718 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 Property Records

Travis County property record for 718 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details6,646 sqft · built 1875
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,680 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$437,500 (Oct 1998)
Tax Bill$52,935 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0206030309

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0206030309
Alternative APNs
  • 02060303090000
  • 194362

Interior

Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area6,646 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,553 sqft
2nd Floor Area3,093 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1875
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Construction TypeConcrete
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area3,680 sqft (0.085 acres)
Lot Dimensions160 ft deep x 23 ft wide
Canopy6 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number194362
Street Address718 CONGRESS AVE
CityAUSTIN
StateTX
Zip78701-3217
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Legal DescriptionN 23FT OF LOT 5 BLOCK 083 ORIGINAL CITY
Legal SubdivisionBLOCK 083 ORIGINAL CITY
Legal Block083
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionAUSTIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2038
Census Tract1101

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Congress Avenue Historic District
listed 1978 · 89 contributing resources · NRIS 78002989

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Travis County records, as of April 17, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5847 SAN FELIPE ST, 4450, HOUSTON, TX 77057-3232
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 6, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 6, 1998 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 18, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page13283 / 2181
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Recording DateApr 14, 2022
Property Address718 CONGRESS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78701-3217
Document Number0000068108
Instrument DateApr 13, 2022
Instrument2022068108
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 4458, AUSTIN, TX 78765-4458

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address718 CONGRESS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78701-3217

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
MunicipalityAustin City
CountyTravis County
Unified School DistrictAustin Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$52,935.00 (+0.27%) Additional exemption filed$3,092,150 (+15.79%) Land $2,944,000 Building $148,150$3,092,150 (+15.79%) Land $2,944,000 Building $148,150
2024$52,795.00
2023$2,670,511 Land $1,840,000 Building $830,511$2,670,511 Land $1,840,000 Building $830,511

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 20 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies48 units insured
incl. 28 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2013–2015)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding, May 2015 · 3 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER
serves 1,115,323 people · EPA ID TX2270001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Feb 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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