Hallettsville
Market Overview
Hallettsville Real Estate
Hallettsville is the county seat of Lavaca County and a proud center of Czech-German heritage in South Texas. The town is best known for Kolache Fest, a beloved annual celebration of Czech pastry culture that draws visitors from across the state. Hallettsville has a beautiful historic downtown on the Lavaca River, an active community calendar, and affordable real estate that reflects its small-city scale.
By the Numbers
Hallettsville at a Glance
~2,700
Population
$185,000
Median Home Price
Why Choose
Why Live in Hallettsville?
- Annual Kolache Fest — one of Texas's most fun and distinctive food festivals
- Beautifully preserved historic downtown on the Lavaca River
- Rich Czech-German cultural heritage with community events and traditions year-round
- Affordable housing around $185K in a charming county seat
- Located between Houston, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi for accessible highway connections
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kolache Fest in Hallettsville?
Kolache Fest is Hallettsville's beloved annual festival celebrating the Czech kolache — a sweet pastry filled with fruit, cheese, or meat. Held each September, it features kolache baking competitions, live Czech and country music, polka dancing, and food vendors. It is one of the most joyful small-town festivals in Texas.
Is Hallettsville a good place to buy a historic home?
Hallettsville has a supply of historic homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s, reflecting its Czech-German settlement heritage. Prices are very reasonable compared to larger cities, and the downtown district has several well-maintained historic commercial and residential properties.
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