Towne North Estates: Park Time, Friday Lights, and Easy Errands in 76033

About Towne North Estates

Towne North Estates feels anchored by the kind of everyday Cleburne landmarks you actually use: a quick loop at McAnear Park when you need fresh air, a school-night drive past Yellow Jacket Stadium, and a grocery run that can be as simple as H-E-B or as specific as Carniceria Mi Pueblo when you’re cooking for a crowd. With Real Performance nearby for early workouts and the Don Smith Performing Arts Center close enough for a last-minute show, the neighborhood’s rhythm is more “do it all without crossing town” than “plan your whole day around one errand.”

The surrounding 76033 area is home to 29,538 people and reads like a settled, established part of Cleburne, where households tend to put down roots. A 62.6% homeownership rate gives the streets a lived-in steadiness, and the local housing market reflects that; the typical home value sits around $253,800, a number many buyers use as a benchmark when comparing Towne North Estates to nearby pockets like Westridge or Meadowbrook Estates.

School life is a big part of what makes the area recognizable. Cleburne High School is about 0.9 miles away and carries a B rating, so Friday night plans often sync up with campus events and sports seasons. For younger grades, Cooke Elementary and Marti Elementary are both close-in options, and families also look at Gerard Elementary a bit farther out, which holds an A rating. The middle school years often point toward AD Wheat Middle and Lowell Smith Jr Int, both rated C, which shapes how some households plan tutoring, electives, and after-school structure.

Culturally, Towne North Estates sits within a part of Cleburne where small-city institutions still matter. You’re near the Cleburne Railroad Museum, Layland Museum, and Plaza Main Street Theatre, and those places give weekends a local texture that’s different from just driving into Fort Worth. The neighborhood tends to attract people who want a practical home base with real parks, real schools, and familiar stop-in places like Nolan River Coffee or Mug On the Go baked into the week.

Living in Towne North Estates

Day-to-day life in Towne North Estates is shaped by how close the basics are. When you can hit Walmart Supercenter in about 1.3 miles, or choose between Kroger, ALDI, and H-E-B within roughly two miles, weeknights stay simple. The same goes for coffee runs that don’t feel like a production: Bestea, HTeaO, Starbucks, and Sunrise Cafe are all nearby, and locals rotate between them depending on whether it’s a quick pick-up or a slower sit-down start.

Housing in the 76033 area comes with a price point that’s approachable for a lot of Cleburne buyers, with a median home value of $253,800 serving as a realistic reference for what many listings compete around. The wider ZIP has 11,121 housing units and a split that leans owner-occupied at 58.5% with 35.0% renter, which tends to keep Towne North Estates feeling stable while still being friendly to people relocating for work or testing out Cleburne before buying. With a median age of 37, you’ll see plenty of households balancing kids, careers, and weekend commitments.

Outdoors time is easy to work into the routine because there are multiple parks close together, each with a slightly different vibe. McAnear Park is the quick option for a walk when you only have half an hour. Winston Patrick McGregor Park and P.D. Lacewell Park give you more room to stretch out, and spots like Iris Garden and Guinn Garden at Buffalo Creek add that “take a lap and decompress” feel that works year-round in Texas. When you want something more active, people bounce between Planet Fitness and World Gym, or head to the Tolbert and Margaret Mayfield Sports Complex and La Moderna Field depending on the season.

Schools and commutes shape the weekday flow. Being near Cleburne High School and AD Wheat Middle means morning traffic often lines up with bell schedules, and after school you’ll notice families drifting toward parks or grabbing groceries before heading home. Commute patterns in the ZIP skew heavily toward driving alone at 87.6%, with just 3.3% working from home, so most households plan around being in the car. Even with that, the neighborhood’s advantage is how many destinations are clustered close: a library stop at Cleburne Public Library, a performance downtown, or an evening at Plaza Main Street Theatre can happen without turning it into a long cross-city trip.

Things to Do Near Towne North Estates

If you like to keep weekends local, Towne North Estates puts a lot within a short drive. A morning can start with Nolan River Coffee or Heroes Cafe, then turn into a park day at Winston Patrick McGregor Park or P.D. Lacewell Park. When you want a greener, slower pace, Iris Garden and Guinn Garden at Buffalo Creek are easy spots to reset without feeling like you’ve left town.

For active routines, Real Performance is close enough to become a true before-work stop, and the Tolbert and Margaret Mayfield Sports Complex and La Moderna Field keep youth sports and pickup games in the regular rotation. Culture is nearby too, with the Don Smith Performing Arts Center, Layland Museum, the Cleburne Railroad Museum, and Plaza Main Street Theatre giving you options for date nights and family outings that still feel distinctly Cleburne.

Neighborhoods Near Towne North Estates

Towne North Estates is surrounded by a cluster of established Cleburne neighborhoods, so it’s easy to compare feel and fit without changing your whole routine. Nolan's Crossing is about a half-mile away, and areas like Sunset Terrace and Westridge sit close enough that many residents share the same grocery stops at Kroger or H-E-B and the same evenings at Yellow Jacket Stadium.

Just beyond that, Scruggs, Meadow Lawn, and Hutson form a nearby patchwork of residential streets that connect back to the same parks and schools in Cleburne ISD. College Heights and Meadowbrook Estates are also close, and buyers often tour them in the same afternoon as Towne North Estates. If you want to stay on the west side of these nearby pockets, Chisholm Hills, Craftsman's Corner, Woodward, and Westmeadow round out the immediate options, each offering a slightly different streetscape while keeping you near the same cultural hubs like the Cleburne Public Library and Plaza Main Street Theatre.

