Tyler

The name Brick Streets District may be a bit on the nose, but the self-descriptive moniker does not take away from the historic neighborhood’s charm. Dating to the 1800s, once home to some of Tyler’s wealthiest families, this brick-street community continues to attract homebuyers thanks partly to an array of amenities, including nearby parks, cafes and a recently re-energized downtown. “The district is original to when Tyler was built,” says Myriah Boles, associate broker with the Standard Realty Group. “It really has a lot of character because everything is very unique, and the homes are not cookie cutter.” An eclectic mix of historic homes line the neighborhood’s brick streets. Styles range from Tudor revivals with gable pitched roofs to cozy Craftsman-style homes with large front lawns. Renovated cottages can also be found scattered throughout. Many residences were built in the late 1800s, featuring construction styles that many homebuyers find attractive. “The charm of these historic homes is that they just aren’t being made the same now,” says Melanie Watson, a local realtor with National Agent Network. “It’s a piece of history they can own.” The houses and streets aren’t the only thing that’s timeless, as mature trees provide ample shade to nearly every lot. Prices range from $200,000 to $400,000, while larger, remodeled estates can top $600,000. Bergfeld Park is a welcoming green space that hosts year-round events and recreation. The splash grounds and play areas are popular with the neighborhood’s younger residents, while sports enthusiasts flock to the tennis courts to work on their backhand. The park’s amphitheater lights up the silver screen in the spring with its movie in the park series. Other events include symphony concerts and 5k races. Nearby, The Tyler Rose Garden spans 14 acres and features tranquil fountains and more than 38,000 rose bushes. Residents in the northern section of the neighborhood are within walking distance of the Tyler Public Library. Brick Streets District comes to life every spring during the Azalea & Spring Flower Trail Event. Carriage rides carry visitors up and down the historic streets, highlighting ten miles of residential gardens and colorful foliage of azaleas, tulips and more. Another event is The Texas Rose Festival, which has attracted visitors since its beginnings in 1993. The popular celebration features numerous ceremonial events, including the Queen’s Coronation, ribbon cutting and a rose parade. While the district may be primarily residential, the local shops and restaurants have become neighborhood favorites. “The good thing about the Brick Streets District is it has great walkability,” Boles says. “There are a lot of unique coffee stores and little storefronts that are hidden gems.” Brady’s Coffee Shop is a Tyler Institution serving high-grown Arabica specialty coffees since 1996. Visitors can enjoy a hot drink surrounded by creative exhibitions from local artists and shelves stacked with books and poetry. Next door, Baked by Christina serves up tasty cupcakes and cookies. Brickstreet Pharmacy provides the neighborhood with convenient medical care, while weekly groceries can be found at Brookshires, 1.5 miles away. UT Health Tyler is one of numerous award-winning medical facilities in the area. The neighborhood is highly walkable, and residents often take advantage of the big trees and wide sidewalks. Downtown Tyler is under 1 mile away and can be reached on foot, bike or a Tyler Transit bus, which services numerous stops along Front Street. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is 8 miles away and has multiple daily flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Dallas is 100 miles away by car, roughly equal to a 2-hour drive. Tyler Independent School District serves the neighborhood and offers highly rated public education to its students. The district has earned the designation of Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. Bell Elementary, Hubbard Middle School and Tyler Legacy High School all received an A-minus rating on Niche. Tyler Legacy High School offers numerous Advanced Placement and Career and Technical courses designed to help students gain real-world experience. St. Gregory Cathedral School is a private education option for parents to consider.

