Castles are cool and all, but this may just be the most uniquely located property available anywhere in Central Texas right now! Now offering a $10,000.00 Buyer Credit and $5000.00 Buyer Agent Bonus paid upon successful closing with an accepted full-price offer! Welcome to Steinbeck Bend. This unique area located in the bend of the Brazos River between China Spring and Downtown Waco is lush with farmlands and wide open prairies. Best yet, it's situated in the A-rated Bosqueville ISD and just a few minutes drive to Bridge Street, Cameron Park, Downtown Waco, and all things Baylor, including McLane Stadium and the new basketball arena. An isolated wide-open feel in the heart of the city and an A-rated school district? There's no other location quite like it on the market today! Situated in the middle of these wide open spaces is 517 Old Steinbeck Rd. The main home is positioned back off the main road adding to its isolated appeal. The house is 2 stories featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in 2310 square feet of living space. Inside, you'll find a place primed for your personal touch. There's so much opportunity to envision for this home, it's incredible! Let your dreams run wild in the open spaces and ample bedrooms. Sip your morning coffee on your screened-in back porch watching the sun rising over the back pasture or use the space to enjoy a cold beverage as the cicadas and crickets sing their evening songs. The possibilities are endless! Just outside the main house is an 864 SF fully insulated secondary building that had previously been used as a woodshop, library, and sunroom overlooking the neighboring tree-lined property. The out-building is equipped with air conditioning and heating systems along with a fully-functioning wood-burning stove. The 1.6 acre lot feels much larger due primarily to the abundance of open land surrounding it. The front of the lot is lined in majestic, mature pecan trees that produce incredible fruit. Behind the main house
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
230 ft.
Lot depth
309 ft.
Lot size
1.61 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,310
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McLennan County
APN
140418010043037
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Number Of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking & Garage
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Room Count: 0
Has Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Living Area: 2310.00
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Interior Features: Built-in Features, High Speed Internet Available, Cable TV Available
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Stone Veneer
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Garden(s), Storage
Fencing: None
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
Lot Information
Lot Size: 1 to < 3 Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.6140
Lot Size Area: 1.6140
Lot Size Square Feet: 70305.8400
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Parcel Number: 103420
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 238537.79430
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Key: 48309|140418010043037|1|14932586
Property Match: APN
US Property MUI: 408880271
Building Information
Year Built: 1970
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: N/A
Tax Legal Description: TUCKER JOHN Acres 1.614
Tax Lot: N/A
Unexempt Taxes: 9173
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: No Sewer, Septic
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Count: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Bosqueville
Elementary School Name: Bosqueville
School District: Bosqueville ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: McLennan
Country: United States
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: Tucker John
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,310
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: McLennan County
APN: 140418010043037
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Document Manager MLS Count: 0
Document Manager Private Count: 0
Document Manager Public Count: 0
Document Manager Total Count: 0
Listing Id: 216990
Listing Key Numeric: 450655542
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 29
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 10000
Standard Status: Closed
Transaction Type: For Sale
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 89
Cumulative Days On Market: 89
Close Date: 2024-04-29
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-10-20
Listing Contract Date: 2023-07-24
Off Market Date: 2023-10-20
Status Change Timestamp: 2024-04-29T18:31:58.590
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 385000.00
List Price: 385000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 229244.11400
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 229244.11400
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Bosqueville Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
Bosqueville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$381,000 – $461,000
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