Western Hills
Established homes near BSW. Compare the dated MLS sample, lot size and the condition of the exact property.
CTXMLS: 23 closed sales, October 3, 2025–October 2, 2026; exports observed September 2 and October 3, 2026. Sold range and median describe that sample, not current listings. BSW: 3.7 road miles from OSRM and an 8–11 minute no-traffic estimate from OSRM/Valhalla, October 12, 2026; parking is not included.
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Is Western Hills a good place to live in Temple, TX?
- Check the deed restrictions, any fees and applicable property rules
- Test the exact home’s BSW route at your shift time, including parking
- Ask the seller and neighbors about the home’s outage history
- Compare the recorded lot size with the survey and the property itself
- Review inspection findings and get written estimates for work the home needs
- Confirm assigned schools for the exact address
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Western Hills brick ranch with mature trees
Western Hills by the Numbers
37 total listings: 23 closed sales (October 3, 2025 through October 2, 2026) and 14 active listings (observed October 3, 2026); CTXMLS exports observed September 2 and October 3, 2026. Sources: CTXMLS, Bell County. Based on information from the Central Texas MLS for the period October 3, 2025 through October 2, 2026.
How this neighborhood appears in the MLS: This guide counts Temple MLS records labeled Western Hills, including its numbered extensions and replats. Northwest Hills is a separate subdivision and is excluded. Ask for a map-polygon search around Western Hills, not only a subdivision-name text alert, then confirm the legal subdivision of each result.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price | $237,000 | 23 closed sales |
| Average Sold Price | $234,563 | Range: $68K–$350K |
| Active Listing Range | $189,900 – $445,000 | 14 active listings |
| Sold Price Per Sq Ft | $122.83 avg | Range: $33–$165/sqft |
| Avg Days on Market | 54 days | Median: 26 days; 23 closed sales |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99% median | Range: 68%–102%; close price / final list price, 23 closed sales |
| Year Built Range | 1962 – 1998 | 37 closed and active records; construction materials and style are not inferred from build year |
| Sq Ft Range | 1,236 – 3,143 | Avg: 1,962 sqft; 23 closed sales |
| Reported HOA | None in 23 closed MLS records | Historical source-field value; verify deed restrictions and property rules |
| Property Taxes | Check the exact parcel | Review its tax bill and applicable entities before estimating costs |
| Lot Sizes | 0.16 – 0.50 acres | Median 0.27 acre across 37 closed and active records; check the exact lot |
| Condition and Repairs | Property-specific | Use inspection findings and written estimates for the home you are comparing |
How have recorded sale prices and home sizes changed?
Compare the homes that sold in each calendar-year window. These annual samples are separate from the 23-sale October-to-October sample above. They follow the same Western Hills name rule, including numbered extensions and replats; Northwest Hills is excluded.
USD · each bar starts at $0; scale ends at $350,000
Record count · separate scale from 0 to 60
Read price alongside the sale mix. The median recorded home size was 1,837 sq ft in 2021 and 1,646 sq ft in 2025. Different homes sold each year; a change in the median is not the appreciation of the same home. Partial 2026 is kept out of both charts.
| Closing window | Sales records | Median sold price · USD | Median recorded size · sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49 | $225,000price n=49 | 1,837 sq ftsize n=49 |
| 2022 | 56 | $278,250price n=56 | 1,810.5 sq ftsize n=56 |
| 2023 | 33 | $260,000price n=33 | 1,846 sq ftsize n=33 |
| 2024 | 28 | $232,000price n=28 | 1,745.5 sq ftsize n=28 |
| 2025 | 35 | $244,000price n=35 | 1,646 sq ftsize n=35 |
| 2026 · Jan 1–Oct 24 onlyPartial year | 21 | $227,000price n=21 | 1,792 sq ftsize n=21 |
Source and coverage. CTXMLS supplied exports. The 2021–2025 calendar-year windows come from the historical archive observed August 25, 2026. Partial 2026 covers January 1–October 24, from the export observed October 24, 2026; it is not a full-year total or live availability. The two sources reproduce the same 2025 events and price/size figures. These are recorded-name samples, not a mapped neighborhood census or proof that every sale was captured.
