Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Bardwell, TX
$455,000Median listing price
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About Bardwell
Bardwell (625 residents in 2020) is a small city in southeastern Ellis County, a quiet farming community of cotton and cattle country. It sits near Lake Bardwell (Bardwell Lake), the reservoir on Waxahachie Creek that provides the area's best fishing and boating access.
Home prices in Bardwell
The median listing price in Bardwell is $455,000.
Top places in Bardwell
- Lake Bardwell (Bardwell Lake) — reservoir for bass and catfish fishing, boating and lakeside camping.
- Nearby: Ennis — Bluebonnet Trails (April), National Polka Festival, Texas Motorplex (~15 minutes).
- Nearby: historic downtown Ennis — antique shops and century-old buildings.
- Waxahachie Creek — fishing and rural scenery.
Commuting from Bardwell
- To Dallas: ~60 minutes.
- To Fort Worth: ~85 minutes.
Bardwell FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bardwell, TX?
The median listing price in Bardwell is $455,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Bardwell, TX?
To Dallas: ~60 minutes.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.