Local Resources Near Towne North Estates

For day-to-day services, Towne North Estates is convenient to core Johnson County and City of Cleburne resources. Cleburne City Hall is nearby for city needs, and county-level tasks often point you toward the Johnson County Texas District Clerk, Johnson County Elections, and the Johnson-County tax assessor offices. When it’s time to handle driver and vehicle paperwork, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is close enough to fit into a weekday lunch break.

Public safety and community support are also close at hand. Cleburne Fire Department and Ambulance Station 3 is nearby, and additional coverage is available through another Cleburne Fire Station a short drive away. For law enforcement needs, residents are near the Cleburne Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

For families and lifelong learners, the neighborhood is served by Cleburne ISD, and the Cleburne Public Library is a go-to for study time, programs, and a quiet place to work. Homeowners keeping an eye on valuations and exemptions typically work with the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County, which is located nearby as well.

Frequently Asked Questions About Towne North Estates

Is Towne North Estates a good place to live?

Towne North Estates can be a strong fit if you want a Cleburne neighborhood where errands, schools, and recreation are all close enough to feel easy. In the surrounding 76033 area, the typical home value is about $253,800 and the median household income is $76,292, which aligns with a community that’s largely settled in. With a 62.6% homeownership rate and a median age of 37, the area tends to feel like a mix of established households and newer buyers. Day-to-day convenience stands out: McAnear Park is nearby, grocery options like H-E-B and ALDI are close, and you’re not far from local culture at Plaza Main Street Theatre or the Layland Museum.

Is Towne North Estates safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so it’s not possible to quantify safety for Towne North Estates here. What can be said from the local setup is that the neighborhood sits close to key public safety resources, including the Cleburne Police Department, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, and Cleburne Fire Department and Ambulance Station 3. In practice, many residents in established, owner-leaning areas like the 76033 ZIP (with 62.6% homeownership) tend to pay attention to who belongs on the street and keep an informal “look out for each other” culture. If safety is a top concern, a local agent can help you compare block-by-block feel and request the right local reporting resources.

How are the schools in Towne North Estates?

Towne North Estates is served by Cleburne ISD, with several campuses within a short drive. Cleburne High School is about 0.9 miles away and is rated B, which is a big draw for households that want high school activities close to home. For elementary options, Cooke Elementary, Coleman Elementary, and Irving Elementary are nearby with B ratings, and Gerard Elementary, about 2.8 miles away, stands out with an A rating. Middle school options include AD Wheat Middle and Lowell Smith Jr Int, both rated C, which is useful context for families planning electives, tutoring, or extracurriculars during those years.

What is the cost of living in Towne North Estates?

The most concrete cost input provided for Towne North Estates is property tax. In Cleburne, the city tax rate is $0.6125 per $100 of valuation, Johnson County adds $0.3893 per $100, and Cleburne ISD adds $1.2119 per $100. Together, that’s a combined estimated property tax rate of $2.2137 per $100 of valuation, which is a meaningful line item for homeowners budgeting around the area’s median home value of $253,800. No cost-of-living indices or BEA Regional Price Parity (RPP) numbers were provided for overall costs, housing, goods, or utilities, so a precise comparison to the national average can’t be stated here. In general, many households weigh the local tax picture alongside the fact that Texas has no state income tax, which can help offset other monthly expenses depending on your situation. If you’d like, I can help you estimate a realistic monthly ownership budget using today’s insurance and mortgage assumptions while keeping the provided tax rates intact.

Is Towne North Estates good for families?

Towne North Estates works well for many families because the daily map is kid-friendly and activity-rich. You’ve got multiple parks close by—McAnear Park for quick playtime, Winston Patrick McGregor Park and P.D. Lacewell Park for longer outings, and garden-style spots like Iris Garden when you want something calmer. Youth sports are easy to plug into with the Tolbert and Margaret Mayfield Sports Complex and La Moderna Field nearby, and school options are close through Cleburne ISD, including Cooke Elementary and Cleburne High School. The broader 76033 area also has 21.2% of residents under 18, so families won’t feel like the outlier in the community.

What is Towne North Estates known for?

Towne North Estates is known locally for being close to the everyday Cleburne places people actually use, not just drive past. It’s near McAnear Park and not far from Yellow Jacket Stadium, which gives the area a recognizable “school and sports seasons matter here” rhythm. The neighborhood also sits within easy reach of Cleburne’s cultural spine, including the Don Smith Performing Arts Center, Layland Museum, the Cleburne Railroad Museum, and Plaza Main Street Theatre. Add in practical convenience—H-E-B, ALDI, Kroger, and Walmart Supercenter all nearby—and the area’s identity becomes clear: a comfortable home base in 76033 where errands, parks, and local events fit neatly into the week.

What are things to do near Towne North Estates?

Near Towne North Estates, a lot of free time revolves around parks, coffee stops, and local arts. Residents often rotate through McAnear Park, Winston Patrick McGregor Park, P.D. Lacewell Park, and Hulen Park depending on whether they want a quick walk, playground time, or a longer afternoon outside. For coffee, Nolan River Coffee, Sunrise Cafe, Mug On the Go, and Scooter's Coffee are all close enough to become regular habits. When you want an evening out that still feels local, the Don Smith Performing Arts Center, Plaza Main Street Theatre, Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players, and museums like Layland Museum and the Cleburne Railroad Museum give you a solid mix of entertainment without leaving Cleburne.

What ZIP code is Towne North Estates in?

Towne North Estates is in ZIP code 76033. Most local schools, parks, and everyday shopping options referenced nearby are also within the 76033 area.

Interested in Towne North Estates?

If you’re considering Towne North Estates, it helps to tour it with someone who understands how Cleburne ISD campuses, nearby parks, and shopping patterns affect resale and day-to-day life. Reach out for a local, no-pressure plan to compare homes here with nearby options like Westridge, Meadowbrook Estates, and Westmeadow.