Why Live in Heart of Texas
Heart of Texas, a centrally located neighborhood in Waco, offers convenient access to major grocery stores, shopping areas, and the Extraco Event Center, home to the annual Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo. This ten-day event in early October features rodeo competitions, live music, and family-friendly midway rides. The neighborhood is also home to the Waco Civic Theatre, which focuses on community education. Residential streets are lined with single-story cottages and ranch-style homes, mostly dating back to the 1950s, many of which have been tastefully renovated. Lot sizes are typically under a quarter acre, with mature trees providing shade. Crestview Park, adjacent to Crestview Elementary School, features play structures, a sports court, picnic tables, and a shaded pavilion. The southwestern corner of the neighborhood is a shopping hub, with H-E-B and Aldi supermarkets, banks, fast food restaurants, and local favorites like Schmaltz’s Sandwich Shoppe and For Keeps Coffee & Bakery. Dining options also include MOROSO Italian Ristorante. The neighborhood is bordered by North Valley Mills Drive, providing access to West Waco Drive and Interstate 35, with Downtown Waco just 3 miles away and Waco Regional Airport 6 miles north.
Home Trends in Heart of Texas, TX
On average, homes in Heart of Texas, Waco sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Heart of Texas, Waco over the last 12 months is $158,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$158,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$181,850
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$172,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$150,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Last 12 months Home Sales
88
Median List Price
$185,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%