2026 Aledo community guide · Parker County
A small town with a big-name school district, horse properties and acre-plus estates on every side, and the 7,200-acre Walsh master plan on the Fort Worth line.
By Brandi Sain, Director of Mentorship (TREC #0661535) · Updated
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From new homes in Walsh and Morningstar to gated acreage in Bear Creek Ranch and horse property around the Annettas, here are the latest Aledo listings and the searches our buyers run most.
01Overview
For many buyers, yes. Aledo ISD earned an A from TEA in 2025 (district 92, Aledo High 93) and again in 2026, and Aledo High holds a record 12 state football titles. Homes range from new master-planned neighborhoods to gated two- and three-acre estates, about 26 minutes from downtown Fort Worth. The trade-offs are price (a typical value near $542,000), a total tax rate around 2% or more, and the fact that most “Aledo” addresses are outside the small city itself, so taxes and services vary street by street.
Aledo began as a farming settlement first called Parker’s Station. When the Texas and Pacific Railway came through, a railroad official suggested renaming it after his hometown of Aledo, Illinois, and an Aledo post office opened in 1882. By 1915 it was the retail center of eastern Parker County, with a cotton gin, a bank and about 20 businesses. The city incorporated in 1963.
Growth arrived as Fort Worth spread west. The city grew from about 1,000 residents in 1980 to 4,858 in 2020, and the Census Bureau estimates 7,122 in July 2025, up about 46% in five years. The city itself covers only about 2.6 square miles, but the Aledo ZIP code and Aledo ISD reach much further, taking in Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, the three Annettas, unincorporated Parker County and the Walsh master plan inside Fort Worth city limits.
That mix is what makes Aledo distinctive: production homes on 50- to 70-foot lots in Walsh and Morningstar, gated acreage in Bear Creek Ranch, and horse properties with barns and arenas on the county roads around town, all zoned to the same school district.
An Aledo address does not always mean the City of Aledo. Walsh is inside Fort Worth city limits with a PID (about 2.69% total), homes outside any city skip city tax but often add an ESD or a $1.00 MUD, and acreage may be on a well and septic. We check the tax certificate and utilities for every address before you compare prices.
02Honest take
What we tell our own clients before they make a move.
Pros
Cons
03Where to live
Aledo neighborhoods range from big master plans to gated acreage and horse country. These are the communities our buyers ask about most.
A 7,200-acre master plan inside Fort Worth city limits with about 2,300 acres planned as open space, 32-plus miles of trails, pools, an Athletic Club, a private lake, Walsh Elementary on site and 2-gig internet included in HOA dues. Fort Worth PID No. 16 is billed with your taxes.
Homes near WalshA master plan with cascading lakes and waterfalls, pools and splash pads, trails, a basketball court, an indoor event center and open space along a creek. Zoned to McCall Elementary.
Homes near MorningstarBloomfield Homes off I-20 and FM 1187, with a mountain-bike trail, playground, greenbelt, community garden, disc golf and a dog park.
Homes near Parks of AledoA gated community of two- to three-acre homesites with no city taxes, private wells and septic, HOA architectural approval and a 2,700-square-foot minimum home size.
Homes near Bear Creek RanchNew custom and semi-custom homes on roughly one-acre lots, with several homes finishing in 2026.
Homes near Aledo HeightsOlder ranch homes and newer infill on city streets near the schools and the small downtown along FM 1187, with city water and sewer.
Homes near In-town AledoThe small towns of Annetta, Annetta North and Annetta South, with larger lots, barns, arenas and pasture. Annetta Elementary is part of Aledo ISD.
Homes near The AnnettasWalsh lists as Fort Worth or Aledo depending on the listing, and Willow Park and Hudson Oaks are separate cities inside Aledo ISD with their own tax rates. Tell us which schools and how much land you want, and we’ll map the options across all of them.
