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Kingwood Community Profile

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Kingwood is a master-planned community located just 20 miles north of downtown Houston and three miles north of Humble. More than 61,000 residents live in the livable forest of Kingwood. Each village of Kingwood is unique with its own amenities such as pools and trails for biking and jogging. The villages are all connected by greenbelts and parks that create a very serene, secluded environment - a refreshing escape from the rapid pace of city life.

Many professional people have traded their commutes into Houston for office space in one of the numerous professional buildings. What better way to live, than to work and play within a short distance of home. The Humble Independent School District serves the Kingwood area and rates as one of the best academic districts in the Houston region. Lone Star College District serves the greater Humble area with our own Kingwood Campus.

The family-oriented community offers fun and recreation of everyone. Without leaving Kingwood you can play seven golf courses, launch your boat in Lake Houston, play a round of tennis, watch your children participate in organized sports, and go for a horseback ride through the stately pine forest. The Lake Houston Family YMCA offers a wide variety of programming for participants of all ages.

Amenities

In Kingwood, the livable forest, Friendswood Development Company has carefully integrated what nature has provided in a picturesque site canopied by more than 20 species of shade trees, sprinkled with wildflowers, graced by families of deer, and filled with native birds, ducks, and fish. This most exceptional setting of more than 14,000 acres has been crafted over a span of 30 years.

The Friendswood legacy and premier Houston master-planned community offers unmatched orginality, office centers close to home, schools that win top national honors, world-class golf courses, bustling village shopping centers including Kings Harbor, nature preserves that invite reflection, and recreation in neighborhoods that encourage the friendships of a lifetime.

Kingwood's lifestyle opportunities include 30 residential and commercial villages with architecturally distinctive homes. Due to long-range planning from the start, Friendswood established deed restrictions and created pristinely maintained common area resulting in a community pride that is second to none, as evidenced by more than 100 Kingwood clubs and organizations.

Adding to nature's bounty, Friendswood has added over 75 miles of greenbelts for bicycling, walking or jogging, neighborhood playgrounds with pools, and grand-scale community parks that provide ball fields, soccer fields, and boating access to Lake Houston. For horse lovers, Kingwood has a boarding stable and riding area. Two private-member clubs provide five outstanding 18-hole golf courses, 27 tennis courts, and fine dining and meeting facilities. Unlighted tennis courts are provided at both Humble and Kingwood high schools. They are open to the public when not being used by students.

Kingwood Facts

Size - 15,000 Acres
Subdivisions - 28
Population - 61,132
Total Households - 21,242
Deed Restrictions - Enforced
Government - City of Houston
Education - Humble Independent School District - 281-641-8000

Mobility

Metro Park & Ride - To Downtown Houston
Metro Park & Ride - To Greenspoint
Rush Hour to Downtown - 45 Minutes
Metro Schedules - 713-635-4000

Information provided by the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce.

Atascocita Community Profile

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History

As early as 1690, Spanish explorer Alonzo DeLeon established an east-west trail for military use that became known as the Atascocito Road. It took its name from the Spanish outpost now known as Liberty, Texas. In 1757, the Spanish built a fort and established the Atascosito Settlement on this road to prevent the French from trading with the Indians. It became so widely used that by 1820 it had become the most traveled road in Texas, connecting San Antonio, San Felipe, and Atascosito. Today, known as FM 1960, it serves as the most direct east-west route in the region. The community of Atascocita now encompasses more than 15 subdivisions, and has become one of the fastest growing residential communities in the nation.

New communities in the Atascocita area in recent years include Eagle Springs and Summerwood. Each of these developments broaden the boundaries of the community.

Amenities

Most of the individual subdivisions in Atascocita feature their own parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and easy access to recreational facilities. Additionally, area residents can enjoy two recreational facilities. Located on more than 120 acres, the Lindsay Lyons Park/Sports Center features a playground and barbecue pavilion, in addition to numberous athletic fields and facilities for soccer, baseball, football, and girl’s softball. For information call (281) 454-5326. Located across Lake Houston from Atascocita in Huffman, I.T. May Park features a state-of-the-art community center that is home to one of the area’s best senior citizen’s programs. For information call (281) 324-1294.

