McLennan County Land & Homes for Sale

What to check in McLennan County.

• GroundwaterMcLennan County is inside the Southern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. A district permit is generally required to drill a well; a domestic or livestock well may qualify as exempt, but the exemption has conditions (including tract size), so confirm with the district before you count on a new well.
• Water serviceMany rural tracts are served by a water supply corporation rather than a city. Ask which provider serves the property, whether a meter is already in place, and what a new tap would cost.
• SepticOn-site sewage (septic) permits in McLennan County are handled by the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District. Plan on a site and soil evaluation before you design a homesite.
• Platting & city limitsDividing a tract, or buying near a city’s limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction, can bring platting and development rules into play. Check early if you plan to split or build.
• FloodplainLand along the Brazos, the Bosque and their creeks can fall in a mapped flood zone. Review the FEMA flood map and the survey before you settle on a building site.
• Taxes & mineralsIf the land has an agricultural or wildlife valuation, ask how it qualifies today; a change in use can trigger rollback taxes. Mineral rights are often severed in Texas, so confirm what conveys.

School district lines don’t follow city or county limits. Loni’s West-area listing, for example, is in West ISD. Always confirm the district for the specific parcel.