| Community | Builders | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Walsh | Britton, David Weekley, Drees, GFO, Highland, High Street, Perry, Toll Brothers, Village Homes and others | Townhomes to 70-ft lots; from the $400s to $1M+; PID ≈ $0.18–$0.35 |
| Morningstar | D.R. Horton, Riverside Homebuilders, Trophy Signature Homes | Riverside plans from about $520K; lakes, pools and an event center |
| Parks of Aledo | Bloomfield Homes | About $475K–$680K; limited lots remain |
| Walsh custom homesites | John Askew, Parkhill, MK Homes and other custom builders | 70-ft and larger lots; about $550K to $1M+ |
Builders and incentives change often. Bring us to your first model-home visit and we’ll represent you, not the builder. How we help new-build buyers →
04Market
Zillow’s typical Aledo home value was about $541,900 in September 2026, down about 1.2% from a year earlier, with homes going pending in around 40 days. In ZIP 76008, which reaches well beyond city limits, Realtor.com counted 199 active listings in September 2026 (down 24% year over year) at a median list price of about $699,600, up 21% as larger new homes made up more of the inventory. The median listing had been on the market 78 days, and about 21% of listings showed a price cut.
Fewer listings and more pending sales than a year ago mean well-priced Aledo homes still move, while new-construction buyers in Walsh and Morningstar can often negotiate rate buy-downs or closing costs. Acreage and horse properties trade on their own terms: land, water, barns and fencing drive value more than square footage.
Live from the NTREIS MLS for homes in Aledo (houses, townhomes and condos). Sold figures cover the last 60 days.
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05Budget
Inside Aledo city limits, the 2025 combined rate is about $2.02 per $100: the city ($0.355353), Aledo ISD ($1.1942), Parker County ($0.28507 including the lateral road fund), Weatherford College ($0.106087) and the Parker County Hospital District ($0.08407). For 2026, Aledo ISD lowered its rate to $1.1775, its eighth straight cut, while Weatherford College adopted $0.114716.
Walsh is inside Fort Worth city limits, so it pays Fort Worth’s $0.67 city rate plus a Fort Worth PID No. 16 assessment, for a total Walsh lists at about 2.69%. Homes outside any city skip city tax but usually pay an emergency services district (about $0.10), and the two Parker County MUDs in Aledo ISD levied $1.00 per $100 in 2025.
| Taxing unit | Rate per $100 of value |
|---|---|
| City of Aledo (2025) | $0.355353 |
| Aledo ISD (2025) | $1.194200 |
| Parker County, incl. lateral road (2025) | $0.285070 |
| Weatherford College (2025) | $0.106087 |
| Parker County Hospital District (2025) | $0.084070 |
| Typical total (in city, no MUD) | ≈ $2.02 |
| Walsh (Fort Worth city + PID No. 16) | ≈ $2.69 |
| ESD outside city limits | + about $0.10 |
| Parker County MUD, if applicable | + $1.00 |
At about 2.02% before exemptions, a $542,000 home inside city limits would owe roughly $10,950 a year. The $140,000 school homestead exemption lowers that noticeably.
Walsh’s PID is assessed by lot size and its equivalent rate has changed in recent years, from about $0.18 in early planning areas to about $0.35 in newer ones. We pull the exact assessment and any MUD debt before you write an offer.
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electricity | Oncor area with retail choice or Tri-County Electric Cooperative, depending on the address |
| Water & sewer | City of Aledo inside city limits; City of Fort Worth in Walsh; wells and septic on many acreage tracts |
| Trash & recycling | Republic Services (city contract) |
| Internet | 2-gig internet included in Walsh HOA dues |
Tax rates are the adopted 2025 rates and change every year. Verify any address with the Parker County Appraisal District before you buy. Estimate your payment →
06Education
Aledo ISD enrolled 8,394 students in 2024–25 across 12 rated campuses, from the Early Childhood Academy to Aledo High School and the Daniel Ninth Grade Campus. TEA rated the district A (92) in 2025, with Aledo High at A (93); 10 of the 12 campuses earned an A and the other two a B (89). The district earned an A (92) again in the 2026 ratings, its fourth straight A.
The district is growing with Walsh, which has its own elementary school and donated about 13 acres on Quail Meadow Drive in 2026 for a future elementary. Aledo High has won 12 state football championships, the most of any Texas high school.
| School district | What to know |
|---|---|
| Aledo ISD | The City of Aledo, Walsh, Willow Park, the Annettas and most of the 76008 ZIP; A (92) district and A (93) high school in 2025. |
| Weatherford ISD & Fort Worth-area districts | Some addresses on the edges of the Aledo ZIP. Confirm by address. |
School boundaries change as districts grow. We confirm the assigned campuses for every home before you make an offer.
