Homes in Birdville ISD: Prices, Cities, Schools & Taxes (2026)
By Brent Reiter, REALTOR® · Last updated November 4, 2026
Birdville ISD covers most of North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Richland Hills and Watauga, plus part of Hurst and a sliver of Fort Worth. I live in North Richland Hills, inside the district, so this is my home turf. Below is what 1,314 single-family homes in Birdville ISD actually sold for over the past year, broken down by city and high school zone, with the 2026 tax numbers.
One rule before anything else: a city name or ZIP code doesn't tell you the school district. North Richland Hills, Watauga and Hurst are each split between Birdville ISD and other districts. Confirm the district and campus for the exact address before you make an offer.
At a Glance
- Median sale price
- $330,000 (1,314 sales, past 12 months)
- Middle half of sales
- $267,600 to $427,000
- Sold under $300,000
- About 4 in 10 (522 homes)
- Median days on market
- 24
- Sale price vs. final asking price
- 99.4% (median)
- High schools
- Birdville, Richland, Haltom
- District tax rate (2026)
- $1.18654 per $100
My analysis of NTREIS MLS single-family sales in Birdville ISD closed Nov. 3, 2025 to Nov. 2, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Which Cities Are in Birdville ISD?
Most Birdville ISD sales are in North Richland Hills, but the district reaches into five cities. Here's where the past year's sales were and what they sold for:
| City | Sales (12 mo.) | Median price | Median size | Typical year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Richland Hills | 677 | $375,000 | 1,930 sq ft | 1985 |
| Haltom City | 257 | $265,000 | 1,460 sq ft | 1961 |
| Watauga | 187 | $274,500 | 1,400 sq ft | 1980 |
| Hurst (north and west) | 99 | $450,000 | 2,160 sq ft | 1985 |
| Richland Hills | 74 | $302,500 | 1,740 sq ft | 1954 |
| Fort Worth (small area) | 20 | $367,500 | 2,140 sq ft | 1993 |
- North Richland Hills: most of the city is Birdville ISD; part of the north end is Keller ISD.
- Watauga: split between Birdville ISD and Keller ISD. About two-thirds of last year's Watauga sales were in Birdville.
- Hurst: mostly Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. The Birdville part is in north and west Hurst (mostly 76054), and it sold for more than the Hurst average.
- Haltom City and Richland Hills: almost entirely Birdville ISD.
What Homes Cost in Birdville ISD
The median Birdville ISD home sold for $330,000 over the past 12 months, and the middle half sold for $267,600 to $427,000. Quarterly medians rose gently through the year, from about $319,000 in late 2025 to about $336,000 by fall 2026.
| Price range | Sales (12 mo.) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $250,000 | 232 | 18% |
| $250,000 to $299,999 | 290 | 22% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 379 | 29% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 205 | 16% |
| $500,000 to $599,999 | 96 | 7% |
| $600,000 and up | 112 | 9% |
Age drives price more than anything else here. Homes built since 2000 typically sell for about twice what homes from the 1950s do.
| Built | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1960 | 259 | $255,000 | 1,460 sq ft |
| 1960s | 147 | $279,500 | 1,560 sq ft |
| 1970s | 238 | $294,500 | 1,550 sq ft |
| 1980s | 257 | $350,000 | 1,780 sq ft |
| 1990s | 144 | $405,000 | 2,160 sq ft |
| 2000s | 135 | $520,000 | 2,670 sq ft |
| 2010s | 68 | $589,500 | 2,640 sq ft |
| 2020 and later | 66 | $470,000 | 2,180 sq ft |
- Under $300,000: 522 homes, about 4 in 10 sales. Most are in Haltom City, Watauga, Richland Hills and south North Richland Hills, and most were built before 1980.
- New construction: 21 homes built in 2025 or 2026 sold, from $325,000 to $1.09 million, with a median of $499,000. Most were in North Richland Hills, including City Point and Cambridge Manor.
- HOAs: about 1 in 5 homes sold had a mandatory HOA. Most older streets have none.
- Pools: about 1 in 6 homes sold had one.
Birdville ISD High School Zones
Birdville ISD has three comprehensive high schools. Here's what homes sold for in each attendance zone over the past year:
| High school zone | Sales (12 mo.) | Median price | Median size | Typical year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdville High School | 467 | $405,000 | 2,000 sq ft | 1986 |
| Richland High School | 453 | $345,000 | 1,830 sq ft | 1983 |
| Haltom High School | 389 | $270,000 | 1,480 sq ft | 1971 |
The district's homes feed into seven middle schools and many more elementary campuses. Boundaries change, and the MLS can be wrong, so check the exact address with Birdville ISD's school maps. For campus ratings, use the state's accountability site, txschools.gov.
