Two-Level Storefront with Glass
1601 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702
1601 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, 78702
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Own a two-level storefront with street-facing windows, a kitchen, and parking in a mixed-use loft building.
Property Size1,174 SF
Price / SF$562.10
AddedJun 4
Days on Market43
Last RefreshJul 16 at 3:39 am
Property Features for 1601 East Cesar Chavez Street
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 1,174 SF
- Property subtype
- Retail, Office
Building Details
- Year Built
- 2007
Listing office 7 Streams Commercial Group
Listing date Jun 4, 2026
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Unit 104 at Waterstreet Lofts is a high-visibility commercial storefront configured across two levels, totaling approximately 1,174 square feet. The ground floor is designed for client-facing use, with expansive street-facing glass frontage that supports branding visibility and natural light. The upper level provides flexible space for private offices, collaborative work areas, or executive use. The unit includes a full kitchen and one and a half bathrooms, adding day-to-day convenience for showroom, studio, boutique office, or service-oriented operations. Two assigned parking spaces are included in a controlled-access garage.
The property is positioned along East Cesar Chavez in a mixed-use development that includes residential units, which helps create ongoing pedestrian activity. The East Cesar Chavez corridor surrounding Waterstreet Lofts features a dense mix of restaurants, coffee shops, creative studios, and residential growth. The location is also described as being minutes from Downtown Austin, with proximity to Lady Bird Lake, the Saltillo District, and East 6th Street, and quick access to I-35.
This unit is well suited for an owner-user looking for a ground-floor commercial presence combined with adaptable second-level space. The parking and office-ready layout support a range of storefront and light service concepts, while the glass frontage can help keep the space prominent for walk-in and neighborhood-driven traffic.
The property is positioned along East Cesar Chavez in a mixed-use development that includes residential units, which helps create ongoing pedestrian activity. The East Cesar Chavez corridor surrounding Waterstreet Lofts features a dense mix of restaurants, coffee shops, creative studios, and residential growth. The location is also described as being minutes from Downtown Austin, with proximity to Lady Bird Lake, the Saltillo District, and East 6th Street, and quick access to I-35.
This unit is well suited for an owner-user looking for a ground-floor commercial presence combined with adaptable second-level space. The parking and office-ready layout support a range of storefront and light service concepts, while the glass frontage can help keep the space prominent for walk-in and neighborhood-driven traffic.
Key Highlights
- Unit 104 in Waterstreet Lofts built in 2007, offering a two‑level commercial storefront on E Cesar Chavez
- Approximately 1,174 SF with expansive street‑facing glass frontage for branding exposure and natural light
- Ground floor suited for client‑facing uses such as showroom, studio, boutique office, or service‑based business
Local Financial Insights For Office B
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- Vacancy
- income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
- EGI (Effective Gross Income)
- gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
- OpEx (Operating Expenses)
- recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
- NOI (Net Operating Income)
- income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $42.1k | $35.88 |
| − Vacancy | −$10.2k | −$8.72 |
| EGI | $31.9k | $27.16 |
| − OpEx | −$8.0k | −$6.79 |
| NOI | $23.9k | $20.37 |
1,174 SF · lease $35.88/SF/yr · vacancy 24.30% · expense 25.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$341.6K
$298.9K – $398.6K
NOI $23,915 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.62%
Second Best
Retail
$295.3K
$258.4K – $344.5K
NOI $20,672 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.13%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$460.1K
$402.6K – $536.7K
NOI $32,204 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.88%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Own a two-level storefront with street-facing windows, a kitchen, and parking in a mixed-use loft building.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1601 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $659,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Unit 104 in Waterstreet Lofts built in 2007, offering a two‑level commercial storefront on E Cesar Chavez; Approximately 1,174 SF with expansive street‑facing glass frontage for branding exposure and natural light; Ground floor suited for client‑facing uses such as showroom, studio, boutique office, or service‑based business
