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$345,106$177 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

8521 LOTUS WAY

TEMPLE, TX 76502
0
Baths
1,955 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$345K
$330K low$360K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,869 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$335,454 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$297,454
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$336,458
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$335,454

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 316 ft²Sprinklers

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
James L. Burrell Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
North Belton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lake Belton High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Belton Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 76502These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,032
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.658 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,126
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,635
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

8521 Lotus Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Bell County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Bell County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Bell County

What homes are worth in Temple 76502

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$164K$690K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Temple 76502.

How it measures up in Temple 76502

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Temple 76502.

Estimated value$345,106
CheaperTypical $282,192Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,955 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,821 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 2010Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 8521 Lotus Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTemple 76502Bell County
Estimated valuepricier than$345,10674% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17777% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,955 ft²60% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac52% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than202396% of homes98% of homes

About 8521 Lotus Way

How much is 8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX is $345,106 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $329,923 to $360,289. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX last sell?

8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX last sold on Aug 28, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX?

8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX has 1,955 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX built?

8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX?

8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX is assigned to James L. Burrell Elementary School (elementary), rated C; North Belton Middle School (middle), rated B-; Lake Belton High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Belton Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX compare to other homes in Temple 76502?

Among the 20,449 homes in Temple 76502, it is worth more than 74% of them ($345,106 against a typical $282,192), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($177 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,955 ft² against a typical 1,821 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2023 against a typical 2010). Measured against all of Bell County, it is worth more than 78% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8521 Lotus Way, Temple, TX was $7,869. The county assessed it at $335,454.

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