How is Fifth & West different from the bigger towers?

Scale. Fewer residences means fewer people in the elevator and on the deck, a lobby that recognizes you, and a building culture closer to a boutique hotel than a vertical neighborhood. The trade is a smaller amenity program than the largest towers.

Which direction should I face?

West and northwest for Shoal Creek, the hills and sunsets; east for the skyline. Each has a different noise and light profile, and specific lines vary. Ask Liz which lines she would look at for how you plan to live.

The building is pet friendly and the location is one of the easiest downtown for dogs, with Shoal Creek and the lake trail close. Confirm current pet rules and any size limits before you offer.

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The building

Completed2018
Residences164
Floors33
DistrictSecond Street District, West Avenue

Boutique scale, 164 residences
Rooftop pool with skyline views
Polished finishes and chef's kitchen standards
Pet friendly
Walk Score 99, walk to Second Street dining and Whole Foods

One of Liz's active listing buildings.

Who it suits

Buyers who want boutique scale and finish at the center of the downtown grid, with everything walkable.

How it compares to the other downtown towers is in which downtown Austin building is right for you. What to read before an offer in any of them is in what to know before buying.

Living here

Fifth & West is the boutique tower of the west side of downtown. With 164 residences it has a fraction of the population of the towers around it, which shows in the lobby, the elevators and the amenity deck. The finish level was set high at delivery and the building has kept it.

The location is the argument. West Avenue and Fifth puts Whole Foods, the Second Street restaurants, the Seaholm district and the lake trail all within a few minutes on foot, and the west facing residences look out over Shoal Creek and the hills rather than into another tower.

Within a few blocks

Whole Foods flagship, one block
Second Street District restaurants and shops
Shoal Creek and the trail to Lady Bird Lake
Seaholm district and the Central Library
ACL Live and the Moody Theater
Republic Square farmers market

Questions buyers ask about Fifth & West Residences

How is Fifth & West different from the bigger towers?: Scale. Fewer residences means fewer people in the elevator and on the deck, a lobby that recognizes you, and a building culture closer to a boutique hotel than a vertical neighborhood. The trade is a smaller amenity program than the largest towers.
Which direction should I face?: West and northwest for Shoal Creek, the hills and sunsets; east for the skyline. Each has a different noise and light profile, and specific lines vary. Ask Liz which lines she would look at for how you plan to live.
Can I bring my dog?: The building is pet friendly and the location is one of the easiest downtown for dogs, with Shoal Creek and the lake trail close. Confirm current pet rules and any size limits before you offer.

Ask Liz about Fifth & West Residences

Much of what decides a purchase or a sale in this building is not published anywhere. Ask directly and you will get a direct answer:

Which lines to look at and which to skip, and why
What the dues run and what they actually fund
Leasing minimums and any rental caps
What has traded recently, listed and off market
Reserve position, assessment history and lender status
What is likely to come available before it is listed

Sent. Liz will reply directly, usually the same day.

Or call or text 512.431.8283.

Liz Reyna

Downtown Austin Luxury High-Rise Specialist
@properties Lone Star, Christie's International Real Estate
512.431.8283

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