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title: Living in Downtown, Austin | Calder & Main Realty
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Downtown · neighborhood guide

# Downtown

Condos with lake views, the hike-and-bike trail at the door and Rainey Street, the Moody Center and the Capitol a short walk away.

[See homes in Downtown ↓](https://www.nopethemes.com/porchlight/neighborhoods/downtown#listings)

**$685k** median price**28 days** median days on market

![A street in Downtown](https://www.nopethemes.com/hubfs/realestate-demo/hood-4.jpg)

- $685k
  
  median sale price, 2025
- 28 days
  
  median days on market
- 95
  
  Walk Score
- 7/10
  
  nearest elementary, GreatSchools

Living here

## What it's like to live in Downtown

High-rise living on Lady Bird Lake. Megan lives here and has sold more homes in Downtown than anyone at the firm. Ask about the streets that flood, the ones that don't and the houses about to list.

- The Lady Bird Lake trail at your door
- Walk to Rainey Street and the Second Street District
- Buildings with pools, gyms and concierge
- No yard to mow, ever

[Ask Megan about Downtown](https://www.nopethemes.com/porchlight/neighborhoods/downtown#contact-form)

![Homes and gardens in Downtown](https://www.nopethemes.com/hubfs/realestate-demo/hood-4.jpg)

Around the neighborhood

## The places locals love in Downtown

- Lady Bird LakePaddleboards, kayaks and a 10-mile loop.
- Rainey StreetBungalow bars, ten minutes on foot.
- Texas CapitolGrounds open every day.
- Zilker ParkACL, Barton Springs and the Great Lawn.
- Second Street DistrictDinner without the car.
- MetroRailDowntown station to the north side.

Listings

## Homes for sale in Downtown

- ![70 Rainey St #1804, Downtown](https://www.nopethemes.com/hubfs/realestate-demo/property-14.jpg) For sale

  30
  
  $685,000
  
  ### [**70 Rainey St #1804** · Downtown](https://www.nopethemes.com/porchlight/homes/70-rainey-st-1804?hsLang=en)
  
  **2** beds**2** baths**1,240** sqft
- ![1112 W 10th St #4, Clarksville](https://www.nopethemes.com/hubfs/realestate-demo/property-16.jpg) For rent

  14
  
  $3,150 / mo
  
  ### [**1112 W 10th St #4** · Clarksville](https://www.nopethemes.com/porchlight/homes/1112-w-10th-st-4?hsLang=en)
  
  **2** beds**2** baths**1,180** sqft

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FAQ

## Questions we hear every week

How much is a home in Downtown?

The 2025 median sale price was $685k, and homes spent a median of 28 days on the market.

Which schools serve Downtown?

Most homes are zoned to schools rated 7/10 on GreatSchools. Check the exact zoning for any address with Megan.

Is it walkable?

Downtown has a Walk Score of 95.

Who knows Downtown best?

Megan Brooks, who lives in the neighborhood and has sold homes here since 2009.

Your neighborhood agent

## Talk to Megan about Downtown.

Tell Megan what you're looking for. You'll hear back within the hour with the homes that fit, including the ones not listed yet.

What happens next

- A reply within the hour, 8 AM to 8 PM
- A short call to understand what you need
- No obligation, and we never share your details

![Megan Brooks](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/realestate-demo/agent-1.jpg?width=56&height=56&name=agent-1.jpg) **Megan Brooks**Founder & Broker · lives in Downtown

[**Calder & Main**Realty · Austin, Texas](https://www.nopethemes.com/porchlight/home?hsLang=en)

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