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Western Hills

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$238K
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.
$235K
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
20212026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20212026
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
20212026
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
20212026
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
20212026
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
20212026
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
2016201720182019202320252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.764
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$235K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,810 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.1977
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%

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.48%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.87%
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.53%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.4 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,458
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,939 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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 Western Hills compares

By median home value, Western Hills is the 15th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Bell County, and its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Bell County.

Home values in Western Hills

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$173K$456K
neighborhoods in Bell County ranked by median home value
#Bell CountyMedian valueHomes
1Hidden Springs$846K230
2Walnut Creek Estates$691K203
3Creek Place$510K182
4Wildflower$490K201
5Mill Creek$483K860
6Valley Ranch$430K160
7Triple 7 River Estates$403K203
8Tanglewood$397K327
9White Rock Estates$331K1,672
10Chaparral Estates$325K169
11Skipcha Mountain$310K2,187
12North Chance$304K162
13Lakeaire$287K405
14Morgans Point$267K1,967
15Western Hills$235K764
16Canyon Creek$226K973
17Sherwood Shores VII$190K471
18Southpark$151K333
19Bellview$147K242
20Talcoe$135K296
21Freeman Heights$134K276
22Temple Heights$132K312
23Kern$129K464
24Crestview$109K491

25 neighborhoods in Bell County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Western Hills market

What is the median home price in Western Hills, TX?

The median sale price in Western Hills, TX is $238,026 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Western Hills, TX each year?

10 homes sold in Western Hills, 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 Western Hills, TX?

Western Hills, TX contains 764 residential properties, with a median of 1,810 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1977. The median TopHap Estimate is $235K.

How does Western Hills, TX compare to the rest of Bell County?

By median home value, Western Hills, TX is the 15th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Bell County. Its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Bell County. Morgans Point ranks just above it and Canyon Creek just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Western Hills, TX?

87% of homes in Western Hills, TX are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Western Hills, TX hold?

48% of mortgaged homes in Western Hills, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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