Waco Fixer Upper Tour - Map of Magnolia Silos & Homes

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Tour Overview Chip and Joanna Gaines have changed the narrative in Waco, and their rise to fame has completely reinvigorated the city. It’s now one of the top destinations for families in the county. So, how do fans like us make sure we take in all the sights? There are a ton, and we’ve got you covered!

This is the most comprehensive guide to the city, and the only one with a focus on all things Chip & Jo. We’ve broken it down into four parts. Choose your adventure and enjoy! Your fellow fans,

Aleks & Tucker

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four

The Tour: A step-bystep guide of 22 Fixer Upper home highlights, plus 15 properties owned by Chip & Jo near Downtown Waco.

Chip & Jo’s Empire: A list of all 22 properties they own in-andaround Waco, from The Silos to future projects not yet open.

Fixer Uppers: A complete list of all 80 homes Chip & Jo have renovated on Fixer Upper, with Google Maps links.

Hot Spots: A list of the most popular businesses featured on Fixer Upper, including Jo’s go-to antique shops & popular eateries.

Houseboat Fixer Upper

Chip & Jo’s Farmhouse

The Silos Mediterranean Mansion

Magnolia Table

(‘Welcome Home’ S1 E6)

Magnolia House & Carriage House

All 80

All 22

‘Fixer Uppers’

Magnolia Properties

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PART ONE: THE TOUR

Magnolia Properties & ‘Fixer Upper’ Home Highlights

Part One is a curated tour meant to be followed as listed to ensure the best route. You’ll see a slew of properties owned by Chip & Joanna as well as homes from Fixer Upper along the route. For a full list of Chip and Jo’s properties and the only FULL list of every Fixer Upper home to date, check out Parts Two & Three.

Keep an eye out for locations highlighted in this green - it indicates that Chip & Jo own them!

Harp Design Co.

Magnolia Hillcrest Estate

“Little Shop” Original Magnolia Store

The Silos Fixer Upper: Welcome Home Houses

Magnolia Headquarters

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Cottonland Castle

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Magnolia Properties

Hours of Fun

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The Silos 601 PURCH WebsterASE Avenue TO VIEW ADDRESS Waco, TX 76706

The tour begins here at the “Disney World” of Chip & Jo’s Magnolia brand. In 2015, they opened the property, and in 2019, they invested another $10.4M to expand the footprint to over 5 acres. This massive property is home to The Silos, The Silos Baking Co., Magnolia Market, PURCH ASE TO VIEW Magnolia Home, Magnolia Press Coffee Co., Magnolia Seed + Supply, the “Old Church,” Katy Ballpark + Concessions, six boutique shops, multiple permanent food trucks, and several common spaces. The couple says the final stage of development is an epic renovation of the silos themselves.

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Tiny House, Big Charm

The Fort House

Fixer Upper Season 3, Episode 15 | Cameron and Jessie paid

Built in 1868 by businessman William Fort and wife Dionita,

TO VIEW They tried selling itPURCH in 2017ASE for $950,000 with no luck. The

a museum for many years. Chip & Joanna purchased it in 2019

$31,000 for this tiny home, leaving $108,000 for renovations.

The Fort House is one the oldest homes in Waco. It operated as

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

home is now available to rent on Airbnb for about $390/night.

from the Historic Waco Foundation for an undisclosed amount.

624 PURCHASE S 7th StreetTO Waco, TXADDRESS 76706 VIEW

503 PURCHASE S 4th StreetTO Waco, TXADDRESS 76706 VIEW

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On your way to Hotel 1928, you’ll pass the loft from Fixer Upper Season 5, Episode 16 (Fitness Guru, Catherine). It’s unit #330 at 330 Austin Ave - the building at Franklin Ave & S 4th Street.

Architectural Rendering

Hotel 1928 by Magnolia Known as The Grand Karem Shrine Building, this 1928 property

the property in 2018 for $1.1 million and have partnered with a

has been a staple in Waco for nearly a century. It was a thriving

developer to convert the property into a 33-room hotel. It will

hub of the Freemasons and Shriners for decades, and more

also feature an 8,000sf restaurant, a 6,200sf meeting space, and a

recently, McLennan County offices. Chip & Joanna purchased

3,550sf rooftop terrace. It’s slated to open in 2023.

