Kopperl Real Estate
Kopperl, TX: A Lakeside Retreat with Railroad Roots
If lakeside living is at the top of your wish list, Kopperl deserves a spot on your radar. This small community sits near Farm Road 56, about fourteen miles northeast of Meridian and forty miles northwest of Waco, in northeastern Bosque County, right along the shores of Lake Whitney.
Kopperl's history is tied closely to the railroad. The town was founded in 1881 and named in honor of Moritz Kopperl, a Galveston banker and Santa Fe Railroad director, after the line came through and made the community a regional shipping point. Kopperl's population grew steadily in its early years, and after Lake Whitney's dam was built, a levee was constructed around the town in 1953 to protect it from flooding. Kopperl even earned a bit of pop culture fame when it was featured in Steven Fromholz's song "The Texas Trilogy."
Living in Kopperl today means enjoying easy access to one of Texas's favorite outdoor destinations. Lake Whitney spans more than 23,500 acres with 225 miles of shoreline, offering fishing, boating, sailing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, and water skiing for residents and visitors alike. The lake area was even named the "Getaway Capital of Texas" by the Texas Legislature, a title that speaks to just how popular this region is for outdoor recreation. Nearby Lake Whitney State Park offers campsites, swimming beaches, and boat ramps for even more time on the water.
For buyers who want a quiet, lakeside lifestyle with a strong sense of history, Kopperl offers a rare mix of small-town charm and year-round recreation, all within easy reach of Waco and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
If lakeside living is at the top of your wish list, Kopperl deserves a spot on your radar. This small community sits near Farm Road 56, about fourteen miles northeast of Meridian and forty miles northwest of Waco, in northeastern Bosque County, right along the shores of Lake Whitney.
Kopperl's history is tied closely to the railroad. The town was founded in 1881 and named in honor of Moritz Kopperl, a Galveston banker and Santa Fe Railroad director, after the line came through and made the community a regional shipping point. Kopperl's population grew steadily in its early years, and after Lake Whitney's dam was built, a levee was constructed around the town in 1953 to protect it from flooding. Kopperl even earned a bit of pop culture fame when it was featured in Steven Fromholz's song "The Texas Trilogy."
Living in Kopperl today means enjoying easy access to one of Texas's favorite outdoor destinations. Lake Whitney spans more than 23,500 acres with 225 miles of shoreline, offering fishing, boating, sailing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, and water skiing for residents and visitors alike. The lake area was even named the "Getaway Capital of Texas" by the Texas Legislature, a title that speaks to just how popular this region is for outdoor recreation. Nearby Lake Whitney State Park offers campsites, swimming beaches, and boat ramps for even more time on the water.
For buyers who want a quiet, lakeside lifestyle with a strong sense of history, Kopperl offers a rare mix of small-town charm and year-round recreation, all within easy reach of Waco and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Most Popular
477 County Road 1213
$400,000
Most Expensive
1037 County Road 1190
$599,000
Least Expensive
15771 Fm 56
$339000
Kopperl Listings Summary
Kopperl - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Kopperl: $446,000 / County Avg $568,000
79%
Avg Taxes in Kopperl: $1,500 / County Avg $4,000
38%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Kopperl: 1,012 / County Avg 1,999
51%
Avg Price per/sqft in Kopperl:$441 / County Avg $284
155%
Avg Year Built in Kopperl: 1978 / County Avg 1984
100%
Avg Days on Website in Kopperl: 119 / County Avg 249
48%
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