Second Street District
The Independent condos for sale
At 58 stories, The Independent is the tallest residential tower in Austin, instantly recognizable for its stacked, offset silhouette. Completed in 2019 on the west side of downtown, it is one of the city's marquee luxury condominium addresses.
Market snapshot
The Independent at a glance
Current active condo listings, Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). Believed accurate and not guaranteed.
Where The Independent sits in the downtown market
Among the 10 downtown luxury towers tracked here, The Independent ranks number 4 on median price per square foot, at $943. That is about 12% above Fifth & West. It was completed in 2019 and stands 58 stories, with current listings from $625,000 to $1,950,000.
Against a downtown luxury median of about $914 per square foot, The Independent runs 3% higher, which positions it as a premium address among the downtown towers. Its median active residence is about 1,106 square feet.
- District: Second Street District
- Completed: 2019
- Height: 58 stories
- Active listings now: 7
- Median price: $1,049,000 ($943 per sq ft)
- Price range: $625,000 to $1,950,000
Buying at The Independent
Whether The Independent is the right building depends on more than the numbers: the district, the amenity mix, the floor plans, and the HOA all matter. I represent buyers across downtown, so I can pull current and recently sold comps for The Independent and walk you through how it stacks up against the alternatives.
Good to know
The Independent, common questions
- How much are condos at The Independent?
- Active listings at The Independent currently range from about $625,000 to $1,950,000, with a median list price of $1,049,000 and a median of $943 per square foot. Prices vary with floor, view, and finish.
- How does The Independent compare to Fifth & West?
- The Independent lists at a median of $943 per square foot versus $842 at Fifth & West, so it is about 12% more expensive per square foot. See the full side-by-side comparison for details.
Considering The Independent?
See current availability, the lines that carry a premium, and a straight read on value, from a specialist who knows the building floor by floor.