Van Zandt County, Texas
Van Real Estate and Local Guide
Small oil-heritage town in Van Zandt County about 26 miles northwest of Tyler that grew from a farming community into a boomtown after oil was discovered in 1929. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Van best.
About the area
Living in Van, TX
Site of the Van oil field, discovered in 1929, which produced over 500 million barrels of oil by 1994.
The housing market
Homes in Van
- About 74% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 88% of the housing stock is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $167,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Van home
Van Area Oil and Historical Museum
Housed in a 1930 Pure Oil Company warehouse with a relocated oil derrick on the grounds
Van City Park
Hosts the annual Van Oil Festival and offers walking trails, a disc golf course, splash pad, skate park, and a kayak launch
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.