44 East at 44 East Avenue is a 49-story, 309-residence lakefront tower in Austin's Rainey Street Historic District, directly on Lady Bird Lake with the on-site restaurant Bacalar.
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Last updated: October 3, 2026 · By Johnny Ronca, SERHANT. Luxury Associate Broker
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44 East rises 49 stories directly on the shore of Lady Bird Lake at 44 East Avenue, in the heart of the Rainey Street Historic District. Completed in 2022 and developed by Vancouver-based Intracorp, with architecture by Page and amenity and interior design by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, 44 East is one of the newest and most amenity-rich towers on Rainey Street.
The building's 309 residences span studio through four-bedroom and penthouse floor plans, with more than 13,000 square feet of shared amenity space and direct lakefront access — a combination that sets it apart even among Rainey Street's newer luxury towers.
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Floor plans range from 481-square-foot studios to expansive 2,085- to 3,565-square-foot penthouses, priced historically from about $297,000 to $2,400,000 depending on unit, floor, and view. One-bedrooms run 614 to 707 square feet, two-bedrooms span 791 to 1,411 square feet, and three-bedrooms run 1,221 to 2,118 square feet. Interiors feature Italian cabinetry by Italkraft, Bosch appliances, and glass-enclosed showers, with many residences capturing direct Lady Bird Lake and skyline views.
44 East's amenity floor centers on the Cenote heated rooftop pool with lake views, alongside a full fitness center, a game room, a coffee bar, a resident lounge with outdoor terrace and family room, and a dramatic lobby atrium. The building offers 24-hour concierge service, a dog lounge and dog park with spa services, EV charging stations, and the on-site restaurant Bacalar at street level.
44 East sits directly on Lady Bird Lake at the eastern edge of the Rainey Street Historic District, a four-minute walk to Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park and steps from Rainey Street's bars, restaurants, and food trailers. Downtown's core and the Austin Convention Center are both a short walk or rideshare away.
Residents step out to Bacalar, the building's own ground-floor restaurant, and the dense strip of Rainey Street bungalow bars, rooftop lounges, and food trailers just steps away. The Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail and Waller Beach are both within a five-minute walk, and downtown's core, the Austin Convention Center, and the Second Street District are all a short rideshare away.
Short answer: 44 East condos closed at a median of $875,000 ($778.89 per square foot) across 19 MLS sales from January 1 to October 2, 2026, compared with $900,000 ($835.43 per square foot) across 19 sales in all of 2025. Median days on market went from 115 to 92, and sellers closed at 92.9% of original list price versus 89.7%. Like for like, 2-bedroom condos closed at a median $838,500 in 2026 against $770,000 in 2025, or $756.46 against $816.02 per square foot.
| 44 East | Sales | Median close | Median $/sq ft | Median days on market | Close ÷ original list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All condos · 2025 (full year) | 19 | $900,000 | $835.43 | 115 | 89.7% |
| All condos · 2026 (Jan 1–Oct 2) | 19 | $875,000 | $778.89 | 92 | 92.9% |
| Same months of 2025 (Jan 1–Oct 2) | 16 | $770,000 | $828.59 | 103.5 | 90.1% |
| Last 90 days (Jul 4–Oct 2, 2026) | 10 | $838,500 | $719.03 | 106.5 | 93.6% |
The mix of units that sell changes from year to year, and that alone can move the overall median. This table compares the same bedroom count, year against year.
| Unit type | 2025 sales | 2025 median close | 2025 $/sq ft | 2026 sales (Jan 1–Oct 2) | 2026 median close | 2026 $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio and 1 bedroom | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2 bedrooms | 14 | $770,000 | $816.02 | 14 | $838,500 | $756.46 |
| 3+ bedrooms | 4 | — | — | 5 | $1,840,000 | $920.46 |
A dash means fewer than five sales of that unit type that year, so no median is published.
Units are selling faster in 2026: a median 92 days on market against 115 in 2025. Sellers closed at 92.9% of original list price, so buyers are negotiating real discounts. The last 90 days: 10 closings at a median $838,500 and 106.5 days on market. MLS sales since January 2025 closed between $567,500 and $2.4 million.
Source: Unlock MLS (ACTRIS) via Matrix, pulled October 2, 2026. Closed condo sales at 44 East Avenue, ZIP 78701. 2025 = full year; 2026 = January 1 to October 2, 2026. Medians, not averages. Sales counts are not a trend on their own because 2026 is a partial year; compare against the same months of 2025. Private and off-market sales that never reached the MLS are not included. Compiled and analyzed by Johnny Ronca, Luxury Associate Broker, SERHANT. Compare every neighborhood in my Austin 2025 vs 2026 price table.
44 East draws buyers who want the newest building on Rainey Street with true lakefront positioning — young professionals and investors chasing strong rental demand, out-of-town buyers wanting a lock-and-leave near the entertainment district, and downsizers trading square footage for direct lake access and top-tier amenities. It shares Rainey Street's lively, nightlife-driven energy with 70 Rainey, appealing most to buyers who want to be in the middle of the action.
I've been selling Austin luxury real estate for 20 years, and 44 East is the newest tower I show buyers who want direct lake frontage without giving up Rainey Street's energy — the Cenote pool deck, the dog park, and Bacalar downstairs all make daily life easy. It's one of the few buildings in Austin where you can walk out your lobby directly onto the hike-and-bike trail.
44 East's defining difference from 70 Rainey is its direct lakefront position and newer construction — both towers share the same lively Rainey Street energy, but 44 East sits closer to the water with a larger, more recently built amenity package. Compared to The Independent and Seaholm Residences in the quieter Seaholm District, 44 East trades calm for walkability to Austin's most energetic nightlife strip.
"Being able to walk straight from our lobby onto the lake trail every morning, then downstairs to Rainey Street at night, was exactly the lifestyle we wanted. Johnny knew which floors had the clearest lake views before we ever toured." — past 44 East buyer
“Johnny did an incredible job helping me to negotiate the price down on this house. We got tens of thousands of dollars in discounts that I would not have had without his support. He remained available to me through several months of escrow while the house was being fixed up and was incredibly helpful in identifying new contractors.”
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44 East has 309 residences across 49 floors at 44 East Avenue in Austin's Rainey Street Historic District.
HOA dues have historically run approximately $356 to $1,772 per month depending on unit size, covering common area maintenance, landscaping, ground maintenance, and trash. Confirm current dues for any specific unit before making an offer.
44 East was completed in 2022, developed by Intracorp with architecture by Page and amenity design by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture.
44 East offers a Cenote heated rooftop pool, 24-hour concierge, a fitness center with game room, a coffee bar, a dog park with spa services, EV charging, and the on-site restaurant Bacalar.
Yes — 44 East sits directly on the shore of Lady Bird Lake, a four-minute walk to Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park, making it one of the few true lakefront towers in downtown Austin.
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