Housing
The Lufkin area offers a variety of housing choices to new residents, including single-family homes and apartments. In addition to a substantial number of existing single-family homes, duplexes, condominiums and manufactured homes offered at a broad range of prices from under $50,000 to over $400,000, there are currently a number of active subdivisions inside the city limits and in a large lot subdivision west of Lufkin. There are also a number of new or recently developed apartment projects and a landscaped retirement community offering patio homes and atrium apartments.
New Single-Family Subdivisions
There are currently six new subdivisions under development. One offers affordable homes while the other five are typified by upscale custom homes. Numbers, sizes and prices of lots are as follows for each subdivision:
| Name | Number | Size | Prices | Comments |
| Pineywoods (Central) |
23 | 5,000 Sq.Ft | $5,000 | Home prices:$60,000 — $80,000 |
| Southbend (Southeast) |
53 | 1/3 — 3/5 acre | $32,500 — $40,000 | |
| Saddle Ridge | 30 | 3/8 — 1/2 acre | $38,000 — $42,000 | |
| Timbercove (South Central) |
19 | 6,250 Sq.Ft — 11,700 Sq.Ft | $32,000 — $48,000 | Activity center on site |
| Village at Saddle Brook (Southeast) |
62 | 6,600 Sq.Ft | Avg $26,500 | Garden Home Community |
| Copper Creek (West) |
41 | 1.0 acre | $18,750 |
There are 35 homebuilders that do business in the Lufkin area. 27 of these are based in Lufkin, the other in nearby communities. Following provided typical current residential construction cost per square foot for four different quality levels.
| Construction Finish | Square Footage | ||||
| <1,000 | 1,000-1,800 | 1,800-2,400 | 2,000-3,000 | >3,000 | |
| Standard | $38 | $43 | $47 | $51 | $55 |
| Mid Range | $43 | $43 | $51 | $55 | $59 |
| Upscale | $47 | $51 | $55 | $60 | $65 |
| Custom | $53 | $57 | $62 | $68 | $75 |
There are seven new or recently development apartment complexes in Lufkin with units available at a fairly broad range of rates. Most of the properties are designed and equipped to meet the needs of individuals who are disabled or mobility impaired.
All of properties are conveniently located on the route of Brazos Transit District that provides public transportation services for Lufkin, Diboll and Nacogdoches cities.
New Lufkin Apartment Complexes
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| Name (Location) | Rooms | Sq. Ft. | Appl. | Monthly | Deposit | $/Sq. Ft. |
| Creekside Estates (North) | 1BR-1B | 765 | $35 | $100 | $409 | $0.53 |
| 2BR-1B | 913 | $35 | $150 | $494 | $0.54 | |
| 2BR-2B | 974 | $35 | $150 | $494 | $0.51 | |
| 3BR-2B | 1,152 | $35 | $200 | $570 | $0.49 | |
| The Colony (South) | 1BR-1B | 612 | $35/$45 | $150 | $505 | $0.83 |
| 1BR-1B | 719 | $34/$45 | $150 | $555 | $0.77 | |
| 2BR-2B | 1,020 | $34/$45 | $200 | $679 | $0.67 | |
| 2BR-2B | 1,055 | $35/$45 | $200 | $699 | $0.66 | |
| Deer Cross (South) | 1BR-1B | 495 | $35 | $100 | $420 | $0.85 |
| 1BR-1B | 556 | $35 | $100 | $450 | $0.81 | |
| 1BR-1B | 694 | $35 | $100 | $520/$530 | $0.75/$0.76 | |
| 1BR-1B | 704 | $35 | $100 | $535/$540 | $0.76/$0.77 | |
| 2BR-1B | 856 | $35 | $200 | $605 | $0.71 | |
| 2BR-2B | 926 | $35 | $200 | $650/$660 | $0.70/$0.71 | |
| 2BR-2B | 1,105 | $35 | $200 | $725 | $0.66 | |
| Deer Wood I (South) | Efficiency | 403 | $325 | $0.81 | ||
| 1BR-1B | 514 | $395 | $0.77 | |||
| 1BR-1B | 710 | $430 | $0.061 | |||
| 1BR-1B | 826 | $495 | $0.6 | |||
| 2BR-2B | 1,007 | $565 | $0.56 | |||
| 2BR-2B | 1,229 | $680 | $0.55 | |||
| Deer Wood II (South) | 1BR-1B | 742 | $430 | $0.58 | ||
| 2BR-11/2B | 928 | $560 | $0.6 | |||
| 3BR-21/2B | 1,329 | $705 | $0.53 | |||
| High Point (North West) | 2BR-2B | 915 | $450 | $0.49 | ||
| 2BR-2B | 964 | $551 | $0.57 | |||
| 3BR-2B | 1,086 | $631 | $0.58 | |||
| Shadow Creek (South) | 1BR-1B | 620 | $35 | $200 | $535-$555 | $0.86-$0.90 |
| 1BR-1B | 711 | $35 | $200 | $600-$620 | $0.84-$0.87 | |
| 1BR-1B | 802 | $35 | $200 | $655-$675 | $0.82-$0.84 | |
| 2BR-2B | 1,040 | $35 | $300 | $815-$835 | $0.78-$0.80 | |
| 3BR-2B | 1,295 | $35 | $400 | $985-$1005 | $0.75-$0.78 | |
PineCrest Retirement Community

PineCrest is situated on 55 acres of beautifully-manicured lawns and towering trees in Lufkin, the heart of the East Texas Pineywoods. PineCrest is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community. PineCrest offers independent living in private apartment residences or patio homes located in a beautiful neighborhood setting. Located on campus is assisted living, 24 hour nursing, and Alzheimer’s care.
PineCrest has initiated the planning stages of a multi-million dollar expansion to our existing facility. New patio homes, apartments and additions to the extended Alzheimer's care are in the works. Check back for updates!
When it comes to living options, PineCrest residents have an incredible selection. By paying a one-time fee, you can choose from a variety of sizes and floor plans, all single-level, ranging from roomy apartments to custom patio homes that include garages, private patios and yards. Residents pay a modest monthly fee that allows you to enjoy your home and all of its amenities as well as the activities at PineCrest. We will tend to the maintenance, upkeep, and yard work.Studios, smaller suites and single rooms, all with private bathrooms are also available for those who may need assistance with their activities of daily living. If you are 62 or older, you can apply for residency at PineCrest at any time during your retirement. On the PineCrest campus, there is a living arrangement that is best suited for your care and safety...with the security of knowing that PineCrest will always be your home.
Patio Homes
| The Spruce
1300 sq. ft. Optional expansion to 1525 sq. ft. |
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| The Live Oak
1550 sq. ft. Optional expansion to 1775 sq. ft. |
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Atrium Apartments
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1 Bed/1 Bath
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1 Bed/Study
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2 Bed/1 Bath
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2 Bed/2 Bath
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