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

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701PURCHASE Washington TOAve VIEWTX ADDRESS Waco, 76701

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FORMER SITE OF OLD CHURCH

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Future Magnolia Development

Harp Design Co.

From 2017-2018, Chip & Joanna, and an LLC linked to them,

Clint Harp is featured prominently throughout the HGTV series

bought nearly this entire block. Records suggest it could be slated

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for new vacation rentals. In 2017, they bought 510 N 13th Street - which was the 1894 church that now sits at the Silos property.

and now has his own show on Magnolia Network. His small

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shop here is open to the public and features a variety of things he’s made as well as gift items.

510 PURCHASE N 13th Street TO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76701

808 PURCHASE N 15th Street TO Waco, TXADDRESS 76707 VIEW

Family Craves Urban Feel

Embracing Revitalization

Fixer Upper Season 1, Episode 6 | Chip & Jo’s go to carpenter,

Fixer Upper Season 1, Episode 2 | Charmaine and Chuck paid

Clint Harp and his wife Kelly paid $10,000 for this home and

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

had $100k for the renovation. They still own this home, which is next door to Clint’s shop. It’s available on Airbnb for $524/night.

822 PURCHASE N 15th Street TO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76707

$25,000 for this massive home. The renovation budget was

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

$100,000. It was briefly listed for sale in 2021 for $1.2 million, but remains available to rent on Airbnb for $425/night.

2001PURCHASE Gorman Avenue TO Waco, TXADDRESS 76707 VIEW

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Rock Star Renovation Fixer Upper Season 5, Episode 19 | The HGTV series ended with this home for musician Mike Herrera and his wife Holli,PURCH who paid $110k for the home and ASE TO VIEW had $175k for renovations. The garage was famously converted into a studio for Mike.

2101 Colcord Ave PURCHASE TO Waco, TXADDRESS 76707 VIEW

Austin Couple Finds Waco Charm Fixer Upper Season 5, Episode 1 | Samantha and Matt’s iconic “moon door” house cost them $110k - they spent $90k on thePURCH renovation. ASESamantha TO VIEWwas Brand Manager at Magnolia at the time. She’s now VP of Brand Management. They sold it in September 2020.

2824PURCHASE Lasker AveTO Waco, TXADDRESS 76707 VIEW

Chip’s Minty Green Flip Fixer Upper: Welcome Home Season 1, Episode 9 | This home was vacant for 15 years before Chip & Jo’s purchase. Records show ASE the owner is an LLC linked to PURCH TO VIEW the couple, but not a Magnolia LLC like every other property they own.

3301PURCHASE Maple AveTO Waco, TXADDRESS 76707 VIEW

Modern Take on Old-World Charm Fixer Upper: Welcome Home Season 1, Episode 3 | Nicole’s house is right next door to Minty Green! She and her parents bought this home PURCH ASE TOwhen VIEWshe got back to the US to attend nursing school. Joanna was asked to transform it into a European cottage.

3305PURCHASE Maple Ave TO Waco, TX ADDRESS 76707 VIEW

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Taking a Chance

Sports Chaplain Tackles Fixer

Fixer Upper Season 2, Episode 2 | Kelsey and Matt paid $80,000

Fixer Upper Season 2, Episode 7 | Baylor Sports Chaplain, Norris,

for this 1940’s era home with the huge Dutch door. Chip & Jo

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

and his wife Denitia’s budget was $305,000 - $213,000 for the

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had $85,000 to overhaul the property. They sold in November

home and $92,000 for the renovations. Although they still live

2019 for $349,900. It was listed by Magnolia Realty!

here, they did list it briefly for $419,900 in March 2017.

