3309 Grooms ST # 208, Austin TX 78705
Austin, TX 78705 · Escala At 34th Condo
Condominium for sale in Escala At 34th Condo
Overview
Property Description
Updated 2-bedroom corner condo in North Campus near UT Austin | $295,000 | Up to $5,000 in seller contributions toward eligible buyer closing costs or an interest-rate buy down with an acceptable offer. Located in Central Austin, this 873-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo combines original hardwood floors, mature tree views, and modern updates in a small, 16-unit community. Situated on the second floor with no unit above, the corner residence offers abundant natural light, an open living and dining area, built-in shelving, and plantation shutters. The kitchen was renovated in 2023 with quartz countertops, modern cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, updated lighting, and ample storage. The bathroom was also refreshed in 2023 with an updated vanity, fixtures, and finishes. Additional improvements include an HVAC system replaced in 2024 and an in-unit stacked washer and dryer that convey. Parking includes one assigned covered space and one additional unassigned space, a valuable convenience in this Central Austin location. Escala at 34th is a boutique condominium community in Austin's North Campus neighborhood, near the University of Texas at Austin, UT Law School, the Cockrell School of Engineering, LBJ School, Guadalupe Street dining and coffee shops, and nearby transit. Downtown Austin, Hancock, and Mueller are also accessible from this central location. For those seeking a primary residence, an Austin home base, or a 2-bedroom condo under $300,000 near UT Austin, this property offers a practical combination of location, updated interiors, parking, and everyday convenience. Explore the available 3D walkthrough and floor plan to see how the space lives.
Financial Info
- Price
- $295,000
- $ / Sqft
- $338
- HOA
- Yes - Mandatory / $471 / Monthly
- HOA Name
- Escala at 34th Street
- HOA Includes
- Common Area Maintenance, Insurance, Landscaping, Trash
- Tax Rate
- 2.046485%
- Est. Taxes
- $6,386
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Exemptions
- Homestead
Legal Info
- Address
- 3309 Grooms ST # 208
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78705
- Subdivision
- Escala At 34th Condo
- Legal Description
- UNT 208 BLD 2 ESCALA AT 34TH CONDOMINIUMS PLUS 6.25 % INT IN COM AREA
- Parcel
- 02170620170000
Interior Features
- Floor
- Tile, Wood
- Num Living
- 1
- Dining
- 1
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry
- In Bathroom, In Unit
- Master Bed
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Master Main
- Yes
- Interior Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Stackable W/D Connections, None, Plantation Shutters
General Info
- Beds
- 2 Total / 2 Main Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 1 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Stories
- 1
- Year Built
- 1949 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 873 / Public Records
- Garage Desc
- Assigned, Detached Carport
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Masonry – All Sides, Stone
- Acres
- 0.03
- Lot Description
- Curbs, Near Public Transit, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
- Restrictions
- Covenant
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- Neighborhood
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- UT
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Internet-Cable, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Heat
- Central
- A C
- Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- None
- Exterior Features
- Balcony, Exterior Steps, Private Entrance, Front Porch
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- Common Grounds
Rooms
Main level
- Kitchen
The updated kitchen blends timeless style with everyday functionality, featuring shaker-style cabinetry, modern hardware, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and generous cabinet storage. Natural light and warm wood accents give the space an inviting, classic feel while remaining fresh and modern.
Bookcases, Quartz Counters, Galley Type Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Open to Family Room, Storage
- Bathroom
Updated bathroom featuring a tiled shower/bath combo with built-in niche, modern shaker-style vanity, stone countertops, updated fixtures, and integrated stacked washer/dryer for convenient in-unit laundry.
Stone Counters, Full Bath, Storage
- Primary Bedroom
Light-filled primary bedroom featuring hardwood floors, dual windows with plantation shutters, and charming built-in bookcases that add both character and functional storage.
Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Price Decrease | $295,000−$14,000 (−4.5%) | −$14,000 (−4.5%) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Price Decrease | $309,000−$10,000 (−3.1%) | −$10,000 (−3.1%) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Price Decrease | $319,000−$10,000 (−3%) | −$10,000 (−3%) |
| May 21, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
No safe current-year residential account match is available.
Informational estimate, not a tax bill or taxes paid. Exemptions and tax ceilings can make taxes differ from the combined rate multiplied by one taxable value. PID assessments and other special charges are excluded; collector coverage has not been established.
Source: Travis County
- Owner
- BUCHANAN BLAIR & DEBORA BUCHANAN
- Legal
- UNT 208 BLD 2 ESCALA AT 34TH CONDOMINIUMS PLUS 6.25 % INT IN COM AREA
- Geo ID
- prop:762056
- Acreage
- 0.03
- Exemption Type
- Homestead
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $6,386
- MLS tax year
- 2025
Older years use the legacy CAD source and may differ from final bills. Annual estimates appear only when supplied by that source; rates and taxes paid are not included in these appraisal records.
| Year | Land | Improvements | Market | Assessed | Annual Tax Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,700 | $187,388 | $312,088 | $312,088 | — |
Source: Travis County
Schools
School Info
- District
- Austin ISD
- Elementary
- Lee
- Middle
- Kealing
- High
- McCallum
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$2,270 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $2,270
- Principal & interest
- $1,492
- Property taxes
- $532
- Homeowners insurance
- $246
*PITI only
These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.
| Year | Starting balance | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance | Principal vs interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $236,000 | $2,638 | $15,262 | $233,362 | |
| 2 | $233,362 | $2,814 | $15,086 | $230,548 | |
| 3 | $230,548 | $3,003 | $14,897 | $227,545 | |
| 4 | $227,545 | $3,204 | $14,696 | $224,341 | |
| 5 | $224,341 | $3,419 | $14,481 | $220,922 | |
| 6 | $220,922 | $3,648 | $14,253 | $217,274 | |
| 7 | $217,274 | $3,892 | $14,008 | $213,382 | |
| 8 | $213,382 | $4,153 | $13,748 | $209,230 | |
| 9 | $209,230 | $4,431 | $13,469 | $204,799 | |
| 10 | $204,799 | $4,727 | $13,173 | $200,072 |
- Year 1$233,362
- Principal paid
- $2,638
- Interest paid
- $15,262
- Starting balance
- $236,000
- Year 2$230,548
- Principal paid
- $2,814
- Interest paid
- $15,086
- Starting balance
- $233,362
- Year 3$227,545
- Principal paid
- $3,003
- Interest paid
- $14,897
- Starting balance
- $230,548
- Year 4$224,341
- Principal paid
- $3,204
- Interest paid
- $14,696
- Starting balance
- $227,545
- Year 5$220,922
- Principal paid
- $3,419
- Interest paid
- $14,481
- Starting balance
- $224,341
- Year 6$217,274
- Principal paid
- $3,648
- Interest paid
- $14,253
- Starting balance
- $220,922
- Year 7$213,382
- Principal paid
- $3,892
- Interest paid
- $14,008
- Starting balance
- $217,274
- Year 8$209,230
- Principal paid
- $4,153
- Interest paid
- $13,748
- Starting balance
- $213,382
- Year 9$204,799
- Principal paid
- $4,431
- Interest paid
- $13,469
- Starting balance
- $209,230
- Year 10$200,072
- Principal paid
- $4,727
- Interest paid
- $13,173
- Starting balance
- $204,799
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