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809 Congress St 8,300 SF Retail Building Houston, TX 77002 For Sale
Investment Highlights
- Current Certificate of Occupancy for both floors.
- Historic location noted as Houston’s first recorded deed.
- Updated restaurant/bar space with major remodel in 2015.
- Directly across from Historic Market Square Park with unobstructed views.
- Walkable Downtown location near top restaurants, bars, hotels, and major districts.
Executive Summary
This freestanding building offers a distinctive opportunity in the heart of Downtown Houston’s Historic Market Square District. The property features approximately 5,000 SF on the first floor and 3,250 SF on the second floor, along with structural supports already in place for an additional 3,250 SF of rooftop development. A second-generation restaurant and bar space, the building underwent a significant remodel in 2015, enhancing both levels for modern hospitality operations, while structural improvements to support rooftop development were completed in 2012.
Positioned directly across from Historic Market Square Park, the property enjoys unobstructed views in a highly walkable district surrounded by residents, professionals, and visitors. Its unbeatable location provides connectivity to Downtown’s premier restaurants, bars, hotels, sports arenas, and cultural destinations, as well as vibrant neighborhoods including The Post HTX, Sixth Ward, Washington Corridor, Heights, Midtown, and Montrose. Hike and bike trails are nearby, creating additional lifestyle appeal.
809 Congress Street is a landmark address listed in Houston’s historical archives as the city’s first recorded deed transaction, making this an extraordinary chance to own a genuine piece of Houston’s history. Delivered with a current Certificate of Occupancy for the first and second floors, the building is available immediately for owner occupancy or future investment purposes.
Positioned directly across from Historic Market Square Park, the property enjoys unobstructed views in a highly walkable district surrounded by residents, professionals, and visitors. Its unbeatable location provides connectivity to Downtown’s premier restaurants, bars, hotels, sports arenas, and cultural destinations, as well as vibrant neighborhoods including The Post HTX, Sixth Ward, Washington Corridor, Heights, Midtown, and Montrose. Hike and bike trails are nearby, creating additional lifestyle appeal.
809 Congress Street is a landmark address listed in Houston’s historical archives as the city’s first recorded deed transaction, making this an extraordinary chance to own a genuine piece of Houston’s history. Delivered with a current Certificate of Occupancy for the first and second floors, the building is available immediately for owner occupancy or future investment purposes.
Property Facts
Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Restaurant
Building Size
8,300 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1900
Tenancy
Single
Building Height
2 Stories
Slab To Slab
11’
Building FAR
1.73
Lot Size
0.11 AC
Opportunity Zone
Yes
Zoning
None - Commercial
Parking
5 Spaces (0.6 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
66’ on Congress St
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
Exceptionally walkable
90/100
Moderately drivable
70/100
Exceptional public transit
100/100
Very bikeable
80/100
Nearby Major Retailers
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 0010190000003 | Improvements Assessment | $936,672 |
| Land Assessment | $500,000 | Total Assessment | $1,436,672 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Number
0010190000003
Land Assessment
$500,000
Improvements Assessment
$936,672
Total Assessment
$1,436,672
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