Historic Charm Meets Southwestern Flair on Colcord Avenue! Welcome to 2717 Colcord Ave, nestled on one of Waco’s most historic and visually unique streets. Built in 1930, this captivating 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home spans 1,866 sq ft and masterfully blends the classic, timeless architectural lines of a northeastern Cape Cod with a beautiful stucco facade that grounds it firmly in southwestern style. Step past the welcoming front yard and inside to find a cozy, light-filled footprint featuring stunning, original old-growth pine hardwood floors. The thoughtful layout boasts a front living room, a formal dining area, a breakfast nook, and a spacious, open kitchen complete with a breakfast bar—perfect for casual mornings or entertaining guests. Both bathrooms are original to the home and meticulously maintained in great shape, preserving the property's authentic character. Need more space? The highly versatile floor plan provides an excellent opportunity to easily add a third bedroom and a private en-suite bathroom to suit your growing needs. The outdoor amenities are just as impressive. The massive backyard features a spacious back deck, offering a blank canvas to build the outdoor living oasis of your dreams. Storage and hobbyists will love the detached two-car garage, which includes plenty of dedicated shop space. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Waco history with modern flexibility! Schedule your showing today.
Dean Highlands, located between Austin Avenue and the Brazos River, is a historic and residential Waco neighborhood with early-20th-century architecture and a leafy, walkable street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Austin Avenue corridor near the Waco Suspension Bridge, where patios, galleries, and small dining rooms set a steady street-level hum. The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum anchors the riverfront’s civic presence, while the Dr Pepper Museum adds a distinctly Waco note in brick-and-bottle nostalgia. Craftsman bungalows and period cottages sit alongside larger porch-forward homes, giving the blocks a layered, lived-in look. Cameron Park’s trails and overlooks shape the outdoor rhythm nearby, and downtown’s cultural venues keep evenings active without changing the quiet tone of the side streets.
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Offer insights
2717 Colcord Ave · $265,000
$265K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $265K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
117 days
The average home goes pending in 62 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-in features
Chandelier
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Natural woodwork
Paneling
Pantry
Tile counters
Two living areas
One dining area
Seven total rooms
One level (single-story)
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms (both on the main level)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric oven
Gas cooktop
Gas range
Microwave
Double oven
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air
Electric cooling
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Wood fencing
Deck
Patio
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Preowned (built in 1930)
Parking
Detached carport
Covered parking
Detached 2-car garage
Driveway parking
On-street parking
Carport with 1 space and 3 covered spaces total
Security
Security system
Construction
Shingle/asphalt/composition roof
Siding, stucco, and wood exterior
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
City water
City sewer
Electricity available and connected
Natural gas available
Individual gas meter
Individual water meter
Curbs
Sidewalk
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Financial info
Listing accepted for Cash, Conventional, FHA, and VA financing
No second mortgage indicated
Other
Lot is approximately 0.29 acre
Utilities easements for utilities and water lines noted
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 2, 2024 • Final
Gas permit/test
Install gas lines for a furnace, water heater, and stove. Work includes installing three gas drops and a yard line.
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Plumbing
Water heater
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 • 76707
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2717 Colcord Ave
$256,455
$8,545 under list price of $265K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $208K to $299K.