422 Congress Ave. Austin, TX

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Listed by Jeff Coddington · License #535928

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Added: Jul 16, 2025 Checked: Jul 17 at 4:38 am

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This offering features a fee simple interest in a ±7,369 square foot parcel located at 422 Congress Avenue in Austin, TX. Situated at the southwest corner of West 5th Street and Congress Avenue, it is recognized as the "Main and Main" intersection in the Central Business District. The location is within walking distance of the Convention Center, State Capitol, East 6th Street, the 2nd Street entertainment districts, The Paramount Theatre, the Congress Avenue bridge, and Lady Bird Lake. Zoned "CBD" with unrestricted height and an 8:1 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) by-right, the site has potential for a 25:1 FAR through density bonuses. This site presents a development opportunity within steps of downtown Austin.

Key Highlights

• Prime "Main and Main" location at the corner of W 5th St and Congress Ave in Austin's CBD.
• Unrestricted height and 8:1 FAR by‑right zoning (potential for 25:1 FAR with density bonuses) offering significant development potential.
• ±7,369 sf parcel offering a rare development opportunity.

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Land - 7,369 SF parcel in Austin's CBD for development.

Where is this land located?

The property is located at 422 Congress Ave. Austin, TX.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime "Main and Main" location at the corner of W 5th St and Congress Ave in Austin's CBD.; Unrestricted height and 8:1 FAR by‑right zoning (potential for 25:1 FAR with density bonuses) offering significant development potential.; ±7,369 sf parcel offering a rare development opportunity.