254-307-8998
1726 Austin Ave, Waco, TX for Rent

$18.00 USD /SF/yr

Retail - For Rent
1/13
500-7,500 SF | 1 Space

Apr '26


1726 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Downtown Waco


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Natural Light
  • Connected to New Garden City Grocery
  • Foot Traffic from Other Retail Businesses
  • Industrial Features
  • All Utilities Included
  • Building in National Register of Historic Places

OVERVIEW

Pocket Retail and Large Format Space Opportunities at Garden City Grocery – Downtown Waco Garden City Grocery is a landmark redevelopment in the historic 1950 H-E-B building at 1726 Austin Avenue in downtown Waco. The revitalized property will feature a modern neighborhood grocery, café and juice bar, butcher shop, and community gathering spaces focused on fresh, locally sourced food and farm partnerships. A limited number of “pocket retail” spaces (~500-1000 SF each) are available adjacent to and connected with Garden City Grocery, creating a unique opportunity for small retailers, unique concepts, wellness services, or boutique operators seeking a presence within a vibrant daily-traffic destination. Space Highlights Approx. 500-1000 SF boutique retail suites (4 of 6 remaining as of 3/10/26) 7,500 SF lower-level space for a fitness or wellness operator, or urban indoor gardening or other business 10 Garden Lofts above the grocery for long-term tenants Located directly adjacent to and connected with Garden City Grocery Shared common areas including restrooms and circulation space Ideal for artisan retail, health & wellness, or boutique services Positioned within a destination grocery and community marketplace in downtown Waco at Austin and 17th Street. High visibility within a restored mid-century landmark building Development Highlights The historic property—originally Waco’s first H-E-B grocery store—is being reactivated as a modern grocery hub with curated retail, food experiences, and residential lofts. The project also includes a 7,500 SF lower-level space currently being marketed to a fitness or wellness operator, creating additional built-in customer traffic for the retail tenants above. Location Located in the heart of downtown Waco, the project sits minutes from Baylor University and major downtown attractions, placing tenants within a rapidly growing mixed-use district with strong local and visitor traffic.

RENTAL DETAILS

SPACE AVAILABLE

500-7,500 SF

# OF SPACES

1

RENT/MONTH

$750+ USD /mo

RENT RATE (MO)

$1.50 USD /SF/mo

RENT RATE (YR)

$18.00 USD /SF/yr

LEASE TYPE

Full Service Gross

LEASE LENGTH

Negotiable

AVAILABLE

Apr 01, 2026

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Retail

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Storefront Retail/Office

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

38,740 SF

YEAR BUILT

1950

PARKING SPACES

65

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

1 AC

LAND SF

43,560 SF

ZONING

C4

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