4801 N Main St
Houston, TX 77009
Office/Retail Property For Lease · 1,745 SF

Former single-family home completely gutted and opened up to repurpose for retail, restaurant/café, office space, or specialty use. Located in the heart of the Houston Heights. ±12,000 SF lot leaves plenty of area for parking and outdoor patios. High ceilings. Position your brand on North Main in the Heights. This freestanding, character-rich shell offers ±1,745 SF of highly adaptable interior space on a generous ±12,000 SF site—an ideal canvas for an elevated concept seeking a boutique footprint with meaningful outdoor activation. With the building taken down to the studs, an incoming tenant can curate a refined interior, showcase exposed structure and volume, and extend the experience outdoors with shaded patios, gardens, or display terraces. Why It’s Special Flagship Presence: Standalone identity and commanding street exposure in one of Houston’s most coveted in-town neighborhoods. Perfect for brands that value design, storytelling, and experiential retail or hospitality. Indoor–Outdoor Lifestyle: The deep site supports ample on-site parking while still accommodating generous patios, courtyards, or al fresco dining—rare flexibility at this scale. Curated Buildout Ready: High, open ceilings and a clean shell invite premium finishes—plaster walls, bespoke millwork, gallery lighting, artisan bars, or wellness treatment suites. Flexible Use Environment: Houston’s ordinance-driven (non-zoned) framework* supports a range of commercial uses (tenant to verify approvals), allowing you to tailor the program to your brand rather than forcing your brand to fit the box. Neighborhood Affinity: Surrounded by loyal Heights clientele and destination-worthy independents, this address captures daily neighborhood traffic and weekend explorers alike. Ideal Concepts (Higher-End Positioning) Chef-driven café or dessert bar with craft beverage program and garden seating Boutique retail/showroom (home goods, luxury lifestyle, apparel, design atelier) Upscale wellness/med-spa or boutique fitness (pilates, yoga, recovery) Creative/professional studio (architecture, interiors, gallery) with client-facing lounge Property Highlights Building Area: ±1,745 SF interior (shell condition; high ceilings) Site Area: ±12,000 SF (room for on-site parking + patios/landscaping) Configuration: Freestanding, rectangular parcel with efficient circulation and clear opportunities for entry sequence, signage, and outdoor rooms Visibility: Prominent North Main frontage for building and monument signage (tenant to verify) Timing: Ready for design and tenant improvements—accelerate concept deployment Design & Experience Notes Arrival & Identity: Create an elevated entry with a landscaped forecourt, sculptural lighting, and branded canopy; leverage long sightlines for storefront transparency and nighttime glow. Materiality: The shell supports premium palettes—limewash, warm woods, stone counters, custom metalwork; exposed rafters or vaulted volume for drama. Patio Programming: Multiple orientations allow for morning light cafés or shaded afternoon dining; integrate planters, banquettes, and soft screening to craft a private outdoor feel. Back-of-House Logic: Efficient service access and room for waste/recycling, deliveries, and discrete staff entry without compromising the guest journey. Location Benefits Heights Address: A magnet for discerning diners and shoppers seeking authentic, design-forward concepts. Connectivity: Easy neighborhood access and straightforward in-and-out along a familiar corridor; quick links to major thoroughfares for regional draw. Amenity Halo: Proximity to other destination tenants strengthens cross-shopping and evening/weekend traffic. Leasing Parameters (Summary) Availability: Immediate (shell) Delivery: As-is shell; tenant to complete buildout (TI negotiable subject to deal terms, if applicable) Term/Rent: Market; details upon request Use: Quality commercial use consistent with neighborhood context and City requirements (tenant to verify) * Disclosure & Verification: Houston regulates development via ordinance and any private deed restrictions rather than traditional use zoning. All information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Prospective tenants should independently verify square footages, site dimensions, permitted uses, parking counts, signage allowances, patio permissions, utilities, and all approvals/permits required for the intended use. Property offered subject to prior lease or withdrawal without notice.