Situated in the heart of Downtown Waco, this 3,700+ sq. ft. property offers the rare combination of historic charm and versatile O-3 zoning, allowing for a variety of residential and neighborhood commercial uses. Whether you're looking for a unique residence, professional office, boutique retail space, restaurant, salon or spa, or another approved business use, this property offers exceptional flexibility to bring your vision to life.
Rich in architectural character with spacious rooms, original details, and timeless appeal, the property is ready for its next chapter. Restore its historic beauty, renovate to suit your needs, or reimagine the space into something truly one of a kind.
Ideally located just minutes from Baylor University, Magnolia, downtown dining, shopping, and entertainment, you'll be investing in one of Waco's fastest-growing and most desirable areas. Its prime location offers outstanding visibility, accessibility, and long-term potential for both owner-occupants and investors alike.
Now offered after a significant price improvement, this is an incredible opportunity to own a distinctive Downtown Waco property with endless possibilities. Schedule your private showing today and discover what this unique property can become.
For sale
Price cut: $80.9K (5/30)
$259,000
1601 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701
4beds
3,708sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$70/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic charmSpacious roomsOriginal detailsTimeless appeal
- 169 days |
- 544 |
- 54 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Vanessa Garcia 0792655 254-910-1798,
Keller Williams Realty, Waco 254-751-7900
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21159395
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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
- Laundry: Other
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: 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
- 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: $70/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,260
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 169 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,223/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10West Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10G W Carver MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 3/10Waco High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Avenue
- Middle: Cesar Chavez
- High: University
- District: Waco ISD
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- Texas
- McLennan County
- Waco
- 76701
- Downtown
- 1601 Columbus Ave
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