Wortham Real Estate
Wortham, TX Real Estate: Small-Town Charm With a Wild History
Looking for a small Texas town with a truly wild history? Wortham has quite the story to tell. This little city sits in the far northwestern corner of Freestone County, right along State Highway 14. It's about 8 miles north of Mexia and 18 miles from Fairfield, the county seat, offering peaceful small-town living with nearby towns close by.
Wortham's roots trace back to 1839, when English immigrant Robert B. Longbotham settled the land that would later become the town. Wortham grew slowly at first, staying a modest little market town until the 1920s, when oil fever hit. Even hotel legend Conrad Hilton reportedly tried his luck drilling here before moving on. Then, on Thanksgiving Day in 1924, a massive oil gusher changed everything, and Wortham's population exploded from about 1,000 to more than 30,000 practically overnight! Though the oil boom eventually slowed, Wortham's exciting history still shapes its identity today.
Wortham is also known as the birthplace of blues legend Blind Lemon Jefferson, adding a unique piece of musical history to this small Texas town. Today, Wortham has settled back into a peaceful, close-knit community, perfect for those who love small-town quiet with an interesting past.
For buyers who want authentic Texas character, rich history, and a slower pace of life, Wortham is a charming place to call home.
Looking for a small Texas town with a truly wild history? Wortham has quite the story to tell. This little city sits in the far northwestern corner of Freestone County, right along State Highway 14. It's about 8 miles north of Mexia and 18 miles from Fairfield, the county seat, offering peaceful small-town living with nearby towns close by.
Wortham's roots trace back to 1839, when English immigrant Robert B. Longbotham settled the land that would later become the town. Wortham grew slowly at first, staying a modest little market town until the 1920s, when oil fever hit. Even hotel legend Conrad Hilton reportedly tried his luck drilling here before moving on. Then, on Thanksgiving Day in 1924, a massive oil gusher changed everything, and Wortham's population exploded from about 1,000 to more than 30,000 practically overnight! Though the oil boom eventually slowed, Wortham's exciting history still shapes its identity today.
Wortham is also known as the birthplace of blues legend Blind Lemon Jefferson, adding a unique piece of musical history to this small Texas town. Today, Wortham has settled back into a peaceful, close-knit community, perfect for those who love small-town quiet with an interesting past.
For buyers who want authentic Texas character, rich history, and a slower pace of life, Wortham is a charming place to call home.
Most Popular
308 Fcr 995
$1,295,000
Most Expensive
218 Fcr 1055
$10,500,000
Least Expensive
520 N Mlk Avenue
$195000
Wortham Listings Summary
Wortham - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Wortham: $1,142,100 / County Avg $601,700
190%
Avg Taxes in Wortham: $4,000 / County Avg $3,500
114%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Wortham: 2,678 / County Avg 2,251
119%
Avg Price per/sqft in Wortham:$426 / County Avg $267
160%
Avg Year Built in Wortham: 1980 / County Avg 1986
100%
Avg Days on Website in Wortham: 109 / County Avg 129
84%
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