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    7551 Metro Center Drive, Austin, TX 78744

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    Two-story, 345,600 SF lab/R&D space near Downtown Austin.

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    140,086 SF
    Added:
    Nov 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    192
    Last Refresh:
    May 19 at 8:46 pm

    Property Features for 7551 Metro Center Drive

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    140,086 SF
    Property subtype
    Office

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    Listing Contact
    John Barksdale
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    Listing agent John Barksdale

    Listing office CBRE | Austin

    Listing date Nov 22, 2025

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    HighLights

    • 345,600 SF two‑story Lab / R&D facility.
    • Located in MetCenter, minutes from Downtown Austin.
    • Robust and redundant telecommunications for seamless connectivity.
    • Reliable electric and utility services.
    • Easily accessible via Highway 71, Highway 183, and SH 130; directly across from the airport.
    • Minutes away from restaurants, bars, music venues, Zilker Park, and Lady Bird Lake.

    Overview

    MetCenter 10 is a 345,600 square foot, two-story lab and R&D project located in MetCenter, minutes from Downtown Austin. Designed to support innovation and scientific advancement, this facility features robust and redundant telecommunications. It also features reliable electric and utility services. MetCenter is easily accessible from all parts of Austin via Highway 71, Highway 183, and SH 130, and is located directly across from the airport. The recent upgrade of Highway 183 between the airport and Highway 290 has created seamless freeway access to Austin from the far northwest areas of the metropolitan area.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Optimal Research Austin, ... Research Institute Texas Department of Insurance Department Of Social Services PPD - Austin Research ... Research Institute David Hoelscher Physician PPD Clinical Research ... Medical Clinic

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

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    City
    Austin
    County
    Hays
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -97.694
    Latitude
    30.2131

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Two-story, 345,600 SF lab/R&D space near Downtown Austin.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 7551 Metro Center Drive Austin, TX.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 345,600 SF two‑story Lab / R&D facility.; Located in MetCenter, minutes from Downtown Austin.; Robust and redundant telecommunications for seamless connectivity.
    (512) 788-1741
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    John Barksdale
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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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    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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