St. Germain Lofts
Located along Main Street in the heart of Downtown, St. Germain Lofts is a converted loft condominium with historic exterior and unique interior finishes.
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- Similar Highrises: Bayou Lofts, Hermann Lofts, Franklin Lofts
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Maps & Directions: 705 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 77002
- Year Built/Converted: 1911/2000
- # Units: 143
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St. Germain Lofts Executive Summary
Originally built in 1911, St. Germain Lofts is a Randall Davis converted loft building that features convenient central Downtown location and great amenities.
- CONVERTED LOFT BUILDING: Randall Davis converted the former S.H. Kress & Co. store building into Germain’s Lofts in 2000. The 8-story St. Germain Lofts has 143 lofts ranging between 600 to 2,000 square feet in size. It also features more than 40 floor plans including terrace lofts and penthouse flats. Randall Davis is also behind other converted residential condominiums (Rice Lofts, Empire Lofts, and Gotham Lofts) and luxury highrises and midrises (Cosmopolitan, Astoria, Marlowe, Chateau Ten, and Manhattan) in Houston.
- UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE: St. Germain Lofts features a historic look with modern interior design. Unique to converted loft buildings, St. Germain lofts has exposed concrete and ducts, hardwood floors and open floor plans.
- GREAT BUILDING AND UNIT AMENITIES: Units at St. Germain Lofts feature standard amenities including 12 to 16-feet high ceilings, windows that span up to two stories, granite kitchen counter tops, large bathrooms with whirlpool bath tubs, and spacious living/bedrooms. Residents also benefit from St. Germain’s common building amenities and services like on-site concierge, fitness center, billiard parlor, universal theater, party room, rooftop deck and free laundry service.
- NEAR METRORAIL LINE: Situated along Main Street, St. Germain Lofts is located directly in front of MetroRail. It provides residents easy access to and from Houston’s key districts like The Medical Center,EaDo, and Museum District. (See Houston Highrises Near The Metrorail Guide.)
- ARTS AND CULTURE: Just two blocks from St. Germain lofts, Theatre District features 4 entertainment venues: Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Wortham Theater Center, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, and Alley Theatre. Downtown also hosts the annual Fall Bayou City Art Festival, one of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the country.
- CLOSE TO COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS: St. Germain Lofts is near Downtown’s best restaurants and bars. Just a block away, Downtown’s Historic District houses world-class restaurants, trendy bars and retail stores. Notable commercial establishments in Historic District include OKRA Charity Saloon, Market Square Park, Goro and Gun, Batanga, Warren Inn and Hotel Icon. Also a few blocks away, Avenida Houston features the George R. Brown Convention Center, Discovery Green park, Hilton Americas-Houston and the new Marriott Marquis.
- CENTRAL DOWNTOWN LOCATION: St. Germain’s location provides residents excellent commute to Downtown offices. Home to many company headquarters, Downtown is Houston’s Central Business District with 3,000 businesses and over 150,000 employees. Aside from being an employment center, Downtown is also home to Houston’s landmark sports centers. The Minute Maid Park (home of the Houston Astros), and Toyota Center (home of the Houston Rockets) are six and 10 blocks away from St. Germain Lofts, respectively.
Buying a condo in St Germain 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.
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Following are the amenities currently offered at St. Germain Lofts and what the HOA fee covers:
- Concierge service
- Billiard parlor
- Fitness center
- Universal theater
- Guest suite
- Rooftop deck
- Service elevator
Residents not only benefit from St. Germain’s fantastic Downtown location and great accessibility but also its exclusive amenities and services. The monthly maintenance fees covers shared building amenities like concierge, fitness center, billiard parlor, universal theatre and rooftop deck.
Below you will see how St. Germain Lofts compares with other Downtown, Neartown and EaDo condos: (See Houston Condos: HOA Fees & Amenities)
St. Germain Lofts: Comparable Condo Buildings
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Since its renovation in 2000, St. Germain continued to post steady real estate appreciation. Over the last decade, many owners are retaining their units. St. Germain’s units for sale have a list price between $139,000 to $369,000.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For more information on available St. Germain Lofts condos, please contact Paige Martin at 713-384-5177 or email [email protected]
12 Things St. Germain Lofts Condo Buyers Should Know
Featuring convenient central Downtown location, St. Germain condos is one of Houston’s converted loft building with signature historic look with modern finishes.
- Originally built in 1911 and renovated in 2000, St. Germain is one of Randall Davis converted loft projects in Downtown.
