East Temple
Three-bedroom contemporaries in new suburbs
Though mostly farmland, East Temple’s newly constructed housing communities have transformed the landscape. “There’s a massive amount of building being done, and lots of opportunities to get more bang for your buck,” says Jeany Warneke, a five-year Realtor and local of over 50 years. “It’s truly a buyer’s market right now.” Three-bedroom, single-story contemporaries have a median price of $256,000, with an average of 49 days on the market. They often feature fenced-in backyards and two-car garages, coupled with wide driveways. For those looking for more square footage, similarly styled homes float around the $400,000 mark. Buyers can still find sizable tracts of land outside of town, and closer to the city, renovated ranch-styles are available. Built in the 1970s and 1980s, these historic homes range anywhere from $150,000 to $500,000.
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Renewed downtown in central Texas
East Temple is just three miles from downtown, a hotspot for residents taking a break from the suburbs. In conjunction with housing development, the city of Temple is undergoing a community-wide growth plan called the Temple Medical and Educational District to revitalize downtown businesses from 2020 to 2025. “I’ve been living here my whole life, and Temple wasn’t necessarily a destination back in the day,” says Realtor Zachary Backor. “Now, you’ve got a lot more options. Great places like Treno Pizzeria and Bird Creek Brewing make downtown Temple a really good place to be.” After a nice meal, locals can browse through boutique shops like 2nd Street Emporium and Darling Décor. A three-mile drive to the Temple Mall puts big-box stores and chain restaurants within reach, in addition to H-E-B and ALDI grocers.Celebrating First Fridays
Downtown comes alive on the first Friday of every month for live music, shopping discounts and restaurant specials. Food trucks park around The Yard, an outdoor eating space with picnic tables and an open lawn, while the Artist 2 Artist Showcase hosts a market with handmade products by local artists. Festivalgoers can make a candle at The Wick & Burn or customize a one-of-a-kind hat at Lenna Lane Boutique.Fun at Wilson Park, Sammons Golf Course
Residents enjoy the open air of the soccer field and baseball diamond at James Wilson Park, and its recreation center has basketball gyms, volleyball courts and weight rooms accessible to members. Ferguson Park, just down the block, has even more baseball diamonds, a playground and a gazebo. Available to members of the Veteran’s Association and their families, Tarrant Lake Park is a calm spot for some fishing or a picnic. Golfers can travel four miles northwest to Sammons Public Course, where they’ll discover eighteen holes, a pro shop and a restaurant.
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Temple Independent School District
With over 17 schools and serving around 8,700 students, this 6A school district has specialties in college preparation, fine arts, athletics and technical education. Students can start at Hector P. Garcia Elementary and advance to Lamar Middle, which both receive a B-minus from Niche. For later grades, they’ll likely travel toward midtown for Temple High School, scoring a B from Niche and home of a renovated gymnasium. Temple College, under four miles south, is a public community college that offers daytime and evening courses, as well as in-person and remote sessions.
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Easy Commutes to Waco, Austin
Temple is a midpoint between major Texas municipalities, centralized in what locals call the I-35 corridor. To the north, Waco is only a 35-mile drive, and a 130-mile drive to Dallas makes for a good day trip. To the south, Austin is about 70 miles.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shawna Wimberley
Shawna Wimberley
Homestead Real Estate
(737) 299-8785
15 Total Sales
1 in East Temple
$284,990 Price
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Stephen Morton
Stephen Morton
Vista Real Estate Group-Compass RE Texas, LLC
(866) 985-7844
152 Total Sales
2 in East Temple
$185K - $290K Price Range
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Mary Jane Roach
Mary Jane Roach
Mary Jane Roach Realty, LLC
(254) 791-5617
169 Total Sales
1 in East Temple
$400,000 Price
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Syrissa Dominguez
Syrissa Dominguez
The Real Estate Social, LLC
(737) 345-4909
60 Total Sales
1 in East Temple
$239,000 Price
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Anna Purvis
Anna Purvis
Connect Realty
(254) 312-5771
179 Total Sales
2 in East Temple
$253K - $260K Price Range
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Lawrence Pritchett
Lawrence Pritchett
MODUS Real Estate
(682) 452-1856
129 Total Sales
2 in East Temple
$389,000 Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Jackson Park Temple Texas
Temple Parks & Recreation Department
Tarrant Park
Wilson Park Recreation Center
Ferguson Park
Miller Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Temple | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Temple Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$264,949
Median Sale Price
$219,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$249,499
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-35%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$145
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
605
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2022
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,669
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,332
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Tuesday, Jul 2910am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$372 - $1,881 per month
- Country Lane Seniors - Temple Community
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 2916 Country Lane Dr
- Temple, TX
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$372 - $1,475 per month
- The Grand Reserve Seniors - Temple Community
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 2816 Country Lane Dr
- Temple, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,646
Median Age
36
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,949
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,547
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.8%
College Graduates
11.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.9%
% Population in Labor Force
48.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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