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Master Planned Communities |
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master-planned community (MPC) describes many of the larger residential
neighborhoods that skirt the perimeters of Houston and generally provide a
comprehensive package of residential amenities, shopping areas, schools
and at least a secondary center of employment. Often the housing options
will span from apartment units to single-family homes, all within the
boundaries of the MPC. It is conceivable that a family residing in a
large, established MPC could take care of all its desires and needs,
seldom venturing away from the neighborhood. Following is a list of some of Houston's larger master-planned communities. Your relocation specialist can direct you to more such communities throughout the Houston area. |
| AUGUSTA PINES Location: Northwest, three miles south of The Woodlands off Kuykendahl - easy access to I-45 Size: 1,100 acres Amenities: 18-hole unique golf course, Savannah’s Restaurant and Banquet facilities, office space Home Prices: The Greens of Augusta Pines, Garden Homes from $250,000’s; The Lakes of Augusta Pines from $375,000; The Estates of Augusta Pines, Estate Homes from $500,000’s |
| AUTUMN CREEK Location: West on Bay Area Blvd. from FM 518 (south from I-45) in Friendswood Population: 700 homes at completion Developer: Friendswood Development Com. Amenities: Greenbelts, children’s play park, swimming pool, basketball court, landscaped pocket parks, Clear Creek ISD |
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AVALON Location: Fort Bend County Size: 427 acres Amenities: Recreation Center with lagoon style pool, tennis courts and jogging paths, sailing, canoeing and other waterfront recreational sports Home Prices: $180,000’s to $700,000’s |
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BENTWATER Location: Lake Conroe Size: 1,469 acres Amenities: Two championship golf courses, tennis and swim center, yacht club. Home Prices: $175's to $2 Million |
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CINCO RANCH Location: Three miles south of Katy Freeway off Grand Parkway Size: 5,000 acres Population: 5,000 households Amenities: Beach Club, West Houston Institute, golf course Home Prices: $100's and up |
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CLEAR LAKE CITY Location: 20 miles southeast of downtown Houston off I-45 Size: 10,000 acres Population: 46,500 Amenities: Johnson Space Center, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Clear Lake, near Gulf of Mexico, University of Houston at Clear Lake, wildlife refuge center, Hobby Airport within 10 miles, yacht clubs, marinas, all types of water sports. Home Prices: $80's to more than $1 million |
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COLE'S CROSSING Location: U. S. 290 and Barker Cypress Road in NW Houston Size: 1,200 acres Population: 2,400 single family homes planned Amenities: Heavily-forested land, community center, advanced telecommunications technology, Cy-Fair ISD, miles of scenic hike-and-bike and nature trails, a free-form swimming pool with a unique lazy river water-amusement, fishing ponds, tennis courts, sports fields. Home Prices: $140's to $300's |
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COPPERFIELD Location: 22 miles northwest of downtown Houston between I-10 and 290 Size: 2,060 acres Population: 14,000 Amenities: 10-acre community park, racquet and health club, 10 lighted tennis courts, additional neighborhood parks and pools, near Highway 290 with easy downtown access, near Bear Creek Park and Cullen Park. Home Prices: $100's - $200's plus |
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FAIRFIELD Location: Off Highway 290 north of Highway 6 Size: 3,200 acres Amenities: Access to Northwest Freeway and Beltway 8, near Compaq Computer Corp., recreational facilities including tennis courts, basketball courts, competition pool and aerobics-fitness gymnasium facility. Home Prices: $90' to $300's |
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FIRST COLONY Location: At Highway 59 South and Highway 6 Size: 9,700 acres Population: 35,000 Amenities: Sweetwater Country Club, featuring 36-hole golf course as well as a public 18-hole course, 11 athletic fields, $1 Million aquatic center, 150 acres of lakes and greenbelts, Aerodome Ice Rink. Home Prices: $120's to $1 Million plus |
| GLEANNLOCH FARMS Location: Spring Cypress Road at Champion Forest Drive Size: 2,100 acres Home Prices: $140s to $500s Amenities: Sate-of-the-art recreation center, 75-foot competition pool, equestrian center, 27-hole championship golf course, more than 30 acres of lakes, excellent Klein ISD |
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GREATWOOD Location: On Highway 59 South, three miles southwest of Highway 6 Size: 1,450 acres Population: 1,300 households Amenities: 230 acres of greenbelts, lakes and public parks, public championship golf course, Olympic size pool. Home Prices: $120's to $900's |
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KINGWOOD Location: 22 miles north of downtown Houston on Highway 59 North Size: 13,000 acres Population: 45,000 Amenities: Within 9 miles of Houston Intercontinental Airport, home of Kingwood College, three area country clubs, 56 miles of hike/bike trails. Home Prices: $70's to $1 million plus |
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KINGS MANOR Location: 22 miles north of downtown, 1/2 mile east of Hwy. 59 North Size: 320 acres Population: 1,200 home sites Amenities: Recreational facilities including clubhouse, tropical pool, playground, etc. Wooded setting. Houston Intercontinental Airport within nine miles. Home Prices: $80's to $170's |
