Historic Robinson– Macken House
702 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
223
SF AvailableHistoric Office Opportunity in the Heart of Downtown Austin
Now available for lease, the Robinson–Macken House at 702 Rio Grande St offers a rare opportunity to occupy a beautifully preserved Second Empire–style landmark in the heart of Downtown Austin's Central Business District (CBD). Built in 1876 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this property combines timeless architectural character with modern-day functionality.
With approximately 5,281 SF of office space, the building features assigned parking and full access to shared amenities including a kitchen, break room, mail room, and multiple conference rooms. The layout and atmosphere make it ideal for law firms, consultants, tech companies, creative agencies, and startups seeking a unique and prestigious presence in Austin’s urban core.
Located just blocks from the Texas State Capitol and downtown courthouses, 702 Rio Grande offers walkable access to government offices, the Seaholm District, Whole Foods HQ, 6th Street, and Lady Bird Lake. The property also benefits from proximity to IH-35, Lamar Blvd, MetroRail, and multiple CapMetro bus lines.
Key features
- Located in the heart of the Central Business District, 702 Rio Grande Street offers a prime downtown address with walkable access to restaurants, retail, and the Capitol area.
- Private Office
- Full kitchen with break area
- Reserved Parking Available (Additional Monthly Fee)
- Access to large conference room
- Mail Room - Dedicated Address
- Zoned CBD in the Austin Urban Core submarket
- Walkable to Capitol, courthouses, dining, green space, and transit
- Situated in one of Austin’s highest demand leasing corridors
Rental Details
- Number of spaces 1
- Total square feet available 223 SF
- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Space Types Office Building
- Lease Type Full Service
- Date Updated Jan 21, 2026
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For Lease 1 Space Available
RMH 203 |
Suite 203 – Unique Second-Floor Office with Built-Ins & Wet Bar |
Contacts
DH Realty Partners
GRI
Building Details
- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Property Type Office - Office Building
- Property Size 5,281 SF
- Lot Size 0.21 Acre
- # of Floors 3
- Building Class A
- Year Built 1876
- Date Updated Jan 21, 2026
- Building Hours 24/7
Attachments
Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise (97) -
Transit Score ®
Good Transit (68) -
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable (89)
Location
- City Austin, TX
- Neighborhood Downtown Austin
- Zip Code 78701
- Market Austin
Points of Interest
Zilker Eagle
1.34 miles
MLK Jr.
2.47 miles
Highland
4.43 miles
Crestview
4.97 miles
McKalla
8.28 miles
Kramer
8.63 miles
BLOCK 24 STATION 1
0.25 miles
WHOLE FOODS MKT LAMAR ST-1
0.26 miles
PIE AE TRAVIS CO L2
0.28 miles
PIE AE TRAVIS CO DC 1
0.28 miles
7-Eleven
0.29 miles
REPUBLICSQUARE GABLES REPUB 1
0.31 miles
ChargePoint
0.35 miles
INDEED TOWER B3 CORE S 2
0.36 miles
PIE AE PUBAMLI1
0.36 miles
Lavaca Plaza
0.30 miles
9th St Garage
0.33 miles
Chase Tower Parking Garage
0.35 miles
Austin Community College Parking
0.37 miles
Pfluger Bridge Parking
0.62 miles
The Whitley
0.62 miles
Doug Sahm Hill Parking
0.63 miles
Guadalupe Garage
0.67 miles
Austin Convention Center Parking Garage 2nd Street
0.68 miles
Hertz
0.92 miles
Avis
0.95 miles
Budget
0.95 miles
Riverside Chevron Car Wash
0.99 miles
Eureka
2.27 miles
The Finish Line
2.51 miles
H-E-B Car Wash
2.96 miles
Washaroo Hand Car Wash
3.45 miles
Speedy Wash
3.78 miles
Verbena
0.11 miles
The Grove
0.11 miles
Hoffbrau Steaks
0.12 miles
Favorite Pizza
0.12 miles
OneTaco Taquería
0.13 miles
Walton's Fancy & Staple
0.13 miles
Holy Roller
0.13 miles
Sammie's
0.13 miles
Parlor and Yard
0.13 miles
Trader Joe's
0.32 miles
Fresh Plus
0.84 miles
1st Stop Food Store
0.86 miles
Thom's Market
0.91 miles
Target
0.95 miles
First Food Mart
1.49 miles
Small World Goods
1.59 miles
Barton Hills Market
1.66 miles
H-E-B
1.81 miles
Austin Fire Station Number 4
0.50 miles
Austin Fire Department Station 1
0.52 miles
Austin Fire Department engine 13
0.52 miles
Austin Fire Department Quint 1
0.53 miles
Austin Fire Department Engine 1
0.53 miles
Austin Fire Station Number 1
0.71 miles
Nau's Enfield Drug
0.83 miles
Austin Fire Department Station 2
0.84 miles
Austin Police
0.85 miles
702 Rio Grande St Listing Summary
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Office Space Available at 702 Rio Grande St
Office space currently available at 702 Rio Grande St adds up to a total of 223 square feet across 1 listing(s). The largest individual space listed offers 223 square feet. Property use types available for lease at this property include: office building. Sublease opportunities at 702 Rio Grande St include 1 space(s).
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Learn More about 702 Rio Grande St
702 Rio Grande St is located in the Austin market and pertains to the 78701 zip code. The property incorporates a total of 223 square feet of space. 702 Rio Grande St was built in 1876.
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Get to Know the Neighborhood
In the Downtown Austin neighborhood, where 702 Rio Grande St is located, you can currently find 365 office space(s) for rent. In total, this amounts to 5,071,317 square feet of available office space for lease opportunities.
DH Realty Partners
GRI
