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Purse Building | Adaptive Reuse Opportunity 601 Elm St 65,000 SF 4-Star Office Building Dallas, TX 75202 $12,500,000 ($192.31/SF)



Investment Highlights
- Federal Historic Tax Credit (20%): Approved and available credits
- City of Dallas Property Tax Abatement: 10-year approved historic abatement
- Prime Location: Steps from Dealey Plaza and the $3.7B Convention Center redevelopment, one block from DART Rail
- State Historic Tax Credit (25%): Approved, transferable, and available credits
- Adaptive Reuse Redevelopment: Flexible opportunity for ground-floor retail with upper-level hospitality, residential, office, or workspace
Executive Summary
601 Elm Street | The Purse Building | Dallas, TX
Historic Landmark: A century-old Dallas landmark offering a rare, tax-credit-approved adaptive reuse opportunity in the heart of Downtown Dallas. Built in 1905 in the Chicago Italianate style, the six-story, 65,000 SF Purse Building features original red brick, exposed timber beams, soaring industrial windows, and 360-degree rooftop views of the downtown skyline.
Prime Location: Located in the Government District, directly across from Dealey Plaza and the former Texas School Book Depository, a destination drawing nearly 7 million visitors annually. Steps from the $3.7 billion Dallas Convention Center redevelopment and one block from the DART Rail Station, with access to all four DART rail lines.
Adaptive Reuse Potential: Fully stripped to original flooring and walls, offering a flexible canvas for a boutique hotel (102-116 key feasibility), creative office, multifamily or condominium development, or a flagship single-user destination. Up to 3,300 SF available for a new rooftop amenity deck.
Financial Advantage: Redevelopment is approved for 45% total historic tax credits, 20% federal and 25% Texas state, substantially reducing project costs while preserving the building's legacy. Also eligible for the city's 10-year historic tax abatement.
Historic Significance: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Used by the FBI as an investigative command center following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Historic Landmark: A century-old Dallas landmark offering a rare, tax-credit-approved adaptive reuse opportunity in the heart of Downtown Dallas. Built in 1905 in the Chicago Italianate style, the six-story, 65,000 SF Purse Building features original red brick, exposed timber beams, soaring industrial windows, and 360-degree rooftop views of the downtown skyline.
Prime Location: Located in the Government District, directly across from Dealey Plaza and the former Texas School Book Depository, a destination drawing nearly 7 million visitors annually. Steps from the $3.7 billion Dallas Convention Center redevelopment and one block from the DART Rail Station, with access to all four DART rail lines.
Adaptive Reuse Potential: Fully stripped to original flooring and walls, offering a flexible canvas for a boutique hotel (102-116 key feasibility), creative office, multifamily or condominium development, or a flagship single-user destination. Up to 3,300 SF available for a new rooftop amenity deck.
Financial Advantage: Redevelopment is approved for 45% total historic tax credits, 20% federal and 25% Texas state, substantially reducing project costs while preserving the building's legacy. Also eligible for the city's 10-year historic tax abatement.
Historic Significance: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Used by the FBI as an investigative command center following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Property Facts
Sale Type
Investment
Sale Conditions
Property Type
Office
Property Subtype
Building Size
65,000 SF
Building Class
B
LoopNet Rating
4 Star
Year Built/Renovated
1905/2020
Price
$12,500,000
Price Per SF
$192.31
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
6 Stories
Typical Floor Size
9,168 SF
Slab To Slab
15’
Building FAR
6.49
Lot Size
0.23 AC
Zoning
CA1, Dallas - CA1,This district is provided to accommodate existing development in the central
area of the city, to encourage the most appropriate future land use
Amenities
- Bus Line
- Commuter Rail
- Roof Terrace
- Basement
- High Ceilings
- Natural Light
- Hardwood Floors
Very walkable
80/100
Moderately drivable
60/100
Exceptional public transit
100/100
Moderately bikeable
60/100
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 00000100159000000 | Improvements Assessment | $1,275,770 |
| Land Assessment | $1,200,000 | Total Assessment | $2,475,770 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Number
00000100159000000
Land Assessment
$1,200,000
Improvements Assessment
$1,275,770
Total Assessment
$2,475,770
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