McLennan County property record for 601 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 56,775 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.988 acres (43,032 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $52,036 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-014900-000100-5 |
| Primary APN | 48-014900-000100-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 9 Stories |
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| Building Area | 56,775 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,088 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 5,316 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 32,472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,412 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,012 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 4,400 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,032 sqft (0.988 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 601 AUSTIN AVE |
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| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76701 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | 2007 TIF |
| Legal Description | FARM LOT 5 LOT 1 16B 17 18 19 BLOCK 5 ACRES .9879 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARM LOT 5 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,1 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Waco Downtown Historic District listed 2012 · 168 contributing resources · NRIS 11001094 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
601 Austin Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: McLennan County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1701, WACO, TX 76703-1701 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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 |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Property Address | 601 AUSTIN AVE, WACO, TX 76701 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000002133 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020002133 |
| Name | CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | WACO, TX 76702 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Property Address | 601 AUSTIN AVE, WACO, TX 76701 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000001714 |
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| Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020001714 |
| Name | CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | WOODWAY, TX 76712 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Austin Ave was $52,036, 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 | $2,659,008 (+2%) Land $1,006,434 Building $1,652,574 | $2,659,008 (+2%) Land $1,006,434 Building $1,652,574 | |
| 2025 | $52,036.00 (-0.31%) | $2,215,840 Land $1,075,800 Building $1,140,040 | $2,215,840 Land $1,075,800 Building $1,140,040 |
| 2024 | $52,198.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,215,840 Land $1,006,440 Building $1,209,400 | $2,215,840 Land $1,006,440 Building $1,209,400 | |
| 2022 | $51,892.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Austin 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 601 Austin 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 216 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 |
| Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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