07Location
Aledo sits just south of I-20, with FM 1187 and FM 5 running through town and the I-20/I-30 split at Walsh giving two routes into Fort Worth. Willow Park and Hudson Oaks shopping are a few minutes north. There is no commuter rail, so most residents drive.
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin & NAS JRB Fort Worth | ~14 mi | About 19 min |
| Shops at Clearfork | ~17 mi | About 24 min |
| Downtown Fort Worth | ~19 mi | About 26 min |
| Weatherford | ~14 mi | About 21 min |
| DFW Airport | ~44 mi | About 56 min |
| Downtown Dallas | ~51 mi | About 1 hr 5 min |
Drive times are typical off-peak estimates. Allow more time at rush hour.
08Lifestyle
Friday nights at Aledo High, home of a record 12 state football championships.
More than 30 miles of hike-and-bike trails, a private lake, pools and dog parks for Walsh residents.
Local restaurants and shops in Aledo’s small downtown, including Dayne’s Craft Barbecue.
Riding, boarding and arenas across the Annettas and the county roads around town.
Museums, rodeo and dining about half an hour east.
Groceries, big-box stores and restaurants along I-20 a few minutes north.
09Everyday life
Most Aledo residents work in Fort Worth, from Lockheed Martin and NAS JRB Fort Worth to the medical and business districts downtown and at Clearfork. Walsh is now adding a university campus, a grocery store and commercial space right on the I-20/I-30 corridor.
10Quick answers
Aledo is a small Parker County city with an A-rated school district (TEA 92 in 2025), room for acreage and horses, and a 26-minute drive to downtown Fort Worth. The trade-offs are higher prices, tax rates around 2% or more, and limited shopping in town.
Parker County. Aledo ISD also reaches into western Tarrant County, and Walsh straddles the Parker–Tarrant line inside Fort Worth city limits.
Walsh has Aledo ISD schools and many Aledo mailing addresses, but it is inside Fort Worth city limits and served by Fort Worth police, fire and utilities. Its total tax rate is about 2.69%, including a PID.
Aledo ISD, with 8,394 students in 2024–25. TEA rated it A (92) in 2025 and A (92) again in 2026, and Aledo High School earned an A (93) in 2025.
About $2.02 per $100 inside city limits for 2025 (city $0.355353, Aledo ISD $1.1942, Parker County $0.28507, Weatherford College $0.106087, hospital district $0.08407). Walsh totals about $2.69, and a MUD adds $1.00.
Zillow’s typical Aledo value was about $542,000 in September 2026, down about 1% from a year earlier. Walsh starts in the $400s, while gated acreage and custom homes often top $1 million.
About 19 miles to downtown Fort Worth, roughly 26 minutes off-peak on I-20 and I-30, and about 44 miles (just under an hour) to DFW Airport.
On the right property, yes. Many acreage tracts in the Annettas and unincorporated Parker County allow livestock. Deed restrictions and HOA rules vary, so we check them, along with water and septic, before you buy.
Aledo High has won 12 state football championships, the most of any Texas high school, including three straight titles twice.
Crime statistics are published by the Aledo Police Department. We encourage every buyer to review the data for the specific area they are considering and to visit at different times of day. As agents, we share data sources rather than opinions about which neighborhoods are “safe.”
About this guide. Written by Brandi Sain, Director of Mentorship & Agent Development of Ten Twenty Realty (TREC #0661535), and reviewed October 2026. Facts come from public sources, including: U.S. Census Bureau (Vintage 2025), Parker County Tax Office 2025 adopted rates (SIT sheet), Independence Title: Parker County 2025 tax rates, Weatherford College 2025–26 tax rate, Walsh facts & tax breakdown, Walsh builders, Aledo ISD, TEA 2025 ratings, The Community News: Aledo ISD ratings, City of Aledo utility billing, Texas State Historical Association: Aledo, UTA West, Morningstar, Zillow: Aledo home values, Realtor.com ZIP market data (Sep 2026).
Your Aledo expert
Brandi is a North Texas native with more than 11 years of experience across DFW, focused on Fort Worth, Parker County and Tarrant County. She helps Aledo buyers compare Walsh, acreage and in-town homes by school zone, tax district and total monthly cost.
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