Welcome to this rare 10+ acre opportunity in Waco, TX! Enjoy the perfect blend of space and convenience with this mostly cleared property featuring one pond and two water wells, offering endless possibilities for your vision. Whether you're dreaming of building your custom home, creating a private retreat, or investing in land with room to grow, this property delivers flexibility and potential. Located just 10 minutes from Baylor University, downtown Waco, and popular local restaurants and shops, you’ll love having peaceful acreage while still being within a residential neighborhood and close to city amenities. Bring your ideas and make this incredible 10-acre property your own slice of Central Texas!
Timbercrest, located between Lake Shore Drive and Bosque Boulevard, is a residential and suburban Waco neighborhood with curving, tree-lined streets and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Shore Dr & Bosque Blvd corridor, where local patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts set a steady, lived-in pace. Nearby anchors like Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, the Waco Mammoth National Monument, and the Dr Pepper Museum add cultural gravity beyond the blocks of brick and stone houses. Sidewalks and pocket greenspaces shape a walk-and-roll rhythm. Commutes and errands tend to orbit the Bosque retail strip while evenings drift back toward quiet yards and shaded setbacks.
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Offer insights
2801 Old Marlin Rd · $325,000
$323K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $323K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
197 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
One-level layout
Two total rooms
One living area
Other interior features
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (primary bedroom on first floor)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
No appliances included
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry area located in garage
Exterior features
Approximately 10.87-acre tract
Acreage with few trees
Level terrain
Contains a tank/pond
Two wells
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Not attached to other structures
Parking
Gravel parking
Construction
Built in 1946
Siding exterior
Composition roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
City water available
Well water
Septic system
Electricity available
HOA & community
No association
Financial info
Listing accepts Cash and Conventional financing
Other
Property is eligible for agricultural exemption
Horses permitted
Will not subdivide
Electricity and solar
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Single Family Residential
County
McLennan County
APN
280267010629008
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Last updated by owner on Feb 12, 2026.
R-1B
Single-Family Residence District
The R-1B single-family residence district is intended to provide for single-family development at moderate density, where a full range of urban services can be provided. A limited range of compatible uses are also permitted either to provide services to residents or maintain low-intensity use of open land. Lot area, yard and other requirements are designed to encourage maintenance of quality residential areas in character with contemporary standards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% 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 • 76705
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2801 Old Marlin Rd
$308,642
$16K under list price of $325K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $135K to $274K.