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Bells

Bells

Located in Grayson County

$428,065 Average Value
$217 Average Price per Sq Ft
30 Homes For Sale

Bells offers small-town living outside of Denison and Sherman

Bells is a small town in Grayson County, located east of Denison and close to the Red River and the Oklahoma border. Home to more than 1,500 people, it features a downtown area with locally owned restaurants and businesses, as well as numerous single-family homes. The community is also conveniently located on two major roads, making it an easy spot for commuting to Denison, Sherman and the Dallas Metroplex.

Single-family home styles are available at a lower price point

Home styles in Bells include ranch, cottage, cabins and New Traditionals. While some properties can cost more than $1 million, most options fall between $150,000 and $500,000. Inventory typically sells more slowly that the national average, spending almost 98 days on the market. Homeowners' associations are also rare. Homes closer to the center of the community are situated on gridded streets with oak and pecan trees accenting lawns. Newer subdivisions tend to have smaller lawns and fewer trees. Pools are also a fixture of some residences. Farmsteads and properties with more acreage are on the outskirts of Bells.

Students can go to the Bells Independent School District

Students can attend the highly rated Bells Independent School District. The district offers an entrepreneurship program for high school students. Open enrollment and intra-district transfers are allowed depending on space.

Baseball and racing are the cornerstones of outdoor entertainment

The community has several recreational and entertainment options, including:

  • Bells City Park, featuring a playground, skate park and multipurpose field
  • The Kimball Carter Sports Complex, with two baseball diamonds and youth leagues
  • The Grayson County Speedway, with its professional dirt races
  • The Home Run Ranch, a Whiffle ball field modeled to resemble Fenway Park

Dining and shopping locations are on Bells Boulevard and Pecan Street

Dining spots are concentrated at the intersection of Bells Boulevard and Pecan Street and farther north along U.S. Route 69. Options include a mix of chain restaurants and locally owned spots, including:

  • The 1836 Café, serving breakfast items, burgers and sandwiches
  • Crossroads Coffee, with its coffee drinks and smoothies
  • Finish Line Pizza
  • Taco Factory, a regional chain serving a variety of Mexican dishes
Downtown also features several small businesses and convenience stores. Family Dollar and Dollar General are located north of downtown. More big-box retailers and grocery stores are in Sherman and Denison.

Flood and storm risks in Bells

A map from the Federal Emergency Management Agency indicates a risk of flooding in some areas, particularly near creeks. Severe storms and tornadoes can also be factors. A rail line cuts through the center of Bells, which can cause noise.

U.S. routes 69 and 82 are the main transit arteries

Bells lacks transit connections and is car dependent. U.S. Route 69 connects to Denison. The entrance to U.S. Route 82 is north of downtown and connects to Sherman. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is approximately 70 miles southwest of Bells. Texoma Medical Center is 15 miles west.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Bruce Roberts

    Bruce Roberts

    Bois d'Arc Realty, Inc.

    (903) 415-6665

    77 Total Sales

    5 in Bells

    $139K - $280K Price Range

    Bruce Roberts
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  • Debra Pettit

    Debra Pettit

    PARAGON, REALTORS

    (469) 502-7098

    136 Total Sales

    1 in Bells

    $235,000 Price

    Debra Pettit
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  • Jennifer Clinton

    Jennifer Clinton

    Real Broker, LLC

    (903) 487-4620

    32 Total Sales

    1 in Bells

    $285,000 Price

    Jennifer Clinton
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  • Karri Donoho

    Karri Donoho

    Solutions Realty LLC

    (903) 494-7190

    36 Total Sales

    1 in Bells

    $389,900 Price

    Karri Donoho
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  • Glenn Whitaker

    Glenn Whitaker

    PARAGON, REALTORS

    (903) 415-5883

    41 Total Sales

    2 in Bells

    $290K - $380K Price Range

    Glenn Whitaker
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  • Corey Homer

    Corey Homer

    RES Real Estate Services

    (469) 342-4448

    16 Total Sales

    1 in Bells

    $977,000 Price

    Corey Homer
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
463
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Median Year Built
1990
Months of Supply
10.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,090
Above the national average
1,930
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
29,403

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Mar 22
    Open Sun 2PM - 4PM

    6294 Dugan Chapel Rd, Bells, TX 75414

    $634,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,800 Sq Ft
    • 6294 Dugan Chapel Rd

    Looking for a place to enjoy country living with room for horses or other animals, then take a look at this one and a half story ranch style home built in 1990, on 7 fenced & cross fenced acres. The covered front & back porches and the large front yard are perfect for spending time and entertaining. As you enter through the front door, the vaulted beamed ceiling is first enhanced by the stairway

    Dianna Whitlock Ann's Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

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Average Home Value

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Bells Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,493
Median Age
38
Population under 18
28.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$71,249
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$85,416

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
21.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bike Score®®

20 / 100

Not friendly

Walk Score®®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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