Downtown Austin Condos For Sale Resources

2 bedroom at Sage Condos Austin – South Austin condo

Monday, September 1st, 2008

www.livewelldowntown.com is a local realtor at Prudential Texas Realty. I’m looking at Sage condos, a modern contemporary condo off Lamar. This condo has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2 car garage. I’m comparing it to the cardinal condominiums.

On this video, I’m looking at the 2nd floor where they have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the kitchen, living area and 1/2 bath is on the 3rd floor. Prices start in low $300’s. No pool or outdoor spaces.


South Austin 78704 – Kitchen at the Sage condominiums – Alternative to Cardinal condos

Monday, September 1st, 2008

www.livewelldowntown.com is a local realtor at Prudential Texas Realty. I’m looking at Sage condos, a modern contemporary condo off Lamar. This condo has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2 car garage. I’m comparing it to the cardinal condominiums.

On this video, I’m looking at the 3rd floor where they have a kitchen, living area and 1/2 bath. There is a small outdoor deck that looks south of Austin. Prices start in low $300’s. No pool or outdoor spaces.

East Austin new homes – Willow Branch Lofts – a typical 2-2

Monday, September 1st, 2008

www.livewelldowntown.com is a local realtor at Prudential Texas Realty. I’m looking at Willow Branch Lofts, a modern contemporary condo with amazing green home features and cool technology that allows voice, data, video and music to share seamlessly.

This condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, stainless steel appliances, stained concrete floors, under mount sinks with black granite counter tops in both kitchen and bath


Green home features at Swanee 21 – Solar Panels partially pay for the HOA.

Monday, September 1st, 2008

www.livewelldowntown.com is a local realtor at Prudential Texas Realty. Swanee 21, a modern contemporary condo with some roof top decks looking at tree tops. Imagine buying one of these and finishing them off to add more sellable square feet.

We’ll spend a lot of time showing where and how the solar panels work with the outdoor living spaces and how that power savings will offset energy costs.


East Austin – Inside my mom’s new condo at Willow Branch Lofts

Monday, September 1st, 2008

www.livewelldowntown.com is a local realtor at Prudential Texas Realty. I’m looking at Willow Branch Lofts, a modern contemporary condo with amazing green home features and cool technology that allows voice, data, video and music to share seamlessly.

This condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, stainless steel appliances, stained concrete floors, under mount sinks with black granite counter tops in both kitchen and bath

Green home features at Swanee 21 – Solar Panels designed to pay for the HOA.

Monday, September 1st, 2008

www.livewelldowntown.com is a local realtor at Prudential Texas Realty. I’m looking at Swanee 21, a modern contemporary condo with some roof top decks looking at tree tops. Imagine buying one of these and finishing them off to add more sellable square feet.

We’ll spend a lot of time showing where and how the solar panels work with the outdoor living spaces and how that power savings will offset energy costs.

Green Features in condos – Swanee 21 uses solar power to subsidize the HOA and reduce monthly energy expenses

Friday, August 29th, 2008

www.livewelldowntown.com is a local realtor at Prudential Texas Realty. I’m looking at Swanee 21, a modern contemporary condo with few right angles to enhance what they call “Art Walls”.


Chart-Topping Value in Off-Downtown Living – Cardinal Condos in South Austin – 707 Cardinal Lane, Austin, TX 78704

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008



2,200SF, 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Theatre Room, Your own park, 2 Car Garage for $429,900

Why are people that need a full-sized home penalized when they want to live close to town? The burbs are not your only option!

Here is the setting – Award winning architect Emily Little has seamlessly integrated modernist architecture with work Mother Nature spent hundreds of years creating. Cardinal is a neighborhood-within-a-neighborhood… and it’s a special place.

Designer Package For Outdoors
You’ll immediately notice that the design & exterior materials… Brick, stucco, siding & beautiful galvanized steel… separate this product from everything else in the market. As you enter the front yard through a heavy steel & exotic Massuranduba wood gate you’ll notice the generous patio, lush turf & massive stone wall… the perfect template for your landscaping personalization, grill & patio furniture.

Inside, the great room’s “no-walls” design translates to “easy living”… all of your cooking, dining, living & outdoor activities take place on the ground floor. The sizable kitchen & large island deliver what most homes in this price range can’t – A real working kitchen & natural gathering place for you and your guests when entertaining.

Espresso maple cabinets with white Silestone® Microban® countertops provide a rich overall look that really works with the shiny concrete floors. Fact: Silestone is 5X harder than granite… it is ‘the’ material of choice in custom homes. Bosch stainless appliances let you know that this builder went way beyond the typical lines found in others. The attached 2-car garage can hold 2 SUV’s… and notice the short trip from the car to your kitchen.

2nd Floor – Theatre Room & Master Bedroom
For most people, moving close to downtown means giving up many comforts found in suburban homes such as theatre rooms, large closets & both a tub & stand-up shower in the master. This one has it all. The architect thoughtfully included a theatre room just off of the master bedroom where you can enjoy perfect acoustics as you take-in the latest Hollywood offerings on your big screen after a cook out.