Bullard Place is a quiet residential enclave in South Tyler with deep roots. The neighborhood features houses from the 1970s, towering trees, and extensive landscaping. Yet this is only half the allure, as families moving here are drawn to the highly rated public schools in the Tyler Independent School District. Homeowners in Bullard Place are surrounded by natural beauty and ample recreation opportunities. “I really like that the neighborhood has mature trees and rolling hills; there’s a lot of diversity as far as the topography,” says Myriah Boles, local Realtor with the Standard Realty Group. “They have bike lanes in the street, which really promotes biking throughout the area.” The Tyler Independent School District serves the neighborhood and maintains an impressive student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. The access to highly rated public schools is a significant draw for homebuyers looking to move in. “People who live there want to go to Rice Elementary,” Boles says. “It’s really good because you can walk your kids to school.” Rice Elementary and Hubbard Middle School both received an A-minus rating on Niche. Tyler Legacy High School also received an A-minus rating and is the largest high school in East Texas, with a student body of nearly 2,700. Tyler Legacy offers numerous career and technical education courses, and students can earn college credit through the dual enrollment program. Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School (6-12) is a private education option for parents to consider. Houses in Bullard Place date back to the late 1970s and feature classic Texas Ranch-style architecture with brick exteriors and gabled roofs. However, accents of Tudor-revival architecture can be found on many of these builds, giving the neighborhood a quaint charm. Mature trees shade sidewalk-lined streets, and well-manicured front lawns provide a great spot for children or dogs to play. Prices range between $250,000 and $450,000, while square footage runs between 1,600 and 2,300. The market is competitive and listings normally sell quicker than the national average. Broadway Square is the commercial center not only for the neighborhood but for all of East Texas. The indoor shopping destination features 80 stores, including name-brand retailers like Lululemon and American Eagle. Various local and national chains line Broadway Avenue, ensuring residents are never far from a quick bite to eat. Chuy’s is a Tex-Mex chain serving “big as yo’ face” burritos and tasty enchiladas. Down the street, Bernard’s Mediterranean Restaurant is an upscale eatery that has been a neighborhood favorite for over 20 years. There are also plenty of local joints as well. “One of my favorite places is called Laurel and Pearl Bakery," Boles says. “It's amazing; it’s a European bakery with a southern vibe.” Brookshire’s provides the area with fresh produce and weekly groceries. South Broadway Avenue is the main thoroughfare and connects to Downtown Tyler, 6 miles away. Tyler Transit services numerous bus routes along the avenue as well. The neighborhood is friendly to both bicyclists and pedestrians thanks to the sidewalks that wind throughout. Those looking to travel farther can head 12 miles west to Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, which services multiple daily flights to DFW International Airport. Dallas is 104 miles away by car, roughly equal to a 2-hour drive. Bullard Place residents are close to expansive outdoor parks and vibrant entertainment centers. Southside Park is under a mile away, and visitors can play a pickup game on the basketball courts or have a picnic. The 8-mile-long Rose Rudman Trail runs through the park and crosses through forested areas and flowing streams. For indoor recreation, Times Square Grand Slam features bowling alleys, arcade games and a movie theatre. Hollytree Country Club is close by and offers members an award-winning 18-hole championship course named the “Best Golf Course” in the Best of East Texas Reader’s Choice Award. Residents flock to the Tyler Farmers Market, which has been providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the area since 1983. Shoppers peruse stands curated by local farmers, and some popular produce includes big red tomatoes and sweet peaches. The market begins annually in May and is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Towering pine trees surround the quiet residential enclave of Cambridge Bend, creating a sense of seclusion that homeowners prefer. The neighborhood has one road in and one road out, limiting through traffic in the area. Stately homes are commonplace, and residents take pride in their well-manicured front lawns. While the tranquility and seclusion may feel intentional, residents are still close to shopping and dining along Broadway Avenue nearby and are just 8 miles from the historic areas of downtown Tyler. “It's really kind of a little pocket that’s off the beaten path,” says Wana Crouch, Realtor and Chief Operating Officer for National Agent Network. “You’ll see people out walking, riding their golf carts around, it has a really neat, family-friendly vibe.” Housing in Cambridge Bend dates back to the mid-2000s and features classic ranch-style architecture with some custom twists. “The houses have a little bit of a French country feel, and there are some homes that are a little more custom than others,” Crouch says. The houses feature gable pitched roofs and brick exteriors with additional amenities ranging from outdoor kitchens to backyard swimming pools. Older three-bedroom builds price between $350,000 and $500,000 while larger new builds run from $500,000 to $700,000. Large estate homes can top $1 million and plots of land are available for those looking to build their dream home. There is an optional HOA that grants members access to the community swimming pool. No matter where homebuyers end up, they will be surrounded by grassy lawns and longtime neighbors who take pride in their community. “People take care of their homes and their yards with really nice landscaping,” Crouch says. “Typically, people move in there and stay.” The Tyler Independent School District serves the neighborhood and received high marks across the board. Rice Elementary, Hubbard Middle School and Tyler Legacy all received an A-minus rating from Niche. Tyler Legacy is the largest high school in East Texas, with a student population of over 2,700. The high school is a football powerhouse and has won five district championships and one state championship since 1996. Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School is an A-plus-rated private school option for parents to consider. Cambridge Bend is pedestrian-friendly with its sidewalk-lined streets and seclusion from busy intersections. However, those traveling farther are conveniently located just 8 miles from the historic shops and restaurants of downtown Tyler. