Waco, TX 76710 3020 N 43rd Street
$550,000



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Presented By: Ashley Burgess Weist with Kelly, Realtors; 254-741-1500
Home Details
Perched above Landon Branch Creek and nestled among the treetops, this extraordinary mid-century modern residence—designed and originally inhabited by renowned Waco architect Robert S. Bennett—is a rare architectural gem. Cantilevered from a limestone bluff and evoking the essence of a treehouse, the home blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings while offering magical interior and exterior views through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Entered at street level, the home unfolds onto a large, covered deck and a captivating interior filled with natural light and original design elements that honor its 1978 roots, including natural wood cabinets, vintage kitchen hardware, a vibrant pumpkin-colored Formica countertop in the laundry room, New Orleans Blue porcelain sinks and commode, and Central American tile accents—a nod to NancyLu Bennett’s Latin American Studies background. Though timeless in character, the home has been meticulously renovated over the past three years with upwards of $225,000 in updates, including new flooring, lighting, paint, glass, bathroom and kitchen remodels, appliance upgrades, and expanded closets in the primary and secondary bedrooms. The home also features two balconies, a two-car carport with storage, a 20x24 workshop or game room below the main level, a rebuilt exterior stair system, and newly added multi-level decks. Whether enjoying the serene, wooded views, cozying up by the tiled fireplace, or entertaining in style, this multi-level masterpiece offers a private, artful sanctuary just minutes from Lake Waco and city conveniences—an iconic residence with only two owners in its storied history.
Presented By: Ashley Burgess Weist with Kelly, Realtors; 254-741-1500
Interior Features for 3020 N 43rd Street
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace FeaturesWoodBurning
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringLuxuryVinylPlank
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBuiltInFeatures, DoubleVanity, HighSpeedInternet, KitchenIsland, OpenFloorplan, Pantry, NaturalWoodwork, WalkInClosets
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, LaundryInUtilityRoom
Total Fireplaces1
Window FeaturesSkylights
General for 3020 N 43rd Street
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, ElectricCooktop, ElectricOven, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, Refrigerator
Architectural StyleMidCenturyModern, Detached
Attached Garage No
AttributionContact254-741-1500
Carport Spaces2.0
Carport Y/NYes
CityWaco
Community FeaturesCurbs
CoolingCentralAir, CeilingFans, Electric, WallUnits
CountyMcLennan
DirectionsTraveling N. on Lake Shore Dr. take a right on Hillcrest Dr. Go approx .75 mile to N. 43rd St. Take a left and drive to the end of the street. House on your left.
Electric On Property Y/NNo
Elementary SchoolMountainview
Elementary School DistrictWaco ISD
ExclusionsWasher and dryer do not convey.
Full Baths2
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingCentral, Electric
High SchoolWaco
High School DistrictWaco ISD
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionFORREST OAKS LOT A BLOCK 4 ACRES .381
LevelsOne
Lot Size Square Feet16596.36
Lot Size UnitsAcres
Middle/Junior High SchoolTennyson
Middle/Junior School DistrictWaco ISD
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-05-10T16:17:22.653-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeOwner
Patio/Porch FeaturesBalcony, Covered, Deck
Pool FeaturesNone
PossessionCloseOfEscrow
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property Sub Type AdditionalSingleFamilyResidence
Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofMetal
Security FeaturesSecuritySystemLeased
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories1
Structure TypeHouse
Subdivision NameForrest Oaks
Tax Annual Amount7466.0
Tax LotA
TopographyRough
UtilitiesElectricityConnected, NaturalGasAvailable, SewerAvailable, SeparateMeters, WaterAvailable
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Waterfront Y/NNo
Year Built1978
Exterior for 3020 N 43rd Street
Covered Spaces2.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesBalcony, Deck, Lighting, RainGutters, Storage
FencingNone
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesCulDeSac, BacksToGreenbeltPark, ManyTrees, SteepSlope, Sloped, SprinklerSystem
Lot Size Acres0.381
Lot Size Area0.381
Open Parking Y/NNo
Parking FeaturesAttachedCarport, AdditionalParking, Storage
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Waco High School
Elementary School
Mountainview Elementary School
Middle School
Tennyson Middle School

Mec Cheney
Realtor