3201PURCHASE Windsor Ave TO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76708

2304 PURCHASE Landon Branch TO Rd Waco,VIEW TX 76708 ADDRESS

Hillcrest Estate & Hillcrest Cottage In early 2016, Chip & Joanna paid a reported $498,000 for this

maintain and improve it. The 4,831 square foot main house sleeps

1903 Greek-revival estate from a local couple who had lived

12 and rents for an average rate of $1,020/night. The Cottage is

there for 20 years. They hesitated sellVIEW it because they were PURCH ASE toTO

perfect for a couple and rents for $395-$495/night. Plan ahead -

worried the buyer wouldn’t be able to afford the upkeep, but told

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

this place is crazy popular and is booked out more than a year!

a local paper that they were ecstatic that Chip & Jo had agreed to

3601 Hillcrest Drive PURCHASE TO Waco, TXADDRESS 76708 VIEW

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Little Shop on Bosque

Joanna opened her first home decor shop here in 2003 and called it Magnolia. Chip made the sign from found antique letters and they were off to the races. Business was good, but they closed to focus on raising their kiddos. PURCH ASE TO VIEW As the show increased demand, they reopened in 2014. The Silos opened in 2015 and Magnolia Market moved there, and in 2018, this shop was renamed. It now sells lightly damaged and last chance Magnolia merchandise.

3801PURCHASE Bosque Blvd TO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76710

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Magnolia Villas In 2011, before TV, Chip & Jo made headlines for buying 6 acres near their shop and developing a subdivision. The 37-home gated community ended up a success, but not

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

before near financial ruin. The couple says they learned that diversifying the business was essential. You can’t drive in, but we added it in case you’re interested in a quick detour. TO 1273PURCHASE Drake Court VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76710

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Planting Roots in Waco

Old-World Charm for Newlyweds

Fixer Upper: Welcome Home Season 1, Episode 2 | Longtime

Fixer Upper Season 3, Episode 9 | Newlyweds Jeff and Sara paid

PURCH ASE TO VIEW Chip & Jo reimagined it. That front door is amazing! John is now

Records suggest theyPURCH lived here until 2021 when they ASE TOApril VIEW

Magnolia Publicist, John, paid $224,000 for this home before the VP of Publicity of Magnolia Network and still lives here.

$171k for this home. Chip & Jo had $64k for the renovation.

bought a new home nearby. They didn’t sell this one, though. It’s available on Airbnb for about $400/night.

5400 Lake Crest PURCHASE TODr VIEW ADDRESS Waco, TX 76710

5517 PURCHASE Lake Highlands TO Dr Waco,VIEW TX 76710 ADDRESS

Reaching for the Unreachable

Chip & Joanna’s Office

Fixer Upper Season 1, Episode 10 | Rachel and Andrew paid

Jo has her client design meetings in Fixer Upper: Welcome Home here. From what we’ve been able to gather, this building is Chip & Jo’s main office as well as wherePURCH their coreASE staff work TO from. VIEWAnother, much larger, office nearby houses hundreds of HR, finance, Magnolia Realty, and other team members. Of course, this isn’t a leased building - they own it.

$110,000 for this ranch-style home and gave Chip & Jo

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$40,000 to renovate. In March 2017, they sold the home for an undisclosed amount.

1617PURCHASE Royal Oaks TODr Waco, TXADDRESS 76710 VIEW

7503 Bosque Blvd PURCHASE TO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76712

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Touchdown for a Family in Need Fixer Upper Season 5, Episode 10 | The Copp’s have two sons with special needs and their apartment was not ideal. Along with TimASE Tebow his foundation, PURCH TO and VIEW Chip & Jo outdid themselves with this ADA accessible home. The Copp’s and their boys still call this home.

632PURCHASE Bellaire Drive TO Waco, TXADDRESS 76712 VIEW

First Home with Timeless Class Fixer Upper Season 4, Episode 3 | Matt and Melissa spent $130,500 on this home in 2015, leaving Chip & Jo just under $60,000 for the renovation. PURCH ASE TO VIEWAfter several attempts to sell over the years, they finally scored $260,000 for it in April 2018.

330 PURCHASE Santa Fe Drive TO Woodway, TX 76712 VIEW ADDRESS VR VIP TIP!

Magnolia Warehouse There’s not much to see at either of these, which is why we’re making them optional tips, but in Dec 2016, a Magnolia LLC bought this 135,000 square foot PURCH ASE TO VIEW building, which appraised for well over $7 million. It’s one of many warehouses the couple owns in the city. This one appears to be a shipping/distribution center.

