Thornton Real Estate
Thornton, TX Real Estate: Peaceful Country Living in Limestone County
Looking for a peaceful small town with a deep-rooted history and a strong sense of community? Thornton, Texas fits the bill. This little town sits along State Highway 14 in southwestern Limestone County, about 19 miles southwest of Mexia. Life here means wide-open countryside and a quiet, small-town pace.
Thornton's history dates back to 1868, when early settlers first moved to the area near Steele Creek. The town grew alongside the railroad and was named after John E. Thornton, one of its early residents. By the 1880s, Thornton had grown into a small farming community with cotton gins, general stores, and even a Masonic lodge. The town also became known for education, home to the Thornton Male and Female Institute, a school founded in 1877 that trained many teachers who went on to serve schools throughout rural Texas.
Today, Thornton still holds onto that same close-knit, small-town spirit. The town is even home to the Cross Creek Meadows Equine Therapy and Retreat Center, a nonprofit that uses horses to provide healing and comfort to children with disabilities and veterans. It's the kind of community where neighbors look out for each other and country living comes naturally.
For buyers looking for peaceful rural living with genuine small-town character, Thornton offers space, history, and heart.
Looking for a peaceful small town with a deep-rooted history and a strong sense of community? Thornton, Texas fits the bill. This little town sits along State Highway 14 in southwestern Limestone County, about 19 miles southwest of Mexia. Life here means wide-open countryside and a quiet, small-town pace.
Thornton's history dates back to 1868, when early settlers first moved to the area near Steele Creek. The town grew alongside the railroad and was named after John E. Thornton, one of its early residents. By the 1880s, Thornton had grown into a small farming community with cotton gins, general stores, and even a Masonic lodge. The town also became known for education, home to the Thornton Male and Female Institute, a school founded in 1877 that trained many teachers who went on to serve schools throughout rural Texas.
Today, Thornton still holds onto that same close-knit, small-town spirit. The town is even home to the Cross Creek Meadows Equine Therapy and Retreat Center, a nonprofit that uses horses to provide healing and comfort to children with disabilities and veterans. It's the kind of community where neighbors look out for each other and country living comes naturally.
For buyers looking for peaceful rural living with genuine small-town character, Thornton offers space, history, and heart.
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Thornton Listings Summary
Thornton - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Thornton: $591,800 / County Avg $336,400
176%
Avg Taxes in Thornton: $3,400 / County Avg $3,600
96%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Thornton: 2,454 / County Avg 1,990
123%
Avg Price per/sqft in Thornton:$241 / County Avg $169
143%
Avg Year Built in Thornton: 1985 / County Avg 1984
100%
Avg Days on Website in Thornton: 99 / County Avg 129
77%
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| Neighborhoods in Thornton TX |
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| Barnett Cove |
| Chavert West |
| J L Chavert |
| M C Rejon M 16 |
| Maria De La Concepcion League |
| Thornton |
| W M Williams |
| Wedgman Hills |
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