Lacy Lakeview Real Estate

Lacy Lakeview, TX: Waco's Neighboring City with Deep Roots


If you love the idea of small-city living with Waco just minutes away, Lacy Lakeview is worth exploring. Located on Interstate Highway 35, five miles north of Waco in north central McLennan County, this city offers residents a quick commute to Waco's shops, restaurants, and job centers while enjoying a true community feel of its own.

Lacy Lakeview's land has a story that goes back to the earliest days of Texas. The land was originally part of a grant given to Sarah Ann Walker in 1843, in recognition of her husband Jacob Walker's service at the Alamo. Two separate communities grew up in the area starting in the 1850s. Lacy was named for William David Lacy, who began selling lots near present-day Craven Avenue and Interstate 35 in the 1880s, while Lakeview took its name from the small spring-fed lakes nearby. Both communities grew alongside the Texas Electric Railway, an interurban line connecting Dallas and Waco.

Lacy and Lakeview eventually joined forces, officially establishing a shared city government in 1953 and electing Frank Mosley as their first mayor. The community continued to grow through the decades, and in 1998, it merged with Northcrest, allowing Lacy Lakeview to qualify for home rule status under Texas law.

Today, Lacy Lakeview is home to nearly 7,000 residents who enjoy the benefits of suburban living paired with easy access to everything Waco has to offer, from Baylor University to the Magnolia Market at the Silos, Cameron Park, and Lake Waco.

For buyers who want a quieter neighborhood with a direct line to Waco's amenities, Lacy Lakeview offers a great combination of history, convenience, and community pride.

Lacy Lakeview - Town vs. County Stats

Avg Price in Lacy Lakeview: $264,100 / County Avg $413,200

64%

Avg Taxes in Lacy Lakeview: $4,500 / County Avg $5,800

77%

Avg Sq. Ft. in Lacy Lakeview: 1,641 / County Avg 1,997

82%

Avg Price per/sqft in Lacy Lakeview:$161 / County Avg $207

78%

Avg Year Built in Lacy Lakeview: 1990 / County Avg 1983

100%

Avg Days on Website in Lacy Lakeview: 82 / County Avg 99

83%

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