702 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78701

Tucked into Austin’s historic Bremond Block, The San Antonian offers a chance to own a piece of downtown history — and reimagine it as your dream residence. This stunning four-story brick building spans over 7,600 square feet, with timeless architecture, arched windows, and skyline views that frame the city in every direction.

Inside, six flexible suites can easily be reconfigured into spacious living areas, private bedrooms, or creative studios. Picture an open-concept main floor with soaring ceilings and original masonry details, a rooftop entertaining space, or a penthouse-style owner’s retreat overlooking downtown.

Outside, a peaceful courtyard provides privacy in the middle of the city — while everything Austin is famous for lies just blocks away: Whole Foods, the Capitol, the Seaholm District, and Lady Bird Lake. With historic tax exemptions, live/work potential, and six City parking permits, this is a truly unique property for someone who wants character, convenience, and endless creative options.

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Built in 1910 on San Antonio Street in Austin's historic Bremond Block, 702 San Antonio stands as a rare four-story brick structure that captures downtown living at its most distinctive. The property occupies 0.0597 acres in the 78701 zip code, spanning 7,617 square feet of authentic period architecture that rewards anyone willing to see beyond conventional floor plans.

The exterior announces itself with arched windows and original masonry that frame the city skyline. The brick has weathered 114 years of Austin's seasons, and that patina reads as honest rather than tired. The 1910 construction date puts this building in the same era as downtown's most coveted addresses, when craftsmanship meant thick walls, high ceilings, and materials that outlast trends.

Step inside and the layout refuses to whisper. Six flexible suites hint at the building's mixed-use history, but the real story is in the bones. Original masonry details line interior walls. Hardwood floors carry the scuffs and shine of a century of footsteps. Soaring ceilings in the main spaces create the kind of vertical breathing room that new construction copies but never quite achieves. Built-in elements and period detailing reward deliberate exploration.

The rooftop entertaining space delivers downtown views in every direction, and the private courtyard tucked into the middle of the property provides the kind of urban quiet that costs premium dollars elsewhere. At $6.92 million, that works out to $909 per square foot for a property type most buyers never encounter.

Location here means something specific. Whole Foods Market at 525 North Lamar sits minutes away. The Texas State Capitol occupies downtown blocks within walking distance. Lady Bird Lake's trail system and the Seaholm District's restaurants and retail define the immediate neighborhood character. The property comes with six city parking permits, acknowledging that downtown living requires practical solutions.

This building carries historic tax exemptions and documented live-work potential. For someone ready to inhabit a space with genuine architectural lineage rather than manufactured nostalgia, 702 San Antonio Street offers something increasingly rare in Austin's downtown: a structure with real history, authentic detail, and absolute flexibility in how you choose to live inside it.

Downtown Austin runs from the Colorado River north to the Capitol, bounded by I-35 to the east and Lamar to the west. It is the densest residential market in Central Texas with high-rise condos, historic lofts, and luxury towers concentrated in distinct sub-districts.

The Seaholm District anchors the west end with the Seaholm Residences and the new Google tower reshaping the skyline. Rainey Street sits along the lake's north shore - what was a street of bungalow bars is now flanked by 40-story residential towers including 70 Rainey and The Lakeshore. The Warehouse District between 3rd and 6th Streets draws buyers who want walkable nightlife and restaurant access. Congress Avenue bisects downtown and remains the civic spine connecting the Capitol to the lake.

The Austonian (56 floors), The Independent (58 floors), and 360 Condominiums are the marquee towers. Newer projects like Sixth & Guadalupe and The Republic continue adding inventory. Price points range from $400K studio condos to $5M+ penthouses with lake and Hill Country views.

Walk Score averages 95+. The MetroRail Red Line stops at downtown station. Major employers including the State of Texas, UT Austin, and a growing tech presence (Google, Meta, Apple satellite offices) generate consistent housing demand. Nightlife, dining, live music, and Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail are all within walking distance.

Buyers here are typically professionals, empty nesters downsizing from suburban estates, investors, and out-of-state relocations drawn to Austin's urban core. HOA fees range from $400/month in older buildings to $2,000+ in full-service towers. Most buildings include concierge, pool, fitness center, and secure parking.