Step into a home where decades of love, care, and cherished memories have been woven into every room. Lovingly maintained by its original owner for more than 60 years, this exceptional all-brick 1961 residence is a true mid-century treasure, offering over 2,700 square feet of living space on a beautifully landscaped 0.36-acre lot in one of Temple's most established neighborhoods. Rich with character, the home showcases authentic mid-century design at every turn, from the stunning original solid wood front door to the vintage fixtures, original tile, terrazzo flooring, warm wood paneling, incredible built-in cabinetry, and exposed interior brick in the front living room, primary bathroom, and half bath. Imported brick and tile from Mexico add another distinctive touch to this one-of-a-kind home. Outside, natural wood support beams frame the carport and front entry, while mature oak trees provide shade across the expansive front yard. The meticulously maintained backyard offers a peaceful retreat with room to relax, entertain, or garden. Inside, multiple spacious living areas have hosted countless holidays, family gatherings, and everyday moments for generations. Exterior storage rooms attached to the carport and a rare fallout/storm shelter (with both interior and exterior access) are thoughtful features that speak to the craftsmanship of the home's era. While the home's remarkable character has been beautifully preserved, important updates provide added peace of mind, including a recently replaced HVAC system and water heater. Whether you choose to celebrate its authentic mid-century style or thoughtfully modernize it over time, this is more than just a house. It's a lovingly preserved piece of Temple history, ready for its next chapter and countless new memories to be made.
Details
MLS #
620674
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1961
Days On Site
20
Listing Provided By
Realty of America, LLC | Ryan Smith
Features
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
4 Total
SQ Feet
2,720
Car Port
Yes
Basement
Y
Story(s)
1
Acreage
0.38
Property View
None
Parking
Garage Yes / No
No
Parking Features
Attached Carport, Circular Driveway
Location
Community Features
None
Area Information
State
TX
County
Bell
City
Temple
Zip Code
76502
Community Name
Rolling Hills First Ext
Listing VS Median (in Rolling Hills First Ext)
Price: $279,000
low | high
Med: $309,000
39.247311827957% of Average
sqft: 2,720
low | high
Med: 2,857
44.981617647059% of Average
$ / sqft: $103
low | high
Med: $108
44.78873644238% of Average
On site: 20
low | high
Med: 17.5
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 76502
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: May 2026
Sales: 2
Avg $ Per SqFt: $133.1
Min Sale Price: $304,000
Max Sale Price: $316,000
Med Sale Price: $310,000
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 4
Avg $ Per SqFt: $142.16
Min Sale Price: $234,900
Max Sale Price: $285,000
Med Sale Price: $235,250
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 26
Avg $ Per SqFt: $162.55
Min Sale Price: $153,500
Max Sale Price: $950,000
Med Sale Price: $279,500
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 34
Avg $ Per SqFt: $154.84
Min Sale Price: $125,000
Max Sale Price: $560,000
Med Sale Price: $280,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 29
Avg $ Per SqFt: $161.87
Min Sale Price: $194,900
Max Sale Price: $650,000
Med Sale Price: $273,500
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 32
Avg $ Per SqFt: $156.15
Min Sale Price: $70,000
Max Sale Price: $619,000
Med Sale Price: $282,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 29
Avg $ Per SqFt: $162.4
Min Sale Price: $12,000
Max Sale Price: $820,000
Med Sale Price: $306,740
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 23
Avg $ Per SqFt: $216.47
Min Sale Price: $215,000
Max Sale Price: $2,277,000
Med Sale Price: $325,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 16
Avg $ Per SqFt: $176.47
Min Sale Price: $180,100
Max Sale Price: $729,900
Med Sale Price: $374,000
Date: Aug 2025
Sales: 15
Avg $ Per SqFt: $165.45
Min Sale Price: $215,000
Max Sale Price: $679,000
Med Sale Price: $276,000
Sourced by Back At You
May 2026
Sales:
2
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$133.1
Min Sale Price:
$304,000
Max Sale Price:
$316,000
Med Sale Price:
$310,000
Apr 2026
Sales:
4
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$142.16
Min Sale Price:
$234,900
Max Sale Price:
$285,000
Med Sale Price:
$235,250
Mar 2026
Sales:
26
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$162.55
Min Sale Price:
$153,500
Max Sale Price:
$950,000
Med Sale Price:
$279,500
Feb 2026
Sales:
34
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$154.84
Min Sale Price:
$125,000
Max Sale Price:
$560,000
Med Sale Price:
$280,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
29
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$161.87
Min Sale Price:
$194,900
Max Sale Price:
$650,000
Med Sale Price:
$273,500
Dec 2025
Sales:
32
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$156.15
Min Sale Price:
$70,000
Max Sale Price:
$619,000
Med Sale Price:
$282,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
29
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$162.4
Min Sale Price:
$12,000
Max Sale Price:
$820,000
Med Sale Price:
$306,740
Oct 2025
Sales:
23
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$216.47
Min Sale Price:
$215,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,277,000
Med Sale Price:
$325,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
16
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$176.47
Min Sale Price:
$180,100
Max Sale Price:
$729,900
Med Sale Price:
$374,000
Aug 2025
Sales:
15
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$165.45
Min Sale Price:
$215,000
Max Sale Price:
$679,000
Med Sale Price:
$276,000
MLS Number: 620674
Ryan Smith – (254) 563-6350 – ryan@ryansmithhomes.com
Realty of America, LLC – (281) 861-6199 – tx.broker@realtyofamerica.com
Request a showing
Request a showing
MLS Internet Data Exchange (IDX) information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the Four Rivers Association of Realtors/ Central Texas MLS
MLS Number: 620674
Ryan Smith – (254) 563-6350 – ryan@ryansmithhomes.com
Realty of America, LLC – (281) 861-6199 – tx.broker@realtyofamerica.com