Temple Heights District
Landscaped homes vary in style in the Temple Heights District
The neighborhood's tree-lined streets feature a mix of architectural styles and home sizes, primarily offering single-family ranch-style homes, mid-century modern bungalows and cottages. Most were built in the 1950s and range in price from $165,000 to $200,000 for anything under 2,000 square feet. Homes with more square footage are often priced between $270,000 and $300,000. Temple Heights homes usually have detached garages, unique stone and brick exteriors, covered front porches and bay windows. Yards are spacious and well-kept, with towering oaks that shade properties. The neighborhood also features a growing number of apartment units. Temple Heights District has a CAP Index Crime Score of 6, higher than the national average of 4. Most of these crimes are related to burglary and larceny.Jaycee Park's splash pads and Hodge's butterfly benches
At Jaycee Park, kids play in the vibrant splash pad or space-themed playground. Residents can also walk through a garden to a creek, hike the nature trails or play basketball. Butterfly-shaped benches at Hodge Park provide rest during a stroll along the creek. Locals are close to Lake Polk at Sammons Park. The green space also offers a golf course, community center and indoor pool.Indulge in candy-coated donuts at Jack' n' Jill
Most businesses are along Avenue H, 57th Street and South 31st Street. Residents can grab essentials at Dollar General and specialty items at Natural Grocers or H-E-B. An array of eateries sit within a 5-mile radius, including Fat Boys BBQ, which specializes in brisket, ribs, southern sides and other smoked specialties by the plate or pound. For a classic drive-in diner experience, locals head to Rylander's Best Hamburgers, which has been serving up cheeseburgers, chili dogs, and malt milkshakes since 1969. Unique plates like sausage cheese kolaches, candy-coated donuts or a giant honey bun are some of the menu offerings at Jack' n' Jill Donuts. Retail shopping is 2 miles away at Temple Towne Center, home to Marshall's, Hobby Lobby, Staples and Petco, and local options are clustered around the downtown area. Friday night plans can include catching a movie at Cinemark Temple and XD Theater, just 2 miles away, or a cold brew and round of pool at the Beer Garden.Seasonal events bring Temple ISD families together
The Temple Independent School District serves students in the Temple Heights District, which includes Scott Elementary, Lamar Middle School and Temple High School. Both the elementary and middle schools received a B-minus from Niche. Scott holds regular skate nights, an annual Halloween festival and book fairs. Temple High, earning a B from Niche, has soccer and football teams, clubs for thespians and the Texas Association of Future Educators.Annual events around Temple bring the community together
Regular downtown events include a vibrant shopping and dining experience on the first Friday of every month and an annual tree-lighting ceremony. The Bloomin' Temple Festival is one of Central Texas' most highly attended events, featuring live music, a carnival, art and more. For weekend fun, locals head to the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum, a 3-mile drive up South 31st Street. Located in the historic Santa Fe Depot, the museum showcases train displays and rotating and permanent exhibits.Traveling around Temple Heights
Hopping on Interstate 35 or Texas State Highway Loop 363 takes locals to other cities like Waco and Austin, 34—and 74-mile drives away, respectively. The neighborhood is only 3 miles from the highly walkable Downtown Temple via South 31st Street, an easy link to entertainment, shopping and dining. Baylor Scott and White Medical Center is roughly 3 miles away as well. Temple offers public transit, The Hop, an on-demand bus. The closest airport is Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, 29 miles away.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Frank Riggle
Keller Williams Realty Lone St
(512) 807-0921
40 Total Sales
2 in Temple Heights District
$175K - $249K Price Range
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David Spradley
Spradley Properties
(254) 272-3421
61 Total Sales
1 in Temple Heights District
$110,000 Price
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Chris Kehrly
Vista Real Estate
(254) 500-3721
60 Total Sales
1 in Temple Heights District
$190,000 Price
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Stephen Morton
Vista Real Estate Group-Compass RE Texas, LLC
(866) 985-7844
152 Total Sales
2 in Temple Heights District
$220K - $240K Price Range
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Mary Jane Roach
Mary Jane Roach Realty, LLC
(254) 791-5617
167 Total Sales
3 in Temple Heights District
$100K - $155K Price Range
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Heidi Brautigan
Brautigan Realty
(254) 602-4630
110 Total Sales
1 in Temple Heights District
$205,000 Price
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Temple Heights District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Temple Heights District, Temple sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Temple Heights District, Temple over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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