College Park Homes for Sale

College Park in Tyler, Texas, features a mix of single-family homes and multi-family apartment complexes, with many properties dating back to the mid-20th century. Housing styles include craftsman and ranch-style architecture, with some older shotgun homes also available. The neighborhood is seen as an investment opportunity due to its affordability and ongoing new construction on vacant lots. Parks such as T.R. Griffith Park and Tatum Park offer playgrounds and walking paths, while Woldert Park provides more extensive recreational options, including basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and a fishing pond. The nearby Caldwell Zoo, just 1.5 miles away, is a major attraction with over 200 species and a new Amazon River’s Edge exhibit. College Park is primarily residential with limited commercial activity, but local dining options like Joey’s Tacos and Jumbo Seafood are popular. Residents can shop for groceries at Super 1 Foods, 4 miles away, or visit Broadway Square shopping mall, 6 miles away. The neighborhood is close to Tyler City Square, which hosts events like the Red Dirt BBQ Festival and Rose City Farmers Market. Tyler Transit provides bus services along North Grand Avenue, and Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is 16 miles away. The Tyler Independent School District, which serves the neighborhood, is highly rated, with schools like Griffin Elementary, Boulter Middle School, and Tyler High School.