520 Elm St Waco, TX 76704

Located at 520 Elm Ave in Waco, Texas, The Brazos Event Center is a historic 1928 building available as a commercial real estate opportunity. The venue is situated in a Public Improvement District in the rapidly developing Elm Avenue District, minutes away from the Alico Building, McLane Stadium, Baylor University campus, Spice Village, The Backyard and the Magnolia Silos. Downtown Waco landmarks such as The Waco Hilton, Aloft Hotel, Hotel Indigo Waco, the Suspension Bridge, and Indian Springs Park are also nearby. The facility is a versatile rental space frequently used for weddings and receptions, anniversaries, proms, and quinceaneras. The property is part of a revitalization effort in the Elm Avenue corridor, which includes improved streets with decorative lampposts and new sidewalks with railings. The site is near the broader $1.4 billion Downtown Waco redevelopment initiative, which includes a new convention center and performing arts venue breaking ground in 2026. The downstairs area features an open entertaining area, a kitchen equipped with stainless steel sinks, prep tables, a commercial refrigerator, and an ice maker, as well as ADA-compliant restrooms. The upstairs area includes private rooms designated for meetings or preparation areas. The property also features multiple storage closets, 22 round tables, 7 rectangle tables, approximately 300 folding chairs, a sprinkler system, and 3 CHA units. The City of Waco Fire Marshall has occupancy at 289. Construction of 12 new townhouses is planned across the street. The lot size is 0.132 acres.