Living in Springtown

Overview

About Springtown

Springtown was originally known as Littleton's Springs and later took the name Springtown. Its post office opened in 1875, and the town incorporated in 1884, around the time the College Hill Institute operated here.

Growth resumed after 1960 as commuters to Fort Worth discovered the area. The town, which reaches into Wise County, had 3,064 residents at the 2020 census.

Who Springtown suits

Springtown suits buyers who want acreage, horse property or a quieter small-town lifestyle within commuting range of Fort Worth.

At a glance

Springtown by the numbers

Figures are sourced below with their dates. Market values change; confirm current numbers with Jamie before making decisions.

Housing

Homes & neighborhoods

Expect in-town homes, newer subdivisions and plenty of acreage properties, many with private wells, septic systems and outbuildings.

Schools

Springtown school districts

High school campus ratings

• Springtown High School: B (84) in 2026

Ratings are Texas Education Agency A–F accountability ratings (overall score in parentheses), released August 2026. See campus details on TXschools.gov. School boundaries change and don't follow city limits; confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.

Market notes · as of September 2026

Springtown home prices

Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Springtown home at $388,733 as of September 2026, up 0.6% from a year earlier. The index is a smoothed, seasonally adjusted measure of mid-tier single-family homes and condos, not a sale price for any one house.

For comparison, Zillow's Fort Worth index was $292,949 in the same month.

More local numbers (September 2026)

• GFWAR/TRERC MLS, ZIP 76082 (Springtown): 44 closed sales, median sold price $380,000, 67 days on market, 5.8 months of inventory. Source: Greater Fort Worth REALTORS® ZIP Detail (Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center).

List prices (Realtor.com) and sold prices (MLS) measure different things and aren't directly comparable. Small markets can swing sharply month to month.

Values vary widely by street, lot size, age and condition, especially where acreage, waterfront or new construction is involved. Before you buy or list, ask Jamie for a free comparative market analysis built from current active, pending and sold listings in the NTREIS MLS.

Property taxes

Springtown property tax rates

2025 adopted rates per $100 of taxable value, from the Texas Comptroller:

Example only: on a home appraised at the typical Springtown value of $388,733, the combined rate works out to about $7,042 a year before exemptions. A homestead exemption lowers the school-tax portion (school districts must exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value, with an additional $60,000 for owners 65 or older or disabled, per the Texas Comptroller). Your actual bill depends on the appraised value, exemptions and any special districts.

Special districts (hospital, college, emergency services, MUD/PID and others) are not included and vary by property. Appraisal district: Parker County, Wise County. This is general information, not tax advice.

Getting around

Commute & roads

SH 199 connects Springtown to Azle and Fort Worth, and FM 51 runs south to Weatherford and north to Decatur.

• Downtown Fort Worth: about 36 minutes / 27 miles
• Graford: about 63 minutes

Drive times are routing estimates from OSRM without traffic; rush hour and highway construction can add significant time.

Outdoors

Lakes & recreation

Eagle Mountain Lake is a short drive southeast, and Lake Bridgeport is to the north in Wise County.

Things to do

Notable attractions near Springtown

• Lake (nearby)Eagle Mountain Lake

  Tarrant Regional Water District reservoir for boating and fishing.

Everyday life

Shopping, dining & amenities

Local restaurants and shops serve the town, with larger retail in Azle, Weatherford and north Fort Worth.

Due diligence

Utilities, internet & flood checks

• Electricity: parts of this area are open to retail electric choice (compare plans at PowerToChoose.org), while many rural and some city areas are served by an electric cooperative or municipal utility with no choice. The provider depends on the exact address.
• Water & sewer: inside city limits, service usually comes from the city or a water supply corporation. Outside city limits, homes often rely on a water supply corporation or a private well plus an on-site septic system (OSSF). Ask for well and septic inspections before closing.
• Internet: options range from fiber and cable in town to fixed wireless and satellite in the country. Check any address on the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Flood risk: look up the property on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask your insurance agent about flood coverage, even outside a mapped flood zone.
• Groundwater: Parker County is in the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, which has well registration and permitting rules.

Map

Springtown on the map

Use the layer button (top right of the map) to show TEA school district boundaries or FEMA flood hazard zones around Springtown.

School district and flood layers are for general reference only. Verify districts with the TEA School District Locator or the district, and flood zones with the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and a survey or elevation certificate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Local FAQ

Springtown questions

Sources

Where these facts come from

• Zillow Research, ZHVI by city (as of September 2026)
• Greater Fort Worth REALTORS® ZIP Detail (Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center) (September 2026)
• Texas Education Agency, 2026 Statewide Multi-Year Ratings and TXschools.gov
• Texas Comptroller, 2025 county, city and school district tax rates · Comptroller exemptions
• Appraisal district contacts (Comptroller county directory): Parker County, Wise County
• Wikipedia: Springtown (history; 2020 U.S. Census population)
• OSRM routing (drive-time estimates)
• Official site: Springtown

This content is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and deadlines change. Confirm details with the appropriate agency, attorney, CPA or lender.