Why Live in China Spring
Development in China Spring first sprang up around a natural spring in a grove of chinaberry trees, about 10 miles from Waco. The rural suburb is now known for its highly rated school system, which offers top-tier athletic and academic programs. “It’s got a great school district, known especially for baseball, and there’s a lot of family participation in the sports,” says Brook Ashley, owner of Brook Ashley Realtors. China Spring residents can expect a slower pace of life than they’d find in Waco, though the suburb’s desirability is spurring new development. “It’s very fast-growing,” says Ashley, who has been selling homes in the region for 10 years. The China Spring landscape is a patchwork of farmland and horse ranches, with houses spaced widely apart. “Homes in China Spring tend to have larger lots. There’s a lot of land availability on the outskirts that you can’t find in Waco,” Ashley says. Even smaller parcels typically measure at least half an acre. At Lacek Mill, a new gated subdivision, buyers can enlist local builders to design their dream house on 1-acre lots. Recently, ranch-style homes have fetched prices from $250,000 to $350,000. However, properties linger on the
Home Trends in China Spring, TX
On average, homes in China Spring, Waco sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in China Spring, Waco over the last 12 months is $259,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$259,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$282,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median List Price
$307,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%