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Kaufman is home to around 8,300 residents
In a tiny, dirt floor jail cell called The Kemp Calaboose, the infamous Bonnie of the bank-robbing duo Bonnie and Clyde was jailed right here in the little town of Kaufman in 1932, after a failed bank heist. This city is among the oldest inhabited communities of the Three Forks of the Trinity River area, just 30 miles from downtown Dallas. Kaufman's history dates back to 1840 and many of its historic buildings have been transformed into lofts, restaurants and town offices with the addition of new developments. “It still maintains its small-town feel, with the added ease to get to Dallas for work,” says Casey Townsend, broker associate with Elsie Halbert Real Estate, who works in Kaufman. With well-regarded schools, a lake and annual events, Kaufman draws residents looking for a rural lifestyle with plenty of amenities not too far from the city.
Visitors and residents are greeted by the iconic water tower of Kaufman, TX.
Leafy lawns and new constructions in Kaufman
Kaufman’s residential streets satellite from downtown and unfold in a grid layout, with medium-sized lots bathed in mesquite and oak trees. Some streets have sidewalks and residences usually include attached garages and driveways. “Out in the rural areas, you’ll see the more ranch-style and farm-type properties, but you do have some Victorian-era architecture in town,” Townsend says. Further from downtown, new developments become prominent, reflecting larger new-traditional homes constructed with brick, stone and arched entryways. Prices range from $224,000 for a home built in the 1900s to over $375,000 for 2023 builds.
Georgetown at Kings Fort Community in Kaufman offers spacious and luxurious homes for residents.
A beautiful, three story victorian home in Kaufman, TX where residents live.
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Kaufman City Lake Park is the place for fishing
Though swimming isn’t allowed— fishing, boating and picnicking are right in resident's backyard at Kaufman City Lake Park. Sprawling 232 acres, locals come to enjoy the day with the kids at the playground, eat lunch at the gazebo and catch their line out for channel catfish and largemouth bass. Trails weave around the lake and Kaufman Sports Complex, the city’s newest park, with several sports facilities for baseball, softball, tennis and soccer. Aside from pocket greenspaces near home, locals can find more recreation at Pecan Ridge Outdoor Center, offering hunting and shooting range opportunities along with Northeast Texas Tactical, both about 10 miles away.
Kaufman City Lake Park is where locals come to fish outside Kaufman city limits.
Lttle league baseball games are played at Kaufman's newest park, Kaufman Sports Complex.
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The Kaufman Independent School District earns a B, according to Niche
Students may be a part of the Kaufman Independent School District, home to seven schools, including the Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center. They may attend Monday Elementary School, Norman Junior High School and Kaufman High School, with all schools mentioned garnering a B-minus or above, according to Niche. The high school was runner-up in the University Interscholastic League’s Best Robotics competition in 2021 and earned third place in 2022. Additionally, Kaufman High's Lions Stadium is packed with locals cheering on the Varsity Kaufman Lions during home football games.
Children in Kaufman needing special education services may attend Helen Edwards Early Childhood.
Kaufman High School is the only high school in Kaufman, TX. Home of the Lions in 4A class.
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Small-town dining and shops
Local businesses, fast-food spots, historic buildings and municipal offices line West Mulberry Street and South Washington Avenue. Flower Country Kaufman Texas is a small shop for fresh blooms, and Video Vision used to sell old movies but has since converted into a shaved ice shop. For a meal to adore, My Love’s Diner is on West Mulberry Street, with an authentic hometown feel, exposed brick, tin ceiling tiles and dishing out classic breakfast and lunch staples. My Love’s After Hours is next door, a bar offering beer, wine billiards and board games. Additionally, Especially For You triples as a tearoom, eatery and gift shop with a curated menu. Walmart is on Kings Fort Parkway, and less than a mile away is Brookshire's for groceries.
My Love's Diner is a little family diner located off the Kaufman's downtown square.
Kaufman’s annual events take place in Town Square
This small town keeps its event calendar buzzing. The annual Red, White and Boom event kicks off each Fourth of July weekend. The day starts with a parade through town and continues with shopping and a car show on the city square. October marks the arrival of the Kaufman Harvest Fest, a cozy family affair with a jam-packed setlist of local musicians accompanied by an art fair, petting zoo and a scarecrow decorating contest. In the evenings, Skate Zone Kaufman is filled with families hanging out.
Skate Zone Kaufman is filled with families hanging out on the weekends in Kaufman, TX.
Major highways traverse through Kaufman
Though there is no public transit in Kaufman, major highways such as U.S. Route 175 and Highway 34 pass through this small town, easily connecting to Dallas, Terrell and Canton. Kaufman is 50 miles from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and home to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman and Children's Medical Clinics.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman is the local hospital for all it's residents.
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