Historical homes you can own in the Waco area
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Historical homes you can own in the Waco area

Aug 25, 2023

Take a peek at fixer-uppers with potential to beautiful old homes around Waco

With dire economic news and soaring costs everywhere you turn, you’re absolutely going to want to see this amazing "2 for 1" special which features a main home, garage apartment, detached garage space and a price you simply won't believe! --- Combining the best of old world style with modern convenience, here, it's tough to pick which is more appealing: the home's super unique character or its stellar value proposition which affords so much for so little! --- The main home which yields an expansive 1,824 square feet, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, voluminous twelve-foot ceilings, and super high-quality craftsmanship which, on its own, outshines many homes priced for the same or more money! --- …but WAIT! There's more! Outside, a detached two car garage (plus a third bay for storage) neatly compliments the home! ...but that's not all! Perched atop this structure, another comprehensive remodel gives way to another home; the 720 square foot garage apartment! Benefiting from a full, one bedroom layout, this home showcases a large living room, dedicated kitchen, full bath, laundry facilities, and even a balcony deck! --- What's more, the home's trendy neighborhood, Provident Heights, is now THE destination for urban dwellers seeking an interesting aesthetic, history, and prime proximity to all that Waco has to offer (Cameron Park, Baylor University, Lake Waco, the Waco Regional Airport, and downtown Waco are all just minutes away!) --- Whether you’re needing additional living space to accommodate a blended family, a home office, yoga studio or karate dojo; or you’re seeking additional income from either long or short-term rental; this place can't be beat!

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Commercial? Residential? Rental Income? This property is not only a historical downtown residence, it also boasts as a SuperHost AirBNB on the property and has established rental income from the office suite in the newly remodeled carriage house. This is a gorgeous historical home. Come be a part of Waco's most elite downtown history. Built in 1911, the beauty was stripped down to the studs and completely rebuilt. Sparing no expense, you'll find high-end features and amenities from top to bottom. The dual staircase is truly one-of-a-kind! Superior efforts have been made in order to maintain the integrity, charm, and history of the home. You'll find a totally restored, modern kitchen, along with lovely hardwood floors, tall ceilings, wide molding/trim, and multiple rooms with original chimneys. Upstairs features a private deck that's perfect for summer nights in Texas. Step out back to a fabulous carriage house that is currently a Super Host AirBNB and Office Suite both with established incomes. This space could also be leased or used as the perfect mother-in-law/college quarters. Or... turn one of Waco's oldest and finest historical homes & property into a top-of-the-line bed & breakfast. The entire property is zoned 0-3 which is commercial/residential. Over 100 years old this stunning home is more lovely than ever!

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Unbelievable price reduction of $40,900 to new price of $399,000. This 4-bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2-story home has undergone a complete massive makeover from top to bottom. Seller has opened walls and redesigned the entire flow of this majestic home. It's now open, spacious and has all the amenities of a new construction while maintaining the architectural charm of a home built in 1914. Updates includes recent updated paint choices, new carpentry, light fixtures, all electric, plumbing, hardware, HVAC, ducting, and water heater and roof. This fabulous home is ready to provide the space and comfort for any busy lifestyle. The revitalization of this area has brought renewed interest and energy to the community. In addition to numerous homes ongoing mass renovations, businesses such as World Cup Cafe, Jubilee Food Market, Helados La Azteca, Baked Bliss, D's Mediterranean Grill and Waco Family Medicine are only blocks away. The vibrant Downtown Waco area is just minutes away. This home has to be seen in person to appreciate all that it has to offer.

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Lorena home with wonderful history! This 4BR/3BA home, built in 1916, has great curb appeal and approximately 2,513 square feet of living space and located on large corner lot. Home has open kitchen/living area, sunroom, living/dining room and has great potential and lots of possibilities. High efficiency HVAC system. Lorena ISD. Ample parking with detached 3 car carport. Call today for your private showing. $334,900

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This stunningly transformed 1913 home is ready for new owners! Four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and two living spaces is the foundation. 2828 Gorman is the perfect mix of original details and upgraded highlights! Open floorplan with luxury vinyl plank throughout, large new windows, crown moldings, restored ship lap walls and ceilings are just a few specialties. The spacious open kitchen boasts a large island, beautiful stone countertops, farm sink, newer appliances and stunning backsplash tile. A large oversized mud room and laundry space off the side entrance is functional without sparing design details. A luxurious master suite occupies the second floor with exposed beams and features two closets and a double vanity sink. Plenty of room to have fun in the fully fenced backyard and large storage shed conveys. Electric, plumbing, HVAC, water heater, roof and windows all upgraded in 2021! Gorman is conveniently located close to downtown, I35, Baylor and all that Waco has to offer!

