Located in the heart of Downtown Waco, 1601 Columbus Ave offers a rare opportunity to own a 3,700+ sq ft, two-story property with the flexibility to fit a variety of visions. Zoned O-3 and also offering residential use, this property can function as a professional office, boutique retail space, restaurant, salon or spa, approved business use, private residence, or a unique combination of business and living space.
The possibilities are truly endless. A family can embrace the historic character and charm of the property while investing the time, energy, and vision needed to restore it into something special. An investor or business owner can take advantage of the opportunity to create a live and work concept, generating potential income while enjoying the convenience of a Downtown Waco location.
With its size, two-story layout, flexible zoning, residential potential, and proximity to everything Downtown Waco has to offer, this property presents an opportunity to create something truly unique. Whether you're looking for a historic home, commercial space, investment property, or a live and work opportunity, 1601 Columbus is ready for its next chapter.
For sale
$220,000
1601 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701
4beds
3,708sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$59/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic character and charm
- 1 day
- 163
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Vanessa Garcia 0792655 254-910-1798,
Keller Williams Realty, Waco 254-751-7900
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21375986
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 1 x 1
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 1 x 1
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
Features
- Built-in Features, Other, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Terrazzo, Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,708 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Covered
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Other,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 172332
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Farm Lot 22
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waco
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $59/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,260
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,281/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $220,000-15.1%$59/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listing removed | $259,000$70/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $259,000-23.8%$70/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $339,900-9.4%$92/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000+88.4%$101/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Listing removed | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Listing removed | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 11/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,950-2.5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/9/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/21/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Listing removed | $199,000$54/sqft |
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| 7/23/2020 | Pending sale | $199,000$54/sqft |
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| 7/12/2020 | Price change | $199,000-7.4%$54/sqft |
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| 4/7/2020 | Price change | $215,000-10.4%$58/sqft |
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| 3/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $240,000$65/sqft |
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| 3/3/2020 | Pending sale | $240,000$65/sqft |
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| 2/4/2020 | Price change | $240,000-4%$65/sqft |
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| 1/21/2020 | Price change | $250,000-6.4%$67/sqft |
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| 12/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $267,000$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,260 -19.7% | $145,000 -19.4% |
| 2024 | $4,060 +0.6% | $180,000 |
| 2023 | $4,035 -10.9% | $180,000 |
| 2022 | $4,531 -2.7% | $180,000 |
| 2021 | $4,656 | $180,000 -14.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $210,000 |
| 2019 | $5,908 | $210,000 |
| 2018 | $5,908 | $210,000 +14.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $182,990 +9.8% |
| 2016 | $3,031 | $166,620 +12.3% |
| 2015 | $3,031 | $148,320 |
| 2014 | $3,031 | $148,320 -14.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $174,006 +13.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $153,367 -15.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $181,882 +141.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $75,196 |
| 2008 | -- | $75,196 +7.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $69,741 |
| 2006 | -- | $69,741 +1.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $68,934 +11.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,660 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Avenue
- Middle: Cesar Chavez
- High: University
- District: Waco ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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