Birdville ISD Property Tax Rate (2026)
Birdville ISD's 2026 rate is $1.18654 per $100 of taxable value. Your total depends on the city. These combined rates add the city, Tarrant County ($0.186), JPS Health Network ($0.159) and Tarrant County College ($0.12):
| City (Birdville ISD address) | City rate | Combined rate per $100 |
|---|---|---|
| North Richland Hills | $0.555144 | about $2.21 |
| Haltom City | $0.556999 | about $2.21 |
| Richland Hills | $0.569027 | about $2.22 |
| Watauga | $0.605800 | about $2.26 |
| Hurst | $0.668422 | about $2.32 |
| Fort Worth (adds the $0.0273 water district) | $0.705650 | about $2.38 |
Example: a $330,000 home in North Richland Hills with a homestead exemption owes about $5,020 a year (about $420 a month). Without the homestead, it's about $7,280. The school homestead exemption removes $140,000 from the school district's taxable value. My Texas property tax guide explains how exemptions and protests work.
How Fast Homes Sell in Birdville ISD
- Median time on market: 24 days.
- About 1 in 4 homes sold within a week, and about 1 in 4 took 60 days or more.
- Median sale price was 99.4% of the final asking price and 97.9% of the original asking price, so many sellers made a price cut before selling.
- Fastest: the Birdville part of Hurst (14 days median). Slowest: Richland Hills (37 days).
What I Tell Buyers Looking in Birdville ISD
- Confirm the district by address. In North Richland Hills, Watauga and Hurst, two houses on the same side of town can be in different districts, with different schools and tax rates.
- Decide which matters more: price or age. Under $300,000 usually means a home built before 1980. Budget for an inspection that looks hard at the foundation, roof, plumbing and electrical.
- Compare the full monthly cost. The tax rate runs about $2.21 to $2.38 depending on the city, and some newer neighborhoods add HOA dues.
- Look at the high school zone you'd actually be in. Prices differ by about $135,000 between the Birdville and Haltom zones, mostly because of home age and size.
Fair housing note: this page reports facts about attendance zones, prices and tax rates. It doesn't rank schools or neighborhoods. For school performance, use the state's ratings on txschools.gov and visit the campuses yourself.
Thinking about buying or selling in Fort Worth? I was born and raised here, and I help buyers and sellers across DFW from my office in the Mid-Cities. Call or text anytime, no pressure.
Brent Reiter, REALTOR®
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Frequently Asked Questions
What cities are in Birdville ISD?
Most of North Richland Hills, Haltom City and Richland Hills, much of Watauga, part of north and west Hurst, and a small part of Fort Worth. North Richland Hills, Watauga and Hurst are split with other districts, so confirm the district for the exact address.
How much do homes cost in Birdville ISD?
The median single-family home in Birdville ISD sold for $330,000 over the 12 months ending Nov. 2, 2026, across 1,314 sales. The middle half sold for $267,600 to $427,000.
Can I buy a home in Birdville ISD for under $300,000?
Yes. About 4 in 10 sales in the past year (522 homes) closed under $300,000, mostly in Haltom City, Watauga, Richland Hills and south North Richland Hills. Most were built before 1980.
What high schools are in Birdville ISD?
Birdville High School, Richland High School and Haltom High School. Over the past year, homes in the Birdville High zone sold for a median of $405,000, Richland High $345,000 and Haltom High $270,000.
What is the Birdville ISD tax rate?
For 2026, Birdville ISD's rate is $1.18654 per $100 of taxable value. With the city, county, JPS and Tarrant County College, the combined rate is about $2.21 in North Richland Hills and Haltom City, $2.22 in Richland Hills, $2.26 in Watauga and $2.32 in Hurst, before exemptions.
Is there new construction in Birdville ISD?
Some. Twenty-one homes built in 2025 or 2026 sold in the past year, from $325,000 to $1.09 million, mostly in North Richland Hills, including City Point and Cambridge Manor.
How do I know if a house is in Birdville ISD?
Check the exact address on Birdville ISD's online school maps or the Tarrant Appraisal District property record, which lists the school district. Don't rely on the city name or ZIP code.