Kingston Homes for Sale Real Estate
Small-Town Living, Big Time Fun
There’s something about living in a small town that just makes life a little more enchanting, and Kingston is no exception. It’s a place where the tea is always sweet and Friday-night football reigns. It’s a community of neighbors who’ve got your back when you need them, full of hardworking people who know how to take it easy.
But Kingston has more to offer than Southern charm. It’s also a burgeoning lakeside retreat with a thriving tourism industry, offering everything from guided fishing tours to a breezy day on the golf course to casino thrills. Yeah, this small town has big dreams.
If, for whatever reason, you can’t find the adventure you’re seeking in your own backyard, Durant lies just over 20 minutes away. And when you need to stock up for the week, the local Wal-Mart can be found in Madill, a short 11-minute drive north.
At the end of the day, Kingston is a community that stands on its own. And whether you’re reeling in the big one on the lake or watching the kids chase fireflies in the yard at dusk, it’s a town full of exciting opportunities where your family will have plenty of room to grow.
FAST FACTS
- Population: 1,675*
- Average household income: $41,359*
- Average property value: $109,200†
- Average monthly rent: $700 (2 BR) – $1,104 (4 BR)†
- Average cost of living: 84/100 (about 16% cheaper than the national average)†
*Based on estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
†According to Sperling’s Best Places.
A BRIEF HISTORY
On April 4, 1894, a small post office named after local resident Jeff King was erected in what was then known as Pickens County in the Chickasaw Nation Indian Territory. When a railway station was established about two miles northeast in 1900, the settlement was briefly known as Helen, after James Willis’ daughter. Due to the ensuing confusion from differences in names between the station and post office, it was officially named Kingston when Oklahoma gained statehood in 1907.
Kingston lies in what is now Marshall County and has a total area of 1.8 square miles. Most of its economic success can be attributed to the tourism interest in nearby Lake Texoma.
EDUCATION
Kingston Public Schools is a small district that includes an elementary, middle, and high school that serve about 1,200 total students. Kingston High School—home of the Redskins and 368 of those students—has an average graduation rate of 85%.* Their rivals are the Wildcats in nearby Madill, with whom they have an annual “Marshall County Super Bowl.”
*According to U.S. News.
EXPLORE YOUR SURROUNDINGS
With Lake Texoma virtually in your backyard, you’ll find everything you need to experience a day of excitement and adventure.
Tee off with a lakeside view at Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club, a par-72 course with four sets of tees sprawling a 7,000-yard championship layout. Boasting its own Pro Shop, Hilltop Grill, custom club-fitting services, and one-on-one lessons it’s no wonder that Chickasaw Pointe ranks among the top public access courses in the state.
Or escape to Buncombe Creek Golf Course, an18-hole getaway featuring its own driving range and practice putting green. Originally a peanut farm and cattle ranch, this family-owned establishment presents varying degrees of difficulty for a diverse range of golfers at affordable rates.
Bring the family for a day of recreation and relaxation at Lake Texoma State Park. Take a cool dip or soak in the rays at the swimming beach, explore the local terrain on a hiking trail, or unleash your inner angler at one of the prime locations for striped bass. At the end of the day, home is never too far away; but a night at the campgrounds under a starry-blanketed sky might just make it the staycation of your dreams.
If you’d rather chase your fun indoors, the Texoma Casino is the perfect way to let loose with over 370 slot machines offering 24-hour, nonstop action. Plus, take advantage of their monthly beverage features and weekday happy hour specials.
LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Sure you can hit up Sonic or Subway, but who wants those when a buffet of fresh catfish is waiting for you at BG’s Catch and the hand-battered chicken-fried steak calls your name at Country Kitchen? Spend blissful mornings in frosted decadence at Paradise Donuts, and make it the perfect evening in with the carryout at Simple Simon’s Pizza. You’ll also find Jack Attack BBQ, a local favorite where the ribs are smoked in-house daily—just make sure you get there before they run out!