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Southeast Texas landscape brings serenity to Silsbee
As the seasons change in Silsbee, the piney woods of Southeast Texas cycle through life like its residents do. Located just east of Big Thicket National Preserve and just north of Beaumont, Silsbee offers its residents the serenity of life in one of Texas's most beautiful environments without compromising access to the amenities a bigger city provides. Silsbee has a country hometown feel, and that's what locals love most about it: its 39 churches and 30 civic organizations among 7,000 people attest to its built-in sense of community. "I lived in Silsbee for a long time, and I loved it," says Betty Cheek, real estate agent with RE/MAX All Properties, who sells real estate in the towns north of Beaumont. "It has such a friendly atmosphere."
Ranch-style homes, country bungalows and traditional-style new builds
Most listings in Silsbee are ranch-style homes or quaint country bungalows, with an average list price of about $180,000. Prices start around $140,000 for a cozy two-bedroom bungalow and get as high as $1 million for a five-bedroom, 10-acre country estate, though there are several tiers of options between there. Two- to three-bedroom bungalows tend to go for around $100,000 to $200,000, three-bedroom ranch-style homes start around $200,000, and the increasingly common traditional-style new build usually has three to four bedrooms and starts at around $300,000. Anything over $400,000 is typically a sprawling country estate on at least 10 acres.
The most common type of housing available in Silsbee is single-family homes.
There is a good amount of newer housing also available in Silsbee.
The average home size in Silsbee is 1,800 square feet.
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Schools in the sought-after Silsbee Independent School District
"I love their school district," says Cheek. "I used to teach in Silsbee, and even though I don't live there anymore, I drive my daughter to school there every day because I think the schools are so great." Kids attend schools in the Silsbee Independent School District, starting with Silsbee Elementary School, which received a B on Niche. Then, they continue to Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle School, which received a C-plus, and Silsbee High School, which received a B. At Silsbee High School, students can participate in Career and Technical Education programs in areas like culinary arts, business management and patient care tech to offer students hands-on experience and the opportunity to receive industry certifications to prepare them for in-demand, high-wage careers in Texas. "Silsbee High School also has great athletic programs," Cheek says. "The sports there bring people together. Everyone in Silsbee goes to all the football and basketball games."
Silsbee Elementary has a good reputation for academic excellence all its students.
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle School has over 634 enrolled.
Silsbee High School is the only high school in the Silsbee Independent School District.
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City of Silsbee Parks and Big Thicket
Fifteen miles northeast of Silsbee, the Big Thicket Visitor's Center provides residents with information about the endless opportunities that await them in their home of the Big Thicket Preserve, which contains one of the world's most biologically diverse collections of species. Complete with an orientation film and hands-on exhibits in the Discovery Room, the Big Thicket Visitor's Center helps Silsbee residents orient themselves to their ecosystem. Two miles west of Silsbee, the Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary has 727 plant species and 234 animal species in a rare combination of swamp, open-floor forest and Southern pine lands. Home to one of the last remaining Longleaf Pine communities in Texas, it's an excellent spot for residents to hike or bird watch. Five miles south of Silsbee, Village Creek State Park contains a vast stretch of water known for fishing, swimming and canoeing. Residents can rent a canoe from a local vendor, try one of the park's guided canoe tours, or check out their hiking trails and picnic tables. Within Silsbee, there are several town parks: Knupple Park, Santa Fe Park, Waldo Mathew Park, Exquisette Park and Silsbee Veteran Park, which serves as a memorial to honor the men and women from Silsbee and Hardin County who have served in the US military. The City of Silsbee Parks Department offers various services to its residents, like tennis lessons and softball and volleyball leagues. Silsbee is also home to Champion Ranch, a 70-acre, nine-hole golf course with a swimming pool, pro shop and bar and grill. Each June, the club hosts the annual MGA Invitational, one of the largest amateur golf tournaments in Southeast Texas.
Knupple Park is a great place to take the family for a day of fun.
Many residents use the tennis Knupple Park for 2 on 2 matches.
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Historic downtown and honky tonk nights
Silsbee has a quaint historic downtown with specialty shops, hair salons, a public library, and mom-and-pop restaurants. Sweet Cheeks Café is a popular spot for lunch or dinner in a cozy historic home, serving homemade Southern specials like chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes. Joe's Italian Grill serves the best Italian in town, and they don't skimp on the portions for the prices. Mi Pueblo is everyone's favorite Mexican restaurant (the fajitas are a must), and Beaumont-based chain Novrozsky's is a casual spot for American fare like burgers and onion rings. Popular fast-food chains in Silsbee include Taco Bell, McDonald's and KFC, and the town also has retail chains like Walmart and Family Dollar. For groceries, residents shop at Walmart or Brookshire Brothers. On Thursday nights, locals swing by Honky Tonk Texas for steak night, and they're sure to stay late to two-step the night away on the venue's big dance floor while a local country band plays.
Silsbee has a small downtown area with local shops.
Over 100 #1 & Top 10 songs have been performed by the original artists on the Honky Tonk Stage.
Honky Tonk Texas has brought numerous national, regional, and local performers to Silsbee.
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History at the Ice House Museum and shows at the Silsbee Little Theater
Late nights dancing at Honky Tonk Texas are only the beginning of the nearly endless year-round activities in Silsbee. Home to various cultural institutions that actively serve the community, Silsbee is an excellent place for anyone interested in arts and culture. The Ice House Museum, for example, is a historic 1920s house that preserves the history of Silsbee and now contains works of regional artists and hosts cultural events throughout the year. To see a movie, residents head to the Pines Theater on Fourth Street, which shows first-run movies at discount prices, or to see a show, they head to Silsbee Little Theater, one of the longest-running dinner theaters in Texas. Each summer, golfers unite at Champion Ranch for the MGA Invitational, one of the largest amateur golf tournaments in Southeast Texas. The Silsbee Public Library puts on ongoing and annual community events, from regular movie nights and book clubs to larger festivals like Spring in the Big Thicket and Christmas in the Big Thicket, followed by the annual Christmas Tree Lighting downtown.
Step back in time and immerse yourself cities rich history at the Ice House Museum.
The Silsbee Library has many offerings for residents.
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Silsbee was founded in 1885 by John H. Silsbee, a lumber baron.
Daily flights to DFW and low-cost public transit
US Route 96 runs through Silsbee, connecting residents to the nearby city of Beaumont. Beaumont has a small regional airport, Jack Brooks Regional Airport, with daily flights to DFW. For any other flights, Silsbee residents travel 85 miles to George Bush International Airport in Houston, which takes passengers to destinations across the globe. The closest hospital to Silsbee is the St. Elizabeth branch of CHRISTUS Southeast Texas, 20 miles south in Beaumont. Silsbee residents have access to South East Texas Transit (SETT), a low-cost public transit service that picks residents up from their homes and takes them to any destination in Hardin or Jefferson County. Aside from that, residents rely on cars to get around.
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On average, homes in Silsbee, TX sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Silsbee, TX over the last 12 months is $227,450, up 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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