601 PURCHASE Jewell Drive TO Waco, TXADDRESS 76712 VIEW

Magnolia Headquarters This is technically ‘Magnolia Headquarters’ and the address where nearly all properties owned by Chip & Jo are linked to. But, the building on Bosque is home PURCH ASE TO VIEW base for the couple. As mentioned, HR, Magnolia Realty, and other departments are here. The 34,000 square foot building cost them several million.

6400PURCHASE Imperial Drive TO Waco, TX ADDRESS 76712 VIEW

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New Life for Mom

New Chapter, New House

Fixer Upper Season 1, Episode 8 | Single mom Karla paid $87,500

Fixer Upper Season 5, Episode 7 | Patti’s husband passed and she

for this fixer and asked Chip & Jo to transform it for her and her

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

son, Preston. With $45,000, Chip & Jo made all her dream come true. Karla sold the home for a nice profit in 2017 for $174,900.

wanted to be closer to her children, so she bought this $162,500 home. Chip & Jo completed an $88,000 renovation and Patti PURCH ASE TO VIEW

moved in March 2017. After reconnecting with a family friend shortly after, Patti fell in love! She sold it for $349,900 in 2018.

211 PURCHASE N 40th Street TO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76710

3829 Herwol Avenue PURCHASE TO VIEW ADDRESS Waco, TX 76710

Cottonland Castle In 2019, Chip & Jo made headlines for buying Waco’s historic Cottonland Castle. The price wasn’t revealed, but it was listed for $425,000. Joanna wrote in the Magnolia Journal that Chip had PURCH ASE TO VIEW made offers for the property over the last 20 years. Since 1906, the home has changed hands multiple times and has become

notorious for the costly repairs it needs. Now, Velvet Ropes can exclusively report that Chip & Jo are in production on an epic Fixer Upper special following their TO restoration PURCH ASE VIEW of the castle. Given that they also bought the huge parking lot behind the castle, we’ll speculate that once completed, it will be open to the public.

3300 Austin Avenue PURCHASE TO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76710

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Looking Old but Feeling New

Historic Home for a New Family

Fixer Upper Season 1, Episode 1 | In the pilot episode, Doug

Fixer Upper Season 5, Episode 4 | Courtney and Joey had a

the renovation. They sold forASE around PURCH TO$400k VIEWin 2016. Bringing

renovation. Chip & PURCH Jo upgraded ASEeverything, TO VIEWbut maintained the

and Lacy paid $190,000 for this home and spent $50,000 on

it totally full circle, as of June 2018, Doug is the President of

Magnolia, overseeing Chip & Jo’s massive portfolio of brands.

budget of $470,000 - $270k for the home & $200k for the

character of this 1927 Tudor. The Scrivano’s still live here.

121PURCHASE Castle Avenue TO VIEW ADDRESS Waco, TX 76710

117 Oriental Road PURCHASE TO Waco,VIEW TX ADDRESS 76710

Reaching for the Unreachable

Chip & Jo’s “Giraffe House” Flip

Fixer Upper Season 3, Episode 16 | Foster mom Kaley bought

Fixer Upper Season 4, Episode 16 | Chip & Jo paid $65,000 for

this house for $99,000, leaving Chip & Jo $71,000 to make it feel

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

this flip house and put $85,000 into the renovation. There’s no

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

like home. She lived here for nearly 5 years, and sold it in August

info on what they sold it for, only that it sold to a Matsumoto, the

2019 for $250,000 - a healthy profit in the Waco market!

same last name as the Executive Producer of the series.

2820PURCHASE Sanger Avenue TO Waco, TXADDRESS 76707 VIEW

2623 Fort Avenue PURCHASE TO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76707

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School Spirit Home Search Fixer Upper Season 3, Episode 2 | Baylor alumni Lori and her husband Baron spent $110,000 on this home right next door PURCH to the Giraffe House! Chip & Jo had ASE TO VIEW $50,000 for the renovation. After several years of renting it out for $1,275/mo, they sold it for $219,900.

