Travis County property record for 500 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 15,536 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $133,246 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0206030112 |
| Primary APN | 0206030112 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 15,536 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 17,986 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,696 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 7,840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Canopy | 634 sqft |
| Account Number | 194348 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 02060301120000 |
| Street Address | 500 CONGRESS AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78701-3502 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 *& S 3FT OF LOT 2 BLOCK 055 ORIGINAL CITY (TOTAL SQ FT 7840) |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOCK 055 ORIGINAL CITY |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1; 2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sixth Street Historic District listed 1975 · 135 contributing resources · NRIS 75002132 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 CVS DR, WOONSOCKET, RI 02895-6146 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000168282 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
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| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Austin City |
| County | Travis County |
| Unified School District | Austin Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,448,627 (+39.6%) Land $6,272,000 Building $176,627 | $6,448,627 (+39.6%) Land $6,272,000 Building $176,627 | |
| 2024 | $133,246.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,619,418 Land $3,920,000 Building $699,418 | $4,619,418 Land $3,920,000 Building $699,418 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER serves 1,115,323 people · EPA ID TX2270001 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2022 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, Google Fiber, Spectrum, Verizon.
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