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Property Description
Welcome to Unit 5F at Cambridge Tower, Austin's first landmark luxury high-rise condominium, proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1964, Cambridge Tower blends timeless mid-century design with modern convenience, all in a prime location near Downtown, the University of Texas, Dell Medical School, and the Texas State Capitol. This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers 1,294 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space. The open-concept floor plan is filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, while the renovated kitchen has been opened to create seamless flow for entertaining. A full-length balcony offers city views. The primary suite easily accommodates a king-sized bed and seating area. It features an ensuite bath with dual vanities and a walk-in, cedar-lined closet. The secondary bedroom and bath offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or creative space. Residents enjoy all-inclusive HOA benefits, covering electricity, water, internet, TV/basic cable, and trash. The amenities include: 24-hour concierge, sparkling pool & spa, gazebo, rooftop deck with sweeping city views, fitness center, conference & business center, BBQ area and an inviting lobby. A reserved parking space with storage in the secured underground garage completes this exceptional offering. This is your opportunity to own a piece of Austin history while enjoying the comfort and convenience of modern downtown living. *1% interest rate reduction for the first year with our preferred lender*
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1801 Lavaca St #5F
General
- Price: $517,600
- HOA FEE: $1,489/month
- Taxes: $11,252 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 4816788
- Updated: 1/23/2026
- Added to Site: 176 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Bathroom, Stacked
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Concierge
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: None, Community
- Spa Description: None, Community, Hot Tub
- Security/Safety: Building Security, Secured Garage/Parking, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Guest
Location
- Area: DT
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: Cambridge Condo Amd
- Driving Directions: Cambridge Tower is located on the NE Corner of MLK & Lavaca St. For parking, enter on 18th Street and drive down the ramp. The attendant will show you where to park and allow access to lobby.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elem School District: Austin ISD
- Midd School District: Austin ISD
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Lee
- Middle School: Kealing
- High School: McCallum
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Cambridge Condo HOA
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Trash
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Other, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Concrete
- Roof: Concrete
- Windows: Blinds
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,294
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,294 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1964
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights, City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0076
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 331.06
- Lot Features: None
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,489
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Amount: $482,321
- Tax Amount: $11,252.15
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: UNT 5F CAMBRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS AMENDED PLUS .613 % INT IN COM AREA
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 2100230090055
- Lot Number: 5F
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Schools
Schools serving 1801 Lavaca St #5F
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lee Elementary School, Austin, TX 3308 Hampton Road, Austin, TX 78705 | K-6 | 1.2 mi |
Kealing Middle School 1607 Pennsylvania Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Mccallum High School 5600 Sunshine Drive, Austin, TX 78756 | 9-12 | 3.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1801 Lavaca St #5F
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/23/2026
Price Reduced
$517,600
-5.89%
MLS
11/30/2025
Price Reduced
$550,000
-4.35%
MLS
10/27/2025
Price Reduced
$575,000
-4.01%
MLS
9/23/2025
Price Reduced
$599,000
-3.23%
MLS
8/28/2025
Listed
$619,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1801 Lavaca St #5F
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,559
—
$469,639
-3%
2024
$9,559
20%
$482,321
100%
2022
$7,934
-9%
-100%
2021
$8,739
—
$401,500
2%
2020
$8,760
3%
$393,400
-1%
2020
$8,545
-7%
$398,400
-5%
2018
$9,188
10%
$418,297
11%
2016
$8,371
—
$375,366
—
2017
$8,371
21%
$375,366
24%
2015
$6,944
9%
$302,413
13%
2014
$6,350
6%
$266,815
10%
2013
$5,967
—
$242,264
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1801 Lavaca Street #5F, Austin, TX 78701 (MLS# 4816788) is a Condo property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1801 Lavaca Street #5F is currently listed for $517,600 and was received on August 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 1801 Lavaca Street #5F? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

