Historic Office Building with Renovated
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522 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Completely renovated lobby (2020) in a historic Austin office tower on Congress Ave.
Space Size8,722 SF
Days on Market519
Property Features for 522 Congress Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
8,722 SF
Property subtype
OFFICE
Lease Type
NNN
Site & Location
Neighborhood
Downtown
Amenities
Velvet Taco
Ze Crepes Coffee & Crepe Bar
Pocket Parks for Building tenants
Building security/Property management
Building Details
Year Built
1909
Year Renovated
2020
Parking Ratio
3 per 1,000 SF
Spaces For Lease
at 522 Congress Ave
Scarbrough Building
$32/SF/Yr
Floor
4
Size
8,722 SF
Type
OFFICE
Lease Type
NNN
Availability
AVAILABLE, Now
Sublease
No
- Scarbrough is Austin’s original office tower. Completed in 1909 with the Chicago style architecture, the building stands as an icon in the epicenter of Downtown Austin: Congress Avenue and 6th Street. The building has undergone recent renovations to provide creative and modern office spaces, while still preserving a certain level of detail and charm only this property contains.
- Velvet Taco
- Ze Crepes Coffee & Crepe Bar
- Pocket Parks for Building tenants
- Building security/Property management
- 3 per 1,000 sf + Parking rights available in Littlefield Garage
- Completely renovated lobby in 2020
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Listing Agency:
Equitable Commercial Realty (ECR)
(512) 505-0000
Listed By:
Ross Chumley
(512) 505-0029
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: May 30, 2025
Changed: Oct 25
Last Checked: Oct 28 at 7:13AM
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Scarbrough is Austin’s original office tower, completed in 1909 with Chicago-style architecture. The building features 8,722 SF of office space and has undergone renovations to support creative, modern office uses while preserving original character. A completely renovated lobby was completed in 2020, supporting tenant arrival and day-to-day operations.
Located in Downtown Austin at the intersection of Congress Avenue and 6th Street, the building also includes pocket parks for building tenants. Building security and property management are in place.
Parking rights are available in Littlefield Garage at a rate of 3 per 1,000 SF, providing additional convenience for office tenants. Retail and food options listed for the property include Velvet Taco and Ze Crepes Coffee & Crepe Bar.
Located in Downtown Austin at the intersection of Congress Avenue and 6th Street, the building also includes pocket parks for building tenants. Building security and property management are in place.
Parking rights are available in Littlefield Garage at a rate of 3 per 1,000 SF, providing additional convenience for office tenants. Retail and food options listed for the property include Velvet Taco and Ze Crepes Coffee & Crepe Bar.
Key Highlights
- Completed in 1909 with Chicago‑style architecture
- 8,722 SF office building
- Completely renovated lobby in 2020
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Lease Details
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$4.80 /SF/Yr
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Trade Area within ½ mile
11,339
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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
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Lease Benchmarks for Austin, TX
$31.3 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$1.38–$54 /SF/Yr
Price Range
28,499 SF
Avg Space Size
This space is priced 2% above the average of $31.3 /SF/Yr.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Completely renovated lobby (2020) in a historic Austin office tower on Congress Ave.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 522 Congress Ave Austin, TX.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $32 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Completed in 1909 with Chicago‑style architecture; 8,722 SF office building; Completely renovated lobby in 2020