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LAKE OLYMPIA Location: 17.5 miles from downtown Houston near Hwy. 59 and Hwy. 6 Population: 600 Amenities: Marina and Swim Club, golf course and country club, Fort Bend ISD, 130 acres of natural private lakes, nine miles of wooded shoreline, fishing and boating. Home Prices: Resale: $90,000 up New: $110's to $1 million |
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LONGWOOD Location: Telge and Huffmeister in Northwest Houston Amenities: 27-hole golf course, Longwood Golf Club. Custom and courtyard homes. Home Prices: $120's to $500's |
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NEW TERRITORY Location: Highway 90A, west of Highway 6 Size: 3,100 acres Population: 2,000 households Amenities: A $4 million club, 2 recreation centers, 3 pools, 12 tennis courts, parks, 7 lakes - one is a 15-acre lake stocked with fish. Home Prices: Resales: $110,000 up New: $90's to $900's plus |
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PECAN GROVE Location: Highway 59 Southwest of Highway 6 in Fort Bend County Size: 1,450 acres Population: 3,000 plus households Amenities: Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, a championship 27-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, restaurant. Home Prices: Resale: $60,000 to $350,000 New: $90's to $400's |
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RIVERPARK Location: N. side of Hwy, 59 at the Grand Pkwy. in Fort Bend County Amenities: 163 acres of Brazos River-front property set aside as parklands, wooded trails, wildlife reserves, Recreation Center Home Prices: New: $120,000's to $220,000's |
| ROYAL OAKS Location: Within Houston city limits on Westheimer Road, west of the Galleria Size: 490 acres Population: 900 households Home Prices: $300 to $1 million plus Amenities: Fred Couples Signature Course, an 18-hole world class, private golf course; 45,000 square-foot golf clubhouse; 8,000-square-foot sports clubhouse and spa with fitness center; 25-yard lap pool, recreational pool, seven-court tennis complex with stadium court, pro shop and more; and an extensive fiber optic network allows the community to have its own Intranet. |
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SIENNA PLANTATION Location: Fort Bend County on banks of Brazos River Size: 10,000 acres Amenities: 2,000 acres of parkland, golf, recreation and greenbelts, 300 acres of commercial, retail, civic and community facilities Home Prices: Sites: 2-12 acres $50's to $100's New: $120's to $700's |
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SILVERLAKE Location: Highway 288, 10 miles south of 610 Loop Size: 1,700 acres Population: 900 households Amenities: Championship 18-hole golf course, 29-acre lake, parks, pools and jogging areas. Home Prices: $100's to $750's |
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SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR Location: East of I-45 South on the south shore of Clear Lake Size: 1,700 acres Population: 2,000 plus Amenities: 1,000 slip marina, resort hotel and conference center, 70,000 square foot fitness center, golf course, senior citizens living centers, near Johnson Space Center and Galveston. Home Prices: $90's to $300's |
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SUGAR LAKES Location: Sugar Land in Fort Bend County Size: 44 acres Amenities: More than 70 percent of Sugar Lakes homes are located on bulk-headed waterfront lots, lakefront jogging trails, full yard maintenance in Baybridge, convenient to downtown Houston and Beltway 8, Community Center with swimming pool and tennis courts Home Prices: Resale: $180's to $600's New: $170's to $700's |
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SUMMERWOOD Location: W. Lake Houston Pkwy. and Beltway 8 Amenities: Easy access to Houston via Beltway 8, parks, three lakes, recreation center with pool, tennis courts, soccer fields and more; close proximity to Lake Houston for numerous water sports and activities; 8 area golf courses are 5 to 25 minutes away. Humble ISD, quiet wooded setting, hike-and-bike paths. Home Prices: $100's to $200's |
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TEXANA PLANTATION Location: FM 359 West of Pecan Grove Amenities: Access gates with private streets, public water supply, underground utilities, country club, Equestrian Center, convenient shopping Home Prices: New from mid $200,000's; Homesites: From the $40's |
| VILLAGE CREEK Location: Exit Spring-Cypress Road from Texas 249 in Tomball Size: 181 acres Population: Approximately 450 homes Home Prices: $170,000 to $300,000 Amenities: Greenbelt trails, lakes with fountain, swimming pool with mushroom water spout, children’s play park, basketball court, landscaped pocket parks, Tomball ISD. |
| WALDEN ON LAKE HOUSTON Location: FM 1960 and West Lake Houston Parkway Size: 750 acres Population: 1,250 homes Home Prices: $135,000 to $300,000 Amenities: Country club, Lake Houston, 18-hole golf course, Humble ISD, marina, tennis courts, pool |
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WESTON LAKES Location: Three miles west of Fulshear on Westheimer Size: 1,400 acres Population: 325 plus households Amenities: Seven miles of natural lakes, championship 18-hole golf course, pools, tennis courts, croquet lawn. Home Prices: $180's to $1 million plus |
| WINDROSE Location: FM 2920 and Kuykendahl; 40 minutes from downtown Size: 1,100 acres Population: 1,800 households Home Prices: $120s to $300s Amenities: 18-hole championship, daily-fee golf club; junior Olympic swimming pool; meeting house, computer library |
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THE WOODLANDS Location: 27 miles north of downtown Houston, off 1-45 North Size: 25,000 acres Amenities: 200-acre lake, athletic center, three championship golf courses, parks, pools, hike-bike trails, near Hardy Toll Road. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Center, The Woodlands Mall. Home Prices: $90's to $1 million plus |