44 East Ave Unit #3304, Austin, TX 78701

Experience one of the most desirable floor plans at 44 East with epic views of Downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and the rolling Northwest Hills. This stunning west-facing corner residence captures breathtaking sunsets, sparkling city lights, and panoramic lake vistas from nearly every room. This beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo spans 1,172 square feet and features floor-to-ceiling windows, white oak hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings, and an open-concept design ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The owners have enhanced the residence with designer lighting throughout and a custom cocktail bar that serves as a focal point of the living area. The chef-inspired kitchen features premium SS Bosch appliances, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, marbled quartz countertops and backsplash, and a large center island with bar seating. The spacious primary suite offers stunning skyline and lake views along with a spa-inspired bath featuring a soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a generous walk-in closet. The secondary bedroom provides privacy and flexibility for guests or a home office. Step onto the private balcony and enjoy unobstructed west-facing views as the sun sets over Lady Bird Lake and the Texas Hill Country. Designed by renowned architect Michael Hsu, 44 East offers over 13,000 square feet of amenities, including 24-hour concierge service, a resort-style cenote-inspired pool, fitness center, yoga studio, coffee lounge, club rooms, catering kitchen, guest suites, event spaces, Zen garden, dog parks, pet lounge, outdoor entertaining areas, and a spectacular 37th-floor sky lounge. Residents enjoy immediate access to Austin's premier restaurants, nightlife, coffee shops, boutique fitness studios, and the newly completed Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail extension, providing seamless connectivity right outside the front door. Seller is willing to pay one full year HOA fees for Buyer.

Unit 3304 at 44 East Ave in downtown Austin 78701 commands west-facing corner views of Lady Bird Lake and the rolling Northwest Hills that change with every hour of daylight. This 1,172-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath residence sits 33 stories above the urban core yet feels like a private retreat carved into the sky. The concrete and glass construction by architect Michael Hsu creates a fortress of privacy within the highest-density neighborhood in Austin.

Step inside and the open floor plan dissolves the boundary between interior and lake. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views from nearly every room. White oak hardwood flooring flows into the kitchen, where Bosch stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a center island anchor the space. A custom cocktail bar becomes the visual and social centerpiece, the kind of detail you build a lifestyle around. The primary suite overlooks Lady Bird Lake with a spa bath featuring a soaking tub, dual vanities, and a walk-in closet sized for real life.

The covered terrace is where this unit earns its $1.13 million price. Unobstructed west exposure means sunset becomes a nightly event. You watch the city lights emerge across the water, the hill country darken beyond, and the sky shift through every color before returning to black. The greenbelt views mean no future development will interrupt this vista.

At 44 East, the building itself is your sanctuary infrastructure. A 24-hour concierge, resort-style pool, fitness center, yoga studio, and 37th-floor sky lounge exist so you don't have to leave. For those moments you do, the Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail runs directly outside. Downtown restaurants line Congress Avenue three blocks east. Austin ISD serves the property through Mathews Elementary, O Henry Middle, and Austin High School.

The math works too. At $960 per square foot, you're paying for location and views, not square footage. The unit has moved in zero days on market, a signature of the best addresses in Austin. This is not a property for someone building equity or testing downtown living. This is for someone who understands that some views are worth the premium, and some addresses never go out of style.

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.