Welcome to 8520 Backwater Bay Cove, McKinney, Texas, a stunning Highland Homes residence offering exceptional design, space, and craftsmanship. This quality-built home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office, and a formal dining room, providing flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining. From the moment you enter, you’ll notice the upscale finishes including plantation shutters, engineered hardwood floors, 8-foot solid core doors, and tall windows that flood the home with natural light. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes two bedrooms downstairs and three bedrooms upstairs, ideal for multigenerational living or guest accommodations. The chef’s kitchen is the heart of the home, showcasing an oversized island with ample seating, abundant cabinetry, and a generously sized oversized pantry. A tankless water heater adds efficiency and convenience. Step outside to enjoy the covered patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including two clubhouses, a community pool, and a fitness center, along with a short stroll to the neighborhood park and school. The added convenience of a fire station located within the community enhances peace of mind. This beautifully appointed home offers space, style, and an unbeatable lifestyle in one of McKinney’s premier communities. Information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified by the buyer.
For sale
Price cut: $35K (8/15)
$599,990
8520 Backwater Bay Cv, McKinney, TX 75071
5beds
3,233sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2018
6,490 Square Feet Lot
$590,000 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$125/mo HOA
What's special
Upscale finishesDedicated officeEngineered hardwood floorsFormal dining roomThoughtfully designed floor planAbundant cabinetryPlantation shutters
- 194 days
- 878
- 50
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Martellini 0635666 214-592-9600,
Texas Elite Realty 214-592-9600,
Tony Martellini 0703804 972-658-4580,
Texas Elite Realty
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21184109
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Separate Shower
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Breakfast room nook
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Loft
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Gas, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Shutters
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,233 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered
- Pool features: None, Community
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,490 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: R1142800B01001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Park, Pool, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Trinity Falls Planning Unit 3 Ph 1b
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Association Management
- HOA fee: $375 quarterly
- HOA name: Ccmc
- HOA phone: 972-548-5008
Location
- Region: Mckinney
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $627,155
- Annual tax amount: $7,993
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 189 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$590,000
$561,000 - $620,000
$3,622/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $599,990-5.5%$186/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $635,000-2.3%$196/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $649,9500%$201/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000$201/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,199 +3.3% | $598,817 +10% |
| 2024 | $5,999 +12.2% | $544,379 +10% |
| 2023 | $5,348 -14.7% | $494,890 +10% |
| 2022 | $6,268 | $449,900 +3.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $436,198 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $6,799 +143.2% | $424,538 +164.9% |
| 2019 | $2,795 +503.7% | $160,238 +541% |
| 2018 | $463 | $25,000 |
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Neighborhood: Trinity Falls
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ruth and Harold Frazier
- Middle: Johnson
- High: McKinney North
- District: McKinney ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