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There has been so much love put into this home. Fully remodeled with much of the charm remaining. There are new touches in every room. Perfect for entertaining, approved for short term rental, bed & breakfast, but zoned residential. A must see inside. Great for a family wanting Lorena ISD - less than 5 minutes to the school. Around a quick corner to I35 making it convenient to anywhere in the Waco area. 5 Large Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / Large Master Closet / Large Laundry / Mud Room / 2 Living Areas / Front Spacious Porch / Back Enclosed Porch / Detached Garage NEW Roof / Spray Foam Insulation / AC & Heat / Plumbing / Electrical / Appliance / Paint Exterior and Interior

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Welcome home and welcome to the heart of Waco! We bring to you one of the most charming homes to have hit the market in a long time. This 1920's Craftsman home embodies all the great things we have come to love and admire about Craftsman homes and the era they were built in! Beyond the charm is how unique this home is to Waco. Ground level, you have 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry room, and formal dining area. To add to this it boasts a full livable basement!!! With 2 bedrooms and full bathroom downstairs and an office downstairs. It includes a full kitchenette area as well. This home retains so much of the original and has been well preserved through out the years! Original wood floors, original front door, original shiplap, and some much more still exists in this home in pristine condition. This home has also seen the perfect blend of upgrades to keep it modern and comfortable to today's standards. New energy efficient windows have been installed. New HVAC installed last year keeps this huge home nice and cool. New appliances nestle perfectly in the original kitchen, new ceiling fans, freshly painted, and so much more. Trust us, this is the one of the most charming and well preserved homes of the era to hit the market in a long time! And only one with a full basement to be used for guest or the growing family. So come by and see why there is so much hype over this home.

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Welcome Home to this "larger than it seems" home with rustic charm throughout the house! The large front porch is great for your morning coffee and the back deck and yard area is great for entertaining friends! There are also 2 storage sheds and a large carport that accesses the alley through your private entry. The composition roof is also only a couple of years old! This two-storied 5 bedroom/1.5 bath home has hardwood floors under the carpet throughout the bedrooms that will look beautiful if you prefer to have them refinished rather than carpeted, or upgrade with the new carpet that the owner is conveying with the property! The kitchen, right off of the large formal dining area, includes many upgrades with a cute breakfast bar overlooking the backyard, electric appliances, a great island, plenty of counter and storage space, & a pantry! Off of the main bedroom is a bonus room that is being used as a utility/powder room/closet as well which is easily accessible to your primary room to put up your laundry! Oh, and did I mention that there is a great walk-through closet off one of the lower-level bedrooms and good closet space in the upper-level rooms as well?! Come and see this hidden treasure in Mart, TX today and make it your future home!

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Welcome to 3210 Edna Ave. This lovely home boasts four bedrooms, two and half bath and is just over two thousand square feet. These one-of-a-kind craftsmen home has been restored with modern luxury in mind. With so much to offer; minutes from Lake Waco, popular eating establishments, nightlife venues oh and did I mention its zoned R2. Meaning those looking for a potential Air BNB this one could be for you. Various upgrades throughout including but not limited to: New floor joist throughout, New subfloor throughout, New flooring throughout, All New electrical, All New plumbing and hot water heaters, All New insulation, All New siding and windows besides front two windows, All New drywall, texture paint, All New cabinets and quartz countertops, All New appliances, All New siding and paint, All New gutters, new HVAC and ductwork, All New light fixtures, vanities, fixtures, hardware, exterior doors Schedule your private tour today !