2619 Fort Avenue PURCHASE TO Waco, TXADDRESS 76707 VIEW

From Beach to Woodsy Cottage Fixer Upper: Welcome Home Season 1, Episode 7 | Kim was hired as Head of Brand Creative at Magnolia PURCH TO CA VIEW Network and left Santa ASE Monica, for Waco. She spent about $135,000 on this home. The rest of her undisclosed budget was spent on the renovation.

2609PURCHASE Washington TOAve Waco, TXADDRESS 76710 VIEW

Joanna’s Warehouse Frequently throughout Fixer Upper, Joanna visits her warehouse full of furniture, doors, windows, antiques, all the cool stuff. This is that warehouse. Well, actually, there are two. In March 2015, Chip and Jo bought 1800 Franklin Ave, then in January 2016, they bought 1818 Franklin, the building closer to the street. Although they aren’t marked as Magnolia properties, you’ll notice black metalASE canopies over the doors (a PURCH TO VIEW signature design aesthetic of Jo’s) as well as Magnolia branded box trucks in the parking lot. The 1800 building is valued at about $550,000 but there is no record of how much they paid. The 1818 building is slightly smaller and valued at about $490,000. Again, no record of how much they paid.

1800PURCHASE Franklin Avenue TO Waco, TX ADDRESS 76701 VIEW

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Future Magnolia Headquarters 900PURCHASE Franklin Avenue TO VIEW ADDRESS Waco, TX 76701

In March 2021, Chip & Jo had purchased this 110,000+ square foot office building just blocks from The Silos for a reported $2.33M. The property is the former home of the Waco Tribune newspaper. John Marsicano, Magnolia spokesperson (and Fixer Upper: Welcome Home PURCH ASE TO VIEW Season 1, Episode 2 client) confirmed that this will be the new Magnolia Headquarters with a planned opening of 2023. This is a huge win for Downtown Waco - the mayor is said to be thrilled that Magnolia’s hundreds of employees will now be right in the heart of the city.

Architectural Rendering Architectural Rendering

Magnolia Press Coffee Co. We end the tour at Chip & Jo’s coffee shop at the Silos. Joanna’s dream coffee shop opened in November 2019 at the far corner of their Silos property. The coffee is excellent, the pastries are delicious (fromASE SilosTO Baking PURCH VIEWCo.), and the line

moves quickly! Portions of the build were seen in Fixer Upper: Welcome Home. Fun Fact: Joanna designed all the furniture, booths, and cabinets, They were all made in Waco!

418 PURCHASE S 8th StreetTO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76706

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Chip & Jo’s Empire: Every Property They Own

Part Two is a comprehensive list of every property owned by Magnolia in the Waco area, including Chip & Joanna’s Farmhouse. We included many of these in Part One: The Tour, but several are a bit out of town and not on the tour. If you’re still up for some adventure, there’s plenty more Chip & Jo to see!

Jo’s Chip & use Farmho Magnolia Hillcrest Estate

Hotel 1928

“Little Shop” Original Magnolia Store

The Silos Magnolia House & Carriage House

Magnolia Corporate Offices

22 Magnolia Properties

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The Farmhouse 10095 HighwayTO 6 PURCHASE VIEW ADDRESS Crawford, TX 76638

Chip & Joanna bought their now-famous farmhouse in August 2012. They renovated the place and finally moved in mid-October 2013. The 1,700 square foot home sits on over 40-acres. In 2021, Joanna convinced Chip to add on a PURCH ASE TO VIEW new family room, as seen in Season 1 of Fixer Upper: Welcome Home. Despite their empire, this remains the couple’s only

home. Although, our team has heard rumors that they may be buying a home in Montecito, CA. We’ll let you know!

This is their home. Please be respectful and do not block traffic for photos - there have been several accidents caused by doing so.

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The Silos 601 PURCHASE Webster Avenue TO VIEW Waco, TXADDRESS 76706

In the heart of Downtown Waco sits a pair of Silos on the site of a former cotton mill. The 5+ acre property opened in 2015 and is home to all but two of Chip & Jo’s public-facing PURCH ASE TO VIEW businesses. In 2019, they spent $10.4 million to move and restore the old church, build the six cottage Shops at The Silos, recreate Katy Park, and upgrade Food Truck Park.

