White Oak Isd Real Estate

The History of White Oak, TX

White Oak is an East Texas community located in Gregg County, just west of Longview. The area's early development was closely tied to farming, timber, churches, and local schools, with the community's school system tracing its history to the late 1800s. Like much of Gregg County, White Oak experienced significant change following the discovery and development of the East Texas Oil Field in the early 1930s. Oil activity brought new residents, businesses, and economic opportunities to the area and helped transform the rural community. White Oak was incorporated in 1960 and has continued to develop as a residential community with close economic and transportation connections to neighboring Longview.

Things to Do in and Around White Oak

White Oak's location provides convenient access to outdoor recreation and attractions throughout the Longview area. Residents can enjoy local parks, sports, and community events, while nearby Longview offers the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center, Paul Boorman Trail, additional parks, shopping, entertainment, and seasonal events. Lake Gladewater is only a short drive away and provides opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. Lake O' the Pines is also within driving distance for boating, fishing, camping, and swimming. White Oak's central Northeast Texas location makes it convenient to visit nearby communities such as Gladewater, Gilmer, Kilgore, and Longview.

Local Restaurants

White Oak offers several local and casual dining choices, with options ranging from barbecue and burgers to Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, seafood, pizza, and traditional American favorites. Restaurants and businesses are concentrated along the community's main commercial areas, making everyday dining convenient for local residents. Nearby Longview greatly expands the selection, with steakhouses, barbecue restaurants, seafood, Italian, Asian, Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and coffee shops available within a short drive. Gladewater also provides additional locally owned dining options west of White Oak.

What It's Like Living in White Oak, TX

Living in White Oak offers a smaller-community atmosphere while keeping residents close to the shopping, healthcare, employment, restaurants, and entertainment available in Longview. The local real estate market includes established neighborhoods, traditional single-family homes, newer construction, larger residential lots, and rural or acreage properties in the surrounding area. White Oak Independent School District is an important part of the community, and buyers specifically searching for homes within the district should verify the boundaries for individual properties. White Oak's location along the US Highway 80 corridor provides convenient connections to Longview and Gladewater, while nearby rural areas and lakes offer easy access to the outdoor lifestyle associated with Northeast Texas.

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White Oak Isd Listings Summary

White Oak Isd - Town vs. County Stats

Avg Price in White Oak Isd: $334,200 / County Avg $400,200

84%

Avg Taxes in White Oak Isd: $5,000 / County Avg $4,800

104%

Avg Sq. Ft. in White Oak Isd: 2,164 / County Avg 2,285

95%

Avg Price per/sqft in White Oak Isd:$154 / County Avg $175

88%

Avg Walkscore in White Oak Isd: 1 / County Avg 28

4%

Avg Year Built in White Oak Isd: 1986 / County Avg 1987

100%

Avg Days on Website in White Oak Isd: 116 / County Avg 96

121%

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