Wake Village, Texas

Wake Village Texarkana, TX, Real Estate, Wake Village Texarkana Area and Community Information

Wake Village Texarkana is located in the eastern part of Bowie County, immediately west of Texarkana. The 2010 census pins the population at 5,500 residents. Wake Village is classified as an urban area. The estimated mean value of a single family home or condominium is below the state average, which is a very attractive element for the Wake Village Texarkana home buyer. Let a Wake Village Texarkana real estate agent help find the right area to meet the home buying needs.

Wake Village is served by the Texarkana Independent School District. Wake Village Elementary is located right in Wake Village and the one Middle and one High School are located in nearby Texarkana. The district provides classes from Pre-K through grade 12. Students have the ability to transfer to schools in other school districts.

Wake Village Texarkana real estate that is available includes larger homes as well as homes that meet the needs of young families, retirees and those on a budget. There are single and multi-family homes, as well as townhouses and condominiums for sale. For residents who would rather rent rather than seek out Wake Village Texarkana homes for sale will find the rents more than reasonable. People who are interested in Wake Village Texarkana properties will be happy to know the cost of living in Wake Village is 14% lower than the cost of living in the country. This aspect makes real estate in Wake Village Texarkana attractive.

History

Wake Village was built in 1945 and 1945 to provide housing for plant workers at Red River Army Depot and the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant during the war. The name was taken from Wake Island, located in the pacific, an unincorporated territory owned by the United States. The layout of the community is based on the neighborhood concept and still like that today. The area is still a much sought after place to live and the Wake Village Texarkana TX homes are quite affordable.

Parks and Recreation

Wake Village residents can take advantage of the recreational facilities offered at Wright Patman Lake. It is known for excellent swimming, boating and fishing. The US Army Corps of Engineers maintains and operates nine parks around the lake, which was built primarily for flood control purposes. In addition to water activities there is camping and hiking, picnicking and equestrian trails. The lake and all the recreational opportunities are an incentive to residents seeking out Wake Village Texarkana TX real estate.

Attractions and Activities

Attractions in Wake Village and the surrounding area include Holiday Springs Water Park where families can enjoy relief from the warm weather. It is a great place for families and once there, kids rarely hate to leave.


Events

Wake Village residents are able to enjoy a variety of events in nearby Texarkana, such as the Great Texarkana duck race, Passenger Pigeon Day, Turbo Day and the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert. Residents seeking homes for sale in Wake Village Texarkana will find the available events fun and entertaining for the entire family.