Purmela Real Estate
Purmela, TX Homes: True Rural Living in Coryell County
If you're dreaming of true rural Texas living, Purmela is about as peaceful as it gets. This small, unincorporated community sits in northwestern Coryell County, about 13 miles northwest of Gatesville. Life here means wide-open land, quiet surroundings, and plenty of room to spread out.
Purmela has one of the most charming founding stories in Central Texas. The town was started by a storeowner named Martin Dremien, who became postmaster when the post office opened in 1879. As local legend goes, Dremien wanted to name the town "Furmela" after his sweetheart, but a mistake by the postal service turned it into "Purmela" instead! Over the years, Purmela grew into a small farming community, with local schools like Basham, Sycamore, and Evergreen eventually joining together to form the Purmela school district in 1901.
Today, Purmela keeps its peaceful, small-community feel, with wide-open countryside and a slower pace of life. It's a great spot for those who want space, privacy, and a true rural setting, while still being a reasonable drive from Gatesville for shopping, schools, and everyday errands.
For buyers dreaming of country living with a story worth telling, Purmela offers charm, quiet, and genuine Texas character.
If you're dreaming of true rural Texas living, Purmela is about as peaceful as it gets. This small, unincorporated community sits in northwestern Coryell County, about 13 miles northwest of Gatesville. Life here means wide-open land, quiet surroundings, and plenty of room to spread out.
Purmela has one of the most charming founding stories in Central Texas. The town was started by a storeowner named Martin Dremien, who became postmaster when the post office opened in 1879. As local legend goes, Dremien wanted to name the town "Furmela" after his sweetheart, but a mistake by the postal service turned it into "Purmela" instead! Over the years, Purmela grew into a small farming community, with local schools like Basham, Sycamore, and Evergreen eventually joining together to form the Purmela school district in 1901.
Today, Purmela keeps its peaceful, small-community feel, with wide-open countryside and a slower pace of life. It's a great spot for those who want space, privacy, and a true rural setting, while still being a reasonable drive from Gatesville for shopping, schools, and everyday errands.
For buyers dreaming of country living with a story worth telling, Purmela offers charm, quiet, and genuine Texas character.
Most Popular
117 Fm 183
$250,000
Most Expensive
392 Bear Branch Road
$749,000
Least Expensive
117 Fm 183
$250000
Purmela Listings Summary
Purmela - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Purmela: $499,500 / County Avg $281,600
177%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Purmela: 2,634 / County Avg 1,834
144%
Avg Price per/sqft in Purmela:$190 / County Avg $154
124%
Avg Year Built in Purmela: 1999 / County Avg 1995
100%
Avg Days on Website in Purmela: 51 / County Avg 119
43%
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