Aquilla Real Estate
Aquilla, TX Real Estate: Peaceful Lakeside Country Living
If peaceful country living near a beautiful lake sounds appealing, Aquilla, Texas is worth a look. This small town sits along Farm-to-Market Road 933 in southwestern Hill County, about 16 miles southwest of Hillsboro and 26 miles north of Waco. That gives residents quiet, small-town living with a reasonable drive to nearby cities.
Aquilla has a fun and humble start. Settlers first moved to the area in the 1840s, drawn by nearby timber, and the original settlement was even called "Mudtown." The town was later renamed Aquilla, likely after an early local settler, and grew steadily once the railroad came through in the 1880s. By the early 1900s, Aquilla had grown into a lively little town with stores, hotels, churches, a school, a newspaper, and even a bank.
Today, Aquilla is best known for beautiful Aquilla Lake, just north of town. Built in the early 1980s, this reservoir offers flood control, water supply, and recreation for the whole region, making it a favorite local spot for fishing, boating, and enjoying the outdoors. With rolling countryside, wide-open land, and a true small-town feel, Aquilla offers a peaceful lifestyle close to nature.
For buyers who want a quiet rural setting with a nearby lake to enjoy, Aquilla is a charming, low-key place to call home.
If peaceful country living near a beautiful lake sounds appealing, Aquilla, Texas is worth a look. This small town sits along Farm-to-Market Road 933 in southwestern Hill County, about 16 miles southwest of Hillsboro and 26 miles north of Waco. That gives residents quiet, small-town living with a reasonable drive to nearby cities.
Aquilla has a fun and humble start. Settlers first moved to the area in the 1840s, drawn by nearby timber, and the original settlement was even called "Mudtown." The town was later renamed Aquilla, likely after an early local settler, and grew steadily once the railroad came through in the 1880s. By the early 1900s, Aquilla had grown into a lively little town with stores, hotels, churches, a school, a newspaper, and even a bank.
Today, Aquilla is best known for beautiful Aquilla Lake, just north of town. Built in the early 1980s, this reservoir offers flood control, water supply, and recreation for the whole region, making it a favorite local spot for fishing, boating, and enjoying the outdoors. With rolling countryside, wide-open land, and a true small-town feel, Aquilla offers a peaceful lifestyle close to nature.
For buyers who want a quiet rural setting with a nearby lake to enjoy, Aquilla is a charming, low-key place to call home.
Most Popular
495 Fm 933
$479,999
Most Expensive
180 Hcr 2224 E
$949,000
Least Expensive
933 Hcr 2224 E
$349900
Aquilla Listings Summary
Aquilla - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Aquilla: $523,900 / County Avg $447,000
117%
Avg Taxes in Aquilla: $3,300 / County Avg $4,200
80%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Aquilla: 1,704 / County Avg 1,914
89%
Avg Price per/sqft in Aquilla:$308 / County Avg $234
132%
Avg Year Built in Aquilla: 2003 / County Avg 1990
101%
Avg Days on Website in Aquilla: 93 / County Avg 108
86%
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