979 Old Mexia Rd

$679,990
Price
217,800 / 5
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Welcome to your private 5-acre retreat just minutes from the heart of Waco. This fully fenced property offers an exceptional blend of comfort, versatility, and potential—featuring three separate homes, a barn, working shed, and cattle-ready fencing, making it perfect for multi-family living, income potential, or anyone seeking wide-open Texas living with space to grow. The main home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, newly renovated from top to bottom by a professional custom-home builder. Upgrades...Welcome to your private 5-acre retreat just minutes from the heart of Waco. This fully fenced property offers an exceptional blend of comfort, versatility, and potential—featuring three separate homes, a barn, working shed, and cattle-ready fencing, making it perfect for multi-family living, income potential, or anyone seeking wide-open Texas living with space to grow. The main home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, newly renovated from top to bottom by a professional custom-home builder. Upgrades include new flooring, walls, and a modernized bathroom, plus an expanded carport and refined finishes that bring craftsmanship and style together. The second home is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath dwelling attached to the main structure. Previously rented, it remains unfinished and ready for your touch—ideal for guest quarters, rental income, or extended family use. The third home is a brand-new 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage, offering modern comfort and flexibility for a guesthouse or additional rental. Outdoors, you’ll find a spacious barn, fenced pastures, and a working shed, perfect for livestock, storage, or hobby projects. With 5 acres of land, there’s ample room to expand, build, or customize to your vision. The owner—being a seasoned custom-home builder—is open to working with buyers to complete or personalize the property to their exact specifications. With the right offer and a signed contract, you can bring your dream home to life with a builder who knows the property inside and out. With 5 acres, multiple homes, and a builder ready to help realize your vision—imagine the possibilities this Waco gem offers!
  1. Listed by Matthew Bassi • TREC #749056 • All City Real Estate Ltd. Co

Property Details for 979 Old Mexia Road

Subdivision Name
Tomas De La Vega
Architectural Style
Traditional
Structural Style
Farm/Ranch House
Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 12:55 PM

Property Details for 979 Old Mexia Road

StatusActive
MLS #21093363
Days on Market63
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeFarm/Ranch
Year Built1987
Lot Size5.00 AC
CountyMcLennan County

Location

Listing Courtesy of All City Real Estate Ltd. Co, Matthew Bassi, TREC #749056
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Building Information for 979 Old Mexia Road

Lot Size5.00 AC

Payment Calculator

$3,740 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,360

Property Taxes

$380

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 979 Old Mexia Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Heading from the north or south on Interstate 35 from Lakeshore Drive, take the exit toward Old Mexia Road, also known as TX-317 Spur 317. Merge onto the frontage road and follow signs for Old Mexia Road. Continue on Old Mexia Road, you will reach 979 Old Mexia Rd on the left hand side.
  • Elementary School: La Vega
  • Elementary School Name: La Vega
  • High School: La Vega
  • High School Name: La Vega
  • Intermediate School: La Vega
  • Year Built Details: Preowned
  • School District: La Vega ISD
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Latitude: 31.59
  • Longitude: -97.07
  • State: Texas
Parking
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached Carport
  • Carport Spaces: 5
  • Parking Spaces Covered Total: 5
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Legal Description: TOMAS DE LA VEGA ACRES 5.0
  • Association Type: None
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Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features
  • Number Of Dining Areas: 3
  • Number Of Living Areas: 3
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave
  • Basement: No
  • Living Area: 1556.0
  • Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-Primary-1-1, Master Bedroom-1-1, Living Room-1-1
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Rock/Stone
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Room and Features: Bedroom-Primary-1-1, Master Bedroom-1-1, Living Room-1-1
  • Room List: Bedroom-Primary, Master Bedroom, Living Room
  • Levels: One
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 15
  • Room Length: 15.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.00
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Room Features: Built-in Cabinets
  • Room Length: 15.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom-Primary
  • Room Width: 11.00
Property
Utilities
  • Utilities: Aerobic Septic, City Water
Property and Assessments
  • Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
  • Handicap: No
  • Loan Type: Treat As Clear
  • Property Match: APN
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 5 to < 10 Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 217800.0
  • Multi Parcel ID: No
  • Parcel Number: 280570000633076
  • Current Use: Recreational, Residential
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel

Property History for 979 Old Mexia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2025

Price Change

NTREIS #21093363

$679,990
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21093363

$699,990
Jun 1, 2023

Expired

Waco Association of REALTORS #213875

$470,000
May 10, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

Waco Association of REALTORS #213875

$470,000
Mar 3, 2023

Listed (Active)

Waco Association of REALTORS #213875

$480,000
Mar 1, 2017

Expired

Waco Association of REALTORS #166755

$141,900
Sep 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

Waco Association of REALTORS #166755

$141,900
Sep 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #166755

$141,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2025

Price Change

NTREIS #21093363

$679,990
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21093363

$699,990
06/01/2023

Expired

Waco Association of REALTORS #213875

$470,000
05/10/2023

Temporarily Off Market

Waco Association of REALTORS #213875

$470,000
03/03/2023

Listed (Active)

Waco Association of REALTORS #213875

$480,000
03/01/2017

Expired

Waco Association of REALTORS #166755

$141,900
09/01/2016

Listed (Active)

Waco Association of REALTORS #166755

$141,900
09/01/2016

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #166755

$141,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 979 Old Mexia Road

Taxable ValueLand$48,700Additions$407,860Total$456,560
Tax Record2024$4,560 ($380 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,868 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1997ZoningRCountyMCLENNANAPN280570000633076

Schools near 979 Old Mexia Road

This home is within La Vega Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
La Vega Elementary School
Public1 to 3

La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
Public4 to 6

La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
Public7 to 8

La Vega 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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979 Old Mexia Road is a 5 ac of land for sale in Waco, TX 76705. This property was listed for sale on October 22, 2025 by All City Real Estate Ltd. Co, it's currently listed at $679,990. This listing's school district is La Vega Independent School District. Nearby schools include La Vega Elementary School, La Vega Int H P Miles Campus and La Vega J H George Dixon Campus. 979 Old Mexia Road is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 1,556 sqft 5 ac of land built in 1987 on a 217,800 sq. ft. / 5 acres lot.

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Listing Courtesy of All City Real Estate Ltd. Co, Matthew Bassi, TREC #749056

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