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Remote living with easy access to Beaumont
Sour Lake in Sour Lake, Texas, was the birthplace of Texaco, but today, people living in the Pinewood Estates and the greater Sour Lake area can spend their days golfing, hunting for white-tailed deer and enjoying a remote country lifestyle nestled among pine trees. Golfers will love their proximity to the Idylwild Golf Club, while hunters will want to head to the Big Thicket National Preserve to catch a white-tailed deer. Residents can find locally grown produce at God’s Green Earth Market and Café or head to Big P’s Ultimate BBQ Shack for some comfort classics. Homes in the Sour Lake area are primarily older, ranch-style properties that sit on spacious lots, but prospective residents can also find newer constructions throughout the area. While people are drawn to this area’s remote lifestyle, another “big draw for people moving here is the Hardin-Jefferson School District,” says Dayna Simmons, a Real Estate Broker at Dayna Simmons Real Estate who has sold over 50 homes in the area.
Mid-century ranch-style properties and new constructions
Mid-century ranch-style properties populate most of the Pinewood Estates, and the greater Sour Lakes area, but prospective homebuyers can find newer properties in places like the Holly Trails Subdivision. Homes here range from upwards of $100,000 for a 3-bedroom ranch-style property in need of renovation to upwards of $600,000 for a new 4-bedroom home in the subdivision. Many properties sit on spacious lots surrounded by oak and pine trees, creating a remote feel to the area. Most homes have carports or attached garages, so residents don’t often have to park on the area’s narrow streets, which also don’t often have sidewalks. The Sour Lakes area also has various lots for sale, ranging from under an acre to over 400, for those interested in custom-built homes.
Many ranch-style properties in Pinewood Estates have been recently updated.
Pinewood Estates has numerous home styles and sizes.
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Golfing, hunting and hiking
Golfers can practice their aim at Idylwild Golf Club’s 18-hole course, which is located right near the Pinewood Estates. The club also offers golf lessons for locals who want to improve at one of the area’s most popular pastimes. Nearby, kids can have fun at Moore Park’s playground and pavilion. Lumberton City Park is nearly 18 miles away. Visitors can enjoy walking or biking on the park’s trails or grab their friends for a picnic grill out. The park also has a golf course for those wanting to challenge their friends to a match. Many locals also spend time at hunting preserves which are scattered near the Sour Lake area. Big Thicket National Preserve is just a 26-mile drive away from the area. Locals can hunt animals like white-tailed deer and waterfowl at this preserve or spend their time hiking on trails that meander through a dense forest of longleaf pines.
Idylwild Golf Club is the golf course meant for all players novice, intermediate, and elite.
Locals can challenge their friends to a match at the Idylwild Golf Club.
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Groceries, local produce and barbeque
Locals can grab their groceries at Brookshire Brothers or get quick essentials from Dollar General, and anyone in search of locally grown produce can head to God’s Green Earth Market and Café. Shoppers can grab a bite to eat at the café after perusing items like canned and pickled goods. Another option for those who want to eat out is the locally owned Big P’s Ultimate BBQ Shack, where patrons can enjoy meat with classic sides like cole slaw and mac and cheese. Sonic Drive-In is also right next door for anyone craving a burger and fries. Locals will want to head closer to downtown Beaumont for a wider selection of shopping and dining opportunities.
Sonic is a popular place where residents of Pinewood Estates can dine.
Locals can enjoy comfort food at Big P’s Ultimate BBQ Shack.
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Stellar Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District
Students can enroll in the highly rated Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, which boasts a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1 and is ranked as the best school district in the Beaumont area. Students can attend Sour Lake Elementary, Henderson Middle and Hardin-Jefferson High. All three schools are rated an A-minus or above from Niche and feature gifted programs.
Sour Lake Elementary School has special programs like Gifted and Talented (GT) programs.
Hardin-Jefferson Junior High School received a C-plus rating on Niche.
Hardin-Jefferson Junior High School shares amenities with the neighboring high school.
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U.S. Highway 105 runs through the north end of Pinewood Estates.
Car-dependent area with easy access to Beaumont
Public transportation is not readily accessible, so the Pinewood Estates and Sour Lake is a car-dependent area. Locals often take the 20-mile drive via TX-105 E to downtown Beaumont’s wider selection of dining and shopping opportunities. The Jacks Brook Regional Airport is a 33-mile drive through highways like TX-105 E and US-286, and the Medical Center of Southeast Texas-Beaumont, a major employer of the Beaumont area, is 16 miles away via TX-105 E. Houston is around 80 miles away via I-10 W.
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Parks in this Area
Lumberton City Park
Trinity River Preserve
Liberty Municipal Park
Pinewood Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pinewood Estates, Sour Lake sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pinewood Estates, Sour Lake over the last 12 months is $215,000, up 87% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Unlock an extraordinary opportunity to shape development on this one-of-a-kind property in Sour Lake, Texas. This property is located just 15 min from a major hwy in Beaumont with rail access, pipeline corridor, and high voltage transmission lines south of the property. This infrastructure is close enough for development for multiple uses, while being distant enough to keep options open for
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,485
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,325
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,275
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
23.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
58''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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