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Alta Vista

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$180K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
11
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$182K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201620172026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201620172026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
201620172026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201620172026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201620172026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201620172026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2016201820192022202320252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,089
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$182K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,268 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1964
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.79%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.65%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.34%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.18.1 yrs

CommunityThese 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.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.138
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,993
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,438 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°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.59%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Alta Vista compares

By median home value, Alta Vista is the 22nd most expensive of 33 neighborhoods in Mclennan County, and its typical home is worth more than 23% of all homes in Mclennan County.

Home values in Alta Vista

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$124K$335K
neighborhoods in Mclennan County ranked by median home value
#Mclennan CountyMedian valueHomes
1Villages at Twin Rivers$526K589
2Mackey Ranch$468K135
3Austin Avenue$410K545
4Woodway$398K3,852
5West Waco$335K2,843
6Landon Branch$325K1,955
7Mountainview$316K2,173
8China Spring$306K517
9Hewitt$298K5,198
10North Lake Waco$293K3,766
11Oakwood$256K1,063
12Richland Hills$255K543
13Parkdale Viking Hills$252K1,617
14Downtown$249K632
15Timbercrest$244K1,007
16Baylor$226K1,039
17Cedar Ridge$223K934
18Lacy Lakeview$205K2,190
19Sanger-Heights$197K1,106
20Brookview$191K1,936
21Technology Village$186K158
22Alta Vista$182K1,089
23Dean Highland$178K1,731
24Brook Oaks$177K1,462

33 neighborhoods in Mclennan County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Alta Vista market

What is the median home price in Alta Vista, TX?

The median sale price in Alta Vista, TX is $180,043 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Alta Vista, TX each year?

11 homes sold in Alta Vista, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Alta Vista, TX?

Alta Vista, TX contains 1,089 residential properties, with a median of 1,268 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1964. The median TopHap Estimate is $182K.

How does Alta Vista, TX compare to the rest of Mclennan County?

By median home value, Alta Vista, TX is the 22nd most expensive of 33 neighborhoods in Mclennan County. Its typical home is worth more than 23% of all homes in Mclennan County. Technology Village ranks just above it and Dean Highland just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Alta Vista, TX?

69% of homes in Alta Vista, TX are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Alta Vista, TX hold?

65% of mortgaged homes in Alta Vista, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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