Axtell Real Estate
Axtell, TX Homes: Quiet Country Living Near Waco
Looking for a peaceful, rural setting close to Waco? Axtell, Texas offers just that. This small community sits along Farm Road 1330 in eastern McLennan County, about eight miles northeast of Bellmead and a short drive from Waco. That means residents enjoy quiet country living with easy access to city conveniences nearby.
Axtell got its start in 1881, when the Texas and St. Louis Railway laid track connecting Corsicana and Waco. The town was named in honor of a railroad official, and a post office opened here in 1882. By the early 1890s, Axtell had grown into a small but active community, featuring a gristmill, a gin, two general stores, and a hotel. A local bank opened in 1912, giving nearby businesses an economic boost.
Though Axtell has stayed small over the years, it has held onto its close-knit, small-town charm. Today, it's part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area, giving residents a peaceful, rural lifestyle while still being close to Waco's shopping, dining, and job opportunities.
For buyers who want quiet country living with real small-town roots and easy access to Waco, Axtell is a charming, low-key place to settle down.
Looking for a peaceful, rural setting close to Waco? Axtell, Texas offers just that. This small community sits along Farm Road 1330 in eastern McLennan County, about eight miles northeast of Bellmead and a short drive from Waco. That means residents enjoy quiet country living with easy access to city conveniences nearby.
Axtell got its start in 1881, when the Texas and St. Louis Railway laid track connecting Corsicana and Waco. The town was named in honor of a railroad official, and a post office opened here in 1882. By the early 1890s, Axtell had grown into a small but active community, featuring a gristmill, a gin, two general stores, and a hotel. A local bank opened in 1912, giving nearby businesses an economic boost.
Though Axtell has stayed small over the years, it has held onto its close-knit, small-town charm. Today, it's part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area, giving residents a peaceful, rural lifestyle while still being close to Waco's shopping, dining, and job opportunities.
For buyers who want quiet country living with real small-town roots and easy access to Waco, Axtell is a charming, low-key place to settle down.
Most Popular
339 S Pleasant Hill Road
$298,000
Most Expensive
1500 CR 102 Road
$990,000
Least Expensive
276 Rudy Road
$225000
Axtell Listings Summary
Axtell - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Axtell: $510,200 / County Avg $422,400
121%
Avg Taxes in Axtell: $4,200 / County Avg $6,100
70%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Axtell: 1,926 / County Avg 2,034
95%
Avg Price per/sqft in Axtell:$265 / County Avg $208
128%
Avg Year Built in Axtell: 1991 / County Avg 1984
100%
Avg Days on Website in Axtell: 476 / County Avg 330
144%
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| Neighborhoods in Axtell TX |
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| Axtell OT |
| Boren W W |
| Chamberlain A P |
| Cullen A |
| Dickinson S B |
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| Tomas De La Vega |
| Valdez A R |
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