Bordering Atascocita on the east, Lake Houston plays a vital role in the area’s recreational offerings. Formed by the damming of the San Jacinto River, the lake offers excellent opportunities for swimming, boating and skiing. With access from numerous public boat ramps, fishing enthusiasts are drawn to more than a dozen varities of fish found in the lake. Boat enthusiasts find that the lake has sufficient depth to accomodate power boats, ski boats, bass boats, and jet skis. At the other end of the spectrum, human-powered, shallow-draft vessels such as canoes and kayaks can navigate the breathtaking scenery and native, human-powered, shallow-draft vessels such as canoes and kayaks can navigate the breath taking scenery and native wildlife of the lake and its sources such as the San Jacinto River and Spring Creek. The waters of the lake and its tributaries are patrolled by Lake Patrol authorities and Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens.

Atascocita Facts

Population - 42,582
Total Households - 13,922
Deed Restrictions - Enforced
Government - Unincorporated
Education - Humble Independent School District - 281-641-8000

Mobility

Metro Park & Ride - To Downtown Houston
Metro Park & Ride - To Greenspoint
Rush Hour Drive to Downtown - 40 Minutes
Metro Schedules - 713-635-4000

Information provided by the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce.

Fall Creek Profile

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Fall Creek is located in Humble, TX at Hwy 59N and Beltway 8.  Living in Fall Creek provides you some of the best commute times for those working in the Houston downtown and Greenspoint Business district.  For those that travel frequently, Fall Creek is located only 8 miles east of Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).  Home of the Redstone Golf Club, host to the PGA Shell Houston Open, Fall Creek with vast amenities and pristine landscaping is an enticing place to live and play.

Fall Creek began in 2003 as a vision to provide a family-oriented lifestyle in the format of a master planned designed community without sacrificing commute times to the various business districts and attractions in the Houston, TX area.  Located on minutes south of Humble and Atascocita, TX and approximately 15 minutes from downtown Houston, you are never far from home.  Fall Creek is a development of Jefferson Development Company and The Johnson Development Corporation.

When choosing a home builder for a new home in Fall Creek, you can be assured that they meet a very standard set by the developers and are required to have a strong track record.  Builders in Fall Creek include: Centex, Coventry Homes, D.R. Horton, Triumph Homes, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Meritage Homes, Parkwood Builders, and Plantation Homes.  For those desiring luxury, you can find the following top builders in Fall Creek: Dimension Custom Homes, Huntington Homes, Partners in Building, Westport, Tommy Bailey Homes, Courtland Building Company, Jaeger Homes, Northstone Builders, Gabriel Home Builders and Peterson Homebuilders, Inc.  Set an appointment with Jeremy to meet with any of these builders to start building your dream home today.

Schools

Fall Creek is zoned to one of the top school districts in Texas, the Humble Independent School District.  Located in the heart of Fall Creek is Fall Creek Elementary School.  Middle school students in Fall Creek are currently zoned to Atascocita Middle School, but will eventually be zoned to Woodcreek Middle School in the Fall 2010.  High school students living in Fall Creek are currently zoned to Summer Creek High School.  For more information concerning zoning, contact the Humble ISD office.

Amenities and Shopping

Fall Creek is close to major retail shopping and Deerbrook Mall.  As completion of the Beltway 8 toll way nears, many retailers, restaurants and service providers are popping up the area.  This are of Houston is one of the fastest growing areas in Texas and the nation. 

The amenities in Fall Creek include two club houses, swimming pools, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails connecting the community, and several parks dot the landscape.  Redstone Golf Club features two 18-hole golf courses including the Jacobsen Hardy-designed Tournament course and a course designed by Rees Jones.  The Redstone Golf Club also serves as home of the Shell Houston Open.  The clubhouse is over 30,000 square feet and houses a full-service restaurant and pro shop.

Living in Fall Creek you are never far from home.  Only 15 minutes from downtown, you are close to all the major attractions that Houston, Texas offers including: Reliant Stadium the home of the Houston Texans, Minute Maid Park home of the Houston Astros, the museum district, the Houston Zoo and some of the finest dining you will ever find.  Fall Creek is only 10 minutes from Bush Intercontinental Airport.  This is a great feature for the business person flying to their next meeting, or for those that enjoy the convenience of zipping to the airport to head out to their next vacation destination.

