Welcome to 1801 S 8th Street, a coveted address just a stone's throw from Baylor University! Beyond its proximity to campus, this property shines as a strong investment with O-3 zoning, offering excellent potential as a short-term rental or income-producing asset.
Located in the heart of Waco’s tourist scene, with Magnolia and McLane Stadium only 5 minutes away, this home offers unmatched convenience. Picture yourself strolling or biking to Baylor and enjoying the vibrant campus atmosphere.
Renovated while keeping its charm, the front house offers 1,855 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, each with its own bath, plus living, dining, updated kitchen, breakfast nook, and laundry. The back house adds 732 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen, and living area — perfect as a guest suite or rental.
Outside, enjoy a spacious patio, gated parking, and room to relax or entertain. Adding to the value and turnkey appeal, all furniture is included in the sale, making this a move-in-ready residence or immediate income-producing property.
For sale
$949,000
1801 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706
5beds
1,855sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$891,300 Zestimate®
$512/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious patioGated parking
- 415 days
- 468
- 20
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Barnes 0678805,
Greater Waco Realty, LLC 254-230-4222
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21032620
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Features
- Cable TV
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,855 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood,Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 161954
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Separate Meters, Water Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Bagby
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waco
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $512/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $641,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,965
- Date on market: 8/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 416 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$891,300
$847,000 - $936,000
$2,226/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $949,000-1.1%$512/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $960,000-1.5%$518/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Price change | $975,000-2.4%$526/sqft |
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| 5/9/2025 | Price change | $999,000-9.2%$539/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$593/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Contingent | $1,100,000+4.8%$593/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$566/sqft |
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| 10/24/2024 | Price change | $1,050,000-4.5%$566/sqft |
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| 4/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+25.7%$593/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/6/2022 | Pending sale | $875,000$472/sqft |
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| 7/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $875,000$472/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,412 -0.2% | $641,000 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $14,447 +3.4% | $640,450 +2.8% |
| 2023 | $13,966 +31.1% | $622,940 +47.2% |
| 2022 | $10,653 +21% | $423,210 +24.3% |
| 2021 | $8,808 | $340,500 +1.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $334,440 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $8,547 | $325,170 +7% |
| 2018 | $8,547 +7.8% | $303,810 +8.9% |
| 2017 | $7,930 +36.1% | $279,030 +13% |
| 2016 | $5,828 | $246,850 +20.4% |
| 2015 | $5,828 | $204,960 -1% |
| 2014 | $5,828 | $207,090 +9.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $188,945 +24.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $151,303 |
| 2010 | -- | $151,303 +10.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $136,572 +54.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,283 +8.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $81,134 +1.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,128 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,970 |
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Neighborhood: Baylor
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Waco
- 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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