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Living in Lakeway Estates, Waxahachie TX: New Construction Homes, Schools and Things to Know
Lakeway Estates is a Chesmar Homes lake community off Howard Road near Lake Waxahachie, with 1-acre estate homesites, a community lake, trails and a playground.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Up to 120 current Lakeway Estates listings are shown below this guide.
Lakeway Estates at a Glance
| Builder | Chesmar Homes |
| Builder pricing | From about $560,000 (October 2026) |
| Homes for sale now | 5 active listings from $625,000 to $750,000 (October 2026) |
| Homes | About 2,580-4,080 sq ft, 4-5 bedrooms |
| Homesites | About 1 to 1.36 acres |
| HOA | About $600 per year |
| Utilities | City water with aerobic septic (per MLS) |
| Schools | Waxahachie ISD — Oliver E. Clift Elementary, Robbie E. Howard Junior High, Waxahachie High School |
What Buyers Love About Lakeway Estates
- 1-acre estate homesites
- Community lake and hiking trails
- Playground, park and picnic area
- Near Lake Waxahachie and Getzendaner Park
- Environments for Living energy certification
One listing site shows no HOA, but MLS listings show a mandatory HOA of about $600 per year. Builder prices, incentives and HOA dues change often. Carlee confirms school zoning, HOA and tax rates by address for her buyers before contract.
Schools Serving Lakeway Estates
Waxahachie ISD: Founded in 1884; covers about 192 square miles in Ellis County. About 11,200 students (current WISD district profile) on 17 campuses: 10 elementary schools, 3 junior highs, 2 high schools (Waxahachie High and Waxahachie Global High), 1 alternative high school (High School of Choice) and Turner Pre-K Academy. Specialty programs include Waxahachie Global High (STEM early college with Navarro College), Wilemon STEAM Academy, Marvin Biomedical Academy, a two-way dual language program for grades K-8, and CTE courses in 13 career clusters.
Oliver E. Clift Elementary
Grades K-5 | East-side campus at 650 Parks School House Rd; zoned to feed the district's planned fourth junior high and Waxahachie Creek High School. |
Robbie E. Howard Junior High
Grades 6-8 | Opened in October 2008 at 265 Broadhead Rd (as an 8th-grade center, 6-8 since 2011-12); named for teacher Robbie E. Howard. Zoned to feed Waxahachie Creek High School. |
Waxahachie High School
Grades 9-12 | UIL 6A campus at 3001 US-287 Bypass with about 3,056 students (2024-25); offers AP and dual credit with Navarro College, and its 250-member Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band is the school's largest group. Mascot: Indians. |
Waxahachie Creek High School
Opening fall 2027 | WISD's second comprehensive high school, under construction on district land along Hwy 77 near Lake Waxahachie (south of the Waxahachie Senior Center; access via Howard and Old Italy Rds). Planned to open fall 2027 for up to 3,200 students; mascot Bison, colors royal blue and Kelly green. Howard Junior High and the planned fourth junior high will feed it. |
School zoning and feeder patterns change as Waxahachie grows, so Carlee checks every address with the district before you buy.
Living Near Lakeway Estates: Shopping, Parks and Commute
- Where it is: South Waxahachie off Howard Rd, near the south side of Lake Waxahachie
- Groceries and shopping: H-E-B on N. Hwy 77 (about 14 min)
- Parks and recreation: Boat Dock Park on Lake Waxahachie (about 4 min)
- Downtown Waxahachie: about 10 min
- Highway access: about 10-11 min to I-35E or US-287
Approximate off-peak drive times from downtown Waxahachie: Downtown Dallas about 35-40 min via I-35E (~30 mi); Downtown Fort Worth about 50-55 min via US-287 (~42 mi); DFW Airport about 50-60 min via US-287 & TX-360 or I-35E & TX-183 (~46-49 mi); Dallas Love Field about 45 min via I-35E (~35 mi); Mansfield about 30 min via US-287 (~24 mi); Midlothian about 15-20 min via US-287 (~11 mi).
Lakeway Estates Questions Buyers Ask
How big are the lots in Lakeway Estates?
Homesites are about 1 to 1.36 acres.
Does Lakeway Estates have septic?
MLS listings show city water with aerobic septic systems.
What is the HOA at Lakeway Estates?
MLS listings show a mandatory HOA of about $600 per year.
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