There are several reasons you should make Fall Creek home.  Contact Jeremy for additional information about this great community and for a list of homes currently on the market.



Summerwood Profile

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Summerwood a Newland Homes developed community, highly rate schools in the Humble Independent School District, and first-class amenities makes Summerwood one of the most desirable master planned communities in the northeast Houston area.  Located off Beltway 8 at the southern end of Lake Houston, the Summerwood community is close to it all.  You can be sure to have some of the best commute times to the most sought out destinations whether for work or play.  Summerwood offers a lifestyle of relaxation and community.

Summerwood has many of the top home builders with proven track records that build homes that meet the needs of today’s sophisticated home buyers.  The builders include:  J. Patrick Homes, Meritage Homes, Lennar, Village Builders, Texas Big, Partners in Building and Brighton Homes.  With many choices, you are sure to find a home that will satisfy your desires.

Schools

Summerwood is located in the highly sought after Humble Independent School District.  Elementary schools servicing the students of Summerwood include Summerwood Elementary and Lakeshore Elementary.   Summerwood middle school students currently attend Atascocita Middle School, but in 2010 they will be attending Woodcreek Middle School in Summerwood. 

Summerwood Elementary has a wonderful gifted and talented program and has a focus on technology with the school’s own computer lab.  Parent volunteerism adds to the richness of the education received by the students of Summerwood Elementary.  Upon dismissal, the Lake Houston Family YMCA provides after school child care services to provide a safe environment for children of working families. 

Lakeshore Elementary, one of the newer elementary schools in the area, provides instruction through the pod concept.  Utilizing the gifts and abilities of staff, instruction is provided through collaboration and interaction between teachers and students of the same grade level.  Lakeshore Elementary is located just north of the Summerwood community. 

Woodcreek Middle School will have a unique partnership with the Lake Houston Family YMCA that will enhance the experience of the students.  Woodcreek Middle School is expected to open in 2010.  Woodcreek Middle School is located in the master planned community of Summerwood in close proximity to Beltway 8.

Summerwood high school students are currently split between Summer Creek High School and Atascocita High School.  Summer Creek High School is phasing in a new class each year and will become a four-year campus by 2012.  Students at Summer Creek High School will be divided into 4 separate communities with students taking most of their core curriculum in their assigned house during their 4 years in attendance.  The smaller communities allows for more interaction between students and instructors leading to a well rounded positive educational growth of the student.  Summer Creek High School offers several extracurricular activities outside the classroom including: baseball, basketball,  cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, wrestling and track and field.

 Amenities, Shopping and Dining

Enjoy not one, but two community pools in Summerwood.  At the Residents Club Central located on Summerwood Lakes Drive, in the heart of the community, you will find a junior Olympic-size pool with lap lanes.  This pool is located across the street from the lit tennis courts and pristine Lake Anne, home to the local ducks always looking for a kind resident willing to share a piece of bread.  Residents Club East located off Duessen Parkway features a swimming pool with zero grade entry, a water slide, and a second pool with spray features great for the toddlers.

Take in the breath-taking views from Lakeview Park located along the banks of Lake Houston.  The children can play on the nautical themed playground equipment while you take in the fresh air from the gazebo, dock or during your exploration of the nature trail.  Several pocket parks are placed throughout the community for your personal enjoyment.  For the fitness buff, get in shape by jogging, biking, hiking or strolling the many trails that meander throughout the 1,500 acre master planned community.  Residents of Summerwood also have access to the sport fields located behind Summerwood Elementary after school hours.

Shopping is convenient when you live in Summerwood.  The Shops of Summerwood offer a variety of services and even a restaurant , Manuel’s, serving up some delicious Mexican Food.  Summerwood is located just south of a major commercial development in Atascocita featuring popular restaurants and retail shopping.  Living in Summerwood, you are only minutes from Deerbrook Mall and other retail meccas in the Houston, Texas area.

A great place to gather with family and other community members is Club Summerwood located at Timber Forest and Hunters Lake Way.  The clubhouse hosts parties, community events, meet and greets over coffee, meeting place for book clubs and much more.  The 6,500 sq. ft. Central Club provides space to host community events, family reunions and more.  Club Summerwood and Club Central provides an opportunity to develop community.

