Midtown District
Historic homes dating to the 1800s
The oak and pecan tree-lined community offers quaint and historic Craftsman-style bungalows and ranch-style houses. Most were built in the 1940s, but some date to the late-1800s. Prices range from the low-$100,000s for a one-bedroom to the mid-$300,000s for a three- or four-bedroom. Property sizes average between 700 square feet and 2,500 square feet. The neighborhood is also known for its historic landmarks, such as the Barclay Bryan House, a brick 1913 Colonial Revival with 12 columns. It belonged to William Anderson Barclay, who established Texas’ first plow factory, railroads, banks and a general store. The property was used as an inn with cottages until 1982. One of the city’s oldest properties, it received a historical marker from the Temple Historic Preservation Committee in 2017. Many of the historic homes have kept their original features like wrought iron fencing, covered front porches, columns and original detached workshops. Some dwellings have been renovated. Some have rear garage parking or carports, but roads are wide enough for street parking. Lot sizes are small, averaging around 8,000 to 9,000 square feet. Residents are within walking distance of churches, schools, a park and restaurants.Locally owned shops and railroad history
Midtown District residents can walk or bike to restaurants and stores. Mini Tacos El Reparo is the closest eatery, known for its barbacoa and breakfast tacos, along with their $1 mini tacos. Fox Trap 2.0 Bar & Grill is next door to Jones Park and offers live music and pub fare like wings and burgers. Downtown, La Dalat Vietnamese Cuisine is a local favorite. The warehouse-style eatery is popular for its banh mi sandwiches and beef pho. Pignetti’s is a longtime institution for Italian dishes and wines. Retro diner Suzy Q’s Coffee Shop is the go-to morning and weekend spot for cinnamon rolls, beignets and lattes. H-E-B is on Adams Avenue for essentials, and Downtown Temple offers a diverse selection of locally-owned shops and boutiques. Temple Mall is 2 miles south for more shopping options. The historic Santa Fe Depot, a Prairie-Beaux-Arts-style building is the centerpiece of Downtown Temple. Inside sits the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum, offering rotating and permanent exhibits highlighting the city’s railroad history. The active railroad yard is steps away.Large community parks and recreation centers
The 3-acre Jones Park sits at the heart of the neighborhood and has basketball courts, a playground, a walking trail and picnic shelters. The park is named after W. Goodrich Jones, known as the “Father of Forestry in Texas," who planted the first pecan tree in Temple and helped create the Texas Department of Forestry. Directly south, the 12-acre Scott and White Park offers softball and football fields, tennis and basketball courts. Marvin Fenn Park is less than 2 miles west and features a fishing pond, a gazebo and a small playground. Sammons Community Center is within walking distance of this park, which provides an outdoor pool, a public golf course, a fitness room and programs for adults, seniors and children. The 100-acre James Wilson Park is less than 3 miles east and includes a variety of sports fields and courts. The Wilson Park Recreation Center is also part of the park, with an arts and crafts room, exercise equipment and a variety of programming for children and adults.Home to the fifth-best school district in Bell County
Temple Independent School District serves the area and is ranked the fifth-best district in Bell County, according to Niche. Students can attend Scott Elementary – which hosts regular skate nights and an annual Halloween festival – followed by Lamar Middle. Both schools earn a B-minus grade. Kids can finish their education at Temple High School, which also scores a B-minus and offers a Texas Association of Future Educators club. The high school is also known for its football team, the Temple Wildcats, who have made over 40 appearances in state playoffs and are one of the city's most successful high school football teams. “Temple High is the only high school in the area, so the entire town gets behind the team almost like a pro fan base,” says Zee Kelly, of Keller Williams Advantage-Temple, who has sold over 60 homes in Temple. St. Mary’s Catholic School is also within the neighborhood. The K-8 private school has been a community institution since 1897.A community steeped in history
St. Mary’s Catholic Church is another iconic staple in the neighborhood. A Spanish Mission-style building, which held its first service in 1883, it is the city’s oldest Catholic church. Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Santa Fe, next door to Jones Park, is housed in the historic Santa Fe Hospital building. Opening in 1891, it was operated by businessmen who owned the Santa Fe Railway to serve railroad workers. It remained a railroad hospital until 1966 when it reorganized as the Santa Fe Memorial Hospital and opened to the public. It merged with Scott & White Memorial Hospital in 1983 and was renamed the Baylor Scott & White Clinic. The pale-yellow, stucco Gober Party House sits next door and rounds out Midtown’s historic fixtures. Built in 1946, the former community youth center was named after a chief surgeon at Santa Fe Hospital and now serves as a wedding and event venue.Within walking distance of Downtown Temple
Downtown Temple is within walking and biking distance from the Midtown District. Interstate 35 sits 1 mile west, and H.K. Dodge Loop 363 is 3 miles east. These routes provide access to the rest of the area. Killeen Regional Airport is 34 miles away, and Austin is a 67-mile drive. Hill County Transit District (The HOP) provides public transportation, and bus stops are along Adams Avenue, less than 2 miles away. Downtown’s Santa Fe Depot also houses an Amtrak station. Temple Medical and Educational District (TMED), a hub of hospitals, medical education, research and science-focused businesses, is less than 2 miles south. Baylor Scott and White Medical Center is also the city’s largest employer, with over 11,000 employees.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephen Morton
Vista Real Estate Group-Compass RE Texas, LLC
(866) 985-7844
152 Total Sales
1 in Midtown District
$120,000 Price
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Mary Jane Roach
Mary Jane Roach Realty, LLC
(254) 791-5617
167 Total Sales
2 in Midtown District
$62K - $80K Price Range
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Sherry Payne
KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE
(737) 239-8709
82 Total Sales
1 in Midtown District
$75,000 Price
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Clint Gober
CG Realty
(469) 286-0531
50 Total Sales
1 in Midtown District
$162,000 Price
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David Spradley
Spradley Properties
(254) 272-3421
61 Total Sales
1 in Midtown District
$72,000 Price
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Chris Kehrly
Vista Real Estate
(254) 500-3721
60 Total Sales
1 in Midtown District
$85,000 Price
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Midtown District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midtown District, Temple sell after 276 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown District, Temple over the last 12 months is $248,000, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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