Magnolia Market at The Silos

Silos Baking Co.

Magnolia Seed + Supply

Food Truck Park

Katy Ballpark

Ballpark Concessions

Magnolia Food Trucks

The Old Church

Shops at The Silos

Magnolia Home

Magnolia Press Coffee Co.

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Little Shop on Bosque

Magnolia Table

(Original Store)

The historic Elite Cafe was purchased by Chip & Jo in 2016. The renovation was seen on Sn. 5 Ep. 18 of Fixer Upper. PURCH ASE TO VIEW Elvis ate here when stationed at Fort Hood, and now you can dine on Joanna’s famous breakfast under the same roof!

Hillcrest Estate | Rental

Long before the show, Chip & Jo had a thriving real estate development company, and in 2003, Joanna opened her first PURCH ASE TO VIEW store here. In 2015, it closed and moved to The Silos. But in 2018, it was reopened as an “outlet/last call” store.

Magnolia House | Rental

Chip & Jo bought this 1903 mansion in 2016 for $498,000. They respectfully renovated and opened it as a vacation ASE TO VIEW rental. It’s aboutPURCH $1,020/night. The guest house on the property, The Cottage, is also available for $395-$495/night.

Carriage House | Rental

Just before Christmas 2015, Chip & Jo renovated this home on Fixer Upper. Although they called it a bed & breakfast, PURCH ASE TO VIEW it’s actually a vacation rental available for $795-$995/night. It sleeps 8 and you have to book the entire home.

Cottonland Castle

Fixer Upper Sn. 3 Ep. 18 featured The Carriage House, which was renovated for Rob & Marianne, Magnolia House PURCH ASE TO VIEW caretakers. However, in 2019, Chip & Jo announced it would join their line of vacation rentals for $545-$695/night.

Chip & Jo bought this historic property (and the large vacant parking lot behind it) in 2019. We can exclusively report that PURCH ASE TO VIEW they’re filming an epic Fixer Upper special of the renovation. We’ll bet they plan to open it to the public once completed.

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Architectural Rendering

The Fort House

Hotel 1928

The Fort House, built in 1868, is one the oldest homes in Waco. It operated as a museum for many years, and as PURCH ASE VIEW of 2019, Chip & Joanna own it. TO They bought from the Historic Waco Foundation for an undisclosed amount.

Chip’s ‘Minty Green’ Investment Home

Most recently McLennan County offices (formerly a Freemason hub), Chip & Jo bought the Grand Karem Shirne PURCH ASE TO VIEW in 2018 for $1.1M. In 2023, they’ll open a 33-room hotel, Hotel 1928, with a restaurant & rooftop terrace in 2023.

Magnolia Headquarters

Seen in Fixer Upper: Welcome Home Sn. 1 Ep. 9, Chip tried to buy this home for years. In the show, they said it was a PURCHitASE VIEW flip, but records indicate is stillTO owned by an LLC linked to the couple with a Magnolia office address on documents.

This is the official headquarters of Magnolia where their realty teams as well as HR, finance, and other departments PURCH ASE TO VIEW are based. Chip & Jo paid several million dollars for the 34,000 square foot former medical center.

Architectural Rendering

Future Magnolia Headquarters

Chip & Jo’s Office

(Magnolia Headquarters #2)

In addition to the official headquarters, this is reportedly “the core team” where Chip, Joanna, and top executives PURCH ASEyou TOseeVIEW have offices. This is the office in Jo’s client meetings during Fixer Upper: Welcome Home.

Chip & Jo bought this 110,000+ square foot office building in Downtown Waco in March 2021 for a reported $2.33M. PURCH ASE TOthat VIEW A Magnolia spokesman confirmed this will be the new company headquarters, opening in 2023. Fixer Upper Tour of Waco | 2022 Edition

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Future Development

Magnolia Villas Community

Former Site of Old Church

Before their TV careers, Chip & Jo purchased this 6-acre plot of land in 2011 and developed a gated community. Not ASEeventually TO VIEWcompleted it with without hiccups, PURCH the couple some help. They say they learned a lot for the experience.

