The city of Whitehouse is located in Smith County, Texas, with an estimated population of 7,327 in 2006. It is part of the Tyler, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area and located seven miles south of Tyler, Texas and seven miles north of Troup, Texas. The city's website slogan: "A modern community with the hospitality of a small town! A great place to Live, Work and Play!" is a sample of this small city's great attitude! It attributes its growth to great schools and great neighbors! It is also within 10 miles to Bullard, Texas and New Chapel Hill, Texas.

REAL ESTATE
In September 2008 the median home price in Smith County was $129,000.  A decrease of 8% from September 2007.  There were 279 home sales in September 2008, while there were 294 homes sold in September 2007.  There are still real estate deals in this great city, but you need a local market expert to help you.    For true local and knowledgeable service in the Smith County market, contact Steve Winston directly at 903-939-8844

EDUCATION
The city is served by the Whitehouse Independent School District. The district consists of seven schools including Cain Elementary School, Mozelle Brown Elementary School, Higgins Intermediate School, Holloway Middle School, Whitehouse Junior High School, Whitehouse High School, and AIM Center. As mentioned earlier, the districts great reputation and hard work is one factor contributing to the Whitehouse's strong growth rate, not to mention recognition that it's getting, including the "One of BScene's Best" award for two straight years.

Like Chandler, Texas, Whitehouse's proximity to Tyler, Texas means that any students attending post-secondary school can live in Whitehouse and have a short drive to Tyler's multiple campuses, including the University of Texas at Tyler and the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, both part of the University of Texas System. As well, there is the Tyler Junior College, and Texas College. As well, Whitehouse is still close to other facilities including Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas A&M University, and Trinity Valley Community College.

RECREATION
Neighborhood spirit is a big part of the Whitehouse community; as well, there is importance placed on the history of the area. Both the neighborhood spirit and the important of history is reflected in the annual Whitehouse YesterYear celebration. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, the area surrounding Whitehouse gives you great opportunities for both land and water adventures. Located in East Texas, Whitehouse is close to Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East with access to playgrounds, picnic facilities, RV park, boat ramps, fishing, swimming, skiing, pleasure and fishing barges. Within Whitehouse itself, the parks and fields provide great facilities for organized sports such as baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. If you like golfing, there is access to great golfing in the area including the Hollytree Country Club, the Oak Hurst Golf Course, the Peach Tree Golf Course, the Arrowhead Golf Club and The Cascades.

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