Keep socially connected with other Summerwood residents through the Summerwood intranet and the many activities planned by a full-time Activities Director.  There is always something to be a part of as a resident of Summerwood building a strong sense of community.  Summerwood has so much to offer, from great commute times, builders with proven track records, parks, jogging and biking trails, community pools, and much more.  Make Summerwood your next move



Eagle Springs Profile

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Eagle Springs is more than a community; it is about a lifestyle.  Located in northeast Houston area, Eagle Springs is conveniently located offering great commutes to the Houston downtown and Greenspoint business districts, yet tucked away beneath the tall pines offering a sanctuary away from the busyness of life.  Eagle Springs is more than just a place to call home; it is a live and play.  The amenities Eagle Springs offers residents are simply amazing. 

Eagle Springs is a 1,360-acre master-planned community opened in 2001. It's located near Humble where regional shopping and entertainment abound. Streets in Eagle Springs radiate from its central Athletic Club and Sports Complex that includes soccer fields, swimming complex, picnic pavilions, playground areas and hiking and biking trails.

Feel confident when buying a new home in Eagle Springs.  Builders with strong track records have been selected to build in Eagle Springs including: Ashton Woods Homes, Beazer Homes, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Lennar Homes and Village Builders.  Ask Jeremy about current inventory homes, or opportunities that exist from building from dirt.

Eagle Springs was recognized in 2008 by RCLCO, an independent real estate advisory company, as one of the top 10 developments in the nation.  This strength of the sales in the community is reflective of the Houston, TX real estate market which has been largely unscathed by the impact of economic conditions of the national market.  Eagles Springs, like Summerwood located only 10 minutes southeast, is developed by Newland Communities.

Schools

Eagle Springs is zoned to the highly rated Humble Independent School District.  Elementary students are currently zoned to Eagle Springs Elementary and a second elementary, Atascocita Elementary School, will open in 2010 within the community of Eagle Springs.  Middle school students are currently zoned to Timberwood Middle School located just outside the Eagle Springs Community at Atascocita Rd and Timber Forest Dr.  High school students are currently zoned to Atascocita High School.  For additional information concerning the zoning of students, contact the Humble ISD district office.

Eagle Springs Elementary located at Will Clayton and Eagle Springs Parkway features a strong Gifted and Talented Program and a computer lab for students.  In partnership with the Lake Houston Family YMCA, after school child care is offered from when the bell rings to 6:30 to assist working families.  With the growth that has taken place in Eagle Springs, a second elementary school, Atascocita Elementary School, will open in 2010.

Timberwood Middle School  is home of the Panthers.  Timberwood Middle School is has a strong athletic program for both boys and girls.  The school also features several active booster programs with fostering parent participation.  Other extracurricular activities include: band, orchestra, pep squad, cheerleading and student council.  Teachers of Timberwood Middle School prep students for their transition to Atascocita High School.

Atascocita High School is home to the Eagles with their colors being red, white and blue.  AHS has an active Parent & Volunteer Program, a college style lecture room to prep students for the next step in education, active booster programs, band, choir, orchestra, drill team, pep squad, student council and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  Atascocita High School also offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the AVID program. 

Amenities, Shopping and Dining

The amenities Eagle Springs offers are for both the recreational or hard-core outdoor sports and fitness enthusiasts.  Newland Communities set aside 140 acres to recreation with the central feature, the Eagle Springs Athletic Club & Sports Complex, being the staging ground for large community events, small social gatherings, and play.  The 15 acre complex for Eagle Springs residents features a 3,800 square foot clubhouse with top of the line fitness and cardio equipment, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and space for community interest clubs such as book clubs.  Social activities at the clubhouse are set by a full-time Activities Director.  The junior Olympic pool has lanes for lap swimming, slides, splash features and a diving board.  Get sun on the pool deck while reading your favorite book or magazine.

The Sports Complex features two baseball fields, Tallon Field and Firebird Park, for ages 7 -14.  In close proximity to the ball fields is a playground featuring swings and slides as well as soccer fields.  There is plenty of activities always taking place at the Eagle Springs Athletic Club & Sports Complex.

A second, resort-style club, the Island Club at Lake Montage, features a water park with slides, an expansive pool deck to catch some sun, and a picnic area.  Newland communities built a memorial wall at the Island Club at Lake Montage showing the importance of tree preservation.  Tree preservation is evident throughout this wonderful master planned community.

