Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Texas Castle Just Listed for $2.7M
Friday, Sep 18, 2026

Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Texas Castle Just Listed for $2.7M

Meticulously restored by the design duo, the 135-year-old Waco landmark brings Gothic drama to cowboy country—and every piece of furniture comes with it.

Meticulously restored by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the 135-year-old Waco landmark brings Gothic drama to cowboy country—and every piece of furniture comes with it.

Location: 3300 Austin Avenue, Waco, Texas

Price: $2,699,000

Year Built: 1890

Renovation Designers: Chip and Joanna Gaines

Footprint: 6,176 square feet (4 beds, 3.5 baths)

Lot Size: 0.815 acres

From the Agent: "Renovation duo Chip and Joanna Gaines meticulously designed, renovated, and restored the 135-year-old Waco castle, with the goal of honoring its past while making it a home again. The interiors combine historic details, including gorgeous millwork, antique tile floors, and diamond-paned windows, with spaces designed for everyday living and entertaining. Along with a formal dining room, living room, and renovated kitchen, the home includes a moody card room, formal library, and distinctive conservatory. Elegant bedrooms are joined by fully renovated spa bathrooms that make for luxurious sanctuaries. Lush landscaping around the house completes the picture-perfect scene. All furnishings, accessories, and decor have been thoughtfully selected to complement the home’s design and are included with the sale, creating a truly turnkey opportunity."

Read more about the Waco castle renovation on Dwell.

In a note republished on their Magnolia blog, Joanna Gaines describes the castle as looking "as if, once upon a time, somebody in Europe packed up a fairy-tale fortress and shipped it off to begin a new life in the American West."

Photo by Lisa Petrole


Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Texas Castle Just Listed for $2.7M

Photo by Lisa Petrole


Brighter rooms offer a refreshing contrast to the dark millwork.

The Gaineses purchased the castle in 2019 and completed its renovation in 2022.

Photo by Lisa Petrole

See the full story on Dwell.com: Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Texas Castle Just Listed for $2.7M
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By: Ela Zawadzki
Title: Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Texas Castle Just Listed for $2.7M
Sourced From: www.dwell.com/article/chip-and-joanna-gaines-cottonland-castle-renovation-waco-texas-real-estate-acb5ad93
Published Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:17:47 GMT

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