The 5 Fifty Five

555 E 5th, Austin, TX 78701

Condo Building In Sixth Street District

Units

98

Stories

31

Year Built

2004

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

The 5 Fifty Five

AECOM
Architect

751,127

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

The 5 Fifty Five, completed in 2004, stands as a prominent 31-story condominium tower in the heart of downtown Austin. Designed by AECOM, this mixed-use high-rise offers 98 luxury residences atop the Hilton Hotel, providing residents with an unparalleled blend of sophisticated living and exclusive hotel amenities. The building's location in the vibrant Sixth Street District places residents at the epicenter of Austin's renowned entertainment scene, while still offering a private retreat high above the city streets.

The 5 Fifty Five is a condominium located in Travis and the 78701 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Travis County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Business Center
  • Controlled Access
  • Concierge
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Grill
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Kitchen
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Oven
  • Tub/Shower
  • Views
  • Bicycle Storage

Location

555 E 5th, Austin,
TX 78701

Neighborhood

Sixth Street cuts through the core of Downtown Austin, offering a slew of vibrant bars, clubs, restaurants, museums, and live music venues in a bustling and walkable locale. Renting an apartment near Sixth Street places you in the heart of the action, whether you want to delve into the neighborhood’s spirited nightlife, attend a world-class performance, or dine at one of the best restaurants in the city.

Renters have their pick of luxury apartments and high-rise condos in the area surrounding Sixth Street. In addition to its renowned nightlife, Sixth Street is convenient to numerous office buildings as well as attractions like Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Ritz, Museum of the Weird, and the Mexic-Arte Museum.

Learn More About Sixth Street District

Education

College & Universities Distance

Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.4 away
2.4 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 3.6 away
3.6 mi

The 5 Fifty Five is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus. It is also near University of Texas at Austin and Austin C.C., Eastview Campus.

Schools

Mathews Elementary School

Public School

Grades PK, K-6

345 Students

AttendanceZone

8

Out of 10

O Henry Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

754 Students

AttendanceZone

6

Out of 10

Austin High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,317 Students

AttendanceZone

8

Out of 10

Austin City Academy

Private School

Grades K-3, 5-10, 12

0 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

Cathedral School Of St Mary

Private School

Grades PK-8

186 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

Headwaters School

Private School

Grades PK-12

515 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

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Transportation

Commuter Rail Distance

Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
Drive: 36 mins drive / 30.9 away
30.9 mi
Drive: 44 mins drive / 36.0 away
36.0 mi
The 5 Fifty Five is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 11.2 miles or 21 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Drive: 21 mins drive / 11.2 away
11.2 mi
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
Transit Score®
66
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
95
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Points of Interest

Time and distance from The 5 Fifty Five.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 5 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Walk: 6 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Walk: 7 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
The 5 Fifty Five has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.5 away
2.5 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.4 away
2.4 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 2.2 away
2.2 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.7 away
2.7 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.6 away
2.6 mi
The 5 Fifty Five has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Texas Memorial Museum, Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, and Lady Bird Lake.

Hospitals Distance

Walk: 15 mins walk / 0.8 away
0.8 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 2.2 away
2.2 mi
Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.6 away
3.6 mi
The 5 Fifty Five has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minutes drive.