Build Your Business at Garden City

Flexible spaces, high visibility, and a community that’s ready to show up.

Plant your business in the heart of downtown Waco. Garden City offers thoughtfully designed retail spaces alongside a fresh, modern grocery and residential community, creating daily foot traffic and built-in energy at one of the busiest intersections in Waco, Austin Avenue and 18th Street. Whether you’re launching something new or expanding an existing brand, this is a place designed for your success.

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A Unique Retail Opportunity

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 Avenue and 18th Street. High visibility within a restored mid-century landmark building

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.

Designed for YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS

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

Now Leasing Commercial Retail

Fill out the form to let us know you’re interested in a Garden City Commercial Retail Space. Inquiries receive responses on a first-come first-serve basis. TTYS!

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Location

1726 Austin Avenue
Waco, Texas

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