the serene shaded paths of Lady Bird Lake. With two reserved parking spaces included, this 44 East Ave residence offers a rare combination of significant square footage and high-floor views in the heart of the most active neighborhood in Austin.

At 44 East Ave Unit 2701 in Austin's Rainey Street District, you're buying a view of Lady Bird Lake and a lifestyle divorced from the surrounding urban density. This 2,032 square foot, three-bedroom condo sits in a 2019 concrete and glass building designed to frame water vistas, not hide them. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls in the living room collapse the boundary between inside and outside, with two separate balconies offering south-facing views that shift throughout the day. The price sits at $834 per square foot, the most efficient entry point for a three full-bath unit in the immediate Rainey District market.

The kitchen speaks to functional living without compromise. Italian cabinetry pairs with quartz countertops and a Bosch appliance suite centered on a gas cooktop and built-in oven, anchored by a kitchen island and breakfast bar. The open floor plan eliminates visual clutter between cooking, dining, and living zones. Your primary suite occupies the main level with a walk-in closet and soaking tub. The second bedroom includes its own attached bathroom, creating genuine separation for guests or anyone working from home.

The Rainey District location matters here. The hike-and-bike trail along Lady Bird Lake runs directly adjacent to the property, providing immediate access to shaded paths without leaving your neighborhood. Downtown Austin lies less than two miles south. The building itself carries weight: a 24-hour desk attendant, fitness center, yoga studio, dedicated meeting spaces, and pool deck with outdoor cooking stations. Two reserved parking spaces come included.

Austin ISD schools serve the area, with Mathews Elementary, O Henry Middle, and Austin High School within the school district boundaries. Your commute to downtown measures roughly ten minutes by car. Lady Bird Lake separates you from the downtown skyline visually while keeping you integrated into the city's most walkable urban corridor.

The Rainey Street District has stabilized as Austin's most active neighborhood for a reason. You're not remote. You're positioned exactly where urban energy meets water views, requiring minimal commute tolerance while delivering maximum access to what the city offers. This unit closed in ten days.

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.