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Heart of Texas

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$140K
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.
10
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$187K
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
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,919
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$187K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,164 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.1951
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.3.1%

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.68%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.59%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.33%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.4 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.89
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 100.19

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,899
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,914 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54K
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 Heart of Texas compares

By median home value, Heart of Texas is the 21st most expensive of 33 neighborhoods in Mclennan County, and its typical home is worth more than 25% of all homes in Mclennan County.

Home values in Heart of Texas

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$119K$307K
neighborhoods in Mclennan County ranked by median home value
#Mclennan CountyMedian valueHomes
1Villages at Twin Rivers$523K589
2Austin Avenue$434K545
3Mackey Ranch$422K135
4Woodway$387K3,852
5West Waco$340K2,843
6Landon Branch$318K1,955
7China Spring$315K517
8Mountainview$310K2,173
9Hewitt$302K5,198
10North Lake Waco$301K3,766
11Richland Hills$253K543
12Oakwood$250K1,063
13Downtown$242K632
14Parkdale Viking Hills$237K1,617
15Timbercrest$234K1,007
16Cedar Ridge$228K934
17Baylor$221K1,039
18Brookview$210K1,936
19Sanger-Heights$204K1,106
20Lacy Lakeview$190K2,190
21Heart of Texas$187K1,919
22Alta Vista$185K1,089
23Dean Highland$185K1,731
24Brook Oaks$176K1,462

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

About the Heart of Texas market

What is the median home price in Heart of Texas, TX?

The median sale price in Heart of Texas, TX is $140,258 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Heart of Texas, TX each year?

10 homes sold in Heart of Texas, 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 Heart of Texas, TX?

Heart of Texas, TX contains 1,919 residential properties, with a median of 1,164 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1951. The median TopHap Estimate is $187K.

How does Heart of Texas, TX compare to the rest of Mclennan County?

By median home value, Heart of Texas, TX is the 21st most expensive of 33 neighborhoods in Mclennan County. Its typical home is worth more than 25% of all homes in Mclennan County. Lacy Lakeview ranks just above it and Alta Vista just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Heart of Texas, TX?

59% of homes in Heart of Texas, TX are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Heart of Texas, TX hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Heart of Texas, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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