See the cohort and calculation rules
MLS City must be Temple and the recorded subdivision label must begin Western Hills. Numbered extensions and replats remain pooled; Northwest Hills is excluded. Closed Residential records need a recorded price of at least $25,000. Positive recorded lease prices are excluded where that field is supplied; the October 24 export does not include a lease-price field. Historical subtype is unavailable; the October 24 matched records are labeled Single Family. No new-versus-resale classification is inferred.
Duplicate historical events are grouped by address, city, closing date and price; groups with conflicting size, subdivision or build year are excluded. The newer export retains distinct native listing identifiers. No repeated property/date event remains in this displayed sample. Size requires more than 400 recorded square feet. Each median uses its own usable count; price and size are withheld below 10 usable records. Calendar-year windows do not certify complete source coverage.
An MLS name does not establish a legal boundary, condition or utility service for a particular home. No phase or new-versus-resale split is inferred. Use the home’s legal subdivision and inspection findings when comparing properties.
Is Western Hills Right for You?
You Want to Check the BSW Commute
The representative Western Hills origin is 8–11 minutes from BSW in the October 12, 2026 no-traffic estimate. Test the exact home at your shift time and allow for parking. Physician-loan eligibility depends on the lender, applicant and current program; ask Taylor for a current introduction. Compare the home’s price with your budget.
You Want to Understand the Work
Separate cosmetic preferences from repairs identified in the inspection. Ask what has been replaced, request available records and get written estimates before comparing the home’s price with an updated property. Do not assume a renovation budget or future value from the neighborhood name.
You Want Real Value Over New & Shiny
Ask your lender about the loan and property requirements that apply to you. Compare the written payment estimate with taxes, insurance and any repairs you plan to make. Review plumbing, roof, foundation and electrical findings during your inspection period; ask the inspector which additional evaluations the home needs.
Bring the Specific Home Into Focus
Volume credential source: Taylor’s verified production record, September 7, 2026.
Bring the listing you are considering. Taylor can help compare its price and recorded lot size with the dated sales here, then identify which condition and commute questions need an answer before you tour or make an offer.
What Costs Should You Check Before Buying?
Use estimates for the exact property and your purchase plan.
Renovated Western Hills interior
If you are evaluating a rental rather than a primary home, use a separate property-specific analysis. See Investing in Temple TX →.
What Should You Check at the Exact Home?
What Schools Serve Western Hills?
The 23 closed CTXMLS records for October 3, 2025–October 2, 2026 report Temple ISD; exports were observed September 2 and October 3, 2026. Confirm assigned campuses for the exact address with the district.
| Check | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Assigned campuses | Ask the district for the current elementary, middle and high school assignments for the address. |
| Programs and enrollment | Check the assigned campus’s current programs, enrollment requirements and published information. |
| Daily trip | Test the route from the home; confirm transport arrangements rather than assuming a walk or drive time. |
How Far Is Western Hills from Everything?
| Destination | OSRM road distance | No-traffic estimate |
|---|---|---|
| BSW Medical Center, Scott Boulevard entrance | 3.7 mi | 8–11 min |
| Fort Hood, Bernie Beck Main Gate | 30.0 mi | 33–37 min |
| Downtown Temple, City Hall | 3.0 mi | 6–9 min |
OSRM road distances and OSRM/Valhalla no-traffic time estimates, October 12, 2026; origin is the median of Western Hills Bell CAD parcel centers. No traffic, parking or gate queues. © OpenStreetMap contributors. Verify routes to other destinations from the exact home.
Relocating to work at BSW? See the full guide: BSW Relocation Guide →
What Are the Pros and Cons of Western Hills?
- BSW access — representative no-traffic estimate of 8–11 minutes
- No HOA reported in the dated MLS sample — verify property rules and fees
- Near the VA hospital — verify outage history for the exact home
- Lot and tree setting — compare the actual property
- Renovation choice — compare the work needed with your plans
- Property-specific cost check — review the actual tax bill and insurance quote
- Plumbing condition — review materials, repair history and inspection findings
- Foundation and drainage — review the home’s inspection findings
- Interior condition — distinguish necessary repairs from your preferred updates
- Electrical condition — ask about the panel, wiring and insurer requirements
Frequently Asked Questions About Western Hills
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