497 Forest Lk, Longview, TX 75605
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FOR SALE
NEW - 7 HRS AGO
0.35 ACRES

$189,500

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,716 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

497 Forest Lk, Longview, TX 75605

Est. Mortgage $1,283/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1976
0.35 acre lot
$110/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Are you looking for that perfect first home to raise a family, or maybe looking to possibly downsize a bit after the kids are raised and grandkids on the way? Don't dare miss looking at this well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in the prestigious Forest Lake Addition. Enjoy relaxing on your front patio swing on your covered porch while you enjoy your morning coffee. Looking for something to do with the kids? Take a short walk down the road to the exclusive private lake that the neighborhood enjoys. Whether you enjoy fishing , kayaking ,canoeing or just relaxing, this lake is truly yours to enjoy as a resident of this neighborhood if and when you join the Forest Lake Club. The Forest Lake Club also gives you and your family access to the maintained swimming pool. There is an annual fee of $365 per year.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Gary R Lipkin, (903) 806-3669
United Country Walker Realty & Auction
Source: LGVBOARD, MLS#20266609
Also Listed on LGVBOARD.

Home Details for 497 Forest Lk

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom, BathroomCeiling Fan
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1716 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable AvailableAppliances: Elec Range/Oven, Free-Standing Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Drop-in Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Laundry Room,Washer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Electric,Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: CoveredFencing: PartialOther Structures: See RemarksExterior: Rain GuttersFoundation: CombinationNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking: No Garage,None,Gravel
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Sloping

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick and WoodIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: noneParcel Number: 1584

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $189,500Price Per Sqft: $110
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: LongviewCommunity: DIXON JAMES F SUR
School Information
Elementary School District: LISDJr High / Middle School District: LISDHigh School District: LISD

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 20266609

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, FHA, Conventional, VA Loan, Must Qualify

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 20266609Living Area Range: 1501-2000Living Area Range Units: Square Meters

Around this home

What Locals Say about Longview

At least 612 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 36 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 26 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • LaShonda Jackaon
    "I’ve lived in Longview my entire life. I’ve lived in this area since 2000 it’s a decent area but it could be so much better if there were sidewalks"
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  • Trulia User
    "Quite have near parks for the grandkids can go play when they come over"
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  • Annieyr09
    "The dog parks are large and a great area to let them run free. Walking trails at the parks are also a great place to bring pets. "
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  • Sakala Ale
    "My neighborhood is quiet at times and very friendly for the most part. It’s great for hiking and there is also a walking trail nearby. There is also a park nearby for the kids and for adults to enjoy some breeze."
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  • Trulia User
    "People mind their business and it’s a great place to raise your kids, plus the school system here are great. "
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  • Kbunt
    "A lot of dog walkers, joggers and nature lovers walking around the neighborhood - very friendly area"
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  • Shiniqua Toliver
    "That our neighborhood is not a high traffic area, but is centrally located to shopping, restaurants, and other activities to do. "
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  • Shiniqua Toliver
    "They do police night out and a couple of other events a year. I do not attend them because this is a retirement community and I am not retired yet. "
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  • Alonte Darden
    "Smooth and very simple with few issue to stop me from getting to and from work along with going to the store "
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  • Stephen Thompson
    "It’s dog friendly. As most areas are.. I don’t know what you wouldn’t like about my area. I live in northern Longview on Eastman."
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  • Lori Diane Daniel
    "I am divorced and need a home of my own . The people arre friendly and helpful . I graduated in this town . My Father and Sister and three grown children are here "
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  • Stephen Thompson
    "Stay north of Highway 80. South side is polar opposite from north side. where downtown is okay. They have good"
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice area to walk your pets, all the roads connect so makes easy loop routes for your walks, occasionally some people speed in the neighborhood though."
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  • Zips52
    "It’s a great area to live but steadily growing with multiple subdivisions so I feel that country club road will need to be re-paved soon"
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  • Michelle Lambert
    "Look into school districts before moving into neighborhood Get your youth involved in church youth group "
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  • Michelle Lambert
    "We are always communicating on Group me and watching out for each other I was raised here and I pray over this community and serve in it "
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  • Stacysapp2315
    "Halloween is always a big event. We also do fireworks in the neighborhood and have cookouts where everyone comes over. "
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  • Dcfountain1205
    "Our neighborhood ALWAYS participates in National Night Out. Ours is a community of walkers. People are out early in the morning, throughout the day, and early evening walking with friends, their dogs, or with their children. "
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  • Jene'a D. J.
    "Longview is a very safe area, and the community is kid friendly. Great place to start a new family. "
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  • Candice R.
    "public transportation available across the city, traffic isn't too heavy, may take 10 or 15 minutes to get from one side of the city to the other. "
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  • Mark M.
    "It’s a circle street so there’s no drive through traffic. Better neighborhoods are south of us that have the nature trail. "
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  • Giselle P.
    "Near several beautiful neighborhoods as well as amenities. Family-oriented. Nearby gas and small grocery stores."
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  • Rashel M.
    "They’res lots of walking space for the dogs it’s a good neighborhood hood with nice people and a wonderful place "
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  • Lindsey8901
    "My neighborhood is close to everything, neighbors are friendly, neighborhood is quiet but my house backs up to Judson Rd so on the weekends it can get a little noisy but overall I LOVE it here!!"
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  • Mario J.
    "Short because my job is less than 5 minutes from residence. The traffic is rarely an issue. However, the school zones are another issue."
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  • Catherine A.
    "Hear gunshots often. There are several people who walk the neighborhood asking for money or cigarettes. A lot of loud music at all hours. "
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  • Brenda A.
    "There’s a lot of popular restaurants and department stores, including pet stores! Great parks and lakes near by for the fish lovers and nature loving people! The weather is well balanced and the schools here and near by are known as the best!"
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  • Mario J.
    "That there are tons of dog owners in this area. So if you own a dog, you will definitely feel right at home."
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  • Jwebb0522
    "The neighborhood puts out American flags for 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Also,the neighborhood works together when there is bad weather and power outages."
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  • Robin P.
    "Small neighborhood everyone minds their own business but they will give a helping hand when needed everyone watches out for each other and their belongings"
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  • Freemanclaudia
    "It’s great go to work and back home in between all 4 Walmart lots of places to eat, and several things to do for fun."
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  • Hdavidcorrea
    "This is a good neighborhood for kids and parents great schools around the neighborhood great parks and trails "
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  • Kelly R.
    "Football games, outdoor 5K races, walking trails, balloon races, concerts, charity events. Nfndnfnfndndd"
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  • Delaney H.
    "There is a park walking distance from our house. We are close to fast food establishments and a gas station."
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  • Dsamento
    "My commute is very easy. There is never traffic and I’m to my destination quickly and on time. No matter where you are headed in this town, it won’t take you long to get there. "
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  • Joshua H.
    "There are parks and so forth, but the neighborhood is really bad. Looking to get my family away from here as soon as possible."
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  • Addi
    "It’s and old neighborhood with a few rundown house people are trying to fix up. With help of my community this neighborhood would be more safe."
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  • Jkissinger
    "I grew up here and once my oldest son graduated i sold my house in Tyler and moved back to the area. It’s always felt like home."
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  • Charwise21
    "We don’t have a lot of events in our neighborhood. Very peaceful and quite neighborhood I do love the area and not a lot of traffic "
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  • Joe R.
    "holidays celebrations and keeping roads driveways free of kids toys ,bikes and trash take pride in safe clean neighborhood with looking out for ea others property"
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Market trends in Longview

