Paradise Acres
Casual and affordable lake-neighborhood living, with a mix of weekend properties and full-time residents.
Overview
A multi-section Onalaska lake community with cottages, lots and mixed housing near Lake Livingston. Governance and restrictions differ by section.
Community vibe
Casual and affordable lake-neighborhood living, with a mix of weekend properties and full-time residents.
Waterfront / lake access
Waterfront and near-water properties are available; POA amenities in current listings include boat ramp/dock access, parks and picnic areas.
Typical homes and lot sizes
Older cottages, manufactured homes where permitted, modest site-built houses and newer construction. Lots are frequently compact—roughly 0.1–0.3 acre—with double lots common.
HOA / POA
Section-specific POAs (including Sections I, II and III), not one simple blanket association. A current listing showed $300/year, but dues and rules must be confirmed for the exact section.
Amenities
Depending on section: boat ramps/docks, park, playground and picnic area.
Distance to Livingston
Approximately 14–18 miles / about 20–25 minutes.
Grocery / healthcare proximity
Convenient to Onalaska's Brookshire Brothers; broader shopping and hospital care are in Livingston, generally 20–30 minutes away.
School district
Onalaska ISD according to current listings; verify each parcel.
Internet availability
Cable/fiber/fixed-wireless coverage is address-specific and may differ by section. Run an exact-address check before purchase.
Utilities
Electric service is typically Sam Houston EC. Water, sewer/septic and trash arrangements should be confirmed section by section.
Boat ramps / marina access
POA boat ramps/docks are shown in listings, generally reserved for members in good standing; confirm keys, stickers and section access.
Restrictions
Recorded covenants differ by section. Review the correct section's documents for building type, minimum size, RV/mobile-home use, rentals and maintenance obligations.
What still needs checking
Medium-high; section-specific verification is essential.
Sources
Everything above traces back to these.
- paradiseacres2.com/NeighborhoodDocuments Supporting source
- www.texasally.com/neighborhoods/polk/onalaska/hoas/paradise-acres-section-1 Supporting source
- www.homes.com/property/124-4th-ave-onalaska-tx/mvvswmzs3l643/ Live real-estate / MLS source
Before you buy here
Confirm the school district at the parcel level with the district itself, not from a mailing address. Get a resale certificate for any HOA or POA rather than relying on a listing. Check broadband at the specific address. For waterfront, review the survey, flood zone, elevation certificate and any dock or bulkhead permits.