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Upshur County East Texas Town

About Big Sandy, TX

Welcome to Big Sandy, an Upshur County town in East Texas on U.S. Highway 80, framed by its namesake lake and the Piney Woods.

Big Sandy is a town in Upshur County, Texas, set in the Piney Woods of East Texas between the larger cities of Gladewater and Longview, both of which lie directly to the east. Its 2020 population was 1,231, a figure little changed from the 1,288 recorded in 2000, reflecting the community's stable, small-town scale. The town's geography is defined by U.S. Highway 80, its main thoroughfare, which runs through the community and cuts nearly in half a lake of the same name. That lake, situated at the center of town, gives Big Sandy a visual identity and a recreational focal point within the surrounding East Texas timberland. Big Sandy has a notable place in the region's educational history. In 1960, a second campus of Ambassador College — a liberal arts college associated with the Worldwide Church of God — opened in the town. The campus operated for nearly four decades before closing in 1997, and its former presence remains part of local memory. Today Big Sandy functions as a residential and small-commercial town serving the surrounding countryside. Homes, churches, schools, and local businesses cluster near the highway and the lake, and the town's position west of Gladewater and Longview gives residents convenient access to the larger employment, shopping, and medical services of those cities. The broader Upshur County landscape — pine forests, lakes, and rolling East Texas terrain — shapes daily life, with fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation woven into the local culture. Big Sandy's location on U.S. Highway 80 also places it along a historic East Texas travel corridor. The town offers the quiet of a small Piney Woods community within easy reach of East Texas's larger centers.

Population 1,231
County Upshur County
Active Listings 91
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What county is Big Sandy in?

Big Sandy is in Upshur County, Texas, in the Piney Woods of East Texas. The town lies directly west of Gladewater and Longview, and its 2020 population was 1,231, with a small-town character rooted in the surrounding timber country.

What lake is Big Sandy named for?

Big Sandy sits on a lake of the same name, which U.S. Highway 80 cuts nearly in half as it passes through town. The lake sits at the center of the community and serves as a focal point for local recreation.

What was Ambassador College in Big Sandy?

Ambassador College, a liberal arts college associated with the Worldwide Church of God, opened a second campus in Big Sandy in 1960. The campus operated until the college closed in 1997, and its former presence remains part of the town's history.

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About Big Sandy

Real Estate & Housing

Big Sandy's housing stock consists largely of single-family homes on town lots, with additional acreage and rural parcels available at the edges of town and in the surrounding countryside. The market is modest in scale, reflecting a stable East Texas small town rather than rapid growth, and homes are generally older and owner-occupied. Lakefront property near the namesake lake carries particular appeal, while larger wooded lots attract buyers seeking space and privacy. Manufactured homes also share the landscape with site-built houses.

Neighborhoods

Big Sandy is experienced as a single community rather than a set of distinct neighborhoods. The town spreads along U.S. Highway 80, with the lake at its center and residential streets branching into the surrounding blocks. Homes near the lake enjoy the strongest water orientation, while the edges of town transition into Piney Woods timberland. The highway corridor holds the town's businesses, and churches and schools anchor the community's civic geography.

Lifestyle in Big Sandy

Life in Big Sandy follows the calm rhythms of a small East Texas town. Fishing on the lake, hunting in the surrounding timber, and community events centered on churches and schools define local life. The town's location along U.S. Highway 80 keeps it connected, while nearby Gladewater and Longview provide retail, dining, and services. Residents value the combination of lakeside setting, Piney Woods surroundings, and the unhurried pace of a close-knit community.

Schools & Education

Big Sandy is served by the Big Sandy Independent School District, which operates local campuses for the town and surrounding area. The district is a central institution in the community, with school activities and athletics drawing broad participation. The town's educational history also includes Ambassador College, whose second campus opened in Big Sandy in 1960 and operated until 1997. Nearby Longview and Tyler offer additional higher education options within a drive.

Getting Around

U.S. Highway 80 runs through Big Sandy as its main thoroughfare, connecting the town eastward to Gladewater and Longview and westward to the surrounding East Texas communities. Interstate 20 passes to the north, reached via connecting routes, tying the area to Dallas and Shreveport. Personal vehicles are essential, and the town has no fixed-route transit. The highway corridor through town also serves as the community's commercial spine.

