The Historic Waco Castle Is Back on the Market — And Reddit Calls It "Surprisingly Tasteful"

A 135-year-old Waco, Texas landmark is asking $2,699,000 for 6,176 square feet, four bedrooms, four bathrooms — and a full-blown restoration by Chip and Joanna Gaines. It comes fully furnished, fully staged, and, per Reddit, fully unexpected in the best way.

A Renovation Fit for Its Own Miniseries

Per the listing, Chip and Joanna Gaines took on this project specifically to honor the property's history, restoring diamond-paned windows, antique tile floors, and original millwork throughout. Reddit commenters confirmed the couple documented the process in a six-part series on their Magnolia Network — which tracks, given the level of detail here, right down to a moody card room and a formal library that both look built for a photo shoot.

Turnkey, Furnished, and a Little Bit Mysterious

Every piece of furniture, art, and decor is included in the sale, making this about as move-in-ready as historic real estate gets. The Gaineses have also reportedly still owned the property and previously offered $50 paid tours before formally listing it. One detail Reddit couldn't quite let go of: the house went pending in 2023, only for the listing to disappear 20 days later without a recorded sale — no explanation given, and nothing confirmed since.

The Internet Has Thoughts

Naturally, this listing caught the attention of Reddit's r/zillowgonewild community. See what people are saying about it here.

A castle, a card room, and a Gaines-approved restoration story. View the full listing here.