The Woods is a 600-home master-planned community in south Tyler, TX, established in 1983 and built around private lakes and walking trails. Homes range from approximately $400,000 to over $1 million across five sub-communities (The Ridge, Brighton Creek, Storey Lake Estates, Broadmore, and Rock Creek). The Woods is split between Tyler ISD and Chapel Hill ISD depending on sub-community, sits near the University of Texas at Tyler, and offers underground utilities and a community pool to all residents.
The Woods, at a glance
| Established | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Approximate home count | 600+ |
| Sub-communities | The Ridge, Brighton Creek, Storey Lake Estates, Broadmore, Rock Creek |
| Private lakes | Multiple, including Storey Lake |
| Price range | $400,000 - $1M+ |
| School districts | Tyler ISD; some areas Chapel Hill ISD |
| Distance to UT Tyler | 1-2 miles |
| Distance to South Tyler retail | 5 minutes |
| HOA | Yes; The Woods HOA |
| Custom builder access | Yes; Kirby Custom Homes builds in The Woods |
What are The Woods sub-communities?
The Woods is technically a collection of five neighborhoods sharing the master plan, HOA, and amenities. Brighton Creek and Storey Lake Estates are the lake-focused sections. The Ridge sits on higher ground with views. Broadmore and Rock Creek are the larger-lot wooded interior. Buyers should tour multiple sub-communities since price-per-square-foot, lot size, and architectural style vary across them.
What homes are available in The Woods?
The Woods has continuous turnover but never feels like a high-volume market because the community is fully built out. Most listings are existing homes; vacant lots are rare and concentrated in the newer sub-communities. Architecture spans 1980s traditional, 1990s Mediterranean, 2000s transitional, and contemporary new builds. Browse current Woods listings.
What schools serve The Woods?
The Woods straddles Tyler ISD and Chapel Hill ISD. The split runs along Old Jacksonville Highway in places, so buyers should verify the specific home address against the district map. Tyler ISD homes feed Owens Elementary, Hubbard Middle, and Tyler Legacy or Tyler High. Chapel Hill ISD is highly rated and is a primary draw for some buyers. Several private options are within 10 minutes including All Saints Episcopal and Grace Community School.
How much does it cost to live in The Woods?
Property tax runs roughly 1.9% in Tyler ISD sections and slightly different in Chapel Hill ISD. The Woods HOA dues are modest and cover the community pool, common areas, and underground utility maintenance. There is no Country Club tied to The Woods specifically; many residents join Cascades, Hollytree, or Eagle’s Bluff (Lake Palestine) for golf.
What is the Storey Lake area like?
Storey Lake Estates is the centerpiece sub-community, with homes positioned around the largest of The Woods’s private lakes. These homes command price premiums for water frontage. The lake is for fishing, kayaking, and walking-the-perimeter recreation rather than powerboat use. Greenbelt walking trails connect Storey Lake to the rest of The Woods.
How does The Woods compare to other Tyler luxury communities?
| Feature | The Woods | The Cascades | Hollytree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side of Tyler | South | West | South |
| Master-planned? | Yes (5 sub-communities) | Yes | Largely no |
| On a lake? | Yes (private) | Yes (Lake Bellwood) | No |
| Country club | No | Yes | Yes |
| Walking trails | Extensive greenbelt | Limited | Limited |
| Price range | $400K-$1M+ | $400K-$1.5M+ | $300K-$1M+ |
Working with Kirby & Co in The Woods
The Woods is a community of repeat buyers. Many residents move within the community as they upsize or downsize. Stephanie has worked The Woods for two decades and knows which sub-communities suit which buyer profiles, where the school-district line really runs, and which lots have the lake access that justifies the premium.
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