W Residences Austin occupies the upper floors of Block 21, the downtown block it shares with the W Austin hotel and ACL Live at the Moody Theater.
I've toured and shown homes in every downtown condo tower, including W Residences. This page pulls together the facts buyers ask about first, followed by the homes currently for sale in the building.
Building facts | |
|---|---|
Address | 210 Lavaca St., in Block 21, Austin, TX 78701 |
Area | Second Street |
Completed | 2010 |
Stories | Residences on floors 18 through 36 |
Homes | About 159 to 168 residences |
Developer | Stratus Properties and Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II |
Design | Andersson-Wise, with BOKA Powell as architect of record |
Distance to the Butler Trail | About 620 feet, straight-line, by City of Austin map data |
Where public sources disagree on story or unit counts, a range is shown.
W Residences has:
Some hotel services are covered by HOA dues and others are billed when you use them. Ask for the current service menu and what it costs.
Albert's Take
Standout amenity: Access to W Austin hotel staff, amenities and services, plus a residents-only pool.
Rentals: Hotel-branded ownership. Ask which hotel services are in your dues and which carry fees.
Street level: Block 21 is home to the W Austin hotel and ACL Live at the Moody Theater.
Nearby: The heart of the Second Street District, about 620 feet from the Butler Trail.
Views: Residences begin on the 18th floor, so every home sits well above the street.
Selling here: Buyers here want the hotel lifestyle and live music next door, so lead with both.
The Second Street District's restaurants and shops are at the door, including La Condesa, The Peacock at Austin Proper, Serenade at the W, Red Ash Italia and Jo's Coffee on 2nd Street. ACL Live at the Moody Theater and the Austin Central Library are a short walk away.
W Residences 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.
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 W Residences 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 W Residences 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.
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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 W Residences and throughout Downtown Austin's high-rise condos. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.
W Residences is at 210 Lavaca St., in Block 21 in the Second Street part of Downtown Austin, ZIP code 78701.
W Residences was completed in 2010, with about 159 to 168 residences.
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 620 feet to the Butler Trail, measured straight-line with City of Austin map data. Walking routes are longer.
Yes, owners can use hotel services such as concierge, in-room dining and housekeeping. Some are included in dues and some are billed separately, so ask for the current list.
Compare W Residences 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: W Austin and Block 21, 2016, by WhisperToMe, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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