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is 14 miles away and services numerous daily flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Faulkner Park is under 3 miles away, and the crack of the bat is a common sound year-round. “During the spring, summer and fall, there are always baseball games going on,” says Myriah Boles, associate broker with the Standard Realty Group. Other amenities include a fishing pond, skate ramps and tennis courts. Hikers can lace up their boots and hop on the 9-mile Faulkner Park Trail, a multi-use nature path that cuts through dense forests and tranquil flowing streams. Golfers flock to the Hollytree Country Club, 4 miles away. The club features a championship 18-hole golf course named the “Best Golf Course” in the Best of East Texas Reader’s Choice Awards. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park anchors indoor recreation and offers exciting activities ranging from climbing walls to APEX trampolines and dodgeball. Cambridge Bend is entirely residential, but nearby commercial centers ensure homeowners are never far from shopping and dining. The Village at Cumberland Park was completed in 2018 and is the largest shopping center in Tyler, spanning 78 acres. Visitors walk through the outdoor retail mecca and peruse name-brand stores such as Nike, H&M, and Old Navy. The Village of Cumberland Park sits 2 miles away on Broadway Avenue, which is the area's main thoroughfare. National and local restaurants line the avenue, including Mario’s Italian, a favorite neighborhood eatery serving authentic Italian cuisine in a candle-lit atmosphere. Early birds head to The Diner Tyler nearby to start the day with some classic breakfast foods and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Target and Walmart provide the neighborhood with fresh produce and weekly groceries. Residents enjoy proximity to year-round events and local farmers' markets. Tyler is known as the “Rose Capital of America,” and the Tyler Rose Festival is a big reason why. The event began in 1933 and is an annual celebration that features activities ranging from a rose parade to the Queen’s Coronation. The festival takes place every October and is located 7.5 miles away. The Tyler Farmers Market is under 3 miles away and connects visitors with fresh produce from local farmers. The market begins in May and is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Luxury and seclusion flow from Cascades, a residential enclave located along the banks of Bellwood Lake. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, all on expansive grassy lots, while the adjoining Cascades Country Club offers numerous recreational amenities on land or water. The historic shops and restaurants of Downtown Tyler are just 5 miles away, but one would never guess it due to the towering oak and pine trees that provide seclusion from neighbors. “To me, Cascades offers this resort-like feel for a smaller city like Tyler,” says Stephanie Miller, Realtor and broker associate with Standard Real Estate. “My dad actually built homes when they were first turning it into the Cascades, so I’ve got a lot of history with it.” And, with access to highly-rated schools and championship-level golf, it's obvious the neighborhood was designed to be one of the city's most coveted zip codes. Cascades consists of different subdivisions offering multiple single-family and multi-family options. Classic Texas Ranch homes with brick exteriors and gabled roofs are a popular style near the neighborhood's eastern end. Traveling west, the architectural style begins to vary, with large Spanish revivals and Modern farmhouses populating expansive grassy lots. The large buildings and their well-manicured front yards consisting of colorful flowers and native foliage are shaded by East Texas’s famous towering trees. Grand lakefront estates with scenic backyard views of Bellwood Lake are also available. While there may be no sidewalks, housing lots equal roughly half an acre, providing plenty of space for children or dogs to play outside. “The lot size, the trees - things like that are what people like,” Miller says. The Cascades Lake Towers and Stretford at the Cascades are condominium complexes with ample amenities. Empty lots can be found scattered throughout and begin pricing for $120,000. Multifamily residences sell between $300,000 and $600,000, while single-family builds range from $1 million to $2.75 million. Tyler Independent School District serves the neighborhood and offers highly-rated public education. Jones Elementary and Three Lakes Middle School both received a B-plus rating on Niche. Jones Elementary maintains an impressive student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. The A-minus-rated Tyler Legacy High School is the largest high school in East Texas and offers a variety of AP-level courses and CTE programs. Students can also earn college credits through dual enrollment. All Saints Episcopal School received an A-plus rating and is a K-12 private education option for parents to consider. The Cascades Country Club features all the classic resort-style amenities ranging from swimming pools and a fitness center to indoor tennis courts. The 18-hole championship golf course winds through rolling hills and frequently hosts tournaments, including 12 Texas State Opens. “The golf course is one of my favorites in the area,” Miller says. Residents enjoy launching kayaks or canoes into the glistening waters of Lake Bellwood. The 160-acre reservoir is home to numerous species of game fish, including largemouth bass and channel catfish. Humans aren’t the only ones getting in on the fun, as the Bark Park allows canine companions to run free. Basketball courts, softball diamonds and a disc golf course can all be found at Lindsey Park, under 4 miles away. Residents don’t have to travel far for a bite to eat as there are three different dining spots located within the community. The Blue Heron Grill sits on the banks of Lake Bellwood and features casual American cuisine in an indoor-outdoor setting. Mahogany Bar is a popular spot to watch the big game and try some tasty cocktails. Texas is known for its barbecue and Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q is a big reason why. The iconic Texas chain stands 1.5 miles down the road and is well-known throughout the Southwest for its heaping servings of brisket, ribs and sides. Nearby, Sam’s Club is a member-only store that provides the neighborhood with bulk groceries and home goods. Residents prefer to get around by golf cart or car, and the commercial areas of Downtown Tyler are just 5 miles away. The Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is 8 miles away and services multiple flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport daily. “The neighborhood is not far from the Tyler Airport,” Miller says. “Some of the residents have their own aircraft.” Dallas is about 100 miles away, roughly equal to a two-hour drive. Wine tastings and holiday brunches are just two of the numerous events the Cascades Country Club holds throughout the year. Outside of the community, Tyler is home to several famous festivals, including The East State Texas Fair, a week-long celebration filled with entertainment and exhibitions held annually at the end of September. Local artists perform live music every night while screams echo from the thrilling carnival rides and games. The event attracts roughly 250,000 visitors each year and brings an estimated $9.8 million to the City of Tyler.