Rainey Street used to be a quiet row of bungalows. Today the Rainey district is one of downtown Austin's best-known addresses, where a lively restaurant and bar scene sits beside a growing line of luxury residential towers and the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake. If you want to live downtown, this is a neighborhood worth understanding before you start touring.
Why buyers choose the Rainey district
The appeal is simple: you can walk out your front door to dinner, to the lake and to the rest of downtown. The district sits at the southeast edge of the urban core, so many residences look out over Lady Bird Lake and the downtown skyline. For buyers who want a lock-and-leave home with building services instead of a yard to maintain, a high-rise here fits the way they live.
The towers
The district is home to several residential towers, including 44 East, 70 Rainey, Natiivo and Vesper. Each building has its own personality, amenities and monthly dues, so it pays to compare them side by side and not only by price per square foot.
A closer look at 44 East
44 East set the bar for luxury living in the district. Amenities include a fitness center, a rooftop pool and lounge, a private dining room, a wine cellar and a screening room, along with 24-hour concierge service. Inside the residences, the finishes include custom Italian cabinetry and high-end appliances.
We know the building firsthand. Rick Orr listed and sold residence #3707, a three-bedroom, three-bath home on the Sky Lounge floor with views over Lady Bird Lake.
How to buy at 44 East now
44 East has sold out, so residences are now available by resale only. That changes how you shop. There is no sales center to visit, availability depends on which owners decide to sell, and not every resale is advertised publicly.
That is where we can help. Ask us about off-market residences at 44 East and we will tell you what we know about, including homes that are not on the MLS. You can also call (512) 785-7489.
See what is available today
Search current downtown Austin listings to see what is on the market right now, and read our post on finding off-market listings in Austin to learn how buyers get access to homes before they are listed.