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Big Thicket Timber Town

For Sale in Silsbee, TX

Welcome to Silsbee, a Hardin County timber town in Southeast Texas, gateway to Big Thicket National Preserve and rooted in the Piney Woods.

Silsbee is a town in Hardin County, in the Piney Woods of Southeast Texas, often described as a gateway to Big Thicket National Preserve. Its population was 6,935 at the 2020 census, and the community sits amid the dense forests and wetlands that define the region. Silsbee's identity is inseparable from timber: the town was founded when John Henry Kirby's Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City Railway reached the site in 1894, and a logging camp and sawmill soon followed on the railroad's route. The settlement was first called Mill Town before being renamed Silsbee for Nathan D. Silsbee, one of Kirby's East Coast business partners. Timber shaped the community's early decades, and that heritage is still honored today — one of the town's elementary schools bears John Henry Kirby's name. Silsbee has since diversified into a stable Southeast Texas town serving the surrounding Hardin County countryside, with a local economy tied to the forest products industry, services, and its position near Beaumont. The town's defining natural asset is Big Thicket National Preserve, the National Park Service reserve protecting one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America, where the Piney Woods meet cypress swamps and bayous. Public education is provided by Silsbee Independent School District, a five-campus system spanning elementary through high school. Residents enjoy a small-town pace with the outdoor recreation of the Big Thicket at their doorstep and the larger amenities of Beaumont within an easy drive. Homes in Silsbee range from established in-town houses to larger properties on wooded acreage, reflecting the community's blend of town and forest, and for families and outdoor enthusiasts the town offers an appealing mix of forest access, community roots, and regional convenience.

Population 6,935
County Hardin County
Active Listings 49
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What county is Silsbee, Texas in?

Silsbee is located in Hardin County, Texas, in the Piney Woods region of Southeast Texas. The town serves as a gateway to Big Thicket National Preserve and lies within easy reach of Beaumont.

What is Silsbee's history?

Silsbee was founded as a logging camp called Mill Town after John Henry Kirby's railroad reached the site in 1894, and it was later renamed for Kirby's business partner Nathan D. Silsbee.

What school district serves Silsbee?

Silsbee is served by Silsbee Independent School District, a five-campus system that includes Silsbee High School and John Henry Kirby Elementary, which is named for the town's timber-era founder of the community.

How large is Silsbee, Texas?

Silsbee has a population of about 6,900 and offers outdoor recreation in the nearby Big Thicket National Preserve, with the larger amenities of Beaumont within an easy drive to the south.

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payments Median Sale Price $186,000 —
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $114
schedule Avg Days on Market 41
sell Homes Sold 1
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 104.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 47.3

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1815 Lee Miller Road For Sale $284,900
1815 Lee Miller Road
Silsbee, TX 77656
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1852 Sq Ft Built 1968 49347636
375 Hayes Road For Sale $174,900
375 Hayes Road
Silsbee, TX 77656
3 Beds 1 Baths 1296 Sq Ft Built 1950 80069711
7096 Jim Burns Road For Sale $550,000
7096 Jim Burns Road
Silsbee, TX 77656
5 Beds 2.5 Baths 2938 Sq Ft Built 2015 37569408
1485 Old Highway 418 For Sale $429,900
1485 Old Highway 418
Silsbee, TX 77656
3 Beds 3 Baths Built 1968 66453410
180 Laurie Lane For Sale $287,900
180 Laurie Lane
Silsbee, TX 77656
4 Beds 3 Baths 2415 Sq Ft Built 1986 7508390
108 Britton Dr For Sale $207,000
108 Britton Dr
Silsbee, TX 77656
3 Beds 2 Baths 1895 Sq Ft Built 1994 46673058
655 2nd Street For Sale $114,900
655 2nd Street
Silsbee, TX 77656
3 Beds 1 Baths 1200 Sq Ft Built 1938 42654247
9994 Ruby Lane For Sale $205,000
9994 Ruby Lane
Silsbee, TX 77656
3 Beds 2 Baths 1260 Sq Ft Built 1989 41274465
8957 Tejas Lane For Sale $244,500
8957 Tejas Lane
Silsbee, TX 77656
3 Beds 1 Baths 1998 Sq Ft Built 1994 79372031
1547 Lee Miller Road For Sale $109,000
1547 Lee Miller Road
Silsbee, TX 77656
3 Beds 2 Baths 1632 Sq Ft Built 1930 93487789
134 Sherwood Trail For Sale $409,900
134 Sherwood Trail
Silsbee, TX 77656
4 Beds 4 Baths 4032 Sq Ft Built 1985 58276220
205 S 15th Street For Sale $95,000
205 S 15th Street
Silsbee, TX 77656
2 Beds 1 Baths 1224 Sq Ft Built 1938 10530240
1090 Gerson Street For Sale $143,500
1090 Gerson Street
Silsbee, TX 77656
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 984 Sq Ft Built 1960 21649265
465 S 14th Street For Sale $35,000
465 S 14th Street
Silsbee, TX 77656
2 Beds 1 Baths 1488 Sq Ft Built 1948 76510140
4217 Fresenius Road For Sale $48,499
4217 Fresenius Road
Silsbee, TX 77656
3 Beds 1 Baths 1358 Sq Ft Built 1963 86576597
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