From 1950 to 1966 this property was the residence of Lucille Buford, founder of KLTV, East Texas's first television station. Buford won the FCC rights to VHF Channel 7 and signed the station on the air on October 14, 1954, becoming what historians have documented as the first woman to own and operate a television station in the United States. The call letters KLTV include the initial of her first name. Her sons went on to build one of the early cable television enterprises in the country from their offices in Tyler. The home where Buford lived during those founding years is now offered for sale for the first time in recent memory.

For a buyer who appreciates local history, this Azalea District home offers more than the character of an older home. Its documented connection to East Texas broadcast history gives it a specific, verifiable story.

The Azalea Residential Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in June 2003. It is Tyler's largest residential concentration of early- to mid-20th century homes, approximately 950 structures representing Queen Anne, Craftsman, Classical Revival, Ranch, Tudor, and International styles. The district's growth was driven largely by the discovery of the East Texas Oil Field in the 1930s, which insulated the region from much of the economic contraction of the Depression era and funded a wave of residential construction.

The district hosts the annual Tyler Azalea and Spring Flower Trail, which draws an estimated 100,000 visitors each year in late March and early April. Brick-paved streets, public sidewalks, and a consistent residential character define the neighborhood year-round. Bergfeld Park is within walking distance of the property. National Register listing means the district and its contributing structures have been evaluated and recognized at the federal level for historical and architectural significance.

The first floor carries a classic entry, formal living room, formal dining room, den, and a spacious kitchen. A half bath serves the main level. Upstairs, three bedrooms and two full baths provide the primary living quarters. Hardwood floors run throughout both levels except in the kitchen and bathrooms, where tile has been used. The home's design reflects the Colonial Revival style predominant in the Azalea District during the 1930s and 1940s.

Below the main floor, a basement serves as a two-car garage and contains a utility room, storage, and workshop area. This is a practical and uncommon feature in East Texas residential construction. The exterior is two-story brick under a composition roof. A covered front porch faces the street, with the main entrance positioned on the corner elevation.

The rear of the property is enclosed by a privacy fence, creating a courtyard suited for outdoor entertaining or quiet use. The space includes areas for outdoor cooking, established flower beds, tree-shaded seating, and a Koi pond. The combination of a finished courtyard and a basement-level garage gives this property a functional outdoor-to-garage connection uncommon in the district.

1010 S. Chilton Ave is positioned inside the Azalea Residential Historic District in Tyler, Texas, on the southeast corner of Chilton Avenue and Lindsey Lane. The property is within walking distance of Bergfeld Park and a short drive from Tyler's primary hospital systems, including UT Health Tyler and Christus Trinity Mother Frances, as well as downtown Tyler's commercial and restaurant district.

Bergfeld Park  approximately 5 minutes on foot

Downtown Tyler  approximately 5 minutes by car

UT Health Tyler / Christus Mother Frances  approximately 10 minutes by car

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR)  approximately 10 minutes west, 3 miles from downtown Tyler — American Airlines service to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)  approximately 1 hour 45 minutes west via US-69 and I-20

Dallas  approximately 100 miles west

Longview  approximately 38 miles east