Bellmead Real Estate
Bellmead, TX Homes: Affordable Living Minutes From Waco
Looking for an affordable suburb with quick access to Waco? Bellmead, Texas is a great option. This city sits along State Highway 31, just two miles northeast of Waco in McLennan County. Its location at the crossing of four railroads and three major highways makes it easy for residents to get around, whether commuting to work or heading into Waco for shopping and dining.
Bellmead's story began in the early 1900s, tied to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company, which built a massive locomotive complex nearby. As the story goes, when the railroad's president visited the site, the area reminded him of the meadows back home in Belle Meade, Tennessee, and the name stuck. Bellmead grew steadily over the decades, especially after Waco Army Air Field, later called James Connally Air Force Base, opened nearby in 1942. When the base closed in 1965, Texas A&M stepped in and established what is now known as Texas State Technical College.
Today, Bellmead is home to nearly 10,000 residents who enjoy easy access to Baylor University, Texas State Technical College, and McLennan Community College, along with all of Waco's attractions nearby. The town takes pride in its community spirit too, with beloved traditions like La Vega Little League baseball and an annual Christmas parade that's been going strong for decades.
For buyers who want an affordable, well-connected community with real small-town heart and easy access to Waco, Bellmead is a smart choice.
Looking for an affordable suburb with quick access to Waco? Bellmead, Texas is a great option. This city sits along State Highway 31, just two miles northeast of Waco in McLennan County. Its location at the crossing of four railroads and three major highways makes it easy for residents to get around, whether commuting to work or heading into Waco for shopping and dining.
Bellmead's story began in the early 1900s, tied to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company, which built a massive locomotive complex nearby. As the story goes, when the railroad's president visited the site, the area reminded him of the meadows back home in Belle Meade, Tennessee, and the name stuck. Bellmead grew steadily over the decades, especially after Waco Army Air Field, later called James Connally Air Force Base, opened nearby in 1942. When the base closed in 1965, Texas A&M stepped in and established what is now known as Texas State Technical College.
Today, Bellmead is home to nearly 10,000 residents who enjoy easy access to Baylor University, Texas State Technical College, and McLennan Community College, along with all of Waco's attractions nearby. The town takes pride in its community spirit too, with beloved traditions like La Vega Little League baseball and an annual Christmas parade that's been going strong for decades.
For buyers who want an affordable, well-connected community with real small-town heart and easy access to Waco, Bellmead is a smart choice.
Most Popular
212 Loop 340
$198,990
Most Expensive
1000 Mcdonald Lane
$862,560
Least Expensive
2207 Behrens Circle
$74900
Bellmead Listings Summary
Bellmead - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Bellmead: $234,100 / County Avg $422,100
55%
Avg Taxes in Bellmead: $2,900 / County Avg $6,100
48%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Bellmead: 1,547 / County Avg 2,034
76%
Avg Price per/sqft in Bellmead:$151 / County Avg $207
73%
Avg Year Built in Bellmead: 1976 / County Avg 1984
100%
Avg Days on Website in Bellmead: 167 / County Avg 330
51%
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