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NORTH HOUSTON
This is a large area of approximately 700 square miles bounded by FM 525 (Aldine Bender Road) on the south, Lake Houston on the east, the city of Conroe on the north and U.S. 290 on the west.
— Acres Homes
Acres Homes (www.acreshomescommunity.org) is situated betweens downtown Houston and Greenspoint. The area offers jobs for more than 3,000 people and has more than 7,600 acres. The community is noted for its many community development and service efforts. A variety of cultural, recreational and sports activities and facilities are located in the region. Numerous housing choices are available in the community, including new, resale and rental homes as well as apartments.
— Aldine
Aldine, located near Beltway 8 and I-45 North, offers easy access to employment centers, especially in the Greenspoint area and downtown Houston via the Hardy Toll Road. The charter school, YES Prep operates the North Central campus in the city. In the Aldine area, housing options are varied along with housing prices.
— Garden Oaks/Oak Forest
Located north of Houston Heights and close to the retail and office and industrial buildings by Shepherd and North Loop 610, Garden Oaks (www.gardenoaks.org) is known for its large lots, towering pines and beautiful location just north of the 610 Loop with rambling, curved streets. You’ll find many residents renovate existing homes in this area rather than building new homes. Home prices range from high $185,000s to mid-$400,000s.
— Greater Greenspoint
Minutes from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Greenspoint District (www.greenspoint.org) is a 12-square-mile activity center in north Houston with a well-educated workforce and a superb residential base. More than 18 million square feet of office, retail and industrial space makes Greenspoint an attractive place to do business. The area supports 70,000 employees, and there are approximately 97,000 residents.
— Inwood Forest
Located in Northwest Houston, this community consists of more than 1,100 homes surrounding the Inwood Forest golf courses that give it an attractive openness. Inwood Forest residents support their community by participation in two important organizations, the Inwood Forest Community Improvement Association (www.ifcia.com) and the Inwood Forest Citizens On Patrol (www.ifcop.com). Residents support a diversity of residents who all share a common desire to live in a pleasant and safe community.
NORTH OF HOUSTON
Additional developments north of the city have provided residents with more living options, including numerous master-planned communities. You’ll find shopping centers, forested areas and many recreational opportunities.
— Conroe, Montgomery County
Located 40 miles north of Houston in Montgomery County, Conroe (www.cityofconroe.org) has a population of more than 56,200 and is the largest city, county seat and power center of Montgomery County, which has a total population of more than 455,800. Many newcomers in the area are attracted to Lake Conroe, a 22,000-acre lake seven miles west of Conroe, which hosts a range of recreational water sports. For golfers, there are 16 courses located in the Lake Conroe area. Surrounding the lake are many fine homes, many with boat docks and access to the lake. The community supports a mixture of residents, including retirees living near the lake and families of all ages and ethnic groups. Three regional hospitals and an array of medical support facilities serve the people in Montgomery County. In recent years, more businesses have been attracted to the area due to its affordability and quality of life. Many residents also commute to businesses in downtown Houston approximately 45 minutes away. Average home sales in 2011 were $150,000, and a two-bedroom apartment averages $800 per month.
— The Woodlands/South Montgomery County
Established 38 years ago, The Woodlands (www.thewoodlands.com) is a 27,000-acre master-planned community developed by The Woodlands Operating Company. It’s located 27 miles north of Houston easily accessible via I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road. Since 1990, The Woodlands has been the best-selling community in Texas and includes seven villages with a wide variety of home styles and price ranges, including family homes, custom and estate homes, townhouses, urban lofts and brownstones, condos, apartments and homes designed for active adults over age 55. The 2011 average home price was around $270,000, but homes can be found for more than $3 million. For many residents, they enjoy the amenities, including six golf courses, 100 miles of parks and greenbelts, a regional mall and an outdoor performing arts pavilion. In addition, there are multiple hospitals as well as a community college. The population of 94,000 enjoys a framework combining residency, industry, churches, schools, public facilities, shopping, recreation and the forest in a convenient and aesthetically pleasing hometown environment.
