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    522 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701

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    Historic office tower with modern creative spaces in downtown Austin.

    Type:Office
    Added:
    Aug 27, 2018
    Days on Market:
    2793
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 17 at 1:16 pm

    Property Features for 522 Congress Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Office

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1909

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    Suite 400 $32 /Mo

    Size
    8,722 SF
    Type
    Office
    8,722 RSF (Fully Furnished)nSuite 400 CountsnWork Stations: 46nOffices: 3nConference:...
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    Sean Couey

    Listing agent Sean Couey License #TX

    Listing office Equitable Commercial Realty

    Listing date Aug 27, 2018

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    Overview

    Downtown Austin Office Space

    This office tower, completed in 1909 in the Chicago architectural style, is located in downtown Austin at the intersection of Congress Avenue and 6th Street. Recent renovations have updated the property with creative and modern office spaces, while preserving its original architectural details and charm.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Punch Bowl Social Restaurant Paramount Estimating Construction Company Revolution tattoo Tattoo & Piercing Shop The University of Austin University Velvet Taco Restaurant

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Austin
    County
    Hays
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -97.7431016
    Latitude
    30.2679419

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Historic office tower with modern creative spaces in downtown Austin.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 522 Congress Avenue Austin, TX.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Iconic downtown Austin location at the intersection of Congress Avenue and 6th Street.; Historic significance as Austin's original office tower, built in 1909.; Chicago architectural style provides a unique and recognizable design.
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

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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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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    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

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation 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 estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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