Condos for Sale in Alvord, TX

Alvord is a small agricultural town in North Texas that’s known as “the Gateway to the Grasslands.” Conveniently situated between Lake Bridgeport and the massive Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland, the area offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hunting, hiking and fishing, as well as motocross racing at Oak Hill Raceway. Elm Creek Park has a few playgrounds and sports facilities. There are several diverse housing options, ranging from cottage-style homes with colorful exteriors, early 1900s Craftsman homes and contemporary builds in the Whispering Winds community. The Alvord Independent School District serves over 700 students across four campuses and offers an after-school FFA program. Limited dining options include Ellie Mae’s Drinks and Snacks, Family Meal Neighborhood Eatery and Willett’s, with additional shopping and dining options in Bowie and Decatur. After residents get their grocery shopping done at Lowe’s Market, they can grab an icy treat at Scoop Dawg’s Ice Cream parlor. Locals look forward to yearly events such as the Alvord Watermelon Festival, the Christmas tree lighting and the volunteer fire department’s annual fish fry. U.S. Route 287 and Interstate 35 West connect the community to Fort Worth and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport over 50 miles away.