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Market Overview for Belford Historic District

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About Belford Historic District

The Belford Historic District is an eight-block residential neighborhood in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas (ZIP code 78626), listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 29, 1986 (NRHP reference No. 86000991). The district covers 29 acres and is bounded roughly by University Avenue to the south, 19th Street to the north, Austin Avenue to the west, and Main Street to the east, immediately adjacent to Georgetown's downtown courthouse square.

The district contains 81 structures, of which 70 are classified as contributing to the historic character. Most residences were built by Charles S. Belford's Lumber Company. Belford, a prominent local lumberman and master builder, personally supervised construction. The district chronicles residential development from the 1870s to the 1930s and includes architectural styles such as Queen Anne, Prairie School, Late Victorian, Bungalow/Craftsman, and vernacular L-plan and modified L-plan houses. The W.Y. Penn house (1895, Queen Anne style) has been a Texas Historic Landmark since 1975.

The district is subject to Georgetown's Historic Overlay District zoning under the Unified Development Code (Section 4.08). Alterations, new construction, and demolition require review by the Board of Architectural Review. There is no mandatory homeowners association; zoning regulations provide the preservation framework.

Georgetown is located approximately 30 miles north of Austin along I-35 and serves as the Williamson County seat. Southwestern University, Texas's oldest university (established 1840), sits adjacent to the district boundary at 1001 East University Avenue.

Living in Belford Historic District

Belford Historic District residents are adjacent to Georgetown's downtown square, which provides locally owned restaurants, shops, antiques stores, and wineries in restored Victorian-era commercial buildings. The square was named to the American Planning Association's Great Places in America program. Georgetown was the first city in Texas to receive the Great American Main Street Award (1997).

Students attend Georgetown Independent School District. The current feeder pattern includes Annie Purl Elementary at 1953 Maple Street, James Tippit Middle School, and East View High School. Georgetown ISD is undergoing rezoning for the 2026-27 school year, and elementary and middle school assignments may change.

Blue Hole Park, a natural swimming hole on the South Fork of the San Gabriel River with limestone bluffs, is a few blocks from the district and offers free admission. The San Gabriel River Trail provides 6.6 miles of hike-and-bike paths along the North and South San Gabriel Rivers, connecting downtown Georgetown to Lake Georgetown.

I-35 provides access to Austin (approximately 30 miles south, 30 to 40 minutes) and Round Rock (approximately 10 miles south). The district's location adjacent to the courthouse square means most daily needs are met on foot or a short drive.

Things to Do in Belford Historic District

• Georgetown Square: Historic downtown courthouse square lined with locally owned restaurants, antique shops, wineries, and boutiques in restored Victorian-era buildings. Named to the APA's Great Places in America program.
• Blue Hole Park: Natural swimming hole on the South Fork of the San Gabriel River with limestone bluffs and free admission. A few blocks from the district.
• San Gabriel River Trail: 6.6 miles of hike-and-bike trail along the North and South San Gabriel Rivers connecting downtown Georgetown to Lake Georgetown.
• Inner Space Cavern: Show cave discovered in 1963 during highway construction, located near I-35 in Georgetown. Offers multiple guided tour options.
• Georgetown Palace Theatre: Nonprofit performing arts theater on the downtown square presenting musicals, plays, and youth productions.

Major Employers in Belford Historic District

• Southwestern University (Higher Education): Texas's oldest university (established 1840) at 1001 East University Avenue, immediately adjacent to the district.
• St. David's Georgetown Hospital (Healthcare): 118-bed full-service hospital at 2000 Scenic Drive in Georgetown.
• Georgetown ISD (Education): Public school district operating 22 schools and serving over 13,000 students.
• Airborn Inc. (Electronics Manufacturing): 100-percent employee-owned connector and electronics manufacturer headquartered in Georgetown.
• City of Georgetown (Municipal Government): Municipal government providing services for the growing Williamson County seat.

Belford Historic District Schools

The Belford Historic District is served by Georgetown Independent School District, which operates 22 schools serving over 13,000 students. Georgetown ISD is undergoing rezoning for the 2026-27 school year.

School District: Georgetown ISD

Public Schools

• Annie Purl Elementary - Located at 1953 Maple Street in Georgetown, near the district. Current feeder school for the Belford area (subject to 2026-27 rezoning).
• James Tippit Middle School - Middle school at 1601 Leander Road. May be affected by Georgetown ISD's 2026-27 rezoning.
• East View High School - High school at 4490 East University Avenue serving the eastern Georgetown area.

Higher Education

• Southwestern University - Private liberal arts university established 1840, Texas's oldest university. Located adjacent to the district at 1001 East University Avenue.

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