Turnkey Airbnb opportunity in the heart of Historic Waco! This charming cottage is fully furnished and operating as a successful short-term rental, making it an ideal investment or personal retreat. Guests are welcomed by a warm, inviting living room featuring beautiful wood beams, crown molding, plenty of natural light and timeless character throughout. The thoughtfully designed kitchen is both stylish and functional, offering a farmhouse sink, gas stove pot filler, wine storage, and quality designer finishes that guests love. The private primary suite provides a relaxing escape with a statement chandelier, designer accent wall, spacious walk-in closet, and a beautifully appointed en-suite bath featuring dual vanities. Two additional bedrooms with ample closet space and a full well equipped guest bathroom with designer subway tile offers comfortable accommodations for family, friends, or multiple guests. Step outside to a fully privacy-fenced backyard designed for entertaining and memorable evenings around the fire pit. Conveniently located near Baylor University, Magnolia Silos, Waco suspension bridge, Cameron Park and Zoo as well as local dining, shopping and all that downtown Waco has to offer. This charming cottage offers the perfect blend of historic character, modern amenities, and proven income potential. This home is offered at $245,900 or the option to purchase the home fully furnished at $260,900.
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
2008 Windsor Ave · $245,900
DAYS ON MARKET
67 days
The average home goes pending in 62 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$245,900
Median sale price in this area is $293,986. (20% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
25% 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
Open floorplan
Pantry
Walk-in closet(s)
Double vanity
Decorative lighting
Chandelier
Flat screen wiring
Cable TV available
High speed internet available
Window coverings
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level with dual sinks, separate shower, and walk-in closet
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bath with dual sinks and separate shower
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Gas oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Full-size washer/dryer area
Gas water heater
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Front porch
Covered patio/deck
Wood fenced backyard (full fence)
Home design
Single family residence
One story
Residential property
Parking
Driveway
No garage
Construction
Composition roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built in 1921
Utilities
City water
City sewer
Electricity connected
Individual gas meter
Individual water meter
Natural gas available
Cable available
Curbs
Sidewalk
HOA & community
No association
Other
Property listed as single family residence
Subdivision: University Heights
Electricity and solar
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Two-Family and Attached Single Family Residence District
The R-2 two-family and attached single-family residence district is intended to provide for development of attached dwelling types at moderate densities where it may serve as a transitional use between single-family residential areas and more intensive uses; or in locations with convenient access to the major street system and proximity to community services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Park & open space
Dec 19, 2022 • Final
Repairs & alterations (residential)
Remodel
Dec 12, 2022 • Final
Residential (elec)
Electrical
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% 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
95/ 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.
10.1 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2008 Windsor Ave
$248,387
$2,487 over list price of $246K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $155K to $265K.