Introducing the delightful Carlswell Cottage, now on the market for the first time since 1920! This captivating Waco home, which has thrived as a successful Airbnb for five years and was rented to Baylor students for the past 20 years, is filled with cherished memories and is ready for a new owner to craft their own story. Situated on a spacious lot with convenient access from both 12th Street and the back alley, this property is in a prime real estate location—just steps away from the vibrant energy of Waco. Whether you envision a cozy home for Baylor students or a modern investment opportunity with a fourplex, the possibilities here are endless. Don’t miss your chance to own this unique piece of Waco history in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods!
For sale
Price cut: $35.5K (6/4)
$299,500
1910 S 12th St, Waco, TX 76706
2beds
896sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,250 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious lot
- 80 days |
- 122 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Aland Price 0642147,
Horseshoe Bay Resort Realty 830-596-9506
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21242872
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 896 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Alley Access, Concrete, Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,High Fence,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,250 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 480016000248000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bagby
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waco
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $334/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $325,420
- Annual tax amount: $7,317
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 81 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,218/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $299,500-10.6%$334/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $335,000$374/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,317 -0.2% | $325,420 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $7,333 +1.6% | $325,100 +1% |
| 2023 | $7,217 +0.9% | $321,910 +13.3% |
| 2022 | $7,152 +14% | $284,110 +17.1% |
| 2021 | $6,276 | $242,630 +0.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $240,760 +0.6% |
| 2019 | $6,691 | $239,410 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $6,691 +35.2% | $237,830 +36.6% |
| 2017 | $4,950 +85.9% | $174,170 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $2,663 | $167,000 |
| 2015 | $2,663 | $167,000 +76.5% |
| 2014 | $2,663 | $94,630 +5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,908 -3.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $92,839 |
| 2010 | -- | $92,839 +13% |
| 2009 | -- | $82,164 |
| 2008 | -- | $82,164 +10.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $74,447 +1.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,416 +51% |
| 2005 | -- | $48,629 +981.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $4,498 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Baylor
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10South Waco Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Cesar Chavez Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10University High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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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- Texas
- McLennan County
- Waco
- 76706
- Baylor
- 1910 S 12th St
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