Urban convenience meets suburbia in Temple's Midway
Urban convenience and suburbia come together in Temple's Midway neighborhood. The community is blanketed by towering oaks, surrounded by parks and within walking distance of schools, shopping and top-ranked medical facilities. Midtown and Downtown Temple are several miles north of Midway, and the Temple Medical and Educational District (TMED), a medical research and innovation hub, borders its northern edge. “If you’re used to a fast-paced life, get ready to slow down here,” says Scott Eason, a Realtor with Homestead Real Estate. “You’ll find a lot of retirees, as well as nurses and medical staff who work at Baylor Scott and White. People come here to get into a peaceful place. Midway still has that small hometown feel, but it’s large enough to have all your big-box stores and conveniences.” Proximity to three major thoroughfares provides access to the rest of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood Metro area.
Park-like community with traditional homes
Surrounded by a dense canopy of towering oaks and a park at its center, the community is filled with ranch-style homes, two-story traditional brick homes and contemporary properties. There’s a mix of newer and older homes. Prices range from the low-$200,000s for a three-bedroom to the high-$800,000s for a five- or six-bedroom. Property size averages between 1,200 square feet and 6,000 square feet. There are also a few newer builds going for over $1 million. “You’ll see a lot of homes built in the 1980s and 1990s, and some midsize homes, but then you go around a corner, and there’s a million-dollar home,” says Eason. “So, there are a lot of options for all types of buyers, from empty nesters and retirees to young families or first-time buyers.” Midway also offers duplexes ranging from the low-$200,000s for a three-bedroom to the low-$500,000s for a five-bedroom. Most single-family dwellings have multicar garages, spacious paved driveways and fenced-in backyards. Many properties also have in-ground pools. Lot sizes are large, with many over a half-acre, but some stretch over 3 acres. Paved walking paths meander throughout Midway, connecting neighbors together. Rentals are also scattered throughout Midway. The community offers single-family homes for rent starting in the low $1,400s. Apartments and condos are also available in several complexes, ranging from the low $800s to the high $1,800s. The southern portion of the community backs up to over 30 acres of undeveloped land. Much of the rest is surrounded by retail and restaurants. Parks, hospitals and restaurants are within walking and biking distance.
Many homes in Midway of Temple have large sprawling yards with lush trees.
Red brick 1970's styled homes can be seen around Midway in Temple, TX.
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Home to the fifth-best school district in the county
Temple Independent School District serves the area and is ranked the fifth-best district in Bell County. Students can attend the B-minus-rated Thornton Elementary, which offers an annual art show, followed by Bonham Middle, which has a B-plus on Niche. Kids can finish their education at Temple High, which scores a B-minus and offers a Texas Bioscience Institute Middle College Program that equips students with an associate degree from the nearby Temple College upon graduation. Parents also have several private primary, secondary and higher education options. “Central Texas Christian is a well-regarded private option here, and nearby, you have the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 30 miles north in Waco,” says Eason. “The Baylor Bears are one of only three private-school football teams in the Big 12.” Some of the neighborhood is also served by Academy Independent School District, which is ranked the seventh-best district in the county, according to Niche. Children attend Academy Elementary, Middle and High schools. Temple College is also within the Midway neighborhood, a two-year college known for its medicine and pharmacy programs.
Raye-Allen Elementary is a highly rated public school in Temple, TX.
Lamar Middle is a public school located in Temple, TX, which is in a small city setting.
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Over 11 parks in Midway, including a water park and trails
There are over 11 parks in Midway. Oak Creek Park is within walking distance for Midway residents and is accessible via a paved walking loop. The 4-acre park features a farm-themed playground on synthetic turf, a picnic gazebo and basketball courts. Spanning 100 acres, Lion’s Park is a local favorite, with three shaded playgrounds, four ballfields, a pond, a dog park, a 2-mile multiuse trail and an 18-hole disc golf course. The park also has life-size sculptures of kids and dogs, and the Sam Farrow Amphitheater, which hosts concerts, goat yoga and workshops. East of Lion’s Park is Lion’s Junction Water Park, a seasonal park offering three-story water slides, a lazy river, a splash pad and aqua climb wall. Both Kiwanis and Spanish Southwest parks boast a western-themed playgrounds, along with basketball courts. The 10-acre Waterford Park includes climbing structures and picnic pavilions. South Temple Park provides 50 acres of picnic space, a disc golf course and a small walking trail. The Georgetown Railroad Trail sits at the top of this park is a multiuse path that connects neighborhoods, regional trails and roadways. The city’s long-term goal for the trail is to convert the inactive rail line, including the Historic MK & T Railroad Bridge into a 10-foot hiking and biking trail that will connect Temple to Belton.
Dogs love playing at Central Texas Bark Park at Lions Park in Midway.
Homes in the Midway neighborhood of Temple border Oak Creek Park.
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Two-stepping at Bo's Barn Dancehall
Most shopping and dining options are along Interstate 35, Route 190 and in the Midtown and Downtown Temple districts, several miles north. Megg’s Café is the go-to spot for locally sourced breakfast, sandwiches and cocktails. Locals love Bach Porch Drafthouse, a casual local chain for burgers, hot sandwiches and other pub fare. For a quick drive-thru meal, Mexicano Bar & Grill is a favorite for its tacos, pozole and chips and queso. “Bo’s Barn Dance Hall is one of the most popular date-night spots or just a place to mingle,” Eason says. “It’s packed every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.” Three miles from the community, the honky tonk bar has pool tables, live country music, karaoke, and southern fare. Anchored by grocer H-E-B, Market Place Shopping Center provides Kohl’s, Party City, Starbucks and Dollar Tree. Across the street, Temple Mall offers more than 40 department stores, boutiques and chain restaurants. Downtown is filled with more eateries and shops, 3 miles away.
The enchiladas at Tres Magueyes Mexican Restaurant are a fan favorite.
HEB in Temple does fresh foods at great prices.
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Downtown Temple is the go-to spot for events and festivals
Downtown Temple hosts various community events, with First Friday being one of the most popular. The monthly experience includes late-night shopping, music, food and drinks. Christmas at the Plaza is another well-attended celebration, with a holiday light show and market at the end of November. In December, the city hosts its annual holiday parade and tree lighting, a celebration for over 75 years. A tradition for 30 years, the Temple College Jazz Festival brings amateur and professional artists together for performances and competitions every March on its campus. Downtown also hosts a Family Fun Fest and Fireworks Show on the Fourth of July. Several churches are within the community, including Charis Church, Greater Vision Community Church and the Islamic Community of Greater Killeen.
A quick drive to Downtown Temple, Midtown and the TMED Medical District
Interstate 35 runs along Midway’s western edge, Highway 190 covers the northern edge, and Route 93 runs along its southern edge. These routes provide access to the rest of the area. The heart of Temple is 5 miles away, and Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport is 33 miles away. The airport offers non-stop service to the Dallas-Fort Worth area via American Airlines. There is no public transit serving the community. Midway is next door to the Temple Medical and Educational District (TMED), a hub of hospitals, medical education, research and science-focused businesses. The district is home to the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, the Veterans Administration, the Bioscience District, the Texas A&M Health Science Center and Temple College.
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South Temple Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Temple, Temple sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in South Temple, Temple over the last 12 months is $283,250, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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