Located just a few blocks from UT and in walking distance to downtown Austin, 1808 Rio Grande is the perfect option for a spacious 1 bedroom condo that is both convenient and affordable. The condo features a two story layout with the bedroom and primary bathroom upstairs, and the living/kitchen and half bath downstairs. This condo is perfect for UT Students who want a nice quiet place in walking distance to campus or even professionals who want a property in the downtown zip code of 78701 that is affordable. Contact the Gill Cave Group to schedule a viewing.
Downtown Austin, located between Lady Bird Lake and the Texas State Capitol, is a high-rise and historic-core Austin neighborhood with a riverfront trail system and a skyline of glass towers. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at Congress Avenue and 6th Street, where patios, live-music rooms, galleries, and late-night bites spill onto the sidewalks. The Paramount Theatre, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, and the Contemporary Austin – Jones Center act as cultural pillars. Early-20th-century facades sit beside new residential towers, giving blocks a layered streetscape. Shoal Creek and the lakefront frame daily routes with bridges, boardwalks, and pocket parks. Office lobbies, hotel bars, and food halls keep the streets active from morning coffee through curtain call.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Blinds on windows
Interior steps
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Free-standing range
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry closet
Laundry in multiple locations
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
See remarks
Medium-size trees
Home design
2 stories
Faces west
Resale property
Parking
Assigned parking (1 space)
Construction
Vertical siding
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Year built per public records
Utilities
Electricity available
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association with monthly fee
Monthly association fee $226
HOA fee includes insurance, trash and water
Community common grounds/area
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Rare two story 1 bedroom that feels like a home. First floor - living room, kitchen and half bath, Second floor - bedroom, full bath, stacked W/ D and balcony. Many recent upgrades: New kitchen cabinets and counters, New bathroom cabinets and counters, New walking shower, New flooring, completely repainted in a perfect light grey, new lighting fixtures throughout, new front loading washer and dryer just installed, Small complex with just 12 units has a nice mix of professionals and quiet students. Amazing central location 6 min walk to UT campus/The Drag/Target (0.3 miles / 3 blocks) 12 min walk State Capital (0.6 miles / 6 blocks) Many shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Comes with one reserved parking space.
ACTRIS #7656979
May 6, 2024
Rental Removed
$1,400
$2/sq ft
May 2, 2024
Price Changed
$1,400
$2/sq ft
Apr 12, 2024
Listed for Rent
$1,500
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 2021
Sold
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Unlock MLS #9438890
Mar 28, 2021
Pending
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Oct 14, 2020
Listed
$225,000
$368/sq ft
Great downtown Austin condo with two stories that feels more like a home. First floor - living room, kitchen and half bath, Second floor - bedroom, full bath, stacked W/ D and balcony. Just 1.2 miles to Ladybird lake and 2 blocks to the UT campus. Many shops and restaurants in quick walking distance. Comes with one reserved parking space. Video at https://youtu. be/xs8eCV_VE6M
Public Records
Dec 20, 2016
Sold
*
Unlock MLS #2142773
Dec 16, 2016
Sold
*
Dec 5, 2016
Pending
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Nov 30, 2016
Price Changed
$173,000
$283/sq ft
Nov 30, 2016
Listed
$170,000
$278/sq ft
Nov 18, 2016
Coming Soon
$170,000
$278/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2000
Sold
*
Public Records
Apr 8, 1999
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,308
$122,400 + $136,963
$259,363
2025
$5,308 (+4.2%)
$79,560 + $179,803
$259,363
2024
$5,093 (−3.2%)
$79,560 + $177,411
$256,971
2023
$5,259 (+3.8%)
$79,560 + $211,129
$290,689
2022
$5,065 (+16.0%)
$55,080 + $201,381
$256,461
2021
$4,367 (+2.4%)
$55,080 + $145,525
$200,605
2020
$4,262 (+3.8%)
$45,900 + $145,525
$191,425
2019
$4,106 (−1.5%)
$45,900 + $145,525
$191,425
2018
$4,169 (+8.0%)
$459 + $172,619
$173,078
2017
$3,859 (+37.1%)
$45,900 + $80,334
$126,234
2016
$2,815 (−12.0%)
$459 + $172,619
$173,078
2014
$3,199 (−11.9%)
$42,701 + $91,747
$134,448
2013
$3,632 (−5.6%)
$42,701 + $91,747
$134,448
2012
$3,846 (+39.8%)
$427 + $147,034
$147,461
2011
$2,751 (+5.0%)
2010
$2,620
2009
$2,620
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
612
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
612
Year built
1982
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Travis County
APN
202012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 22, 2026.
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