281 Lakeside Dr
Description
Live on one side and rent out the other to offset mortgage costs. Rent out...Here's an amazing opportunity in China Spring! Perfectly located near local eateries, shopping, and in a desirable school district, this expansive property offers over an acre of land with beautiful shade trees, giving you a peaceful, country feel close to town. The 4,000+ sq ft home is designed as a duplex-style layout with tons of versatility, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking flexibility and potential income:
Live on one side and rent out the other to offset mortgage costs. Rent out both sides for consistent rental income. Market it as a vacation rental for visitors wanting a spacious retreat in a scenic setting. Create your forever home by using one side as a mother-in-law suite or guest quarters. Remodel the entire space to combine both sides into a single, expansive dream home. The layout includes three covered carports at the front, perfect for accommodating both residents and potential tenants. Main Side Highlights:
The largest side is designed with plenty of space for a family and features an open-concept layout, ideal for entertaining. As you step inside, you’ll find:
A formal dining room, spacious living room, and open kitchen that flow together seamlessly
A statement brick fireplace in the living room accompanied by built in book shelves on either side, creating a cozy and stylish focal point
A kitchen that opens into both the dining and living rooms, making this area perfect for gatherings
Four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms on one side and an additional, more secluded bedroom and bathroom on the other side for added privacy
Secondary Side Highlights:
The second side of the home has a huge living area that flows into an eat-in breakfast nook and kitchen. This unit includes:
Two bedrooms and one bathroom
Plenty of living space that can serve a variety of needs, whether for family members, guests, or tenants
This property has endless possibilities, whether you're looking for an income property, a flexible family setup, or a homestead with room to grow. Don’t miss out on seeing this one-of-a-kind listing in person to explore all it has to offer!
- Listed by Cody Berry • TREC #730593 • Timber Creek Realty, LLC
Property Details for 281 Lakeside Drive
Property Details for 281 Lakeside Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 226381 |
| Days on Market | 419 |
| Taxes | $5,405 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 AC / 44,866 SF |
| County | McLennan County |
Location
Building Information for 281 Lakeside Drive
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$2,625 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$2,174
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Property Information for 281 Lakeside Drive
- City: China Spring
- County Or Parish: McLennan
- Country: United States
- Postal City: China Spring
- Latitude: 31.621204
- Longitude: -97.311641
- State Or Province: TX
- Postal Code: 76633
- Parcel Number: 110510
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,405.05
- Tax Block: unk
- Tax Legal Description: MCCOY G Acres 1.03
- Tax Lot: unk
- Tax Year: 2024
- Elementary School: China Spring
- Elementary School District: China Spring ISD
- High School District: China Spring ISD
- Middle Or Junior School District: China Spring ISD
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Building Area Total: 4044.0
- Lot Size Acres: 1.03
- Lot Size Area: 1.03
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- New Construction: No
- Property Attached: No
- Year Built: 1972
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Property SubType Additional: Detached, SingleFamilyResidence
- Property Type: Residential
- Construction Materials: BrickVeneer
- Green Energy Efficient: Windows
- Sewer: None, SepticTank
- Utilities: SepticAvailable, SewerNotAvailable
- Door Features: StormDoors
- Exterior Features: CoveredPatio, Patio
- Fencing: ChainLink
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Guest House: No
- Guest House Description: Attached,None
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Pool Features: None
- Roof: Composition
- Appliances: SomeElectricAppliances, BuiltInOven, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator
- Cooling: Yes
- Cooling: CentralAir
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Heating: Central
- Heating: Yes
- Interior Features: Bookcases, BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, TubShower
- Stories Total: 1
- Window Features: DoublePaneWindows
- Bathrooms Full: 4
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms Possible: 6
- Bedrooms Total: 6
- Rooms Total: 0
- Human Modified: Yes
- Lease Considered: No
- Occupant Type: Vacant
- Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
Property History for 281 Lakeside Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Expired NTREIS #20950191 | — | |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Price Change NTREIS #20950191 | $399,900 | — |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Price Change NTREIS #20950191 | $405,000 | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Price Change NTREIS #20950191 | $420,000 | — |
| May 28, 2025 | Listed (Active) NTREIS #20950191 | $429,000 | — |
| May 21, 2025 | Withdrawn NTREIS #226381 | — | |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Price Change NTREIS #226381 | $425,000 | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Price Change NTREIS #226381 | $440,000 | — |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Price Change Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $450,000 | — |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Price Change Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $460,000 | — |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Price Change Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $475,000 | — |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Price Change Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $489,000 | — |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Listed (Active) Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $499,000 | — |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Listed (Active) NTREIS #226381 | $499,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Expired NTREIS #20950191 | — |
| 07/23/2025 | Price Change NTREIS #20950191 | $399,900 |
| 07/06/2025 | Price Change NTREIS #20950191 | $405,000 |
| 06/03/2025 | Price Change NTREIS #20950191 | $420,000 |
| 05/28/2025 | Listed (Active) NTREIS #20950191 | $429,000 |
| 05/21/2025 | Withdrawn NTREIS #226381 | — |
| 04/23/2025 | Price Change NTREIS #226381 | $425,000 |
| 03/15/2025 | Price Change NTREIS #226381 | $440,000 |
| 02/19/2025 | Price Change Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $450,000 |
| 02/05/2025 | Price Change Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $460,000 |
| 01/14/2025 | Price Change Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $475,000 |
| 11/14/2024 | Price Change Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $489,000 |
| 10/29/2024 | Listed (Active) Waco Association of REALTORS #226381 | $499,000 |
| 10/29/2024 | Listed (Active) NTREIS #226381 | $499,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 281 Lakeside Drive
Schools near 281 Lakeside Drive
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 2 to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
China Spring Elementary School Public2 to 4 | ||
China Spring Intermediate School Public5 to 6 | ||
China Spring Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
China Spring High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Listing Courtesy of Timber Creek Realty, LLC, Cody Berry, TREC #730593
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