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Downtown Waco Redevelopment Opportunity
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500 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710

Redevelopment opportunity in Downtown Waco with retail and office potential.

Property Size21 SF
Days on Market329

Property Features for 500 Franklin Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 21 SF
Property subtype Retail
Listing Agency: Cromwell Commercial Group
Listed By: Gregg Glime · License #0620081
Source: Cbcworldwide
Added: Sep 10, 2025 Changed: May 21 Last Checked: Apr 9 at 9:00PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located on Franklin Avenue, one of Downtown Waco's most traveled streets, and 5th Street, a primary connector between downtown's entertainment districts, this property presents a redevelopment opportunity. The 21-square-foot property offers the flexibility to purchase a leasable office building or completely revitalize it into a professional office or mixed-use downtown development. The property allows for ground floor, storefront retail along 5th Street and Franklin Avenue, with potential residential or office redevelopment on the second and third floors. Strategically positioned between the federal and county courthouses, it is surrounded by food, beverage, and entertainment retailers. The building is serviced by on-site, gated, exclusive parking, along with ample street parking and public garage parking at the intersection. Please do not disturb the existing tenant.

Key Highlights

  • Prime downtown location on Franklin Avenue and 5th Street, connecting entertainment districts.
  • Redevelopment opportunity for office or mixed‑use development.
  • Potential for ground floor retail with upper floor residential or office space.

Property Analytics

Current Use

EOAC Training Center Waco ISD Admin ... Corporate Office Economic Opportunities Charitable Organization

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Florist Carpet & Flooring Store Catering Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,121
Businesses Nearby
58k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 68% Groceries 17% Dining 15%
Sunoco Shops & Services
14,873 visits/mo 0.3 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
10,291 visits/mo 0.3 miles
La Michoacana Meat Market Groceries
9,759 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Shipley Do-Nuts Dining
8,898 visits/mo 0.5 miles
O'Reilly Auto Parts Shops & Services
5,681 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 76710, TX

24,874
Population
12,391
Households
2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
9.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,675
Density / Sq Mi
$53,304
Median Household Income
$36,425
Median Earnings
$1,098
Median Rent
$229,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Redevelopment opportunity in Downtown Waco with retail and office potential.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 500 Franklin Ave Waco, TX.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime downtown location on Franklin Avenue and 5th Street, connecting entertainment districts.; Redevelopment opportunity for office or mixed‑use development.; Potential for ground floor retail with upper floor residential or office space.
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