3622 Menchaca Rd | Austin , TX 78704

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THE OFFERING

Berkadia’s Multifamily Investment Advisory Team is pleased to announce the exclusive listing of Artisan at South Lamar, a 217‑unit, garden‑style, lender‑owned community located in the highly desirable South Lamar submarket in Austin, Texas. Strategically positioned near the intersection of Menchaca Road and South Lamar Boulevard, Artisan at South Lamar offers tenants direct access to prominent employment, retail, and entertainment hubs. Artisan at South Lamar features five unique floor plans with one- and two-bedroom apartments efficiently positioned across 6.8 acres in nineteen (19) residential buildings, equating to a favorable density of 32 units per acre.

Artisan at South Lamar Apartments offers a rare opportunity to acquire an infill, lender‑owned asset in a trendy South Austin corridor with clear value‑creation potential. Since takeover in January 2026, the lender has addressed key deferred maintenance items and put operations on a positive trajectory, with occupancy trending into the low‑90% range. This momentum—achieved despite limited strategic oversight—highlights the strength of the location, with comparable properties achieving average market rents approximately $249 higher than the Property. A seasoned owner/operator is well positioned to further enhance performance and capture continued operational upside in this high‑growth corridor poised for long‑term appreciation.

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Investment Highlights

The Property offers a compelling value‑add opportunity with limited remaining physical needs, allowing new ownership to direct capital toward revenue‑enhancing interiors with washer/dryers, ancillary income items like carports or tech packages, and amenity upgrades. The lender has thoughtfully addressed key exterior components—including the pool, roof, stair systems, parking lot, landscaping, and a model unit—by investing $157,795 in capital improvements this year, thereby establishing a strong operational foundation.

In 2022, previous ownership renovated approximately 73% of the total units across two distinct finish levels—Signature (17%) and Upgraded (56%)—while 27% of homes remain in classic condition. This tiered interior program creates a clear runway for future value creation, with Signature units achieving rent premiums of $135+ over Upgraded finishes and $190+ over classic finishes.

Renovation Scope

Classic Units:

  • Spacious Closets
  • All-Black Appliances
  • Carpeting
  • Original Cabinetry
  • Original Countertops
  • Original Lighting
  • Washer/Dryer*

    *Select Units

Upgraded Units:

  • Spacious Closets
  • Faux Wood Flooring
  • All-Black Appliances*
  • Stainless Steel
  • Appliances*
  • Original Cabinetry
  • Resurfaced Countertops
  • Upgraded Lighting*
  • Washer/Dryer*

    *Select Units

Signature Units:

  • Spacious Closets
  • Faux Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Cabinetry
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Upgraded Lighting/Fixtures
  • Washer/Dryer*

    *Select Units

Community Features:

  • Two Shimmering Swimming Pools
  • State-of-the-art Fitness Center
  • Picnic Area with Barbecue Grill
  • Dog Park
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Bike Racks
  • On-site Maintenance
  • Public Parks Nearby
  • High-speed internet access
  • Dedicated Resident Lounge

Apartment Features:

  • Contemporary Finishes
  • Quartz Countertops*
  • Spacious Closets
  • Stainless Steel Appliances*
  • Upgraded Lighting*
  • Wood-Style Flooring*
  • Pool View*
  • Downtown View*
  • Fireplace*
  • Washer & Dryer*

    *In Select Units

Artisan at South Lamar enjoys a coveted South Austin infill location within the 78704 ZIP code, which stretches south from Downtown Austin just beyond Lady Bird Lake to Ben White Boulevard and encompasses many of the city’s most iconic south-side neighborhoods. Surrounded by a dense mix of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and daily-needs retailers, this area is rich in culture and character and fully embodies Austin’s “Keep Austin Weird” ethos. Residents enjoy immediate access to iconic local institutions like Matt’s El Rancho and The Broken Spoke, alongside an eclectic blend of boutiques, cafés, and national and upscale brands along South Lamar (<1 mile) and South Congress (2 miles)—together creating a genuinely authentic live-work-play environment. Everyday needs—dining, groceries, fitness, and entertainment—are met within minutes of home, complemented by premier outdoor destinations such as Zilker Park (3.5 miles), Barton Springs (2.5 miles), and the Barton Creek Greenbelt (2 miles) just a short distance away. Extending just to the south, residents also enjoy easy access to Sunset Valley’s 100+ restaurants and retailers, further enhancing the depth and diversity of the area’s amenity base.

Artisan at South Lamar delivers a highly connected, commuter-friendly location with direct proximity to leading Austin employment centers. With convenient access to Highway 71, Highway 290, Loop 360, and MoPac, residents enjoy streamlined connectivity to Downtown and surrounding job hubs, reinforcing the property’s appeal to today’s mobile workforce. Compared to other northern suburbs that require navigating congestion into and through the CBD, South Lamar offers a more direct, predictable commute that allows residents to bypass some of the city’s most challenging traffic patterns.

Austin, Texas continues to distinguish itself as one of the nation’s most dynamic metros, consistently ranking at the top for growth, talent attraction, quality of life, and renter appeal. Recognized as the #1 fastest-growing large metro and #1 in net migration among the top 50 U.S. markets, the city also leads in innovation, ranking as the #1 metro for tech talent and the #1 best city for startups. These fundamentals, combined with top rankings for renters and overall livability, underscore Austin’s long-term attractiveness for both residents and investors.

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Investment Advisors

Kelly Witherspoon
Senior Managing Director
512.226.8706
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Justin Cole
Managing Director
512.226.8711
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Adam Sumrall
Director
512.960.2674
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Justin Chambers
Director
512.969.6838
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Mortgage Bankers

Cameron Hart
Managing Director
512.226.8708
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John Romano
Associate Director
512.226.8714
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