Eddy Real Estate

Eddy, Texas: Small-Town Roots Along I-35


Eddy is a friendly little community that sits right along Interstate 35, about 18 miles southwest of Waco and just north of Temple. Today, Eddy is joined with its neighbor Bruceville to form one town called Bruceville-Eddy, but Eddy still holds onto its own history and charm.

Eddy got its start in the early 1880s, when the Katy Railroad came through the area. The town was first called Marvin, but it was renamed Eddy to honor a railroad superintendent named Everett B. Eddy. By the 1890s, the little town had grown to include stores, churches, a school, and even its own newspaper. Over the years, Eddy and Bruceville grew closer together, and in 1974 the two towns officially joined to form Bruceville-Eddy.

One thing buyers love about Eddy is the location. You get small-town quiet, but you're just a short drive from bigger-city conveniences. Waco is about 20 minutes north, with shopping, dining, and popular spots like Cameron Park, the Waco Suspension Bridge, and Magnolia Market. Temple is about the same distance south, offering even more shopping and top-rated medical centers. Because Eddy sits right off I-35, getting around Central Texas is easy, whether you're headed to work, school, or a weekend outing.

Eddy is part of the Bruceville-Eddy Independent School District, which has served local families since the two towns' schools merged back in 1928, making it one of the older school partnerships in the area. The community has a strong small-town feel, with local shops, churches, and neighbors who know each other by name.

For buyers, Eddy offers a mix of affordable homes, larger lots, and a relaxed pace of life, all within easy reach of bigger cities. For sellers, the town's location along I-35 and its ongoing growth make it an appealing spot for buyers who want space without giving up convenience. Whether you're looking for your first home or a quiet place to settle down, Eddy offers a genuine taste of small-town Central Texas.

Eddy - Town vs. County Stats

Avg Price in Eddy: $309,300 / County Avg $422,400

73%

Avg Taxes in Eddy: $4,400 / County Avg $6,000

74%

Avg Sq. Ft. in Eddy: 1,875 / County Avg 2,036

92%

Avg Price per/sqft in Eddy:$165 / County Avg $207

80%

Avg Year Built in Eddy: 1987 / County Avg 1984

100%

Avg Days on Website in Eddy: 310 / County Avg 332

93%

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