Historic House Listings

Sold. OMG, That staircase! Circa 1898 in Waco, Texas. $289,000

February 22, 2021

That is one beautiful staircase! This home was built in 1898. It is located on .38 acres in Waco, Texas. The home features a grand staircase with a beautiful newel post. There are hardwood floors, solid wood doors, transom windows, bead board wainscoting, and baseboards. The home has a wrap around porch. The kitchen could use some work. But that staircase! The property has a circular drive and a fenced in backyard. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 2,314 square feet. $295,000 New price: $289,000

Contact Kristin Clements with Camille Johnson

From the Zillow listing:

 

If these walls could talk…so much history, so much charm and so much life has been lived within these walls. 2-story corner lot home in the center of Waco, built in 1898 and restored beautifully over the years. The main home is 2314 sq ft which includes 3BR/3BA; downstairs featuring a formal dining room, family living room, kitchen w/ breakfast area, laundry room, one bedroom and 2 full bathrooms. Upstairs features a lovely sitting area, 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The centerpiece of the home is the original staircase- amazing and grand to see. The guest home outside is 432 sq ft and features 1BR/1BA plus a kitchenette area. The outside home could easily be used as a mother-in-law suite or a place that could be rented out. The home was painted in October 2020, HVAC and plumbing has been updated, roof on both houses was replaced in 2011. 3 beautiful fireplaces adorn the home, simply used with an electrical outlet. History throughout every detail in the home. Please see the fascinating history of the home when you visit for a showing, paperwork will be on the dining table. Other amazing details include beautiful flooring and fixtures, a large porch w/ swing, a side patio deck area, circular drive with extra parking, a storage shed and a completely fenced backyard. Wonderful neighbors, too.

 

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