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Historic Hippodrome Retail Opportunity

724 Austin Ave Suite B Waco, TX 76701

724 Austin Ave Suite B, Waco, TX, 76701
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Retail space in downtown Waco, near Baylor University.

Property Size13,312 SF
Price / SF$415.04
AddedMar 24
Days on Market115
Last RefreshJul 14 at 10:03 pm

Property Features for 724 Austin Ave Suite B

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
13,312 SF
Property subtype
Retail

Building Details

Year Built
2016

Listing office STRIVE Commercial Real Estate Advisors

Listing date Mar 24, 2026

Source Crexi

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This retail component of the historic Hippodrome offers 13,312 square feet of space. Anchored by Encore, a local restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue, the property also includes rooftop retail. The location benefits from built-in foot traffic driven by theater events, performances, film screenings, and private functions. Situated in the heart of downtown Waco's walkable district, the property provides easy access to restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and year-round tourism. Downtown Waco continues to experience strong visitation and redevelopment momentum, anchored by the historic Magnolia Market. The property benefits from long-term triple net (NNN) leases, allowing investors the ability to passively manage the asset in a tight retail market with below-market rents. The Historic Hippodrome is located less than 2 miles from Baylor University, which has over 15,000 students enrolled.

Key Highlights

  • Anchored by Encore: A popular local restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue driving consistent foot traffic.
  • Long Term Triple Net (NNN) Leases: Offers passive income management for investors.
  • Experiential Retail Synergy with Historic Theater: Benefits from built‑in foot traffic from theater events and performances.

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $247.6k $18.60
− Vacancy −$26.0k −$1.95
EGI $221.6k $16.65
− OpEx −$66.5k −$4.99
NOI $155.1k $11.65
13,312 SF · lease $18.60/SF/yr · vacancy 10.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$2.22M
$1.94M – $2.59M (±1% cap)
NOI $155,123 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.81%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.51M
$3.07M – $4.10M (±1% cap)
NOI $245,846 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.45%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Waco Hippodrome Theatre Restaurant Tandem Rooftop Bar Bar & Pub Tru Jamaica Restaurant ... Restaurant Maria Mezcaleria Restaurant

Suggested Use

Dental Office (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store Florist (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Catering Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Clothing & Fashion Store Nursing Home Nursing Home

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Retail space in downtown Waco, near Baylor University.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 724 Austin Ave Suite B Waco, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,525,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Anchored by Encore: A popular local restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue driving consistent foot traffic.; Long Term Triple Net (NNN) Leases: Offers passive income management for investors.; Experiential Retail Synergy with Historic Theater: Benefits from built‑in foot traffic from theater events and performances.
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