Guide to Capitol Lofts Condo Houston

Built in 1990, located in Downtown, see Capitol Lofts condos for sale, amenities, pictures & reviews.

Originally built in 1908 for office and retail use, Capitol Lofts is a 10-story converted building with 35 units. Capitol Lofts sits next to St Germain condos, just a few blocks away from Theatre District and Historic District.

Capitol Lofts is a popular choice due to its:

• CONVERTED LOFTS: 711 Main LLC converted the former M.E. Foster Building into Capitol Lofts in 1998. The developers kept most of the building intact, with lofts built out within the existing walls. The renovation included the construction of one and two-story units on levels three through nine and penthouses on the tenth floor. Capitol Lofts also features an exercise room and a rooftop terrace area.

• UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE: Capitol Lofts features a glass-and-granite curtain wall on the exterior, an original design from Architect Jack Preston Wood. The developers retained the building’s traditional and classical designs while at the same time adding modern finishes. Each unit features characteristics unique to converted buildings, such as exposed ductwork, brick walls, and open floor plans.

• GOOD LOFT SPACES: Capitol Lofts offers 35 units ranging between 906 square feet to 2,000 square feet. The lofts come with 11-foot concrete ceilings, large windows, frosted glass panels, crown moldings, hardwood floors from Brazil, stainless steel appliances, and European-style cabinets.

• PROXIMITY TO THEATRE DISTRICT: Residents are just two blocks away from Theatre District, one of Downtown’s cultural and entertainment hubs. The 17-block Theatre District is home to Houston’s nine performing arts organizations, the 130,000-square-foot Bayou Place entertainment complex, restaurants, plazas, and parks.

• PROXIMITY TO MARKET SQUARE PARK: Market Square Park, located 2 blocks from the Capitol Lofts, features green space, dog runs, public art exhibit, and an entertainment plaza. Residents also get to enjoy several restaurants and bars that border the park, including Bad News Bar, Batanga, OKRA Charity Saloon, La Carafe, and Warren’s.

• CENTRAL DOWNTOWN LOCATION: Located centrally within the Downtown area, Capitol Lofts provides residents easy access to Houston’s Central Business Center. Home to more than 200,000 employees, Downtown has more than 3,000 businesses, including big, prominent companies such as Chevron, JP Morgan Chase, Continental Airlines, and Shell Oil Company.

• ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS VENUES: Residents are only minutes away from Downtown’s popular sports and entertainment venues, including Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center (home to the Astros and The Rockets). Also a few blocks away, Avenida Houston is one of Downtown’s newest entertainment hotspots. It is named after the boulevard that fronts the George R. Brown Convention Center, the 99,000-square-foot Avenida Houston. It features Discovery Green’s 12-acre park, public art installations, Hilton Americas-Houston, and the Marriott Marquis.

• METRORAIL ACCESS: Sitting along Main Street, Capitol Lofts is directly in front of the MetroRail. Serving as a major transfer point between the Red, Purple, and Green lines, the Central Main Station is only a block away from Capitol lofts. Residents enjoy easy access to and from Houston’s key districts like The Medical Center, EaDo, and Museum District. See Houston Highrise Near The Metrorail Guide.

Buying a condo in Capitol Lofts can be tricky. It’s a converted building with only a few units sold each year. Some units have been updated, while others are maintained to keep the “loft style” intact (exposed ductwork, high ceilings, brick walls). There are also a lot of new construction projects in the Downtown area. This is dramatically changing the views of other units while also providing comparable condos in newer buildings.

To get personal advice on buying or selling a Capitol Lofts residence, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston's best condo realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

“Working with Aaron and his team has been a pleasure. Very professional and knowledgeable about the market area where we were selling our home. The coordination with a professional home stager to give us advice on how to make our home more neutral and appealing to prospective buyers was phenomenal. In addition, his guidance and recommendation regarding getting a home inspection done before the home was placed on the market was key to getting ahead of potential sale issues with the home. Aaron was available to us constantly when we had questions or needed guidance on how to deal with different items. Overall, a very successful outcome for us and a great experience with Aaron and his team.” - Audrey Lamastro (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

