The Harker Heights area in Bell County, is a growing part of the Central Texas area. The city of Harker Heights is a family oriented and strong community friendly area. Its close proximity to Ft. Hood Texas, one of the largest military installation in the world, makes Harker Heights a desirable city for buying real estate. Harker Heights is approximately 10 miles west of I-35, which connects to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and other major cities in Texas.
The real estate market in Harker Heights is currently growing with a lot of military families who are looking to upgrade or purchase their first home. If you are looking for eco-friendly homes that are energy certified or looking for a little peace of tranquility, you can find it all in Harker Heights. There are several builders to choose from to get your desired custom built home, or take in some of the amazing views of the hillside.
The new community park in the city offers something for everyone in the family. Take long walk or jogs on the nature trails, go for a picnic among many of the picnic tables, playground for the children to enjoy and and the 34-acre Carl Levin City Park, which offers a swimming pool and amphitheater. In addition, the new Market Heights shopping area offers great indoor shopping and entertainment for the family. Choose from restaurants such as Cheddars, Mangolian Grill, Cracker Barrell and much more. Enjoy and evening out at the new Cinemark theater or go for a treat at YoYo's frozen yogurt.
With the expansion of the Harker Heights community, the Killeen Independent School district has played a vital role in proving quality and excellent education to the many families living in the area. No wonder many families are looking to call Harker Heights home.