- Formerly known as S.H. Kress & Co building, St. Germain Lofts sits along Main Street in the heart of Downtown.
- The building features 8 floors with 143 lofts.
- Offering more than 40 floor plans, units at St. Germain have living spaces ranging between 600 to 2,000 square feet in size.
- St. Germain Lofts features a historic look unique to converted loft buildings. St. Germain units have exposed concrete and ducts, hardwood floors and open floor plans.
- St. Germain Lofts is located directly in front of MetroRail. It provides residents easy access to and from Houston’s key districts like The Medical Center, EaDo, and Museum District. (See Houston Highrises Near The Metrorail Guide.)
- Theatre District, located 2 blocks from St. Germain, features 4 entertainment venues: Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Wortham Theater Center, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, and Alley Theatre.
- St. Germain Lofts is near Downtown’s best restaurants and bars. Just a block away, Downtown’s Historic District houses world-class restaurants, trendy bars and retail stores.
- Residents are also near Houston’s landmark sports centers. The Minute Maid Park (home of the Houston Astros), and Toyota Center (home of the Houston Rockets) are six and 10 blocks away from St. Germain Lofts, respectively.
- Standard unit amenities include 12 to 16-feet high ceilings, windows that span up to two stories, granite kitchen counter tops, large bathrooms with whirlpool bath tubs, and spacious living/bedrooms.
- Residents also benefit from St. Germain’s common building amenities and services like on-site concierge, fitness center, billiard parlor, universal theater, party room, rooftop deck and free laundry service.
- St. Germain’s units for sale have a list price between $139,000 to $369,000.
St. Germain Lofts Pet Policies & Management Office
Pets under 25 lbs. are permitted but the management needs to review the pet’s breed first (approval is case by case basis).
St. Germain Lofts: Mass Transit Options And Access
Downtown is among the most accessible neighborhoods in Houston. Key Houston districts like the Museum District and Medical Center are highly accessible via the METRORail, the bus system, Houston B-Cycle, and Greenlink.
St. Germain Lofts is located directly in front of Metro Rail, providing residents easy access to Houston’s key districts. Green Link Bus is a free transportation service within Downtown. The 2.5-mile bus route has 18 stops that connects eight hotels, the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Central Library, Green Street, Discovery Green, City Hall, Main Street Square and Houston Pavilions.
Downtown is not only known as Houston’s Central Business District but also one of the city’s popular culture and entertainment centers. Downtown houses several sports and entertainment venues like Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center and Discovery Green. Theatre and Historic Districts also feature a collection of exciting retail and entertainment establishments like Market Square Park and Bayou Place.
- 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
St. Germain Lofts sits in the corner of Main and Capitol in Downtown Houston. Major thoroughfares surround the district, I-69 (Gulf Freeway) to the north, I-10 (Katy Freeway) to the south, and I-45 (Eastex Freeway) to the west.
Houston’s key district are few miles away from St. Germain. Texas Medical Center and Museum Districts are located 5 miles and 3 miles (southwest) away from the building, respectively.
One of Houston’s cultural and entertainment center, the Theatre District is only a block away from St. Germain. It features nine performing arts organizations including world-class opera houses, theatres and music and ballet companies.
Also a block away, Downtown’s Historic District houses world-class restaurants, trendy bars and retail stores. Notable commercial establishments in Historic District include OKRA Charity Saloon, Market Square Park, Goro and Gun, Batanga, Warren Inn and Hotel Icon.
The Minute Maid Park (home of the Houston Astros), and Toyota Center (home of the Houston Rockets) are six and 10 blocks away from St. Germain Lofts, respectively.
Downtown Houston’s zip code is 77002.
St. Germain Lofts: School Zoning Information
St. Germain Lofts is located within Downtown. Downtown is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
St. Germain Lofts residents can send their children to the following schools:
Crockett Elementary School at 2112 Crockett Street. Crockett is a neighborhood Vanguard school that offers bilingual and fine arts programs. They serve Serving students from grades PK to 5 and also offers fine arts program like classes in ballet, visual art, music, and rhythmic dancing.
Gregory-Lincoln Education Center at 1101 Taft St. GLEC serves students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. The school features a fine arts magnet program and offers classes in the theatre arts, culinary arts, dance, visual arts, multimedia arts, and vocal music.
Davis High School at 1101 Quitman St. Jefferson Davis High School features a Hotel and Restaurant Management magnet program.
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