A little character, a few modern touches, and a whole lot of possibilities! Inside, you'll find a comfortable living room, touches of original wood flooring that add character, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops and a breakfast area. Out back, a converted storage building offers one large, versatile room complete with a full bathroom and shower, providing possibilities for a home office, hobby space, or additional flex space. The backyard offers plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, with mature trees adding shade and character. With several updates already in place and a few finishing touches still to be completed, this property offers an appealing opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add their own personal style. Come see the possibilities and imagine what you could make of this one!
North Waco, located between the Brazos River and Waco Regional Airport, is a historic and industrial Waco neighborhood with riverfront edges and rail-and-warehouse streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Elm Avenue near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, where murals, small storefronts, and legacy brick buildings set a working-city rhythm. Cultural pillars include the Dr Pepper Museum, the Waco Mammoth National Monument, and the Waco Suspension Bridge. Housing ranges from early 20th-century cottages to modest infill near older commercial corridors. Flat blocks and wide arterials shape a practical, drive-oriented layout, while the river and downtown skyline stay in view. Parks and museums add a weekend cadence without changing the neighborhood’s grounded feel.
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Market insights
1513 Wilson Ave · $164,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 64 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.8%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$164,900
Median sale price in this area is $286,907. (74% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
One living area
One dining area
Eat-in kitchen
Granite counters
Built-in cabinets
Window coverings
Cable TV and high-speed internet available
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the first floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Gas oven
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Laundry in garage
Flooring
Hardwood, laminate, and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Ceiling fans
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Few trees
Interior lot
Fenced front and back yards with chain-link fencing
Covered front porch
Outbuilding
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Parking
Driveway
Attached front-facing garage with one space and a two-car single door
Construction
Built in 1957
Brick and other construction materials
Composition roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
City sewer
City water
Electricity connected
HOA & community
No association
Electricity and solar
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The R-1B single-family residence district is intended to provide for single-family development at moderate density, where a full range of urban services can be provided. A limited range of compatible uses are also permitted either to provide services to residents or maintain low-intensity use of open land. Lot area, yard and other requirements are designed to encourage maintenance of quality residential areas in character with contemporary standards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space
Jul 25, 2025 • Final
Gas permit/test
Relocate the electrical meter.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waco, TX • 76708
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Waco. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1513 Wilson Ave
$164,671
$229 under list price of $165K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $65K to $164K.