Front Porch Charm and Backyard Spa Define This 1940 McKinney Home

It’s a good thing the house at 1304 W. Hunt St. has space for rocking chairs on its front porch. The home’s next owner might need to rock and think (and rock and think) about all the possibilities for this home just under a mile from historic Downtown McKinney.

This 1940 one-story sits on a landscaped, oversized lot in a historic neighborhood. It’s just far enough from McKinney’s popular square to skip the noise, but close enough to stroll to its many restaurants, boutiques, and festivals. Yes, there’s the charm of brick streets, original storefronts, towering trees, and walkable neighborhoods of this northern Collin County city, but there’s convenient access to nearby highways, making it easy to enjoy everything Dallas has to offer, too.

Vintage Vibes, Modern Comfort

If further front porch reflection determines that staying home is the best option, this 1,489-square-foot house offers original 1940s character with modern updates.

Hardwood floors are found in the main living areas where the living room opens into the dining space. The kitchen’s cherry cabinets and retro-colored backsplash take the focus in this area, which offers a breakfast bar, modern lighting, and plenty of storage. Nearby, a large utility room, certainly not the norm for a 1940 home, connects for easy access to the garage.

Two bedrooms sit on the opposite side of the house, while the bathroom offers unexpected touches for a home of this era. The bright, updated bath features dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate walk‑in shower, making this house ready for life in 2026.

The backyard offers another reason to stay home. It’s a private retreat built for year‑round fun. A wood‑fenced patio anchored by a pergola, an outdoor spa, and a modern hydro‑mist system will keep Texas summer nights cool. Bonus — there’s an original wishing well that can double as a vintage way to water the garden.

Priced at $559,900, the house comes with still more options to explore. Currently, it’s used as a successful short‑term rental, proving it has income-producing potential. But its modern renovations make it equally suited as a comfortable primary home or a weekend escape to McKinney, a growing city of more than 237,000.

The home also has a four-year-old roof and is located in one of McKinney’s popular neighborhoods, about 30 minutes north of Dallas. Whoever buys this house will have more decisions to make. The choices will be whether to enjoy time in the backyard spa, spend evenings at concerts inside the restored McKinney Performing Arts Center, wander the downtown square for great restaurants and fun boutiques, or explore the wonders of the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. All good decisions, right?

Agent Debbie Barch with Ebby Halliday Realtors has listed 1304 W. Hunt Street for $559,900.