The old church at The Silos used to sit on this block (510 N 13th Street). Interestingly, records show that LLCs linked to PURCH VIEW Chip & Jo own nearly theASE entireTO block. Rumor has it, there could be a vacation rental development headed this way.

Magnolia Warehouse

Joanna’s Warehouses

Distribution Center

Remember all those trips to Jo’s warehouse full of antique doors, windows, and cool stuff on Fixer Upper? This is it! ASE on TOthis VIEW They bought bothPURCH warehouses busy corner between 2015-2016. They are valued at over $1 million.

A Magnolia LLC purchased this massive 135,000 square foot warehouse in December 2016. The price is undisclosed, but TO VIEW it’s valued at wellPURCH over $7ASE million. It appears that this is a shipping/distribution center.

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PART THREE: FI XER UPPERS

Every House on ‘Fixer Upper’

Part Three is one of a kind. This is the only complete list of every house Chip & Jo have renovated on Fixer Upper and Fixer Upper: Welcome Home so far. Every. Single. One. You’ll recall that several episodes featured Chip & Jo’s

personal properties. Those are noted here and can be found in Part Two.

1920 Mansion from Season 3

Barndominium

Kelvin Beachum’s Parents’

‘Moon Door’ House

Houseboat Shack to Farmhouse Flip

First ‘Fixer Upper’

80 ‘Fixer Uppers’

Wounded Vet’s Dream Home

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‘Fixer Upper’ Season One Now President of Magnolia

Looking Old but Feeling New Season 1 | Episode 1

Embracing Revitalization Season 1 | Episode 2

Nomad Family Seeks Final Home

Rebuilding After Tragedy Season 1 | Episode 4

Season 1 | Episode 3

Clint Harp’s!

French Country in Waco Season 1 | Episode 5

Family Craves Urban Feel Season 1 | Episode 6

Texan Family Returns to Roots Season 1 | Episode 7

New Life for Mom Season 1 | Episode 8

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Missionaries’ Retreat in Waco Season 1 | Episode 9

Reaching for the Unreachable Season 1 | Episode 10

Farmhouse for a Growing Family

Craving Country Climate Season 1 | Episode 12

Season 1 | Episode 11

Baby Boomers Seek Sanctuary Season 1 | Episode 13

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‘Fixer Upper’ Season Two Common Grounds Owners

Newlyweds Seek First Home Season 2 | Episode 1

Taking a Chance Season 2 | Episode 2

Homebuilder’s Dream Home Season 2 | Episode 3

Extra Space for Blended Family Season 2 | Episode 4

Rush to Renovate Season 2 | Episode 5

Old Friend Returns to Waco Season 2 | Episode 6

Sports Chaplain Tackles Fixer Season 2 | Episode 7

Fixer in Older Neighborhood Season 2 | Episode 8

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Funky Fixer Season 2 | Episode 9

Three Generations, One Fixer Season 2 | Episode 10

Country Life Season 2 | Episode 11

Close to Water in Waco Season 2 | Episode 12

French Country Fixer Season 2 | Episode 13

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‘Fixer Upper’ Season Three

Search for Small Town Charm Season 3 | Episode 1

School Spirit Home Search Season 3 | Episode 2

Small Town Search for Space Season 3 | Episode 3

Family of Five Seeks Open Home

Home for Country Living Season 3 | Episode 7

Old Home, New Memories Season 3 | Episode 8

Season 3 | Episode 6

‘FU’ Before & After Photographer

Old World Charm for Newlyweds

New Nest for a Growing Family

Season 3 | Episode 9

Season 3 | Episode 10 *Episode 4 “A Home for the Holidays” featured the Magnolia House. See Part Two.

