Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church
1305 Clifton St, Waco, TX, 76704
Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church is a new construction project at 1305 Clifton St, Waco, in McLennan County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2023 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $980K across about 8,608 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $980K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 8,608 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $114/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 1y 8mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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72 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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610 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church
A new 8,608-square-foot church building is registered at 1305 Clifton St in the Carver neighborhood of Waco. The project, filed under the name Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, is a new construction effort estimated at $980,000. This figure places the cost close to the median for similar new construction filings in McLennan County, while the calculated rate of $114 per square foot sits below the county median of $142.
The scope of work includes a fellowship hall, classrooms, a kitchen, restrooms, offices, and a parking lot. The owner of record is Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist, and the design firm is Abacus Engineering Inc. This is a privately funded project on private land for private use.
Construction Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in February 2022, and the filing scheduled construction to start in April 2022. The scheduled completion date was December 2023. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled build window of 610 days is longer than the county median of 245 days for this type of filing.
Abacus Engineering Inc. has other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including a Dairy Queen in Harker Heights and a Motor Shop in Hamilton. The surrounding area includes businesses such as JD's Leveling and Foundation Repair and Lee's Quik-Pak. According to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP 76704, the population is about 7,387 with a median household income of $24,208. The housing stock in this area is mostly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $112,800.
The McLennan County unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project represents a significant new construction addition to the Carver neighborhood, distinct from the renovation and alteration projects nearby such as the 1928 Hotel and Hilton Waco.
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Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church is a New Construction project located at 1305 Clifton St, Waco, TX 76704 in Waco, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $980K covering 8,608 sq ft. Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist is the property owner and Abacus Engineering Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 17, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the church building open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. The public record does not confirm the current operational status of the site, so it is not possible to verify if services have begun.
Who is the owner of the project?
The owner of record listed in the TDLR filing is Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist, which is also the name associated with the church building project.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for this new construction project is $980,000. This amount is close to the median estimated cost for similar new construction filings in McLennan County.
When was plan review completed?
TDLR completed plan review for this project in February 2022. Construction was scheduled to start in April 2022, with a planned completion date of December 2023.
Is the site in a flood zone?
It is designated as zone X on the National Flood Hazard Layer, indicating it is not in a high-risk area.
What is Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church?
Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church is a new construction project at 1305 Clifton St in Waco, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Church with fellowship hall, classrooms, kitchen, rest rooms, offices and parking lot.
Is Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church open in Waco?
Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 2023 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church located?
Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church is located at 1305 Clifton St, Waco, TX, 76704, in McLennan County.
Who is the owner or developer of Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church?
Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist is the property owner/developer of record for Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church?
Abacus Engineering Inc. is the design firm of record for Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church cost and how big is it?
Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church has an estimated construction value of $980K and approximately 8,608 square feet (about $114/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Church with fellowship hall, classrooms, kitchen, rest rooms, offices and parking lot.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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1305 Clifton St, Waco, TX, 76704
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