McLennan County property record for 601 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 32,355 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,973 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,407,800 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $37,574 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-018411-000100-3 |
| Primary APN | 48-018411-000100-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 88 Units |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 32,355 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,015 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 4,015 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 4,015 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,250 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,973 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Canopy | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 601 FRANKLIN AVE |
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| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76701-2021 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | 2007 TIF |
| Legal Description | FRED LOT 1 BLOCK 1 ACRES .1142 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRED |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Praetorian Building listed 1984 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 84001911 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: McLennan County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4300 W WACO DR, 76710-7013, WACO, TX 76710-7033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201124697 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024697 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,486,000 (-7.13%) Land $14,193 Building $1,471,807 | $1,486,000 (-7.13%) Land $14,193 Building $1,471,807 | |
| 2025 | $37,574.00 (-23.68%) | $1,600,000 (-28.66%) Land $124,330 Building $1,475,670 | $1,600,000 (-28.66%) Land $124,330 Building $1,475,670 |
| 2024 | $49,234.00 (-6.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,242,764 Land $124,330 Building $2,118,434 | $2,242,764 Land $124,330 Building $2,118,434 | |
| 2022 | $52,523.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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 233 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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