5 Residential Developments Coming to Downtown Austin

5 Residential Developments Coming to Downtown Austin

Austin, Texas – one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The Austin skyline is ever-changing as new developments continue to arise. We’ve compiled a list of 4 residential highrise buildings in Austin that are undergoing construction, including a tower projected to be the tallest highrise in Texas!

The Modern Austin Residences 

Developed by Urbanspace Real Estate + Interiors, The Modern Austin Residences is a luxury condo building that will be opening in 2025. The Modern will be located on 610 Davis Street in the Rainey Street Historic District. The complex will have 56 stories featuring 299 market-rate residences and 19 affordable housing units. Amenities include a 25 M swimming pool + spa, movie lounge, dog run + dog wash, fitness center and much more. Urbanspace handles all sales and interior design related to The Modern. 

Waterline Tower 

Coming in late 2026, the Waterline Tower will be located on 98 Red River Street in the Rainey Street Historic District. The tower will be located in the heart of the business district and will be on the banks of Lady Bird Lake and Waller Creek. Waterline will be 74 floors with 352 residential luxury apartment complexes. The tower will also contain the 1 Hotel with 251 rooms. Reaching 1,022 feet, the tower is projected to be the tallest highrise in Texas.

6G

Located on 600 Guadalupe Street, The Residences at 6G will be the tallest building in Austin until the Waterline Tower is completed in 2026. The highrise is 66 floors with 349 apartment units. The building also features over 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space and almost 600,000 square feet of office space. The residential amenities include a sky lounge with poker room, outdoor yoga deck, fitness center, golf simulator, indoor theater and much more.

The Linden 

The Linden is the first residential highrise to be located in between Downtown Austin and The University of Texas Campus. The building is located on 317 West 17th Street and will contain 1, 2, and 3 bedroom luxury residences. The 28 story building was topped off in January of 2023 and is projected to be ready for move-in in late 2023. First-class amenities include a world-class lap pool, a club room, a residence bar, outdoor lounge areas, and much more.

Vesper

Vesper, located at 84 East Avenue, will soar 41 stories high and house a total of 284 condos, with an average unit size of 975 square feet. This exciting project aims to encapsulate the essence of authentic Austin, celebrating the city’s unique artisan culture. The anticipated amenities are set to be exceptional, featuring a rooftop community clubhouse, a sky-deck pool with cabana and outdoor kitchen, complete with a fireplace and lounge area. Residents can also look forward to a fitness studio, complete with private spin and yoga studios, as well as a sky dog park, a lawn, and a convenient dog-washing station.