Courtesy of @lisapetrole via @joannagaines; HGTV
Chip and Joanna Gaines just wrapped their hit show “Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse” where they renovated a five-bedroom, five-bathroom, 5,100-square foot property that overlooks Lake Waco in Texas. The stunning 1965 house sits on 1.5 acres and was recently sold to a lucky buyer.
“About a month after the reveal, we sold this home to a wonderful family,” Joanna said on Instagram. “They were a perfect fit. It was quite serendipitous actually. We’re excited to see them live out their story in this beautiful corner of Waco, nestled in the woods, overlooking beautiful Lake Waco.”
These buyers aren’t the only ones flocking to this lakefront paradise off the beaten path. Buzz around the show has attracted new attention to the area, along with a new wave of home shoppers. Local real estate agents have noticed interest in properties for sale around Lake Waco is ticking up.
“Lots of folks are interested in Lake Waco,” says real estate agent Joe Reed, with Weichert Realtors at the Eastland Group in Waco. “I have recently had clients from areas like Washington, California, and Nevada gravitating to the area. Waco is very centrally located. We’re just 90 miles from the big city of Dallas, but we also have that tranquility only lake life can offer.”
Chip and Joanna Gaines just wrapped their hit show “Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse.”
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Plus, lakefront property here is still a deal, at least compared with more well-known areas.
Realtor.com data shows that the median home list price in Waco is $300,000, trending up 7.1% year over year. But it might not remain that way for long now that Chip and Joanna have put this paradise on Americans’ radar.
“Chip and Joanna have had such a great impact on the area—I have had clients that have specifically bought property in Waco because of the Chip and Joanna connection,” says Reed.
Here are five other gorgeous properties on or overlooking Lake Waco that are currently up for sale:
3528 Lake Heights Drive
This incredible 1978 lake house was designed by architect O’Neil Ford.
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Price: $780,000
Stats: Four bedrooms, three baths, 2,643 square feet of living space, 0.65-acre lot
This midcentury masterpiece boasts views of Lake Waco and mature trees. It even offers direct lake access, which is a rare amenity in this area.
5305 Hillcrest Drive
This magnificent lake house was built in 2000.
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Price: $4,900,000
Stats: Six bedrooms, 7.5 baths, 14,047 square feet of living space, 5.7-acre lot
This luxury home features expansive views of Lake Waco from nearly every room. It also offers an infinity pool to unwind in after a day at the lake.
3105 Lake Shore Drive
This charming home was built in 1953 and overlooks Lake Waco.
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Price: $510,000
Stats: Four bedrooms, two baths, 2,080 square feet of living space, 0.53-acre lot
This home has breathtaking lake views from the formal living room, dining room, and kitchen. The brick patio in the backyard is the perfect perch to take in the sunset over Lake Waco.
2700 Mountainview Drive
This gorgeous lake house was built in 1959.
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Price: $250,000
Stats: Four bedrooms, two baths, 2,021 square feet of living space, 0.27-acre lot
The front of the house overlooks Lake Waco. The living room’s floor-to-ceiling windows highlight the spectacular water views.
3915 and 3925 Westchester Drive
This large and exquisite property overlooks Lake Waco.
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Price: $5,000,000
Stats: Two bedrooms, two baths, 5,227 square feet of living space, 20-acre lot
This amazing property is nestled high on a hill with a sweeping view of Lake Waco. It features a park setting with a secret rose garden, stately oak trees, and a rock waterfall.
