Your Downtown Austin High-Rise Condo Expert
I'm Jacob Hannusch, and downtown Austin high-rise condos are all I do. Every building, tracked unit by unit, backed by live market data and years of living this one square mile. If you're buying, selling, or leasing a downtown condo, that depth is what you're hiring.
34
Downtown high-rise buildings covered
Nearly every
building's floor plans mapped
Since 2020
Focused only on downtown
5.0★
13 Google reviews
Why downtown high-rises are all I do
I got my real estate license in 2020 and started as a generalist. It didn't take long to realize that wasn't going to work for me. I'm an engineer by training, five years building fighter-jet flight-control systems and sensor technology before real estate, and the engineer in me needed to go deep on something, understand it completely, and build real expertise.
Downtown Austin was the obvious fit. One square mile, all vertical, a market small enough to actually know and complex enough to actually matter. I live downtown, I chair my building's social committee, and I follow the permit filings before they're public. I know which floors in which buildings have protected views, which HOAs are well run, and which buildings are due for a special assessment. This is the only market I work, and I've gone deep enough to know it unit by unit.
The data behind every recommendation
When we look at a specific unit, we work from what actually closed in that building, adjusted for floor, orientation, and time. I track the whole downtown market, live, so the number in front of you is grounded in real sales, not a hunch.
Building-by-building analytics
Closed sales, days on market, price and HOA per square foot for all 34 downtown high-rise buildings, updated continuously.
HOA & reserve due diligence
I read the HOA financials, reserve studies, and disclosure documents with you. The risks that aren't obvious on a listing are the ones that matter.
See the live downtown Austin condo market report, browse every building I cover, or get my Field Notes newsletter every other Tuesday.
We go straight to your unit, not the whole market
Here's how I actually save you time. I've mapped out the floor plans for nearly every downtown building. So instead of scrolling listings and waiting to see what shows up, we start from what you actually want: the layout, the floor, the view, the exposure. From there I narrow it fast to the exact units that fit, building by building.
Then I go after those units directly. More often than not, that targeted approach turns up off-market options you'd never find waiting for something to list. No guessing, no sitting around hoping the right place shows up. We know exactly what we're after, and we go get it.
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What downtown dwellers say about working with Jacob
Jacob was my realtor on my downtown Austin purchase. If you're looking for a hustler, look no further. I have been doing real estate investing for the last 20+ years and have met over 200 realtors. Jacob is in the top 1%. I also like his niche focus on downtown condos. He can tell you more about any condo than any other realtor I know.
Jacob did an outstanding job finding my high-rise property that was completely off-market. His deep market knowledge, persistence, and strong network allowed me to secure a rare opportunity that never hit the public listings. I highly recommend Jacob to anyone looking for a skilled, proactive realtor who delivers exceptional results.
Jacob represented me in a purchase of a downtown Austin condo. He knows the downtown Austin condo market well. He showed me the data on prior sales in an easy-to-understand format with charts, graphs, and trends. He organized an afternoon of viewing 7 different properties in 3 buildings with a variety of floor plans and views, so that I could have a better idea of what I wanted. When my offer on “the one” was met with fierce competition, Jacob called the listing agent to “humanize” me, and the seller subsequently accepted my offer over all the others. In our due diligence, we discovered some risks that were not fully disclosed by the seller and the HOA. Jacob dove deep into the litigation documents with me and made numerous phone calls to obtain information to assuage my concerns. Long after closing, he is still a great resource for me.
Working with Jacob was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He is an outstanding realtor who truly goes above and beyond for his clients. No matter when we had a question, Jacob was always available and incredibly responsive. What really sets Jacob apart is his approach: he is incredibly personable and never makes you feel rushed, taking all the time needed to ensure you're comfortable. At the same time, he is highly data-driven. He doesn't just guess; he brings solid market research and analytics to the table so you can make informed decisions. If you want a realtor who combines genuine care with sharp market expertise, Jacob is your guy!
Working with Jacob was one of the best decisions I made when investing in a condo downtown. His understanding of the market is on another level—he didn't just show me listings, he broke down the data behind each building, from price trends and floor plan value to future development impacts. I never felt rushed or sold to; he genuinely wanted me to make a smart, long-term investment. What stood out most was how prepared and proactive he was. He had answers to questions I didn't even know to ask and helped me see the bigger picture beyond just the unit. If you're looking to buy or invest downtown, I can't recommend Jacob enough. He's the real deal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a downtown Austin condo agent?
Look for someone who lives in this specific market and can show you the data behind their pricing. Downtown high-rises turn on details like which floors have protected views, which HOAs are well run, which buildings have an assessment coming, and how pricing compares unit to unit. Ask how many downtown condos they actually track and what they can show you. Downtown high-rises are all I do: I cover all 34 buildings and publish the market data behind every recommendation.
What makes buying a high-rise condo different?
Beyond the standard process, a high-rise purchase lives or dies on the building: HOA dues and reserve health, special assessments, insurance structure, rules, and shared amenities. I dig into the HOA financials and reserve studies as part of due diligence, and I read the litigation and disclosure documents with you. The risks that aren't obvious on a listing are the ones that matter.
Which downtown Austin buildings do you cover?
Every downtown high-rise condo building, all 34 of them, across all of downtown's districts, from Rainey Street and Seaholm to the Market and 2nd Street districts. I track active listings, closed sales, floor plans, and orientation for each one, so I can tell you how a specific unit stacks up against the building's history.
Do you help sellers, or only buyers?
Both. My building-level data means I can price a unit accurately, down to the floor, view, and finish level, and market it to the right buyers instead of guessing. The same analytics that help a buyer avoid overpaying help a seller not leave money on the table.
How do you use data in pricing a downtown condo?
I track closed sales, days on market, price per square foot, and HOA per square foot for every downtown building, and I publish a live market report. When we look at a unit, we're working from what actually closed in that building, adjusted for floor, orientation, and time. You get the whole picture, grounded in real sales.
Can you find off-market downtown condos?
Yes. Because I focus on one square mile and know owners and agents across the buildings, I regularly source units that never hit the public market. But off-market access is one tool, not the whole job. Most of my work is helping people buy and sell on-market with better information than anyone else in the room.
What's the downtown Austin condo market like right now?
It shifts constantly, so rather than a stale number here, I keep a live downtown market report with current median price per square foot, days on market, and months of supply, and I publish a deeper analysis every other week in my Field Notes. You can subscribe here to get it every other Tuesday.
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