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Public Records
Jul 14, 2016
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Public Records
May 11, 2016
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Public Records
Nov 14, 2001
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,071 (−7.2%)
$51,580 + $218,420
$270,000
2024
$6,542 (+0.6%)
$51,580 + $238,420
$290,000
2023
$6,502 (−2.3%)
$51,580 + $238,420
$290,000
2022
$6,651 (+3.5%)
$44,820 + $219,410
$264,230
2021
$6,428 (−2.0%)
$37,620 + $210,870
$248,490
2020
$6,562 (+7.2%)
$35,800 + $211,020
$246,820
2019
$6,123 (+4.5%)
$34,150 + $191,660
$225,810
2018
$5,859 (+8.9%)
2017
$5,380 (+29.4%)
2016
$4,157 (−0.4%)
$30,860 + $158,470
$189,330
2015
$4,173 (+6.7%)
$30,340 + $115,530
$145,870
2014
$3,912
$25,000 + $114,020
$139,020
Tax history for 2400 Austin
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,071 (−7.2%)
$51,580 + $218,420
$270,000
2024
$6,542 (+0.6%)
$51,580 + $238,420
$290,000
2023
$6,502 (−2.3%)
$51,580 + $238,420
$290,000
2022
$6,651 (+3.5%)
$44,820 + $219,410
$264,230
2021
$6,428 (−2.0%)
$37,620 + $210,870
$248,490
2020
$6,562 (+7.2%)
$35,800 + $211,020
$246,820
2019
$6,123 (+4.5%)
$34,150 + $191,660
$225,810
2018
$5,859 (+8.9%)
2017
$5,380 (+29.4%)
2016
$4,157 (−0.4%)
$30,860 + $158,470
$189,330
2015
$4,173 (+6.7%)
$30,340 + $115,530
$145,870
2014
$3,912
$25,000 + $114,020
$139,020
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
165 ft.
Lot size
8,668 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,756
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McLennan County
APN
480200000253005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
O-2
WE
IMAGINE WACO
Office-Residence District
The O-2 office-residence is intended to provide for development of compatible office and high-density residential uses adjacent to major thoroughfares in locations which do not have a predominantly commercial character.
Zone overlays
West End District
Imagine Waco
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Bed & breakfast
Mixed use
Office
Dec 28, 2022 • Final
Repairs & alterations (residential)
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Dec 27, 2022 • Final
Residential (elec)
Run electrical wiring to a hot tub using an existing circuit.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Room Count: 2
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Number Of Living Areas: 1
Number Of Dining Areas: 1
Living Area: 1756.00
Levels: One
Interior Features: Decorative Lighting, Double Vanity, Flat Screen Wiring, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet Available, Open Floorplan
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Fireplace
Room Dimensions: 14 x 20
Room Length: 14.00
Room Width: 20.00
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 10 x 14
Room Length: 10.00
Room Width: 14.00
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Metal
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Private Yard
Fencing: Wood
Farm Information
Barns Count: 0
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
Lot Size Acres: 0.1990
Lot Size Area: 0.1990
Lot Size Square Feet: 8668.4400
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 174763
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 2613065.32663
Will Subdivide: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features YN: No
Property Attached YN: No
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48309|480200000253005|1|74453867
Property Match: APN
US Property MUI: 408939473
Building Information
Year Built: 1925
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: City Sewer, City Water
Location
HOA Information
Association Type: None
School Information
Elementary School: Provident Heights
Elementary School Name: Provident Heights
High School Name: Waco
Middle School Name: GW Carver
School District: Waco ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: McLennan
Country: United States
Directions: Route: Downtown ? West on Austin Ave ? Destination near 23rd–24th Streets. Distance: Approximately 1–2 miles, depending on your starting point. Time: A quick 5–7 minute drive under normal conditions.
Latitude: 31.54104000
Longitude: -97.14919200
Geocode Confidence: Medium
Subdivision Name: Glenwood
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,756
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,668 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: McLennan County
APN: 480200000253005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Other
Green Verification Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Listing Information
List Source Original: Matrix
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 21051913
Listing Key Numeric: 538622665
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 37
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 520000
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Transaction Type: For Sale
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 34
Cumulative Days On Market: 34
Close Date: 2025-11-19
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-10-09
Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-05
Off Market Date: 2025-10-09
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-11-25T08:24:30.693
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 520000.00
List Price: 520000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 2613065.32663
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 2613065.32663
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Schools
Provident Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
G W Carver Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
1/10
Waco High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
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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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$429,000 – $519,000
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