Mount Calm Real Estate
Mount Calm, TX Real Estate: Small-Town Charm Near Waco
Looking for peaceful, small-town living close to Waco? Mount Calm might be a great match. This tiny city sits in southern Hill County, right along State Highway 31, about 25 miles northeast of Waco. That makes it a popular choice for buyers who want quiet country living with an easy drive into the city for work or shopping.
Mount Calm's story goes back to the 1850s, when around fifty families settled in the area, drawn in by the rich farmland of the Blackland Prairie. The town likely got its name from a French blacksmith who once had a shop nearby. Early residents built churches, started a Masonic lodge, and opened a general store and post office. When the railroad came through in 1881, Mount Calm grew into a small but busy farming and trading community, known for its cotton production.
That agricultural spirit lives on today through the town's beloved Cotton Festival, a yearly celebration that brings neighbors together to honor Mount Calm's farming roots. The historic downtown area still holds onto small-town charm, with local shops giving the town its friendly, hometown feel. Outdoor lovers will also enjoy being a reasonable drive from Lake Whitney, a popular spot for fishing, boating, and water fun.
For buyers wanting a true small-town setting with deep agricultural roots and easy access to Waco, Mount Calm offers peaceful living with plenty of Texas charm.
Looking for peaceful, small-town living close to Waco? Mount Calm might be a great match. This tiny city sits in southern Hill County, right along State Highway 31, about 25 miles northeast of Waco. That makes it a popular choice for buyers who want quiet country living with an easy drive into the city for work or shopping.
Mount Calm's story goes back to the 1850s, when around fifty families settled in the area, drawn in by the rich farmland of the Blackland Prairie. The town likely got its name from a French blacksmith who once had a shop nearby. Early residents built churches, started a Masonic lodge, and opened a general store and post office. When the railroad came through in 1881, Mount Calm grew into a small but busy farming and trading community, known for its cotton production.
That agricultural spirit lives on today through the town's beloved Cotton Festival, a yearly celebration that brings neighbors together to honor Mount Calm's farming roots. The historic downtown area still holds onto small-town charm, with local shops giving the town its friendly, hometown feel. Outdoor lovers will also enjoy being a reasonable drive from Lake Whitney, a popular spot for fishing, boating, and water fun.
For buyers wanting a true small-town setting with deep agricultural roots and easy access to Waco, Mount Calm offers peaceful living with plenty of Texas charm.
Most Popular
541 Lcr 131
$1,899,900
Most Expensive
541 Lcr 131
$1,899,900
Least Expensive
1 S St Street W
$185000
Mount Calm Listings Summary
Mount Calm - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Mount Calm: $559,600 / County Avg $440,400
127%
Avg Taxes in Mount Calm: $4,300 / County Avg $4,200
103%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Mount Calm: 1,880 / County Avg 1,896
99%
Avg Price per/sqft in Mount Calm:$298 / County Avg $232
128%
Avg Year Built in Mount Calm: 2002 / County Avg 1991
101%
Avg Days on Website in Mount Calm: 157 / County Avg 163
96%
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| Neighborhoods in Mount Calm TX |
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| Abbott Rural |
| E Fetzer Surv A-308 |
| E Hart |
| J. B. Johnson |
| M Mata |
| McIntyre |
| Mt Calm Ot |
| R Mcintyre |
| W W Boren |
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