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Panorama of Austin File 630-905-060
Austin, TX city
structure #487865521building

The Monarch

existing 98.5 m 29 floors 2008

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Tip Height98.5 m
Architectural Height98.5 m
Building Mass Height98.5 m
Roof Height95.1 m
Main Roof Height91.4 m
Height Top Floor87.5 m
Floors29
Completion2008
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Address801 West 5th Street
Smart Address801 West 5th Street
Smart Address805 West Fifth Street
Smart Address400 West Avenue
CityAustin, TX
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-23

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Construction calendar

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2005 18 1 8 2 2 5
2006 19 1 3 5 2 8
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