Riesel Real Estate
Riesel, TX Homes: Small-Town Living Just Outside Waco
Looking for small-town living just outside of Waco? Riesel, Texas fits the bill nicely. This friendly city sits in southeastern McLennan County, about 14 miles southeast of Waco, giving residents peaceful country living with an easy commute for shopping, dining, and work.
Riesel's story goes back to the 1880s, when the town started as a small railroad stop. German families soon settled the area, and in 1890, W. H. Riesel built a cotton gin that gave the town its name. Riesel grew steadily over the following decades, adding churches, schools, general stores, and even its own local newspaper, the Riesel Rustler, which is still published today. Riesel's a town with real staying power, growing from just a few hundred residents in 1900 to over 1,000 today.
Families in Riesel enjoy Mullens Park, a favorite local spot with a splash pad, playground, basketball court, and walking track — perfect for weekend fun. Riesel also has a quirky claim to fame: part of the town sits nestled right between the northbound and southbound lanes of State Highway 6, making it one of the more unique town layouts in Central Texas.
For buyers who want small-town warmth, strong community roots, and an easy drive into Waco, Riesel is a great place to settle down.
Looking for small-town living just outside of Waco? Riesel, Texas fits the bill nicely. This friendly city sits in southeastern McLennan County, about 14 miles southeast of Waco, giving residents peaceful country living with an easy commute for shopping, dining, and work.
Riesel's story goes back to the 1880s, when the town started as a small railroad stop. German families soon settled the area, and in 1890, W. H. Riesel built a cotton gin that gave the town its name. Riesel grew steadily over the following decades, adding churches, schools, general stores, and even its own local newspaper, the Riesel Rustler, which is still published today. Riesel's a town with real staying power, growing from just a few hundred residents in 1900 to over 1,000 today.
Families in Riesel enjoy Mullens Park, a favorite local spot with a splash pad, playground, basketball court, and walking track — perfect for weekend fun. Riesel also has a quirky claim to fame: part of the town sits nestled right between the northbound and southbound lanes of State Highway 6, making it one of the more unique town layouts in Central Texas.
For buyers who want small-town warmth, strong community roots, and an easy drive into Waco, Riesel is a great place to settle down.
Most Popular
3356 Kattner Road
$598,000
Most Expensive
114 Cr 119
$875,000
Least Expensive
TBD Cr 105a
$79900
Riesel Listings Summary
Riesel - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Riesel: $341,300 / County Avg $422,200
81%
Avg Taxes in Riesel: $3,600 / County Avg $6,100
60%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Riesel: 1,725 / County Avg 2,033
85%
Avg Price per/sqft in Riesel:$198 / County Avg $208
95%
Avg Year Built in Riesel: 1988 / County Avg 1984
100%
Avg Days on Website in Riesel: 376 / County Avg 330
114%
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