Several parks dot the forested landscape of Eagle Springs, and the parks are interconnected by a network of Greenbelt trails.  Parks include a Butterfly Park, Natchez Park, and the English Garden located at the outer edge of the Island Club at Lake Montage.  The parks provide the perfect locations for gatherings and recreation.  The greenbelts throughout Eagle Springs provide opportunities for walking, hiking, biking, jogging and strolling.  The master planned design of Eagle Springs invites you to get outside and enjoy the pristine surroundings.

Enjoy the accessibility to shopping at major retail outlets just beyond boundaries of Eagle Springs.  Retailers such as Target, Kohls, Super Wal-Mart, H.E.B., Krogers, and Best Buy are located only minutes from your front door.  Also enjoy convenient dining at one of many local restaurants including: Chili’s, Rico’s, IHop, Carino’s, Christopher’s Italian Restaurant, Tin Roof BBQ, Spring Creek Barbeque, Hasta La Pasta, Panera Bread, Mission Burrito, Which Wich, and much more.   Everything is close when you live in Eagle Springs.

Make your home in Eagle Springs.



Walden on Lake Houston Profile

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Walden on Lake Houston is located on the shores of Lake Houston. This 'country club' community boasts an 18-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, Olympic-sized swimming pool, racquetball court and clubhouse.The community offers the relaxed waterfront lifestyle while remaining close to Houston's work centers. A swimming pool, private boat launch, restaurants and golf provide activities right in the neighborhood.

Humble Community Profile

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Welcome from the Mayor - Donnie McMannes

As Mayor of Humble, it is my privilege to welcome you to our area.  The governing body and professional staff of the City of Humble also welcomes you and believes that by providing quality and reliable municipal services, we provide the citizens and businesses of Humble the foundation on which they can succeed.

Historically, quality education, prosperous commerce, and clutural and social endavors have contributed to the quality of life that has thrived in the Humble area for decades.  These ingredients helped form the gourndwork that has enabled the Humble area to grow and posper, and have contributed to attracting some of the finest business and retail facilities in southeast Texas.

To better serve the social, economic, and recreational needs of the community, the City of Humble has provided the spacious and attractive Humble Civic Center and the newly constructed Humble Civic Arena.  These facilities give the area ample space for social and economic oriented events.  To better serve our senior population, the City of Humble has provided the Humble Area Activity Center a senior citizen garden and a senior citizen bus.  The City of Humble, in cooperation with the Memorial Hermann Northeast, has provided helpful and fulfilling programs and opportunities for our area's committed senior citizens.

If we can be of service to you, please call City Hall at 281-446-3061 or any city department.

Amenities

With the area's high growth rate, public parks have taken on an important role.  There are four in Humble.

  • The 17-acre Hilton C. Schott Park includes an asphalt jogging trail and a covered pavilion.  A 21-station physical fitness course has been installed to complement the park's two baseball fields.  The facilities can be rented to groups or individuals on a permit basis through the City of Humble Parks Department.
  • Hirsch Memorial Park on Main Street is the home of a community building, playground, swimming pool, and two lighted tennis courts, all of which can be rented for approved purposes on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Uptown Park is the newest of the four city parks, and boasts an elevated stage, a pump jack with running water, rest rooms and a playground.  These facilities are also available for individual and community functions.
  • Timberwood Park, located off Rankin Road, features a fine children's playground and opportunities for family-oriented recreational activities.  A wide variety of organized teams for all ages is available in the area.  Little League, Pee Wee Softball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, and men's and women's softball are conducted throughout the year.

For more information on park hours of operation or facility availability, call the City of Humble Parks Department at 281-446-3061.

Humble Facts

Population - 22,527
Total Households - 8,104
Government - City of Humble
Education - Humble Independent School District - 281-641-8000

Mobility

Metro Park & Ride - To Downtown Houston
Metro Park & Ride - To Greenspoint
Rush Hour Drive to Downtown - 30 Minutes
Metro Schedules - 713-635-4000

Information provided by the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce.

Although Jeremy is an expert in these communities, Keller Williams' extensive agent education and network of properties allows him to be knowledgeable about the entire Houston region.

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