Temple Real Estate

The City of Temple, Texas was named after Bernard Moore Temple, the chief engineer behind the Bell County railroad system. This city embraces residents with a down-home rural Texan feel, surrounded by all the arts and culture of a true cosmopolitan city. With roots beginning in 1881, this beautiful land is surrounded by wildflowers blooming on the Blackland Prairie and boasts moderate year-round weather. This is a community worth calling home. Temple underwent many name changes in its vibrant history including Mudville, Tanglefoot, and Ratsville. Three more names that did not stick, but that do justice to the current surroundings today are Progressive Temple, Prairie Queen and City of Trees.

The neighborhoods and subdivisions in Temple truly offer every amenity available in homeownership today. Whether you are looking for a modest starter home in a condo or townhouse, or your family is ready to expand onto a sprawling ranch estate, Temple has it all. There is an abundance of subdivisions lined with older homes and surrounded by lush, mature landscaping. New homes featuring massive lots, in-ground pools and the latest in modern conveniences are also available. The real estate market in Temple is filled with affordable single family homes all the way to luxury million-dollar estates.

Temple is absolutely packed with recreational choices for all residents. There are numerous sport complexes that are unsurpassed in the region with their excellent facilities and support staff. The Temple Lake Park offers day use to one of the most abundant sources of recreation in the entire region, Lake Belton. This park offers 62 picnic spots to enjoy the scenic lake, along with a swimming beach, a children’s playground, boat ramps, and more.

The region of Temple is proud to be home to the first official state park in Texas, Mother Neff State Park, featuring great opportunities for camping, hiking, and fishing. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy miles of trails winding through the scenic landscape and historic landmarks of the area, all perfect for both cycling and hiking. Temple is a city full of arts, culture and entertainment. Some of the more popular attractions are:

• Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center -- Producing musical and theatre entertainment, along with symphony and orchestra performances.
• Railroad & Heritage Museum -- Located in the restored 1910 Santa Fe Depot. The museum educates visitors on the contributions the railway made to the history and heritage of the region. 
• Temple Raceway -- Rev your engines for a fast-paced day of drag racing.
• Temple Civic Theatre -- Producing a variety of performances annually. 
• Miller Springs Nature Center -- A regional 260-acre nature preserve. 
• Many more art galleries, antiques dealers, specialty shops, fine dining establishments, and other entertaining events provide this city with a big, metropolitan feel.

Temple is home to more than 111,000 residents with diverse occupations in fields such as agriculture, manufacturing, medical care, military duty, and rail transportation. The real estate market has options to enhance every homeowner's lifestyle. If you are a homebuyer, or seller wishing to change your surroundings, you will find great condos, golf communities, gated communities, luxury estate homes, affordable single family houses, townhouses, rural farms and ranch homes all within the Temple area. It is not only the center of Texas, but it is the center for all your home-buying needs.