229 Southside Drive

Gainesville, TX 76240
$725,000
2,251 sqft
3 beds
2.5 baths

Description

This exceptional lakeview property offers the perfect blend of lifestyle & investment potential. Designed for comfortable full-time living or effortless second-home enjoyment, it delivers the peace, views, and outdoor access that make lake living so desirable. Beyond being a beautiful place to call home, the property has a proven track record as a high-performing short-term rental. Successfully operated as an Airbnb house for multiple years, it boasts an outstanding 4.95 star guest rating, demonstrating consistent demand, strong reviews, & reliable income history. Adding even more value, the property includes an additional barn that presents a unique opportunity for supplemental rental income-whether used for storage rentals, event space, or creative income-producing possibilities (subject to buyer use & local regulations). Whether you're looking for a serene lakeside residence, a turnkey short-term rental, or a hybrid lifestyle-investment property, this home checks every box with location, performance, & future income potential.

Property Type: Residential - Single Family Residence
MLS Status: Active
MLS: 21190980
Year Built: 2006
County: Cooke
Tract or Division: Whispering Hills
List Date: 02/27/2026
Area:
Square Feet: 2,251
Total Beds: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Acres: 0.82
Lot Size (sqft): 35,605

800.451.8055

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Interior Features

 
Fireplace:
  • GasStarter
  • LivingRoom
  • Outside
  • Propane
  • Stone
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
Floor Coverings:
  • CeramicTile
  • Hardwood
Appliances:
  • DoubleOven
  • Dishwasher
  • ElectricOven
  • GasCooktop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Exterior Features

 
Style:
  • Traditional
  • Detached
Parking:
  • AdditionalParking
  • DoorSingle
  • Garage
  • GarageDoorOpener
  • InsideEntrance
  • Oversized
  • GarageFacesSide
  • Storage
  • Boat
  • RvAccessParking
Lot Description:
  • Acreage
  • Landscaped
  • RollingSlope
  • ManyTrees
  • SprinklerSystem
Roof Type:
  • Metal
Yard/Grounds:
  • CoveredCourtyard
  • Courtyard
  • Deck
  • FirePit
  • GasGrill
  • Lighting
  • OutdoorGrill
  • OutdoorKitchen
  • OutdoorLivingArea
  • RainGutters
Siding:
  • Cedar
  • Rock
  • Stone
Pool Type:
  • None
Foundation:
  • PillarPostPier
Fencing:
  • Fenced
  • Wood

Utilities

 
Heating/Cooling:
  • Central
  • Electric
  • Fireplaces
  • Propane
Utilities:
  • ElectricityAvailable
  • Propane
  • SepticAvailable
  • WaterAvailable

Additional Property Details

 
Listing Agent: RITA GREER
Co-Listing Agent: Virginia Capps
Broker: RE/MAX FIRST REALTY
Amenities:
  • BuiltInFeatures
  • CathedralCeilings
  • DecorativeDesignerLightingFixtures
  • DoubleVanity
  • GraniteCounters
  • HighSpeedInternet
  • KitchenIsland
  • Loft
  • OpenFloorplan
  • NaturalWoodwork
  • WalkInClosets
  • WiredForSound
Security Features:
  • SecuritySystem
  • SmokeDetectors
  • Wireless
Community:
  • CommunityMailbox
Listed by: RITA GREER, RE/MAX FIRST REALTY
Phone: 940.665.0376

Location

Schools

School Name Grades Admission
Sivells Bend Elementary School PK - 8 Regular
Muenster High School 7 - 12 Regular
2 Schools

*All school information should be verified by local Independent School District.

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* Note: All room dimensions, including square footage data, are approximate and must be verified by the buyer.

The information contained herein is furnished by the owner to the best of his/her knowledge, but is subject to verification by the purchaser, and agent assumes no responsibility for the correctness thereof. The sale offering is made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. In accordance with the Law, this property is offered without respect to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status or disability. This is not intended to solicit property currently listed.

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