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626 S 12th St, Waco, TX 76706
2beds
1,236sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2019
8,232.84 Square Feet Lot
$482,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,962 Estimated rent
Home value
$482,700
$449,000 - $516,000
$1,962/mo
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Listed by:
Tyler Roicki 0657947,
eXp Realty, LLC Waco 888-519-7431,
Zachary Rossfeld 0771944 480-487-9301,
eXp Realty, LLC Waco
Bought with:
Erica Boisvert
JPAR Waco
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 20965981
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Other
- Features: Dual Sinks, Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 6
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features, Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 17
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
Features
- Built-in Features, Chandelier, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Data
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Masonry
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,236 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, No Garage
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Yard, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,232 sqft
- Features: Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 480360000011001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary/Modern,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone Veneer
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Overhead Utilities, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Separate Meters, Water Available, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Waco
- Subdivision: Ross
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 12/10/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$425/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000$425/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$425/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $525,000-6.1%$425/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $559,000-2.8%$452/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000$465/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $575,000$465/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $575,000-3.4%$465/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Price change | $595,000-4.8%$481/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$506/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+18.2%$526/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 6/10/2022 | Pending sale | $550,000$445/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,677 -12.5% | $296,965 -12.2% |
| 2024 | $7,634 +7.3% | $338,410 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $7,113 +73.6% | $317,260 +95% |
| 2022 | $4,096 +9.5% | $162,720 +12.5% |
| 2021 | $3,741 | $144,640 +27.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $113,400 +1045.5% |
| 2019 | $232 | $9,900 +20% |
| 2018 | $232 -1% | $8,250 |
| 2017 | $234 | $8,250 |
| 2016 | -- | $8,250 |
| 2015 | -- | $8,250 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10West Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10G W Carver MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 3/10Waco High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 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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- McLennan County
- Waco
- 76706
- Downtown
- 626 S 12th St
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