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The Ultimate Bachelor Pad Season 3 | Episode 11

Creating Home Close to Campus

A Home for Him and Her Season 3 | Episode 13

Coastal Calm in the Country Season 3 | Episode 14

Tiny House, Big Charm Season 3 | Episode 15

Foster Mom Finds Future Home Season 3 | Episode 16

Season 3 | Episode 12

Home in the Heart of Waco Season 3 | Episode 17 *Episode 18 “A Home for Hospitality” featured the Carriage House. See Part Two. Fixer Upper Tour of Waco | 2022 Edition © Velvet Ropes, Inc. | velvetropes.com

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‘Fixer Upper’ Season Four

The Dog-Loving Dream Home Season 4 | Episode 1

Space to Thrive Season 4 | Episode 2

First Home with Timeless Class Season 4 | Episode 3

Retiring to the Country Season 4 | Episode 5

A Veteran Home Makeover Season 4 | Episode 6

Traditional Goes Ultra Modern Season 4 | Episode 7

Son Surprises with Reno Season 4 | Episode 8

Stately in White Season 4 | Episode 9 *Episode 4 “Bloopers, Outtakes, & More” did not feature a fixer.

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The Floating Fixer Upper Season 4 | Episode 10

Space in the Suburbs Season 4 | Episode 12

Tight Budgets and Big Dreams Season 4 | Episode 13

Second Chance Season 4 | Episode 14

Rustic Italian Dream Home Season 4 | Episode 15

The Flipper Upper Season 4 | Episode 16

‘FU’ Exec Producer

The Colossal Crawford Reno Season 4 | Episode 17 *Episode 11 “Sweet Surprise at the Silos” featured Silos Baking Co. See Part Two. Fixer Upper Tour of Waco | 2022 Edition © Velvet Ropes, Inc. | velvetropes.com

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‘Fixer Upper’ Season Five Magnolia Employee

Austin Couple Finds Waco Charm

Family Seeks Spacious Upgrade

Season 5 | Episode 1

Season 5 | Episode 2

New Chapter for Family of Four

Historic Home for a New Family

Season 5 | Episode 3

Season 5 | Episode 4 Jo’s Sister!

Ranch House Reimagined Season 5 | Episode 5

Flip House to Family Project Season 5 | Episode 6

New Chapter, New House Season 5 | Episode 7

A Classic, Traditional Beauty Season 5 | Episode 8

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Jimmy Don’s!

A Modern Cabin Makeover Season 5 | Episode 9

Touchdown for a Family in Need

Big Budget for a Big House Season 5 | Episode 11

Dream Home with a View Season 5 | Episode 13

All-American Farmhouse Season 5 | Episode 14

Downtown Loft Challenge Season 5 | Episode 16

From City Life to Farmhouse Season 5 | Episode 17

Rock Star Renovation Season 5 | Episode 19

Season 5 | Episode 10

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‘Fixer Upper: Welcome Home ’ Season One Magnolia Employee

A Neglected Home for Newlyweds

Season 1 | Episode 1

Modern Take on Old-World Charm

Season 1 | Episode 3

Planting Roots in Waco Season 1 | Episode 2

Girls’ Home Reimagined Season 1 | Episode 4 Magnolia Employee

Mediterranean Money Pit Season 1 | Episode 6 Magnolia Realty Agents

Scrappy Barn to Modern Charm

Season 1 | Episode 8

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From Beach to Woodsy Cottage

Season 1 | Episode 7 Still Owned by Chip & Jo

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PART FOUR: HOT SPOTS

Hot Spots from the Show

Harp Design Co.

Jimmy Don’s JDH Iron Designs

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

Carpenter Clint Harp’s store - next door is his Sn. 1 Ep. 6 fixer.

Spice Village Shops

Cedar Chest Antique Mall PURCH ASE TO VIEW Massive antique mall featured frequently on Fixer Upper.

Sironia

PURCH ASE TO VIEW Waco. Joanna’s favorite antique mall in Downtown

LaSalle Shoppes

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

Delicious cafe & collection of 10+ shops. Local favorite.

Common Grounds

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

Jimmy Don’s shop is across the street from The Silos.

PURCH ASE TO VIEW

Over 65 shops with unique, custom works & antiques.

Vitek’s BBQ & Market

VIEW Coffee shop ownedPURCH by Sn. 2ASE Ep. 1TO clients, Blake & Kimberly.

PURCH ASE TO VIEW Home of the Gut Pak, winner of “Best College Eats” award. Fixer Upper Tour of Waco | 2022 Edition

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