McLennan County property record for 1505 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 8,000 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,062,500 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,698 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage Dec 2016 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-016500-001200-9 |
| Primary APN | 48-016500-001200-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 8,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,676 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 324 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1505 FRANKLIN AVE |
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| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76701-1717 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | FARM LOT 23 LOT 14 BLOCK 1 ACRES .1894 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARM LOT 23 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,14 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2094 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
1505 Franklin Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2025.
Source: McLennan County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 S ROBINSON DR, ROBINSON, TX 76706-5624 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage TEXAS FIRST ST BK |
| Dec 15, 2016 | Loan Modification, Mortgage TEXAS FIRST ST BK |
| Dec 15, 2016 | Loan Modification, Mortgage TEXAS FIRST ST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202536324 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007313 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Property Address | 1505 FRANKLIN AVE, WACO, TX 76701-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000040291 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1505 FRANKLIN AVE WACO TX 767011717, WACO, TX 76701-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000040291 |
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| Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40291 |
| Name | TEXAS FIRST ST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WACO, TX 76702-2524 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Property Address | 1505 FRANKLIN AVE, WACO, TX 76701-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000000945 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1501 FRANKLIN AVE WACO TX 767011717, WACO, TX 76701-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000000945 |
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| Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 945 |
| Name | TEXAS FIRST ST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WACO, TX 76710 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Property Address | 1505 FRANKLIN AVE, WACO, TX 76701-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000041169 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1501 FRANKLIN AVE WACO TX 767011717, WACO, TX 76701-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000041169 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 41169 |
| Name | TEXAS FIRST ST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WOODWAY, TX 76712 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1505 Franklin Ave was $2,698, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: McLennan County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan County |
| Municipality | Waco City |
| Unified School District | Waco Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $136,947 (+14.12%) Land $49,500 Building $87,447 | $136,947 (+14.12%) Land $49,500 Building $87,447 | |
| 2025 | $2,698.00 (-0.3%) | $120,000 Land $49,500 Building $70,500 | $120,000 Land $49,500 Building $70,500 |
| 2024 | $2,706.00 | ||
| 2023 | $120,000 Land $49,500 Building $70,500 | $120,000 Land $49,500 Building $70,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,690.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1505 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1989–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1505 Franklin Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WACO serves 146,241 people · EPA ID TX1550008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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