Learn More About Fort Worth, Texas
Currently there are 907 homes for sale, 123 condos and apartments for sale, 280 vacant land for sale and 45 townhomes for sale in Fort Worth
History
Fort Worth Texas is the 16th largest city in the United States and has been voted as one of the best places in the country to conduct business. It also has more than 800,000 residents and the number continues to grow by the day. The city is rich with culture and history; back in 1849 it was established as an Army outpost when it was known as a “Cowtown” due to the cattle drive. Fort Worth is also referred to as “the place where the West begins.” Fort Worth prides itself so much on their cattle production that they actually have several museums dedicated to the heritage of the cattle industry. You can choose from either The Cowgirl Museum, The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, The Cattle Raisers Museum or the Cattleman’s Museum to name just a few. These museums will immerse you in the history of how Fort Worth and how it became a leader in cattle production. One of the most interesting pieces of information about Fort Worth is that back in 1963, President John F. Kennedy gave his last public speech here shortly before his untimely death.
Tourism
There is plenty to do here in Fort Worth if you’re looking for a little adventure. You can take a trip to Six Flags Over Texas which is the biggest theme park in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. You can also visit the Fort Worth Zoo which was founded back in 1909, making it the first zoo in Texas and featured only a handful of animals. Today it is home to more than 7,000 types of animals both native and exotic. This zoo has also been featured in “Family Life” magazine as one of the top zoos in the nation. You can also take a day trip to The Fort Worth Stockyards. This historic district is located North of the central business district; it is more than 98 acres in size. The Stockyards Museum can be found here where admission is economical. They are open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 5pm. This historic museum showcases the Fort Worth Stockyards and the culture behind them. If theme parks, zoos, and museums aren’t your thing then have no fear. The AT&T Stadium, which is home to the Dallas Cowboys, is a great place to watch a game in one of the 100,000 seats inside this massive stadium with a retractable roof. The retractable roof allows the team to play in inclement weather and during the colder months. The stadium is a short drive from Fort Worth and is the place to be during football season.
Major Employers
As previously mentioned, Fort Worth is a great place to conduct business. The Fort Worth region has the fourth highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the United States. The biggest name on that list is American Airlines which comes in at number 67. They employ more than 25,000 people. Other notable employers in the area are Lockheed Martin which employs almost 14,000 individuals and Fort Worth ISD which employs just over 12,000 people.
Fun Facts About Fort Worth
-The Fort Worth economy brings in more than $2.3 billion dollars annually thanks to the visitors.
-Almost nine million people visit the Fort Worth area annually.
-Sixty percent of America’s paper money is printed in Fort Worth. The U.S Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility holds tours to show people how money is made. This is the only printing facility outside of the one located in Washington D.C.
-Kelly Clarkson, the very first winner of American Idol, is from Fort Worth.
-The Texas Motor Speedway has seating for more than 190,000 people making it the second largest space for a NASCAR event.
Housing Styles
The saying “everything is bigger in Texas” doesn’t just refer to belt buckles and steaks. The homes in Fort Worth are substantially larger than those found in other states. You can get more square footage here for less money than if you were to look for a home in the suburbs of New Jersey. The typical house you will find in the Fort Worth area can range from a simple ranch style to contemporary. It all depends on which part of Fort Worth you choose to live in. The houses in Fort Worth are spacious and welcoming with more than enough land so you don’t feel like you’re right on top of your neighbors.
Summary
Fort Worth is rich with culture dating all the way back to the 1800’s. There are so many things to do here that it might be hard to pick just one thing on any given day. If you’re looking to live somewhere with historic charm, Fort Worth is the place for you!
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Currently Fort Worth has 1,382 properties on the market for sale. The inventory was last updated 03/08/2021. Of these properties, 907 single family homes are for sale by their owners in Fort Worth, and 123 condos are for sale by their owners in Fort Worth. The average price of the single family homes for sale in Fort Worth, is $709,949, the average condo price in Fort Worth, is $584,620. The average price per square foot of the active inventory is $135. This is based the living area square footage.
Over the last year, there have been 40,551 of properties sold in Fort Worth. Of these properties, 37,442 single family homes have sold by their owners in Fort Worth, and 829 condos have sold by their owners in Fort Worth. The average sales price of the single family homes sold in Fort Worth, is $283,544. Single family homes have been selling for 128 per square foot of living area. The average sales price of the condos for sale in Fort Worth, is $352,326. Condos have been selling for 196 per square foot of living area.
The most active subdivisions with listings for sale in Fort Worth, are:
Chamberlain Arlington Heights 1st (31 For Sale),
Oak Ridge (29 For Sale),
Walsh Ranch (25 For Sale),
Walsh-cline Park (25 For Sale),
One Montgomery Plaza Residence Condo (19 For Sale),
Ventana (18 For Sale),
Texas & Pacific Lofts Condo (16 For Sale),
Western Ridge (16 For Sale),
Montserrat (15 For Sale),
Chapin Village (14 For Sale)
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This data up-to-date as of 03/08/2021
