#228547, Tracy Childress, Listing office: AG Real Estate & Associates
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About 626 S 12th St
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- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile
- Interior: Built-in Features, Chandelier, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Data
- Fireplace: Decorative, Masonry
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Driveway, No Garage
- Exterior: Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Yard, Storage
- Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern, Detached
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $625,000
- Price/SqFt: $505
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,112
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Sprinklers
- Directions: From Magnolia Market — Head southwest on Webster Ave for .4 miles, turn left onto S 12th St. Your destination will be on the left.
- Year Built: 2019
- Living Area: 1,236 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.189 Acres
- MLS Number: 20965981
- MLS Name: NTR
- Office Name: eXp Realty, LLC Waco
- Office Phone: (888) 519-7431
- Listing Agent: Tyler Roicki, Zachary Rossfeld
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $338,410 | $7,112 |
2023 | $317,260 | $4,096 |
2022 | $162,720 | $4,096 |
2021 | $144,640 | $3,014 |
2020 | $113,400 | $268 |
2019 | $9,900 | $232 |
2018 | $8,250 | $232 |
2017 | $8,250 | $234 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Bell's Hill Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•2100 Ross Ave
3
West Avenue Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•1101 N 15th St
1
Waco Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
1.3 mi
•615 N 25th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,489. Residents of Waco, TX typically earn less than $<35k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 626 S 12th St
The listing price of 626 S 12th St property is $625,000.
The property 626 S 12th St is a house located in Waco, Texas, 76706.
Active Listing: 626 S 12th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 626 S 12th St are: Bell's Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), West Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Waco Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Cesar Chavez Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), G.W. Carver Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Quinn Campus Public Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harmony School of Innovation - Waco (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Paul and Jane Meyer Public High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), G L Wiley Opportunity Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,112 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 626 S 12th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 626 S 12th St is 1,236 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 626 S 12th St is 2019.
This home is located at 626 S 12th St in Waco, TX and zip code 76706 in the Downtown neighborhood. This 1,236 square foot home, which was built in 2019, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $625,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Waco, TX there were more than 0 sold above asking price, over 4 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Waco, TX between May and June 2025 increased by 9.8%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $244,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 69 days.