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Welcome home to this "larger than it seems" home with that rustic charm vibe! The large front porch is great for your morning coffee and the back deck and yard area is great for entertaining! There are also 2 storage sheds and a large carport that accesses the alley through your private gate. This two-storied 5 bedroom/1.5 bath home has hardwood floors under the carpet throughout the bedrooms that will look beautiful if you prefer to have them refinished rather than carpeted, or upgrade with the new carpet that the owner is conveying with the property! The kitchen, right off of the large formal dining area, includes many upgrades with a cute breakfast bar overlooking the backyard, electric appliances, plenty of counter and storage space, & a pantry! Off the main bedroom is a bonus room that is being used as a utility/powder room/closet, which is easily accessible to your primary room to put up your laundry! Come and see this hidden treasure in Mart, TX today and make it your future home!

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A 1926 house with 1666 sq ft is a charming and cozy home with a fireplace. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The house has a traditional style with a modest living room, dining room, and kitchen. The house has a small porch and a backyard. The house also has an extra room that can be used as a workshop. The 4th room has a private entrance and full bathroom. Schedule your private showing today.

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You won't want to miss out on this great opportunity! Beautiful remodeled home located near Cameron park and Downtown Waco. This spacious home was originally a duplex. Not only can this home be a spacious residential, one single family home but it can also be a multi family duplex. The open floor plan creates a seamless flow between the living room & dining room area. It has a spacious kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath downstairs. Upstairs there's a second living room, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath as well. Don't miss out on this great spacious home or investment property that can bring you income while living there.

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Feast your eyes on this beautifully unique and loads of character 5 bedroom, 5 bath home built in 1904 situated near theaters, Top Golf, The Main Event and Baylor University. This home provides endless possibilities and a wide range of space that are found in the large bedrooms, extra large kitchen, formal dining, a study, two living areas and TWO LAUNDRY ROOMS. There's even enough space for a game or hobby room. This home sits on +/- 3 acres and has two detached garages with plenty of room for a workshop. There are two, unfinished cottages behind the home as well as a small barn in the back of the property. Relax and enjoy a cool, Texas breeze on your quintessential, southern-style, wrap-around porch.

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This beautiful New Orleans style home in historic Castle Heights shows quality in every detail! Built by a prominent Waco citizen in 1939 it is even more lovely today than it was when it was built! Current sellers are only the 2nd people to own this home. The spreading oak trees, and large beautifully landscaped double lot provide the perfect setting for playing, entertaining, relaxing and enjoying life to it's fullest! The outside of this home sets it apart from all others, but when you enter the lovely foyer, the full beauty of the home starts to truly unfold. At one end of the foyer is an expansive formal living area with a light filled sunroom at the far end. At the other end of the foyer is a large formal dining room that has plenty of space for celebrations around the table. Off the dining room is an open, well designed kitchen that offers a large island and plenty of workspace for a dedicated cook. The kitchen is open to a great table space for informal dining and then steps down into a grand den that was added for the comfort and flexibility of the home. Fireplaces in the formal living area as well as in the family room add warmth and hospitality to those areas. Both fireplaces have a gas jet and can be wood burning but are currently set up with gas logs. Enjoy sitting at the informal dining table in the bay window of the kitchen as a favorite spot to watch the neighborhood activites while enjoying the comforts of home. Also on the main floor is a private room perfect for an office or library space. There are 5 bedrooms and 3 & 1/2 bathrooms in the home. One bedroom and bathroom is attached to the garage with a separate entrance from the outside and an entrance from the garage making this a very private guest room, retreat or flex space. There are too many other amenities in this beautiful home to list them all, but following are a few. In addition to the two car garage attached to the home, there is a one car porte cachere at the end of the driveway. This space also includes a huge store room that is large enough to hold all the holiday and party decorations you could possibly desire. The driveway has an electric iron gate for full privacy. In the upstairs master suite, open the French doors to step out onto the upstairs balcony for a treetop experience. The exquisite partially covered New Orleans style brick patio in back extends out to a fountain and large open tree shaded brick patio area. Two extra pull-in parking spaces are just off the driveway in front for off the street guest parking. There is a basement to the home that has a sump pump and houses the mechanicals. Truly a one of a kind home in Waco!

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