2816 S Third St. in Waco has all the charm of a farmhouse with the convenience of being just blocks from Baylor and Hwy 6. Set back from the road with tons of parking, this home feels private, peaceful, and perfect for hosting, while still being close to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Inside, you’ll find updated finishes, a clean, open concept, and move-in ready layout, and a home that has been excellently maintained from top to bottom. Major updates include new windows and siding (2023), a new 200 amp electrical service and updated fixtures and washer-dryer (2024), reinforced front foundation with 4 new piers (2024), a remodeled bathroom (2024), and a brand new HVAC system (2025). The backyard is set up perfectly for entertaining with a newly built patio and storage area and plenty of space to enjoy under the mature trees. There’s also room to add a second bathroom if desired, making this a great option for future value and flexibility. Whether you’re looking for your next home, an investment property, or a place to stay when visiting baylor that has character and updates already done, this home is ready for you to move right in and make your own!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/15)
$212,000
2816 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76706
3beds
888sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
8,145 Square Feet Lot
$206,600 Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated fixturesTons of parkingUpdated finishesNewly built patioStorage areaMove-in ready layoutClean open concept
- 38 days |
- 243 |
- 21 |
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Listing updated:
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Willow West 743904,
NextHome Our Town 254-855-9500
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21275232
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Common Area, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room, In Kitchen
Features
- Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 888 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Driveway, No Garage, On Site, Paved, Parking Pad, Storage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Covered
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,145 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 480210000012001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gurley D R Tr
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waco
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,870
- Annual tax amount: $3,977
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$206,600
$196,000 - $217,000
$1,493/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $212,000-2.3%$239/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $217,000+44.8%$244/sqft |
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| 6/6/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: NTREIS #208078 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2022 | Pending sale | $149,900$169/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $149,900+102.8%$169/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/17/2018 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2017 | Price change | $73,900-17.8%$83/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Jim Stewart, Realtors #169989 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2017 | Price change | $89,900-23.2%$101/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Jim Stewart, Realtors #169989 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2017 | Price change | $117,000-4.5%$132/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #167570 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $122,500$138/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Waco #164891 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,977 +13.8% | $176,870 +14.2% |
| 2024 | $3,494 +14.2% | $154,880 +13.5% |
| 2023 | $3,059 +1.1% | $136,450 +13.5% |
| 2022 | $3,027 +24.1% | $120,250 +27.5% |
| 2021 | $2,439 | $94,290 +0.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $93,920 -2.2% |
| 2019 | $2,677 | $96,010 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $2,677 +6.4% | $95,170 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $2,517 +35.8% | $88,560 +21.5% |
| 2016 | $1,853 | $72,900 +17.1% |
| 2015 | $1,853 | $62,270 -5.4% |
| 2014 | $1,853 | $65,850 -3.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,956 +35.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $50,184 |
| 2010 | -- | $50,184 +51.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $33,160 |
| 2008 | -- | $33,160 +5.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $31,358 |
| 2006 | -- | $31,358 +4.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $29,929 |
| 2004 | -- | $29,929 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Oakwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10South Waco Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Cesar Chavez Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10University High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Waco
- Middle: Cesar Chavez
- High: University
- District: Waco ISD
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- Texas
- McLennan County
- Waco
- 76706
- Oakwood
- 2816 S 3rd St







