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Belton, Texas real estate and neighborhood view

Bell County / Private City Guide

BeltonTexas.

Historic downtown, school-driven demand, and easy access to lake country.

Known for strong schools, lake access, and a pace that appeals to buyers looking for long-term lifestyle fit.

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Housing Market

Belton Median Home Price And Housing Market Dashboard

Median Sale Price

$320,000

Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 rolling sales snapshot

Active Listings

217

Redfin rolling period ending Aug 31, 2026

New Listings

99

Fresh inventory during Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Closed Sales

86

Homes sold during Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Days On Market

70

Median market time, Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Months Of Supply

4.6

Reported by Redfin for Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Latest public city-level data retrieved on September 25, 2026. Median sale price, listing counts, closed sales, median days on market, and months of supply come from Redfin Data Center's city-level Rolling 3 Months dataset, last updated Sep 3, 2026. These rolling city figures are market context, not a point-in-time inventory count or a valuation for a specific property.

Market Read

What The Numbers Mean For Buyers And Sellers

For Buyers

  • For buyers, use this rolling Belton city snapshot as context rather than a property valuation. Compare a specific home's condition, location, and recent comparable sales before deciding on an offer.
  • Citywide figures do not show the full variation by neighborhood, price band, property type, condition, or exact location within Belton.
  • The 217 active listings and 99 new listings are rolling-period figures; they do not guarantee that a particular home is currently available or negotiable.

For Sellers

  • For sellers, use the Belton citywide median and market-time figure as benchmarks. Compare the property with recent nearby sales and active competition before choosing a list price.
  • The citywide median and market-time figure do not value a specific home. Condition, improvements, lot, location, and nearby comparable sales can materially change the analysis.
  • Compare recent nearby sales with current competing listings before choosing a list price, especially when resale homes and builder inventory overlap.

Fresh Update

Belton Housing Market Updates

Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

Belton market data for Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026

As of September 25, 2026, the latest public city-level data shows 217 active listings, 99 new listings, 86 closed sales, and a median sale price of $320,000 in Belton for the rolling Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 period. Redfin's rolling city data for Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 reports 217 active listings, 99 new listings, 86 closed sales, and a median sale price of $320,000.

  • Redfin reports a median sale price of $320,000 for Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026.
  • The city row records 86 closed sales and a median 70 days on market.
  • Redfin directly reports 4.6 months of supply for the same rolling period.

Housing

Housing Mix

  • 01Single-family housing dominates, with both historic areas and newer suburban communities.
  • 02Growing suburban inventory around school-driven neighborhoods and lake-access corridors.
  • 03Smaller multifamily footprint relative to nearby larger employment hubs.

Living Here

The Belton experience, beyond the listing.

Market Character

  • Strong school-driven owner-occupant demand
  • Lake proximity supports long-term lifestyle appeal
  • Balanced market with moderate pace versus Austin suburbs

Getting Around

  • Temple

    ~10 – 20 min · I-35 / local roads

  • Fort Hood

    ~25 – 40 min · I-14 West

  • Austin North

    ~55 – 70 min · I-35 South

Daily Life

  • Belton Town Center

    Retail / Dining

  • H-E-B

    Grocery

  • Temple retail corridors

    Regional Shopping

Healthcare

  • Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Belton

    Clinic / Primary Care · In Belton

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

    Regional Hospital · ~15 min

Neighborhoods

Belton Neighborhood Dashboard

Three Creeks

South Belton new-subdivision living with strong commuter appeal toward I-35 and a clear family-buyer profile.

$300K – $500K

This is one of Belton's cleanest options for buyers who want newer construction without pushing all the way into Williamson County pricing.

Pros

  • Newer layouts and more predictable subdivision product
  • Useful for Austin-bound or Temple-bound commuters
  • Strong fit for school-conscious owner-occupants

Watchouts

  • Builder or builder-adjacent competition can shape resale pricing
  • Less historic character than central Belton
  • Commute benefit depends heavily on actual workplace destination

School Pull

Belton ISD • School zoning is a major value driver here

Drive Pattern

~15–25 min to Temple • ~30–40 min to Fort Hood • ~55–70 min to North Austin

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Northcliffe / Established Belton

Established owner-occupant Belton with mature trees, more variation in home age, and steadier everyday feel.

