
Building comparison
Fifth & West vs Seaholm Residences
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 | Seaholm Residences | |
|---|---|---|
| Completed | 2018 | 2016 |
| Stories | 39 | 30 |
| Active listings | 9 | 12 |
| Median list price | $1,699,999 | $599,500 |
| Median $ / sq ft | $878 | $858 |
| Median size | 2,009 sq ft | 756 sq ft |
| Price range | $425,000 - $3,999,999 | $399,000 - $2,495,000 |
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 Seaholm Residences compare
On current listings, Seaholm Residences trades at a median of $858 per square foot, about 2% belowFifth & West's $878. Seaholm Residences was completed in 2016, older than Fifth & West (2018). At 30 stories, Seaholm Residences is shorter than Fifth & West's 39.
Fifth & West also tends to live larger: its median active listing is 2,009 square feet versus 756 at Seaholm Residences. 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 Seaholm Residences, common questions
- Is Fifth & West or Seaholm Residences more expensive?
- On current active listings, Seaholm Residences lists at a median of $858 per square foot versus $878 at Fifth & West, so Seaholm Residences is about 2% less expensive per square foot. Median list prices are $599,500 and $1,699,999 respectively, though the right comparison is always unit to unit.
- Which is newer, Fifth & West or Seaholm Residences?
- Seaholm Residences was completed in 2016, older than Fifth & West (2018).
- Which has larger condos, Fifth & West or Seaholm Residences?
- Fifth & West's median active listing is 2,009 square feet versus 756 at Seaholm Residences, so Fifth & West homes tend to be larger and offer more space per dollar.
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