This is a large area of approximately 700 square miles bounded by FM 525 (Aldine Bender Road) on the south, Lake Houston on the east, the city of Conroe on the north and U.S. 290 on the west.
— Acres Homes
Acres Homes (www.acreshomescommunity.org) is situated betweens downtown Houston and Greenspoint. The area offers jobs for more than 3,000 people and has more than 7,600 acres. The community is noted for its many community development and service efforts. A variety of cultural, recreational and sports activities and facilities are located in the region. Numerous housing choices are available in the community, including new, resale and rental homes as well as apartments.
— Aldine
Aldine, located near Beltway 8 and I-45 North, offers easy access to employment centers, especially in the Greenspoint area and downtown Houston via the Hardy Toll Road. The charter school, YES Prep operates the North Central campus in the city. In the Aldine area, housing options are varied along with housing prices.
— Garden Oaks/Oak Forest
Located north of Houston Heights and close to the retail and office and industrial buildings by Shepherd and North Loop 610, Garden Oaks (www.gardenoaks.org) is known for its large lots, towering pines and beautiful location just north of the 610 Loop with rambling, curved streets. You’ll find many residents renovate existing homes in this area rather than building new homes. Home prices range from high $185,000s to mid-$400,000s.
— Greater Greenspoint
Minutes from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Greenspoint District (www.greenspoint.org) is a 12-square-mile activity center in north Houston with a well-educated workforce and a superb residential base. More than 18 million square feet of office, retail and industrial space makes Greenspoint an attractive place to do business. The area supports 70,000 employees, and there are approximately 97,000 residents.
— Inwood Forest
Located in Northwest Houston, this community consists of more than 1,100 homes surrounding the Inwood Forest golf courses that give it an attractive openness. Inwood Forest residents support their community by participation in two important organizations, the Inwood Forest Community Improvement Association (www.ifcia.com) and the Inwood Forest Citizens On Patrol (www.ifcop.com). Residents support a diversity of residents who all share a common desire to live in a pleasant and safe community.
NORTH OF HOUSTON
Additional developments north of the city have provided residents with more living options, including numerous master-planned communities. You’ll find shopping centers, forested areas and many recreational opportunities.
— Conroe, Montgomery County
Located 40 miles north of Houston in Montgomery County, Conroe (www.cityofconroe.org) has a population of more than 56,200 and is the largest city, county seat and power center of Montgomery County, which has a total population of more than 455,800. Many newcomers in the area are attracted to Lake Conroe, a 22,000-acre lake seven miles west of Conroe, which hosts a range of recreational water sports. For golfers, there are 16 courses located in the Lake Conroe area. Surrounding the lake are many fine homes, many with boat docks and access to the lake. The community supports a mixture of residents, including retirees living near the lake and families of all ages and ethnic groups. Three regional hospitals and an array of medical support facilities serve the people in Montgomery County. In recent years, more businesses have been attracted to the area due to its affordability and quality of life. Many residents also commute to businesses in downtown Houston approximately 45 minutes away. Average home sales in 2011 were $150,000, and a two-bedroom apartment averages $800 per month.
— The Woodlands/South Montgomery County
Established 38 years ago, The Woodlands (www.thewoodlands.com) is a 27,000-acre master-planned community developed by The Woodlands Operating Company. It’s located 27 miles north of Houston easily accessible via I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road. Since 1990, The Woodlands has been the best-selling community in Texas and includes seven villages with a wide variety of home styles and price ranges, including family homes, custom and estate homes, townhouses, urban lofts and brownstones, condos, apartments and homes designed for active adults over age 55. The 2011 average home price was around $270,000, but homes can be found for more than $3 million. For many residents, they enjoy the amenities, including six golf courses, 100 miles of parks and greenbelts, a regional mall and an outdoor performing arts pavilion. In addition, there are multiple hospitals as well as a community college. The population of 94,000 enjoys a framework combining residency, industry, churches, schools, public facilities, shopping, recreation and the forest in a convenient and aesthetically pleasing hometown environment.
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