$240K – $420K

This pocket offers a more lived-in Belton feel than the newer subdivisions and is often what long-term residents picture first.

Pros

  • More mature streetscapes and established neighborhood identity
  • Good middle ground between price and stability
  • Less interchangeable than tract-only inventory

Watchouts

  • Condition spread matters more house to house
  • Some floor plans and updates feel more dated
  • Inventory can be inconsistent month to month

School Pull

Belton ISD • Address-level school checks still matter

Drive Pattern

~10–20 min to Temple • ~10–15 min to downtown Belton • ~30–40 min to Fort Hood

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Lake Belton / West Belton

Lifestyle-leaning Belton with more space, lake access appeal, and a stronger long-term ownership profile.

$350K – $750K+

This is the Belton segment for buyers willing to trade some convenience for setting, space, and a more destination-style feel.

Pros

  • Lifestyle premium from lake access and setting
  • More lot and home-style variation than denser subdivisions
  • Useful for buyers looking beyond pure commute math

Watchouts

  • Inventory is thinner and less uniform
  • Pricing is more sensitive to view, access, and lot quality
  • Not the best fit for buyers who need a faster Temple or Austin commute

School Pull

Belton ISD • Specific school pull can materially affect demand

Drive Pattern

~15–25 min to Temple • ~35–45 min to Fort Hood • ~60–75 min to Austin north

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Schools

School Districts

Belton Independent School District

Belton ISD demand heavily influences pricing and buyer competition in many neighborhoods.

High Schools

Belton High SchoolLake Belton High School
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Crime & Safety

Public Data And Research

Belton often feels steadier than some nearby corridors, but buyers should still review current police and public data for any specific address.

Research Tip

Use current police and public data for address-specific review.

Research Links

Belton Police Department→Belton Police Department Annual Report→FBI Crime Data Explorer→

Taxes

Property Tax Rates

City Snapshot

~2.0% – 2.3%

Tax rates vary by parcel, district, and exemptions. Verify current totals for any specific address.

Compare

Belton vs Temple, Killeen, Harker Heights

Temple

Healthcare-job anchor with practical convenience and easy I-35 connectivity.

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Median Sale Price

$262,000

Active Listings

1,177

New Listings

506

Days On Market

80

Best fit: Buyers who want healthcare-employment depth, a broader price ladder, and more housing choice than the smaller Bell County suburbs.

Killeen

Military-connected affordability with practical access to Fort Hood.

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Median Sale Price

$239,000

Active Listings

1,445

New Listings

689

Days On Market

63

Best fit: Buyers who want Bell County affordability, Fort Hood access, and flexible VA-loan or rental strategy options.

Harker Heights

Residential feel, Fort Hood access, and everyday convenience.

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Median Sale Price

$310,000

Active Listings

301

New Listings

147

Days On Market

64

Best fit: Buyers who want a more residential feel than Killeen without giving up practical Fort Hood access.

Belton real estate guidance

Is this Belton home's school or lake premium actually justified?

Send me the address. I'll compare nearby sales, competing listings, and location tradeoffs so you know what is fair before you offer.

Hayden Eastwood, REALTOR® with JBGoodwin REALTORS®, represents Central Texas buyers and sellers with property-level research, pricing context, and negotiation strategy.

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FAQ

Belton Housing Market Questions

What reporting period does this Belton market update cover?

This update uses Redfin's Rolling 3 Months city row for Belton, covering Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 and last updated Sep 3, 2026. Every figure in this update comes from that same row.

What is the latest Belton median sale price?

Redfin reports a median sale price of $320,000 for Belton during the rolling Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 period. This is a citywide median, not an estimate for a specific property.

How many listings does Redfin report for Belton?

For the rolling Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026 period, Redfin reports 217 active listings and 99 new listings in its Belton city row. These figures share the same reporting window.

What does Redfin report for Belton market time and supply?

Redfin reports a median of 70 days on market and 4.6 months of supply for Belton during Jun 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2026. The supply figure comes directly from Redfin's MONTHS OF SUPPLY field.