A one-of-a-kind architectural gem tucked into the treetops.
Wake up surrounded by nature while remaining just minutes from everything Waco has to offer. Designed by renowned Waco architect Robert S. Bennett, this stunning mid-century modern home is perched atop a limestone bluff overlooking Landon Branch Creek, creating the feeling of living in a private treehouse.
Walls of glass fill the home with natural light and frame peaceful wooded views from nearly every room. The spacious multi-level layout flows effortlessly to covered decks and balconies, making it perfect for morning coffee, entertaining friends, or relaxing beneath the trees.
Lovingly updated while preserving its original character, this home features warm wood cabinetry, unique vintage details, handcrafted porcelain sinks, generous bedroom closets, and over $250,000 in thoughtful improvements. With only two owners in its history, this is more than a home- it is a rare piece of Waco architecture.
Highlights:
-3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 14x15 Bonus Room
-2,104 sq ft
-Multiple decks & balconies
-Floor-to-ceiling windows
-20x24 workshop
-Rebuilt exterior stair system
-Rare architect-designed home
-Minutes from Lake Waco
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| Listing Id: | 21320164 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $435,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 2,104 |
| Unexempt Taxes: | $7,195 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 16,596.3600 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.381 |
| Architectural Style: | Mid-Century Modern |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Waco |
| County Or Parish: | Mclennan |
| Subdivision Name: | Forrest Oaks |
| Postal Code: | 76710 |
| Year Built: | 1978 |
| Accessibility Features Yn: | No |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Microwave |
| Association Type: | None |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Buyer Financing: | Cash |
| Carport Spaces: | 2 |
| Construction Materials: | Rock/Stone |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Directions: | 84 to 25th to Herring Ave to Hillcrest Dr to 43rd St |
| Elementary School: | Mountainview |
| Elementary School Name: | Mountainview |
| Exterior Features: | Covered Deck |
| Fireplace Features: | Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Flooring: | Vinyl |
| Foundation Details: | Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Garage?: | No |
| Heating: | Central |
| High School Name: | Waco |
| Interior Features: | Built-in Features |
| Laundry Features: | Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup |
| Levels: | One |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Room Count: | 8 |
| Lot Features: | Irregular Lot, Many Trees, Sprinkler System |
| Lot Size: | Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero) |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.3810 |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Middle School Name: | Tennyson |
| Multi Parcel ID: | No |
| Municipal Utility District?: | No |
| Number Of Dining Areas: | 1 |
| Number Of Living Areas: | 1 |
| Number Of Parking Spaces: | 2 |
| Other Structures: | Workshop |
| Parking Features: | Attached Carport |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Deck |
| Pool?: | No |
| Possession: | Closing/Funding |
| Postal Code Plus 4: | 2152 |
| Property Attached?: | No |
| Roof: | Metal |
| School District: | Waco ISD |
| Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: | 0 |
| Structural Style: | Single Detached |
| Transaction Type: | For Sale |
| Utilities: | City Sewer, City Water |
| Will Subdivide: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Mission Real Estate Group
Listing Agent: Dale Iley Iley
210-690-0050
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