Natiivo

Natiivo, Downtown Austin

Natiivo is a 33-story condo-hotel on East Avenue at the lake end of the Rainey district, built so owners can rent their homes by the night.

This page pulls together the facts buyers ask about first, followed by the homes currently for sale in the building.

Building facts

Where public sources disagree on story or unit counts, a range is shown.

Amenities and services

Natiivo has:

• Rooftop pool with shaded cabanas and outdoor lounge seating with a fireplace
• 18,000-square-foot terrace and garden on the 10th floor
• 1,500-square-foot 10th-floor fitness center with yoga and Peloton bike studios and an outdoor workout area
• Clubhouse on the 33rd floor
• Co-working spaces and a lobby coffee bar
• 24-hour concierge, with housekeeping, grocery delivery, laundry service and an on-site MasterHost
• 24-hour valet parking, keyless entry and bike storage
• Dog run and pet washing station

Confirm current amenities, hours and any fees with the association before you buy. If you own here, a well-run amenity floor is part of what you're selling, so show it off in your listing photos.

Location and nearby

Rainey Street's bars and restaurants are steps away, including Kinsho, a sushi and omakase bar that opened at 51 Rainey in spring 2026, and Fleet Coffee at 88½ Rainey. The Waterloo Greenway's Confluence, which opened in June 2026, links the district to Palm Park and the Butler Trail.

It was created by NGD Homesharing in partnership with Airbnb.

Schools

Natiivo is in Austin ISD. Every downtown condo address we checked was zoned to Mathews Elementary, O. Henry Middle and Austin High for 2026-27, according to the Austin ISD School Finder, but confirm zoning for this exact address before you buy.

What to check at Natiivo, whether you're buying or selling

• What do the HOA dues include, and when were they last raised?
• How healthy is the reserve fund, and are any special assessments planned?
• Is parking deeded or assigned, and is there valet or guest parking?
• What are the pet rules, lease minimums and leasing limits?
• Which direction does the unit face, and could a planned tower block the view?
• Were past renovations inside the unit permitted and closed out with the City? Open permits can stall a sale, so owners should check before listing and buyers should ask.

If you already own here, the same list is your prep sheet for selling: request the resale certificate early, gather your parking and storage documents, and keep receipts and permits for any upgrades so buyers can see what they're paying for.

Current listings at Natiivo appear below. Compare it with other towers in our Downtown Austin condo buildings guide, or browse all Downtown Austin condos for sale.

Rental rules

Natiivo is the exception downtown. It operates under a hotel license, so owners can rent their homes by the night. Owners can list on the home-sharing platform of their choice or through Natiivo Managed, where MasterHosts handle reservation requests, inquiries, check-ins and check-outs. The trade-off: because of the hotel license, owners can't use their home as a primary residence or claim a homestead exemption on it. If you want a downtown condo that can earn nightly income, this is the building to study. If you want a full-time home, look elsewhere.

The City of Austin also licenses short-term rentals. Under rules that took effect Oct. 1, 2025, an individual may operate the greater of one unit or 10% of their units in a multifamily property, or 25% at sites with four or more units and a commercial use, according to the City. A City license doesn't override a building's own ban.

The same rules matter when it's time to sell. Investors ask about leasing first, so owners who have the current rules and any leasing permit status in hand can answer that question on day one instead of losing a showing to it.

Working with Albert Allen

Albert Allen is an Austin native and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, with more than a decade of experience helping clients buy and sell across Austin.

Albert represents buyers and sellers in Natiivo and throughout Downtown Austin's high-rise condos. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.

Common questions about Natiivo

Where is Natiivo?

Natiivo is at 48 East Ave. in the Rainey Street part of Downtown Austin, ZIP code 78701.

When was Natiivo built?

Natiivo was completed in 2022 and has 33 stories, with 249 fully furnished homes in 16 floor plans.

Can you rent out a Natiivo condo nightly?

Yes. Natiivo operates under a hotel license, so owners can rent nightly. Because of that license, owners can't use the home as a primary residence.

How close is Natiivo to Lady Bird Lake?

About 450 feet to the Butler Trail, measured straight-line with City of Austin map data. Walking routes are longer.

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Sources: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; developer, architect and builder project pages; hotel operator pages where applicable; Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; City of Austin (GIS address points and trail data, short-term rental program, Ordinance 20250911-012); Austin ISD School Finder (checked Nov. 8, 2026); The Trail Conservancy; Austin Monitor; Community Impact; KVUE; CBS Austin. Building facts may differ slightly from HOA records. Albert Allen, REALTOR®, Compass RE Texas, LLC. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Photo: Natiivo Austin, 2023, by Lily Wilkerson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.