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Magnolia Studio in Waco, TX
910 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX, 76701
Magnolia Studio is a renovation/alteration project at 910 Franklin Avenue, Waco, in McLennan County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jan 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 7,634 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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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
- 7,634 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $196/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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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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33 days after the preceding date shown.
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227 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Magnolia Studio
Magnolia Studio is a $1,500,000 renovation of a 7,634 sq ft building at 910 Franklin Avenue in Waco's Downtown neighborhood. The project involves converting an existing structure into a photo studio, podcast studio, and support offices, with specific work to enlarge restrooms for accessibility compliance. Nisbet Architecture llc serves as the design firm of record, and Christopher R Hinkle is the registered accessibility specialist.
The estimated cost of $1,500,000 places the project above the county median for renovation and alteration filings. The computed cost of $196 per square foot is also higher than the county median of $96 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 227 days is longer than the county median of 122 days. Nisbet Architecture llc has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,275,000, including work on the Guardian Collective and Allied West Expansion.
Registration and Timeline
The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to start in June 2025, with a completion date of January 2026 listed on the filing. Since that date has passed, the public record indicates that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and it is not possible to state that the business is open or operating based on construction status alone.
The surrounding area includes established businesses such as the Dr Pepper Museum and Cafe Cappuccino, as well as government offices like the US Bankruptcy Court. Census estimates for ZIP code 76701 show a population of about 1,732 and a median household income of $24,593. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied. Other registered projects in the immediate vicinity include renovations to the Tidwell Bible Building and Patt Neff Hall, as well as new construction for the Bellmead Operations Building.
McLennan County’s unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. The project’s scope is specific to interior renovation and accessibility upgrades, distinct from new construction projects in the area. The filing details confirm the involvement of Magnolia as the owner and developer of record. All figures and dates are derived from the TDLR registration and associated county data.
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Magnolia Studio is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 910 Franklin Avenue in Waco, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 7,634 sq ft. Magnolia is the property owner and Nisbet Architecture llc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 30, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnolia Studio open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. The public record does not confirm that the business is open or operating. Construction status is separate from business opening status.
What is the address of the project?
The project is located at 910 Franklin Avenue in Waco, Texas, within the Downtown neighborhood of McLennan County.
Who is the design firm?
Nisbet Architecture llc is the design firm of record for this renovation and alteration project.
What is the estimated cost?
The estimated cost for the Magnolia Studio renovation is $1,500,000. This is above the county median for similar renovation filings.
What type of work is being done?
The work includes interior renovation to create a photo studio, podcast studio, and support offices, along with restroom enlargement for accessibility.
What is Magnolia Studio?
Magnolia Studio is a renovation/alteration project at 910 Franklin Avenue in Waco, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior renovation of an existing building to provide a photo studio, podcast studio and support offices. Includes enlarging existing restrooms for accessibility compliance
Is Magnolia Studio open in Waco?
Magnolia Studio was scheduled to finish construction in Jan 2026 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 Magnolia Studio located?
Magnolia Studio is located at 910 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX, 76701, in McLennan County.
Who is the owner or developer of Magnolia Studio?
Magnolia is the property owner/developer of record for Magnolia Studio, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Magnolia Studio?
Nisbet Architecture llc is the design firm of record for Magnolia Studio, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Magnolia Studio cost and how big is it?
Magnolia Studio has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 7,634 square feet (about $196/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior renovation of an existing building to provide a photo studio, podcast studio and support offices. Includes enlarging existing restrooms for accessibility compliance
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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910 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX, 76701
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