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$284K
$8.69KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
Price per sq ft
$146
$2MoM
Available listings
553
3MoM

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
466 Forest Lake Dr S, Longview, TX
0.05
Single-Family Home
-
04/15/26
3
2
1,725
134 Hillshore Cir, Longview, TX
0.08
Single-Family Home
-
08/10/26
3
2
1,702
341 Forest Lk, Longview, TX
0.15
Single-Family Home
-
01/21/26
3
2
1,649
299 Hidden Frst, Longview, TX
0.40
Single-Family Home
-
04/20/26
4
2
2,038
206 Wooded Trl, Longview, TX
0.40
Single-Family Home
-
09/18/25
3
2
2,156
239 Hidden Frst, Longview, TX
0.34
Single-Family Home
-
09/22/25
4
3
2,203
598 Hidden Frst N, Longview, TX
0.47
Single-Family Home
-
08/12/26
3
2
1,889
228 Forest Lk, Longview, TX
0.25
Single-Family Home
-
07/30/26
3
2
1,998
599 Hidden Frst, Longview, TX
0.49
Single-Family Home
-
05/08/26
3
2
1,901
240 Cottonwood Cir S, Longview, TX
0.41
Single-Family Home
-
09/17/25
4
3
3,020

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
497 S Forestlake, Longview, TX 75605
0.01
$233,500
4
2
1,716
Off Market
216 Forest Lk S, Longview, TX 75605
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
466 Forest Lake Dr S, Longview, TX 75605
0.05
-
3
2
1,725
Recently Sold
311 Hillshore Dr, Longview, TX 75605
0.07
$249,900
3
2
1,328
For Sale
311 S Hillshore Dr, Longview, TX 75605
0.08
$249,900
3
2
1,328
For Sale
293 Hillshore Dr, Longview, TX 75605
0.09
$263,600
3
2
1,827
Off Market
134 Hillshore Cir, Longview, TX 75605
0.08
-
3
2
1,702
Recently Sold
399 Forest Lk, Longview, TX 75605
0.09
$312,800
3
2
1,791
Off Market
387 Hillshore Dr, Longview, TX 75605
0.11
$20,000
-
-
-
For Sale
371 Hillshore Cir, Longview, TX 75605
0.12
-
3
2
1,749
Off Market
386 Forest Lk, Longview, TX 75605
0.13
$334,600
3
3
2,500
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2026
Source: LGVBOARD #20266609
Listed For Sale
$189,500

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Gary R Lipkin, United Country Walker Realty & Auction
Agent Phone: (903) 806-3669
Copyright 2026 Longview Area Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions about 497 Forest Lk

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 497 Forest Lk?
    Based on a $189,500 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 497 Forest Lk in Longview, TX is approximately $1,311 (about $1,037 principal & interest, $199 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 497 Forest Lk compare to homes in Longview?
    497 Forest Lk in Longview, TX is listed at $189,500, about 33% below the $284K median sale price in Longview.
  • What do residents say about Longview?
    Residents describe Longview, TX as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Longview, TX.
  • What are the closest schools to 497 Forest Lk?
    The closest schools to 497 Forest Lk in Longview, TX are East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (Pre-K/Elementary), Johnston-McQueen Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Judson STEAM Academy (Middle, rated 9/10).
  • Does 497 Forest Lk have air conditioning?
    Yes, 497 Forest Lk in Longview, TX has air conditioning.
  • Does 497 Forest Lk have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 497 Forest Lk in Longview, TX has laundry facilities.
497 Forest Lk, Longview, TX 75605 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,716 sqft single-family home built in 1976. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by LGVBOARD on Sep 16, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 20266609.