Building comparison
Fifth & West vs 44 East Ave
A side-by-side look at two downtown Austin luxury condo towers: how they compare on price per square foot, size, age, and what is on the market now.
At a glance
Side by side
| Fifth & West | 44 East Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| Completed | 2018 | 2022 |
| Stories | 39 | 51 |
| Active listings | 9 | 25 |
| Median list price | $1,699,999 | $865,000 |
| Median $ / sq ft | $878 | $834 |
| Median size | 2,009 sq ft | 1,216 sq ft |
| Price range | $425,000 - $3,999,999 | $534,000 - $1,995,000 |
Medians of current active condo listings, Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). Stories and completion year are building facts. Believed accurate and not guaranteed.
Median price per square foot
How Fifth & West and 44 East Ave compare
On current listings, 44 East Ave trades at a median of $834 per square foot, about 5% belowFifth & West's $878. 44 East Ave was completed in 2022, newer than Fifth & West (2018). At 51 stories, 44 East Ave is taller than Fifth & West's 39.
Fifth & West also tends to live larger: its median active listing is 2,009 square feet versus 1,216 at 44 East Ave. For a buyer focused on usable space per dollar, that size difference matters as much as the headline price per foot.
Which is right for you
Both are genuine downtown Austin luxury high-rises, and the better choice depends on your priorities: budget per square foot, the floor plan and views you want, the amenity mix, and the immediate neighborhood. Fifth & West's draw is its Market District location steps from the Whole Foods flagship and the Shoal Creek trail, a 2018 building with a full amenity set, and floor plans that tend to live large for the price.
The honest way to decide is to compare specific units, not just building averages. I track both buildings and can pull current and recently sold comps for any line or floor so you are comparing like for like.
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Fifth & West vs 44 East Ave, common questions
- Is Fifth & West or 44 East Ave more expensive?
- On current active listings, 44 East Ave lists at a median of $834 per square foot versus $878 at Fifth & West, so 44 East Ave is about 5% less expensive per square foot. Median list prices are $865,000 and $1,699,999 respectively, though the right comparison is always unit to unit.
- Which is newer, Fifth & West or 44 East Ave?
- 44 East Ave was completed in 2022, newer than Fifth & West (2018).
- Which has larger condos, Fifth & West or 44 East Ave?
- Fifth & West's median active listing is 2,009 square feet versus 1,216 at 44 East Ave, so Fifth & West homes tend to be larger and offer more space per dollar.
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