Milford Real Estate
Milford, TX Homes: Small-Town Living Between Dallas & Waco
Love the idea of small-town living right along the interstate? Milford, Texas fits the bill nicely. This little town sits in southern Ellis County, right along Interstate 35, putting it about halfway between Dallas and Waco. That means residents get peaceful country living with a straight shot up or down the highway for work, shopping, or weekend trips.
Milford's roots go back to the 1850s, when a group of settlers came from Cherokee County and bought land in the Mill Creek valley. Founder William R. Hudson named the town after a factory town he had read about near Boston. By the 1890s, Milford had grown into a busy little community with churches, a bank, a hotel, cotton gins, and even its own newspaper. In 1902, the town became home to the Texas Presbyterian College for Girls, a school that put Milford on the map for years before closing in 1929.
Today, Milford holds on to that same close-knit, small-town spirit. The town's founders cared deeply about education from the very start, and that tradition continues with Milford ISD, home to the Milford Bulldogs. History lovers will also enjoy the historic Milford Cemetery, resting place for early Texas pioneers and veterans going back generations.
For buyers wanting a quiet, historic Texas town with easy interstate access to bigger cities, Milford offers small-town charm without giving up convenience.
Love the idea of small-town living right along the interstate? Milford, Texas fits the bill nicely. This little town sits in southern Ellis County, right along Interstate 35, putting it about halfway between Dallas and Waco. That means residents get peaceful country living with a straight shot up or down the highway for work, shopping, or weekend trips.
Milford's roots go back to the 1850s, when a group of settlers came from Cherokee County and bought land in the Mill Creek valley. Founder William R. Hudson named the town after a factory town he had read about near Boston. By the 1890s, Milford had grown into a busy little community with churches, a bank, a hotel, cotton gins, and even its own newspaper. In 1902, the town became home to the Texas Presbyterian College for Girls, a school that put Milford on the map for years before closing in 1929.
Today, Milford holds on to that same close-knit, small-town spirit. The town's founders cared deeply about education from the very start, and that tradition continues with Milford ISD, home to the Milford Bulldogs. History lovers will also enjoy the historic Milford Cemetery, resting place for early Texas pioneers and veterans going back generations.
For buyers wanting a quiet, historic Texas town with easy interstate access to bigger cities, Milford offers small-town charm without giving up convenience.
Most Popular
329 Lowell Road
$13,684,350
Most Expensive
329 Lowell Road
$13,684,350
Least Expensive
107 W College Street
$85000
Milford Listings Summary
Milford - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Milford: $1,567,400 / County Avg $563,800
278%
Avg Taxes in Milford: $2,200 / County Avg $7,300
31%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Milford: 1,668 / County Avg 2,629
63%
Avg Price per/sqft in Milford:$940 / County Avg $214
438%
Avg Year Built in Milford: 1999 / County Avg 2007
100%
Avg Days on Website in Milford: 136 / County Avg 91
149%
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