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    1601 E Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX 78702

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    For Sale
    $689,000

    Two-level loft in vibrant East Austin with business potential.

    Lot size:
    0.02 Acres

    Property Features for 1601 E Cesar Chavez St

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.02 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    2007

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    Audra Smith
    Audra Smith
    Source: Elliman

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    Overview

    East Austin Live/Work Storefront

    Located in East Austin, unit #104 at the Waterstreet Lofts offers a live/work storefront suitable for a creative, service, or tech-driven enterprise. The two-level loft features an open-plan first floor with floor-to-ceiling glass frontage and signage, ideal for a showroom, design studio, boutique office, or hospitality-adjacent venture. The upstairs area includes 15-ft ceilings and an expansive loft area for flexible workspace or private executive functions. A discreet residential entrance allows for founder-occupancy or an executive suite without compromising the main commercial footprint. The property includes two dedicated garage parking spaces and controlled access. It is located minutes from downtown and Lady Bird Lake, in a neighborhood with restaurants, galleries, coffee houses, and foot traffic.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Laura Wiggins, All ... Real Estate Agency Kings Barber Studio Barber Shop Josh Cook - Central ... Real Estate Agency Sugar Torte Bakery Eric Paul Realtor Real Estate Agency

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Restaurant Nail Salon Building Supply Daycare Center Accounting Firm

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Austin
    County
    Hays
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -97.7285661
    Latitude
    30.2582414

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Two-level loft in vibrant East Austin with business potential.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 1601 E Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $689,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Prime corner location at Cesar Chavez and Comal in East Austin with high visibility and foot traffic.; - Rare live/work storefront opportunity suitable for various commercial uses (showroom, studio, office, etc.).; - Two-level loft with open-plan first floor, floor-to-ceiling glass frontage, and signage opportunities.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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    (512) 247-8788 (512) 344-6000
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