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Bear Colony

1925 S 12th St, Waco, TX 76706

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About Bear Colony

Experience Waco living at Bear Colony. The 1925 S. 12th St. location in the Downtown Waco neighborhood of Waco is a terrific place to live. From amenities to floor plan options, the professional leasing team will assist you in finding your perfect new place. Contact us today to see available floor plans and make your move to Bear Colony.

Bear Colony is an apartment community located in Mclennan County and the 76706 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Waco Independent School District attendance zone.

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Location
1925 S 12th St, Waco,
TX 76706
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Neighborhood

Fans of HGTV's "Fixer Upper" are already familiar with Waco, a fast-growing city along the Brazos River in central Texas. But long before Chip and Joanna Gaines began remodeling the city one fixer-upper at a time, Waco was attracting savvy residents looking for a home deep in the heart of Texas. Downtown Waco is where the city began, growing around the iconic Waco Suspension Bridge, completed in 1870. The bridge is located in downtown's Indian Spring Park, with Doris D. Miller Park on the other side of the bridge. Indian Spring Park is the site of Waco's original settlement. Today, in addition to the bridge, the park contains the "Branding the Brazos" Sculpture and a riverwalk.

In addition to Magnolia Market at the Silos, Waco is home to the Dr. Pepper Museum, the Earle-Napier-Kinnard House, Cameron Park Zoo, and Baylor University. The soft drink Dr. Pepper was invented in Waco in 1906, and the museum is a popular tourist destination.

Learn more about living in Downtown Waco 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Waco Waco, TX
Studio $1,056 $982
1 Bedroom $1,153 $1,038
2 Bedrooms $1,351 $1,299
3 Bedrooms $1,329 $1,536
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Baylor University
Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
McLennan Community College
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
Texas State Technical College
Drive: 14 min 7.9 mi
Temple College
Drive: 42 min 35.6 mi
Bear Colony is within 3 minutes or 1.9 miles from Baylor University. It is also near McLennan Community College and Texas State Technical College.
Schools
South Waco Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Cesar Chavez Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
University High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
St. Mary's Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Live Oak Classical School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Bear Colony is near Waco Regional, located 9.9 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Mcgregor Amtrak
Drive: 24 min 19.3 mi
Temple
Drive: 39 min 35.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Waco Regional
 Drive: 21 min 9.9 mi

Walkability Near Bear Colony

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Bear Colony.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Bear Grounds Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
West Bay
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
River Square Center
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Bear Colony has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Mayborn Museum
 Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Cameron Park Zoo
 Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Cameron Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Waco Mammoth Site
 Drive: 13 min 6.8 mi
Carleen Bright Arboretum
 Drive: 12 min 7.8 mi
Bear Colony has 5 parks within 7.8 miles, including Mayborn Museum, Cameron Park Zoo, and Cameron Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hirest
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Providence Health Center
Drive: 9 min 6.3 mi
Bear Colony is 4.5 miles from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hirest, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Providence Health Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Hood
Drive: 68 min 51.5 mi
Bear Colony is 51.5 miles and a 68 minute drive from Fort Hood.

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