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Located in East Texas, Smith County is anchored by Tyler, its county seat and one of East Texas’s largest cities. Established in 1846, it developed with cotton, timber, and later oil. Today, it’s a suburban-urban county with Tyler at its center, offering hospitals, colleges, and cultural amenities. Housing ranges from historic Victorian homes and bungalows near downtown Tyler to suburban subdivisions and luxury estates on acreage outside the city. Dallas lies about 95 miles west. Prices for homes generally range $200,000–$350,000, while upscale homes can exceed $600,000. Land averages $10,000–$25,000 per acre, higher near highways. Buyers often include retirees, professionals, and families seeking affordability compared to Dallas.
Smith County Real Estate Listings
Located in East Texas, Smith County is anchored by Tyler, its county seat and one of East Texas’s largest cities. Established in 1846, it developed with cotton, timber, and later oil. Today, it’s a suburban-urban county with Tyler at its center, offering hospitals, colleges, and cultural amenities. Housing ranges from historic Victorian homes and bungalows near downtown Tyler to suburban subdivisions and luxury estates on acreage outside the city. Dallas lies about 95 miles west. Prices for homes generally range $200,000–$350,000, while upscale homes can exceed $600,000. Land averages $10,000–$25,000 per acre, higher near highways. Buyers often include retirees, professionals, and families seeking affordability compared to Dallas.