2730 Live Oak Ave, Waco, TX, 76708
About This Home
Welcome home to one of the most charming homes on the market! Located in the ever-popular Dean Highland neighborhood, Live Oak is truly something special. Sitting on a large corner lot, this home blends modern updates with stunning original features, creating a one-of-a-kind property full of character and warmth. The exterior has been thoughtfully enhanced to complement the home's original charm, with significant landscaping improvements that add to its curb appeal. Inside, a traditional entry welcomes you into a bright and beautiful living room, where a large, updated front window fills the space with natural light and highlights the original shiplap ceilings and walls. And then there's the sunroom. Filled with light and surrounded by charm, it may just turn you into a plant person. Whether used for morning coffee, evening wine, reading, or a home office, this space is one you'll find yourself enjoying every day. The home also features a spacious dining room, an updated kitchen with granite countertops, pantry, and gas range, plus a large laundry room with sink, additional storage, and workspace. Two spacious full bathrooms provide added convenience. Outside, the large corner lot offers plenty of room to enjoy, with an expanded wooden privacy fence enclosing the entire yard, private rear parking, and an additional interior fence to help keep children and pets safely contained. Original hardwood floors, arched doorways, beautiful ceilings, abundant natural light, and thoughtfully selected updates come together to create a home that is as comfortable as it is memorable. This is Dean Highland living with a personality all its own.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Some Gas Appliances,Dishwasher,Gas Range,Plumbed For Gas
- Laundry features: Laundry in Utility Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Features
- Granite Counters,Cable TV,Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Other
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,555 sqft
Living Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Sunroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 480122000163005
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Glass Enclosed,Covered
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Hail
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,415 | $16,980 |
| Home Insurance * | $199 | $2,388 |
| Property Taxes | $336 | $4,032 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $2,188 | $26,256 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | Contingent | $279,900 |
| 2026-07-21 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
| 2024-05-02 | Sold | -- |
| 2024-03-15 | Pending sale | $275,000 |
| 2024-03-11 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2024-03-03 | Pending sale | $275,000 |
| 2024-02-29 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2019-05-13 | Listing removed | $159,900 |
| 2019-04-16 | Pending sale | $159,900 |
| 2019-04-12 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
| 2019-01-14 | Listing removed | $155,000 |
| 2019-01-05 | Pending sale | $155,000 |
| 2019-01-02 | Price change | $155,000 |
| 2018-12-24 | Listed for sale | $174,900 |
| 2012-03-07 | Listing removed | $62,500 |
| 2012-03-06 | Listed for sale | $62,500 |
| 2009-12-19 | Listing removed | $62,500 |
| 2009-11-22 | Listed for sale | $62,500 |
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