1. Capitol Lofts Condo Amenities
2. Capitol Lofts Condo Sales Trends
3. How To Find Capitol Lofts In Houston
4. Capitol Lofts Pet Policies & Information
5. Capitol Lofts Best Realtor Insights
6. Capitol Lofts Condominium Reviews

Capitol Lofts Condo Amenities

Capitol Lofts Condo Sales Trends

How To Find Capitol Lofts In Houston

Capitol Lofts Pet Policies & Information

Capitol Lofts Best Realtor Insights

Capitol Lofts was initially built in 1908 for retail and office use and now is a 10-story converted building with 35 units. The Capitol Lofts is a few blocks from Theatre District and Historic District and sits next to St. Germain condos.

• Capitol Lofts is located at 712 Main, Houston, TX 77002, and offers 35 units ranging between 906 and 2,000 square feet.

• The building features a mix of classy and modern styles with its glass-and-granite curtain wall on the exterior, exposed ductwork, brick walls, and open floor plans on its interior.

• Each loft has an 11-foot concrete ceiling, large windows, frosted glass panels, and crown moldings.

• The loft's hardwood floors are from Brazil, and each unit comes with European-style cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

• The MetroRail is directly in front of the Capitol Lofts. Residents can easily access Houston's Central Business Center, where the Medical Center, EaDo, and Museum District are located.

• Residents can easily access Houston's Central Business Center, home to more than 200,000 employees. Downtown has more than 3,000 businesses, including prominent companies such as Chevron, JP Morgan Chase, Continental Airlines, and Shell Oil Company.

• Residents of the Capitol Lofts are just a couple of blocks away from Downtown Houston's cultural and entertainment hubs and the 130,000-square-foot Bayou Place entertainment complex, where restaurants, plazas, and parks are situated.

• Capitol Lofts is a couple of blocks from Market Square Park, which features green space, dog runs, public art exhibit, and an entertainment plaza.

• Residents of the Capitol Lofts are only minutes away from Downtown's popular sports and entertainment venues, including Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center.

• The Capitol Lofts is also minutes from Avenida Houston, one of Downtown's newest entertainment hotspots, where Discovery Green's 12-acre park, public art installations, Hilton Americas-Houston, and the Marriott Marquis are located.

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Capitol Lofts: Mass Transit Options And Access

Downtown is a vibrant district that houses many of the finest attractions in Houston. Capitol Lofts residents can visit these venues, like Discovery Green, Market Square Park, and Bayou Place, through METRORail, the bus system, Houston B-Cycle, and Greenlink. This business district also features a mix of exciting retail and entertainment establishments.

• Popular Neighborhood Venues: Discovery Green, GreenStreet, Houston Theater District
• Top Ranked Restaurants Nearby: Niko Niko’s, Hearsay Gastro Lounge, La Fisheria, La Carafe, The Pastry War, Fusion Taco
• Grocery Stores: Phoenicia Specialty Foods, Guanajuato Supermarket
• Trails & Parks: Market Square Park, The Buffalo Bayou

Capitol Lofts Condos: Maps And Directions

Capitol Lofts sits at the core of Downtown Houston along 711 Main Street with a zip code of 77002. It is also the center of its city's highway system, circled by Interstate 45 to the South and West, U.S. 59 to the East, and Buffalo Bayou to the North.

With its standing, residents can access other of Houston's key areas. For instance, residents can go to Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the country, as it is 5 miles away. On the other hand, the Galleria area, where premier shopping and retail centers lay, is 8 miles west of the residential loft.

Capitol Lofts: School Zoning Information

Home to Capitol Lofts, Downtown District is an essential player in many public and private projects transforming Downtown Houston. It has become more than a business district but a place to live and learn.

Capitol Lofts residents have a broad choice of schools, including the following:

• Gregory-Lincoln Education Center at 1101 Taft St. Otherwise known as GLEC, the school serves students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Apart from a fine arts magnet program, it offers theatre arts, culinary arts, dance, visual arts, multimedia arts, and vocal music classes.

• Northside High School at 1101 Quitman St. Formerly named Jefferson Davis High School, Northside provides a Hotel and Restaurant Management magnet program.

To find an updated listing of all Capitol Lofts real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Capitol Lofts areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.