Waxahachie homes sold for a median $400,000 in the three months to September 2026, up 9.7% year over year, after a median 72 days on the market (Redfin). Buyers choose between six National Register historic districts and new communities such as Myrtle Creek.
Waxahachie costs less than Mansfield, has six National Register historic districts and sits 29.7 road miles from Dallas City Hall.
| Waxahachie quick facts | Value |
|---|---|
| County | Ellis (county seat); all city land is in Ellis County |
| Population | 50,090 (Census estimate, July 1, 2025) |
| Land area | 49.5 sq mi (Census 2020) |
| ZIP codes | 75165, 75167 (75168 for PO boxes) |
| School district | Waxahachie ISD for about 99% of the city; TEA 2025-26 rating B (80) |
| Median sale price | $400,000, up 9.7% (Redfin, 3 months to Sept. 2026) |
| Days on market | 72 median, up from 60 a year earlier |
| Distance to Dallas | 29.7 road miles, city hall to Dallas City Hall |
Road distances and drive times from Waxahachie City Hall, 408 S Rogers St.
| Destination | Road distance | Drive time, no traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas City Hall | 29.7 mi | about 36 min |
| Fort Worth City Hall | 41.6 mi | about 54 min |
| Midlothian | 11.8 mi | about 19 min |
| Red Oak | 11.6 mi | about 16 min |
| Mansfield | 22.6 mi | about 30 min |
Routing: OpenStreetMap (OSRM), city hall to city hall, without traffic. Rush hour adds time.
I-35E runs north to Dallas and US-287 runs northwest toward Midlothian, Mansfield and Fort Worth, with the two crossing in Waxahachie. The city counts more than 80,000 vehicles a day through that intersection, and US-77 also serves the city.
The city puts downtown Dallas about 35 minutes away and downtown Fort Worth about 45 minutes away. Rush-hour traffic on I-35E adds to both.
Historic districts near downtown and new communities on the edges of town, with builder prices as of October 2026.
The Ellis County Courthouse, finished in 1897, anchors downtown. Downtown is one of two local historic overlay districts, so the city reviews exterior alterations and new construction there.
West End is one of six National Register historic districts in Waxahachie. National Register listing alone generally does not restrict a private owner’s renovation unless federal money, licensing or permits are involved.
Bloomfield Homes lists homes from $439,990 to $721,676, with 2,454 to 4,238 square feet. The builder says the community has no MUD and no PID. Amenities include pavilions, a sports field, a playground and trails with lake views. Builder community information.
Bloomfield Homes lists homes from $374,990 to $599,777, with 2,034 to 3,695 square feet. The North Grove Public Improvement District applies to most lots, and the builder says only select homesites are outside it. The community has a pool, splash park, community center and trails.
Myrtle Creek sits just east of downtown near US-287 and I-35E, with about 2,500 homes planned. Seven builders sell from the low $300s (Impression) to the high $500s (Coventry). Amenities include a lazy river, pools, pickleball courts and a food-truck area. Developer information.
Oldham Avenue carries both a National Register listing and a local historic overlay. The overlay means the city reviews exterior alterations and new construction on the street.
Waxahachie ISD covers about 99% of the city and moved up to a B rating for 2025-26.
Waxahachie ISD earned a B with a score of 80 in TEA 2025-26, up from a C (76) the year before. The district has 11,092 students and 17 rated campuses: 2 A, 7 B, 5 C, 2 D and 1 F. Small parts of the city fall in Midlothian, Red Oak and Ferris ISDs.
Waxahachie High School rose to a B (85) from a C (77). Waxahachie Global High School earned an A (96) and admits students by application. The district’s four-year graduation rate was 97.3% for the class of 2025. Campus assignment goes by address, so check the home’s zoned schools before you make an offer.
Read the Waxahachie ISD guide for every campus rating and source.
The combined rate inside city limits is about $2.04 per $100 of value.
Ellis County, Waxahachie ISD and the City of Waxahachie together levy about $2.04 per $100 of value. On a $400,000 homestead, that works out to about $6,350 a year after exemptions (2026 property tax guide). The figure uses the 2026 rates posted by Waxahachie ISD and the city, plus Ellis County’s proposed 2026 rate, which matches its 2025 rate.
The $140,000 homestead exemption applies only to the school district’s share of the bill. The county and city apply their own exemptions to their portions. Texas Comptroller exemption guidance.
Texas appraises property as of January 1, so a new home’s first bill can cover the land only. The next bill reflects the finished house. North Grove adds a Public Improvement District assessment.
Six National Register districts and two local overlays, each with different rules.
The Ellis County Courthouse was finished in 1897 to a design by James Riely Gordon, in red and gray granite with red Pecos sandstone. Waxahachie’s six National Register districts are West End, North Rogers Street, Oldham Avenue, Wyatt Street Shotgun House, Marvin-Patrick Street and the Ellis County Courthouse district.
National Register listing alone generally does not restrict a private owner’s renovation unless federal money, licensing or permits are involved. The city’s Downtown and Oldham Avenue overlays are different, because they let the city review exterior alterations and new construction. National Park Service guidance; Waxahachie preservation information.
Ask for a historic home’s district status and permit history before you make an offer.
Silvia works with buyers across Ellis County, in English or Spanish.
Silvia pulls recent Waxahachie sales near the home and the costs that do not show up in the asking price, such as PID assessments and HOA dues.
Representation, negotiable compensation, contract deadlines and any concessions are settled in writing before you commit.
Silvia Poulin speaks English and Spanish and works with buyers across Ellis County. A 30-minute consultation covers your search, budget and timeline.
In a model home, the sales representative works for the builder, so bring your own agent or ask about the builder’s agent-registration policy before your first visit. Your written buyer agreement spells out Silvia’s services and negotiable compensation, including any amount you may owe, and a builder contribution toward it is never guaranteed. Buyer agreement guidance.
Get the base price, lot premium, upgrades and total price in writing for the same plan at each community, along with the offer deadline and any lender conditions tied to an incentive.
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