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No New Inventory, More Live Music, & Off-Markets
JACOB IN AUSTIN’S DOWNTOWN UPDATEIN THIS ISSUE No New Inventory, More Live Music, & Off-MarketsDATA DIVE Not a single new condo tower will be delivered in do...
Residential Heatmap, Two New Towers, & Off-Markets
A residential density heatmap of downtown Austin reveals housing concentration patterns, plus two new towers proposed near MLK & Rio Grande and off-market condo listings.
Rentals Rebound, Project Connect News, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin condo rental rates recover from 2024 levels, Project Connect light rail gets environmental clearance, and new off-market condo opportunities.
Demand has Returned, a New 6th St, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin condo demand increased in the second half of 2025 with two and three-bedroom units rebounding, plus the 6th Street redesign recommendation and off-market listings.
Happy Holidays!!
A holiday edition of the downtown Austin condo newsletter with festive activity recommendations, discounted Uber rides downtown, and off-market condo listings.
Infrastructure Projects, Shiner's Saloon, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin faces $20B in infrastructure projects through 2033, Shiner's Saloon is set for redevelopment, and autonomous vehicle safety data shows promising results.
Rivalry Week, One Bedrooms Struggle, & Happy Thanksgiving!
One-bedroom condos face the steepest decline in downtown Austin as entry-level buyers choose new rental towers, plus Cedar Door turns 50 and VanHorn's steakhouse opens on 2nd Street.
Antone's, Rainey Street Density, & Off-Markets
Rainey Street District will feature approximately 4,700 residential units by 2026, Antone's extends its lease through 2075 with a blues museum, and Twelve Thirty Club heads to Austin.
New STR Condo, YMCA, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin's residential landscape expands with 9,800 rental apartments and a new STR-friendly condo project, plus YMCA Townlake redevelopment plans and an IHOP foreclosure near Rainey.
Seasonalities, Statesman Site, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin condo transactions in 2025 outperform 2024 in 6 of 9 months analyzed, plus convention center ballot initiative news and Congress Avenue redesign plans.
ACL, Leland South Congress, & Off-Markets
A downtown Austin condo purchased during ACL's inaugural year in 2002 has appreciated 383%, plus the Leland South Congress condo project kicks off and convention center plans advance.
Market Dive, Donn's Depot, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin condo pricing analysis reveals units selling at 91% of original asking, plus updates on Ego's property approval, Waterloo Records redevelopment, and off-market listings at 70 Rainey and The Shore.
Downtown Market Check: How Pricing, Days on Market, and Absorption Patterns Are Shaping Outcomes
Data analysis of downtown Austin condo activity examining days on market, pricing strategies, and contract-to-list ratios over the past three months.
360 Condos Rebound, Apartments For Sale, & Off-Markets
Three-bedroom downtown Austin condos command $1,074/SF premium pricing, plus updates on One Lady Bird construction, Waterline topping out, and off-market listings at The Shore and Natiivo.
Sunset vs City Views, 6th Street, & Off-Markets
Exploring price differences between east and west-facing units at Seaholm, plus 6th Street barrier art redesign, Kappo Kappo at Austin Proper, and off-market listings at Brazos Place and The Austonian.
Three Bedroom Condos, One Lady Bird, & Off-Markets
Three-bedroom condos make up just 14% of downtown Austin inventory but command $1,074/SF, plus One Lady Bird construction begins, Waterline tops out, and off-market listings at The Shore and Natiivo.
Nine Percent, 1800s Real Estate, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin condos selling at approximately 9% below listing price in 2025, plus updates on the Hobby Building redevelopment, Hideout Theatre relocation, and off-market listings at The Independent and Austin City Lofts.
First Half of 2025, Modern Opening, & Off-Markets
H1 2025 outperforms H1 2024 in downtown Austin condo transactions with smaller units and lower prices driving volume, plus Waterloo Records site development and The Modern opening.
No New Condos Soon, July 4th, & Off-Markets
Only one condo building with for-sale units is under construction downtown with no new high-rise projects expected for three years, plus July 4th at Auditorium Shores and off-market listings at The Independent.
