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501 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

First-floor retail with basement space up to 12,524 SF, featuring a central atrium and structured parking.

Property Size5,351 SF
Days on Market487

Property Features for 501 Congress Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,351 SF
Total Parking Spaces 297
Property subtype RETAIL

Additional Details

Business Included No

Amenities

central atrium space
Listing Agency: SHOP Companies | Austin
Listed By: John Heffington
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Apr 1, 2025 Changed: Jul 28 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 12:36PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

First-floor retail/restaurant space is available with an additional basement retail opportunity up to 12,524 SF. The property includes a central atrium space designed to support the overall flow of the building.

501 Congress Avenue is located in the central business district of Austin, Texas, positioned in a vibrant urban setting. The building also offers structured parking in a 297-space garage.

The space configuration supports multiple levels of customer-facing use, with ground-floor retail measuring 7,663 SF and basement space available for expansion within the same building.

Key Highlights

  • First‑floor retail/restaurant space plus basement retail opportunity up to 12,524 SF
  • Total building size of 123,000 SF, with 7,663 SF available on the ground floor
  • Central atrium space feature

Property Analytics

Current Use

Allen Edmonds Clothing & Fashion Store Rialtes Technologies (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Vine Vault Storage Facility Jeff Senter Law ... Law Firm Morgan Law Firm Law Firm

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Clothing & Fashion Store Pet Grooming Service Nursing Home

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

11,339
Businesses Nearby
90k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Hotels & Casinos 53% Dining 45% Shops & Services 1%
Austin Marriott Downtown Hotels & Casinos
21,058 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Voodoo Doughnut Dining
16,443 visits/mo 0.2 miles
P.F. Chang's Dining
15,688 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown Convention Center Hotels & Casinos
11,281 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Eddie V's Prime Seafood Dining
8,305 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 78701, TX

11,625
Population
8,021
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
81%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
1.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,750
Density / Sq Mi
$154,867
Median Household Income
$106,932
Median Earnings
$2,732
Median Rent
$653,600
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Austin, TX

$27.75 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$7.62–$70.24 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,482 SF
Avg Space Size

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Austin, TX

5.3% 2019
6.4% 2020
5.2% 2021
4% 2022
4.1% 2023
3.9% 2024
4.1% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - First-floor retail with basement space up to 12,524 SF, featuring a central atrium and structured parking.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 501 Congress Ave Austin, TX.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: First‑floor retail/restaurant space plus basement retail opportunity up to 12,524 SF; Total building size of 123,000 SF, with 7,663 SF available on the ground floor; Central atrium space feature
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