Turnkey Farmhouse Retreat or Family Home on 2.5 Acres — China Spring ISD —15 Minutes to Downtown Waco Beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse on 2.5 acres, offering the best of both worlds - a fully furnished, income-producing Airbnb STR with solid bookings, or a move-in-ready family retreat in one of Central Texas’s most sought-after school districts. Enjoy an excellent location just 15 minutes from downtown Waco, combining peaceful country living with easy access to city conveniences, dining, and shopping - all within the top-rated China Spring ISD. Inside, a sun-filled open-concept layout welcomes you with vaulted, wood-beamed ceilings, shiplap accents, and a chef’s kitchen featuring quartz countertops, crisp white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The thoughtfully laid-out floor plan includes a beautifully updated primary suite with dual vanities and updated bath. The wood beams are carried throughout each of the secondary bedrooms creating a beautiful space. Outside, the property truly shines — a detached, air-conditioned game room or office with foosball, ping pong, and arcade games offers flexible space for guests, kids, or remote work. Unwind on the screened back porch or covered rocking-chair front porch, gather around the fire pit, or soak in the private hot tub under mature shade trees. Whether you’re seeking a turnkey investment property with proven rental history or a spacious, light-filled family home close to Waco, 1488 McGary Lane delivers on every level. Schedule your private showing today!
Great opportunity to own an older farm house on 13.015 acres in China Spring ISD. Home will need some work but has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. A wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors in various rooms, ktichen and dining combo and a spacious living room. The guest bathroom has a shower only. Detached garage or workshop area with electrical. A small shallow pond currently holding water. Mix of hardwood trees, mesquite and cedar. The tract is cut out of a larger property. The boundary appears to be fenced in barb wire and follows the treeline. Not sure of the fencing quality on the back side of the property. The tract will have highway frontage on Wortham Bend Rd and McGary Rd. There is higher elevation where the home sits for nice distance views, two old water wells behind the house but not sure if they are working and a horseshoe drive around the home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,738 (−1.5%)
2024
$2,779
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
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Lot size
13.01 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,539
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,539
Year built
1960
Style
Ranch
County
McLennan County
APN
180002000015020
Parking Spaces
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 109° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
76% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waco, TX • 76708
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1488 Mcgary Rd
$489,391
$509 under list price of $490K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $260K to $379K.