Year Over Year Values, Microburst, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin condos closing 7% below list price with year-over-year values declining roughly 1%, plus updates on Project Connect light rail, Convention Center demolition, and off-market listings.
State of Downtown, Caps Moving Forward, & Off-Markets
The State of Downtown Austin 2025 report highlights economic indicators and transformational projects, plus I-35 caps funding approved, Kairoi's 66-story tower, and off-market listings at The Independent and Seaholm.
Top Buildings, I35 Caps, & Off-Markets
A look at the top 5 downtown Austin condo buildings by price per square foot appreciation over the past five years, plus updates on I-35 caps vote and Old 6th Street development.
Database Updates, No New Construction, & Off-Markets
Exploring the density of Rainey Street District as construction wraps up, plus updates on Antone's long-term lease, Twelve Thirty Club, and Daydreamer Coffee opening.
Spring Supply, Windy City, & Off-Markets
Analysis of downtown Austin closed price per square foot by bedroom count, with spring supply arriving and news on the Willie Nelson mural, I-35 expansion, and record wind gusts.
Q1 Updates, New Development, & Off-Markets
Q1 2025 downtown Austin condo market recap with 43 closings, 3.5% median price growth to $801/SF, plus news on Wilson Tower delays, Royal Blue closing, and Belvedere groundbreaking.
Q1 Updates, New Development, & Off-Markets
JACOB IN AUSTIN’S DOWNTOWN UPDATEIN THIS ISSUE Q1 Updates, New Development, & Off-MarketsDATA DIVE Q1 is officially over. Let’s compare how Q1 of 2025 has co...
Office Market Movement, Pre-Pandemic Trends, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin pricing deviation from the 2009-2019 trend line, plus Google occupying the Sail Tower, Meta office remodel, and Sixth Street safety improvements.
Demand Stronger Than Past, UnconventionalATX, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin winter demand shows improvement over recent years, with updates on the Convention Center redesign, SXSW, and the Seaholm market plaza transformation.
Plateau Ahead, Meta HQ & Off-Markets
Comparing Austin metro trends with downtown Austin real estate, suggesting downtown lags by 12 months, plus Meta's potential HQ move and new bike lane parking ordinance.
Snowy Austin, New Condo Sales & Off-Markets
Tracking downtown Austin building development progress with a Seaholm Residences spotlight, plus Luminary condo sales launch, ATX economic outlook, and a new bagel shop opening.
Modern Residences Pricing, Light Rail Updates & Off-Markets
The Modern Residences pricing analysis showing median $/SF decline from $1,127 to $1,009, plus Dirty 6th vehicle pilot, Austin light rail Phase 1, and I-35 reconstruction panel.
Happy New Year, 2024 Final Data, & Off-Markets
Downtown Austin condo market sees first price decline since 2016 with median dropping from $827/SF to $771/SF, plus U-Haul growth rankings, Waterloo Records relocation, and new tower move-ins.
Happy Holidays, Downtown Summit, & Off Market Listings
A holiday edition of the downtown Austin condo newsletter covering the Downtown Summit post-event playbook, Waterline commercial leasing, and off-market listings at The Austonian and Seaholm Residences.
How to Quantify Quality of Life, Clean Water, Off Market Listings
Exploring how to measure quality of life for downtown Austin residents, plus updates on the I-35 capping program delay, The Republic office tower leasing milestone, and Austin's clean drinking water results.
Happy Thanksgiving, Holiday Events Calendar, Off Markets
Analyzing downtown Austin condo pricing trends showing median values up 6% but price per square foot down 9%, plus the Q3 State of Downtown report, holiday events calendar, and off-market listings.
1 Bed vs 2 Bed Demand, Willie Nelson Mural
Comparing 1-bedroom vs 2-bedroom condo demand in downtown Austin, with 2-bedrooms selling in a median of 61 days versus 91 days for 1-bedrooms, plus news on The Kitchen opening and the Willie Nelson mural building demolition.
2024 Median Values by Bedroom, New High-Rise Sales
Downtown Austin 2024 median condo prices by bedroom count, plus news on Hotel Trinity demolition, The Luminary high-rise condo launch, and Dia de Los Muertos at Republic Square.
