497 S Forestlake, Longview, TX 75605
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OFF MARKET

497 S Forestlake
Longview, TX 75605

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

$235,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,516/mo*
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$235,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,516/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,716 sqft
(on 0.35 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1976
Lot Size
0.35 acres
Living Area
1,716 sqft
Price/Sqft
$137
Parking
Open Parking
HOA
None

About this House

AFFORDABILITY IS RIGHT ON THE CORNER OF FORESTLAKE DR. & HILLSHORE DR. - Lovely Lake community where membership to pool and lake is voluntary. An all electric 4 Bedrooms & 2 Baths home where the roof shingles and water heater are less than 2 years old. This property qualifies for USDA financing.
497 S Forestlake, Longview, TX 75605 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,716 sqft single-family home built in 1976. It last sold for $80,000 on Jan 7, 2019 (14% below the $93,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $235,600, with a rent estimate of $2,145/month.

Home Details for 497 S Forestlake

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: 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, Dishwasher, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Laundry Room,Electric Dryer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central Electric
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Shades/Blinds
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: PorchFencing: PartialFoundation: Slab, Pillar/Post/PierNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking: No Garage,Attached,Paved
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Conventional Septic
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Sloping

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick and Wood
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: NONEParcel Number: 15184

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $93,000Price Range: $80,000 - $93,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Location

Direction & Address
City: Longview
School Information
Elementary School District: LongviewJr High / Middle School District: LongviewHigh School District: Longview

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1716 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, FHA, Conventional, VA Loan, USDA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 20186204Living Area Range: 1501-2000Living Area Range Units: Square MetersDays In Mls: 22
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Mary Lou Clendenin, (903) 452-2712
BOLD Real Estate Group
Bought with: Gary R Lipkin, (903) 806-3669, American Real Estate Longview
Source: LGVBOARD, MLS#20186204

Price History for 497 S Forestlake

DatePriceEventSource
01/07/2019--Sold
LGVBOARD #20186204

Market trends in Longview

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$270K
$3.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$144
$2MoM
Available listings
522
17MoM
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Comparable Sales for 497 S Forestlake

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
466 Forest Lake Dr S, Longview, TX
0.06
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-
04/15/26
3
2
1,725
341 Forest Lk, Longview, TX
0.14
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01/21/26
3
2
1,649
299 Hidden Frst, Longview, TX
0.41
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04/20/26
4
2
2,038
206 Wooded Trl, Longview, TX
0.41
Single-Family Home
-
09/18/25
3
2
2,156
239 Hidden Frst, Longview, TX
0.35
Single-Family Home
-
09/22/25
4
3
2,203
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
0.42
Single-Family Home
-
09/17/25
4
3
3,020
260 Lake Estates Trl, Longview, TX
0.44
Single-Family Home
-
11/11/25
3
2.5
2,520
113 Amy St, Longview, TX
1.37
Single-Family Home
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05/12/26
4
2
1,967

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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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    "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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    "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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  • Angela M.
    "I've grown up here, there's no place like home.. I've come back to raise my children here. people here are different than anywhere else I've ever lived..."
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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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Frequently asked questions about 497 S Forestlake

  • What is 497 S Forestlake estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 497 S Forestlake in Longview, TX is $235,600.
  • What is the price history for 497 S Forestlake?
    497 S Forestlake in Longview, TX last sold in January 2019.
  • Is Longview a buyer's or seller's market?
    Longview is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Longview?
    The median sale price in Longview is $270K. That is up $3.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 497 S Forestlake have air conditioning?
    Yes, 497 S Forestlake in Longview, TX has air conditioning.
  • Does 497 S Forestlake have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 497 S Forestlake in Longview, TX has laundry facilities.
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