Moving to Coldspring, TX

About Coldspring

Coldspring is the county seat of San Jacinto County, a small East Texas town in the Sam Houston National Forest region near the southwest arm of Lake Livingston. Housing is modest single-family homes in town plus lake-area weekend homes, manufactured homes on acreage, and hunting-cabin properties.

Home prices in Coldspring

The median listing price in Coldspring is $347,000.

Top places in Coldspring

• San Jacinto County Courthouse — historic courthouse in the town square (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Lake Livingston — Texas's largest reservoir entirely within the state; boating, fishing, and lakefront parks minutes away.
• Sam Houston National Forest — hiking, camping, and hunting land surrounding the town.
• Old Town Coldspring — historic homes along Church and Byrd Avenues (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Double Lake Recreation Area — forest campground and lake.

Commuting from Coldspring

• Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~1 hour 20 minutes–1 hour 35 minutes (approximate; US 59/I-69 south, roughly 70 miles).

Schools in Coldspring

Public schools: Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Coldspring FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Coldspring, TX?
  The median listing price in Coldspring is $347,000. Median listing price · Xome · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Coldspring, TX?
  Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~1 hour 20 minutes–1 hour 35 minutes (approximate; US 59/I-69 south, roughly 70 miles).
• Which school district serves Coldspring, TX?
  Coldspring is served by Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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