Yearly Transactions Plummet, $10 Million Views
Downtown Austin condo transaction volume hits lowest levels in over 20 years at roughly half of 2019 levels, plus updates on Sixth and Blanco's $193M funding and the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative.
2024 Downtown Population, ACL Setup
Downtown Austin now has 15,360 residents across 10,324 units with 130,841 employees, plus news on Tiger Lilly replacing Estelle's, West 6th high-rise renderings, and the 301 Congress Porch activation.
Upcoming Developments, Earthquake Downtown
A guide to upcoming downtown Austin condo developments from 2025-2028 including Colorfield, Sixth and Blanco, Leland South Congress, The Belvedere, and The Luminary, plus news on the west Texas earthquake felt downtown.
First Half of 2024, Katz, Dirty 6th Rebrand
Reviewing downtown Austin condo market performance in the first half of 2024, plus the Paseo tower topping out on Rainey Street, Katz's Deli returning downtown, and the Dirty 6th rebranding to Old 6th.
Volume Slows, Bats, Google's Vacant Office Tower
Downtown Austin condo transaction volume is on pace for only 166 transactions in 2024, well below the pre-pandemic average of 233, plus an interview with The Independent's architect and Google's vacant Sail Tower.
Buyers have many opportunities right now in the downtown market..
Jacob’s Downtown UpdateData DiveI recently did a study for an owner at 70 Rainey Condos. The goal was to determine what the effects of the construction chaos...
70 Rainey Case Study, 360 Condo Balcony Reconstruction
Analysis of construction impact on 70 Rainey Condos values in the Rainey Street District, plus updates on 360 Condo patio renovations and The Modern topping out.
HOA Yearly Increases, The Kitchen by Musk
Downtown Austin HOA fee trends over the past decade and news on Kimbal Musk's new restaurant and X headquarters relocating to Austin.
Downtown Tree Canopy, Taco Fest, Barton Springs from 6G Tower
Downtown Austin market snapshot with increased demand, ATX Tower topping out, coworking expansion, and the upcoming Taco Fest on Sabine Street.
Rainey Street District has seen the biggest transformation...
Jacob’s Downtown UpdateData DiveThe Rainey Street District has seen the biggest transformation in downtown, maybe of all time. Previously a strip of single f...
Rainey Street Transformation, I-35 Cap Design, DASA
A deep dive into Rainey Street's evolution from single-family homes to 4,600+ residential units, plus I-35 cap design input and the new Downtown Austin Space Activation program.
Cash Buyers, Ziki & Foxtrot Close
52% of downtown Austin condo purchases in 2023 were cash transactions, plus updates on Ziki and Foxtrot closures and new affordable senior housing downtown.
State of Downtown 2024, 5th & West Amenities
Key findings from the Downtown Austin Alliance's State of Downtown 2024 report, I-35 caps funding approval, and Grant Plaza redevelopment plans.
Independent Strong Growth, Ritz-Carlton a No Go
The Independent leads downtown Austin in appreciation with 50% growth over five years, plus updates on the Ritz-Carlton Rainey Street delay and downtown activity recovery.
360 Condo Discounts, Pecan Festival, Duncan Park Opens
360 Condos selling at a discount due to exterior patio deterioration, plus the Pecan Street Festival, Vesper Condos completion, and Duncan Park opening.
Q1 Update, Leland South Congress, Reggae Fest
Q1 2024 downtown Austin market comparison showing increased days on market and buyer-friendly conditions, plus Leland South Congress pre-construction and 415 Colorado topping out.
Downtown Quadruples, Deep Eddy Cabaret Now Historic
Downtown Austin property values have quadrupled since 2000, plus Project Connect light rail construction timeline, Deep Eddy Cabaret's historic designation, and Mexic-Arte Museum renovation plans.
Downtown Austin Has Quadrupled Since 2000
Jacob’s Downtown UpdateData DiveDowntown living has 4x in value since 2000 while the entire Austin-RR MSA has 2x over that same time periodStay in the LoopPr...