The master bedroom looks out on dense trees & has loads of natural light. The master bath has a dual vanity with Silestone®, full-length window over the mirror, stand up shower, separate tub & a large closet.

The 3rd floor has the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms, and a shared bathroom with dual vanity & extra cabinets for storage. The 3rd bedroom has a balcony.

2nd and 3rd floors are finished in high-end, sanded-in-place red oak that will last 100 years. Look at the beauty of these floors… No pre-finished plastic looking product here. . Large windows wash the stairs in beautiful natural light.

Nature – Your Amenity

Now the topper… Steps away from your front door is “your” one-acre park… and it’s the perfect place to unwind with your kids, your dog, or just your thoughts… in winding pathways through old-growth oak trees with stone seating areas & native landscaping. Mother nature is your amenity at Cardinal.

So here is your chance to live new, live modern, live balanced – with nature for only $429,900.

Cardinal Condominiums – Type: New Modern. Near Downtown +8, Appreciation +8, Proximity to UT +6, Deal potential +9, Proximity to coolness +8.5, Features +7, Green features +6.5.

I’m a realtor here in Austin and work with the Live Well team at Prudential Texas Realty. You can see my poorly produced videos showing this and other homes in Austin at www.youtube.com/perrytexas .

Perry Henderson – Experience: Downtown +8.5, East Austin +9, UT +7.5, 1st time home buyers +3.5, Off Market Deals +10, Green +9.5, Investors +8.5, Sellers +7.5, Developers +9, Modern Homes +8, Waterfront +7, 78704 +7, Fine Homes +8.5.

Downtown Austin Condo Review – The Belair lofts, 41 Waller and Willow Branch Lofts

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

My line up for showings this weekend…Click here to search for downtown Austin Condos click here

The Belair – Type: New Modern. Near Downtown +7 Appreciation +8, Proximity to UT +6, Deal potential +8.5, Proximity to coolness +9, Features +9, Green features +7.

Waller 41 – Type: “Cool Type” Condo conversion. Near Downtown +9 Appreciation +10, Proximity to UT +8, Deal potential +8, Proximity to coolness +7.5, Features +8, Green features +5 .

Willow Branch Lofts – Type: Live work. Near Downtown +8.5 Appreciation +9.5, Proximity to UT +9.5, Deal potential +10, Proximity to coolness – 9, Features – 7, Green features +8


If you are open to a couple of new selections:

Akoya – Type: “Cool Type” Condo conversion. Near Downtown +7 Appreciation +9.5, Proximity to UT +6, Deal potential +8, Proximity to coolness +9, Features +9, Green features +10.

1907 Chicon, Austin, TX 78702 Type: 3-2 new home. Near Downtown +8.5 Appreciation +9.5, Proximity to UT +9.5, Deal potential +9, Proximity to coolness +9, Features +7, Green features +7.

Castle Hill Terraces – Type: Old Money neigborhood Condo conversion. Near Downtown +9.5 Appreciation +9, Proximity to UT +9.5, Deal potential +9, Proximity to coolness +10, Features +8, Green features +7.

Fine homes in Austin – Verdance Green Homes

Friday, May 23rd, 2008



Fine Green Homes in Austin – Verdance – Very nice condos in Hyde Park

Verdance says they aren’t just talking about green. They’re building it.

23 Reasons why Verdance is green
1. access to public transportation and walking distance to shops and restaurants
2. natural pest control methods
3. native plantings, minimal turf grass (low water variety), crushed granite walkways
4. FSC products used as they are available
5. engineered wood studs and trusses
6. extended overhangs and awnings to decrease solar heat gain
7. fiber cement siding
8. locally sourced products as available, example-stone
9. radiant barrier roof deck
10. white reflective metal roof
11. low-E windows
12. bio-based spray foam insulation
13. HVAC and ducts within the thermal envelope
14. commissioning of building (testing of duct leakage and tightness of building envelope
15. pleated media filters
16. ceiling fans
17. low-VOC paint, adhesives, caulks
18. pex piping
19. water conserving fixtures, example-dual flush toilets
20. on demand water heaters
21. European cabinets constructed of MDF and wood with a low-VOC finish
22. compact fluorescent bulb lighting
23. 22kw solar photovoltaic system

More about the builder:
Home Builders Association of Greater Austin MAX Awards
Marshall Durrett, the developer of Verdance wins at the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin MAX (Marketing & Advertising Excellence) Awards!
On Saturday, April 12, 2008 the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBAGA) honored its members at the prestigious MAX Awards gala at the Renaissance Hotel. The MAX Awards are the HBAGA’s premier annual event for recognizing excellence of achievement in marketing, advertising and product design by its members.

The HBAGA’s 880+ associate and builder members compete for the celebrated awards in 75 categories. Judges from across the country score each entry, narrowing the field to three finalists for each category. The gala recognizes each winner with a MAX Award, and runners-up receive a Silver Award. The Grand Awards are given to the builders who earn the most points in the judging process.
Marshall Durrett & Verdance awarded:
Best Website, Developer
Best Sales Brochure, Developer

Thank you Avenue One for giving us permission to tell buyers about this amazing green home project