You’ll find Tyler Texas in beautiful east Texas. The city is located 90 miles east of Dallas on Interstate Highway 20, 90 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana, and less than 200 miles north of Houston. Tyler TX History Tyler has a long history, starting with its establishment in 1846 as the county seat of Smith County. The town’s growth accelerated in 1877 when railroad tracks were completed that made Tyler a busy railroad center. Early industry was centered around farming, initially focused on cotton an corn, but over time the emphasis changed to providing most of the rose bushes grown in the nation. The rose business prompted the creation of the Texas Rose Festival, which is now one of Tyler’s major attractions. Another major growth spurt was seen in the 1930’s, when the East Texas oilfield was discovered. Today, the prosperous city of Tyler, TX offers the warmth of a small town along with the benefits of a big city. Tyler Texas Today The city has several Districts that define various parts of the city, and most are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Antique District is located in the downtown area, and boasts a variety of specialty shops and antique stores. The downtown area is experiencing continued revitalization to create a thriving community for all to enjoy. The Azalea District defines an area where homeowners allow visitors to view their gardens each Spring. Approximately one-half mile south of downtown Tyler, you’ll find the Brick Streets District. This district is comprised of 29 blocks that contain residential and commercial buildings. Finally, the Charnwood Residential Historic District is a 12 block area of historic 19th andearly 20th century residences. Tyler offers museums, a zoo and symphony. The city is located within easy reach of lakes and woodlands. If you’re looking for outdoor recreation, you’ll be pleased with the city’s parks, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, and golf courses. You can sample over 250 restaurants in the area. And, for shoppers and antique buffs, there are many shops that will make you feel right at home. Tyler TX Real Estate The city of Tyler is still growing, so the demand for Tyler TX real estate remains strong. Home prices are increasing, but the area enjoys a lower than average cost of living. This makes Tyler real estate an affordable purchase. You can choose homes in Tyler’s historical districts such as the Azalea District. The homes are older (many were built in the 1930's or earlier) and usually on large lots with loads of Azaleas, hence our Azalea Trail week every year where thousands of people come to see all the Azaleas blooming. The exclusive neighborhood of The Cascades is located on the west side of Tyler, just minutes from the Tyler Pounds Field airport. This neighborhood offers a Jack Nicklaus Golf Course, The Stretford highrise condo complex, The Mansions at the Cascades, and individual custom homes starting at half a million. Other private Golf Clubs in the area would be Holly Tree Country Club, Eagle's Bluff Country Club on Lake Palestine, and Willow Brook Country Club. Tyler also hosts many great new construction areas. You’ll find a great assortment of homes in Tyler. Our average price range for this year in single family homes is $176,695 with a average market time of 94 days. The largest number of homes sold in the area are in the $125,000-129,900 price range. Explore Tyler real estate with a results-oriented agent from ERA Five Star Realty. Call us today or use the form below to send an email! |