The Independent

Every building has a brochure. Few have a resident advocate.

The Independent is one of the most recognized residential towers in Texas, a cantilevered landmark by Rhode Partners that reshaped the Austin skyline when it was completed in 2019. Floor to ceiling glass, protected views toward Lady Bird Lake and the Hill Country, and 20,000 square feet of amenities across two dedicated levels.

That much you can read anywhere. What matters when you are buying or selling here is everything the brochure leaves out: how the four tiers differ, which stacks and view corridors carry premiums, how the amenity levels shape daily life, and what recent closings really say about value per square foot.

Liz Reyna lives at The Independent. She tracks every listing, every closing, and every quiet conversation in the elevator lobby. When you work with her here, you are not hiring an outside agent. You are working with a neighbor who happens to be a Christie's luxury advisor with a background in finance.

• Two full amenity levelsThe 9th floor centers on the heated infinity edge pool, club room, coffee bar, children's playscape, and the dog lounge and park. The 34th floor is the quiet counterpart: owner's lounge, fitness center, yoga deck, screening room, and an outdoor terrace suspended over the city.
• More than twenty floor plans across four tiersFrom efficient one bedrooms to sprawling three bedroom homes and penthouse residences, each tier has its own personality, price band, and resale story. Knowing the difference is where deals are won.
• A walk to everything downtown does bestTrader Joe's and the Seaholm District, the Central Library, Whole Foods' flagship, Shoal Creek trail, and Lady Bird Lake are all steps from the lobby.
• Ownership details that matterConcierge service, garage parking, and HOA and leasing rules that reward informed guidance. Liz walks every client through the fine print before it becomes a surprise.