The Independent is the tall, stacked-box tower at the western edge of downtown, and its offset blocks make it one of the most recognizable buildings on the Austin skyline.
I've toured and shown homes in every downtown condo tower, including The Independent. This page pulls together the facts buyers ask about first, followed by the homes currently for sale in the building.
Building facts | |
|---|---|
Address | 301 West Ave., Austin, TX 78701 |
Area | Seaholm |
Completed | 2019 |
Stories | 58 |
Homes | 363 condos |
Developer | CIM Group and Aspen Heights |
Design | Rhode Partners |
Distance to the Butler Trail | About 960 feet, straight-line, by City of Austin map data |
Where public sources disagree on story or unit counts, a range is shown.
The Independent has:
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.
Albert's Take
Standout amenity: The 34th-floor sky fitness center cantilevered past the building's edge, plus a children's activity room and playground, which is rare downtown.
Rentals: Leasing rules come from the HOA, so check lease minimums and any leasing cap before you buy as an investment.
Street level: Commercial space on the ground floor.
Nearby: Seaholm, Trader Joe's, the Central Library and the Shoal Creek Trail are all a short walk.
Views: The 9th-floor pool overlooks Lady Bird Lake and Shoal Creek, and the stacked blocks give many homes unusual corner exposures.
Selling here: With 363 homes, there's usually competition in the building, so floor plan, floor and finish condition decide price.
Seaholm puts Trader Joe's, the Austin Central Library, the Shoal Creek Trail and the Pfluger Bridge within a few minutes' walk. Honest Mary's opened at 222 West Ave. in July 2026, and the Whole Foods Market flagship at Sixth and Lamar is a few blocks north.
The Independent is in Austin ISD. A sample address here was zoned to Mathews Elementary, O. Henry Middle and Austin High for 2026-27, according to the Austin ISD School Finder. Austin High offers four academies with placement by lottery, and Kealing Middle's magnet program is open by application. Confirm zoning for the exact unit.
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 The Independent appear below. Compare it with other towers in our Downtown Austin condo buildings guide, or browse all Downtown Austin condos for sale.
Leasing and short-term rental rules at The Independent are set by the condominium declaration and the association's rules, and I couldn't confirm the current rules from a public source. In my experience, many downtown associations require a minimum lease term, cap how many homes can be leased at once (often no more than about 10% of units) and prohibit stays shorter than 30 days. If you plan to lease, read the declaration, the rules and the resale certificate before you buy.
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.
Looking to Sell?
What is your The Independent condo worth?
I'll prepare a complimentary home valuation based on recent sales in the building and the details buyers pay for here: floor, view, parking and updates.
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 The Independent and throughout Downtown Austin's high-rise condos. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.
The Independent is at 301 West Ave. in the Seaholm part of Downtown Austin, ZIP code 78701.
The Independent was completed in 2019 and has 58 stories, with 363 condos.
Check the declaration and rules for the current policy. Many downtown associations prohibit stays shorter than 30 days and limit how many homes can be leased, and City of Austin licensing rules apply on top of any HOA rules.
About 960 feet to the Butler Trail, measured straight-line with City of Austin map data. Walking routes are longer.
Compare The Independent with the other condo towers downtown, or see them side by side in our Downtown Austin condo buildings guide.
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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: The Independent by ajay_suresh, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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