Parks & Recreation

The lake at the center of Big Sandy, cut nearly in half by U.S. Highway 80, is the community's main recreational asset, offering fishing and lakeside enjoyment. The surrounding Piney Woods support hunting and outdoor activities common to East Texas, and nearby lakes and state parks provide additional options for boating, camping, and hiking. Gladewater and Longview add organized recreation, parks, and entertainment within a short drive.

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payments Median Sale Price $271,950 +47.4%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $134
schedule Avg Days on Market 72
sell Homes Sold 4
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
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  • 2.5 baths
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6829 Chert Chase
Elmendorf, TX 78112
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  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2006237
$1,750 For Rent
4631 OTRA OTRA DR
San Antonio, TX 78222
  • 1,665 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2002760
$2,350 For Rent
6626 Morgan Path
San Antonio, TX 78253
  • 2,368 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2008904
$2,300 For Rent
3620 Prairie Ln
Schertz, TX 78154
  • 2,053 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2008901
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2849 Wyoming St
San Antonio, TX 78203
  • 1,143 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
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660 Community Dr
New Braunfels, TX 78132
  • 2,394 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1997856
$998 For Rent
820 W Olmos
San Antonio, TX 78212
  • 1,500 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1936286
$1,900 For Rent
5012 ARROW VIS
Marion, TX 78124
  • 2,100 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2002069
$1,550 For Rent
1824 Katy St
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 1,584 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1960314

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San Antonio, TX 78250
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  • 1 baths
  • 2000960
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7014 Lakeview Dr. Unit 102
San Antonio, TX 78244
  • 1,324 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1967667
$1,395 For Rent
7034 Lakeview Dr. Unit 102
San Antonio, TX 78244
  • 1,324 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2008541
$1,100 For Rent
12233 RIDGE CROWN ST
San Antonio, TX 78247
  • 1,004 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2008756
$650 For Rent
902 W Kings Hwy Unit 3
San Antonio, TX 78201
  • 400 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2008859
$1,250 For Rent
7014 Lakeview Dr. Unit 101
San Antonio, TX 78244
  • 1,324 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1991146
$1,225 For Rent
6323 WORCHESTER KNLS
San Antonio, TX 78233
  • 1,047 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2008623
$1,395 For Rent
8711 Pensive
Converse, TX 78109
  • 2,684 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2008518
$1,175 For Rent
14520 CLOVELLY WOOD
San Antonio, TX 78233
  • 1,260 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1964646
$95,000 For Sale
4949 Hamilton Wolfe #5201
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • 521 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 1928196
$382,900 For Sale
102 Tendick #UNIT 804
San Antonio, TX 78209
  • 1,996 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1964899
$263,000 For Sale
1735 W Gramercy Pl #201
San Antonio, TX 78201
  • 1,533 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2008907

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Condos in Big Sandy, TX

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San Antonio, TX 78230
  • 594 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2008629
$1,575 For Rent
3843 Barrington H130
San Antonio, TX 78217
  • 1,036 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2008656
$1,495 For Rent
7701 Wurzbach Unit 601
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • 1,283 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2008737
$2,095 For Rent
130 SWISS Unit 101
San Antonio, TX 78202
  • 1,655 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 2008717
$1,595 For Rent
7417 Savannah Brooks
Live Oak, TX 78233
  • 1,331 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2008890
$799 For Rent
500 E Loop 820 Unit 708
Fort Worth, TX 76112
  • 545 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2008533
$3,600 For Rent
137 Saint Dennis Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
  • 1,826 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2008576
$1,155 For Rent
2809 W WILLIAM CANNON DR Unit A108
Austin, TX 78745
  • 874 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2008531
$1,600 For Rent
2300 NACOGDOCHES RD
San Antonio, TX 78209
  • 1,194 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2008726
$1,550 For Rent
120 NAVARRO XING
Seguin, TX 78155
  • 1,136 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
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1618 Dakota Unit 102
San Antonio, TX 78203
  • 1,768 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1960627
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12210 APRICOT DR
San Antonio, TX 78247
  • 1,112 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
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