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— Seven Meadows
Seven Meadows (www.sevenmeadowslive.com) is a 1,050-acre Newland development in Katy, west of Houston. Seven Meadows is designed around the Meadowbrook Farms Golf Course and an 18-hole Greg Norman signature golf course. Residents have access to a six-acre community recreation center as well as parks and greenbelts, and they are served by the Katy ISD.
— Silver Ranch
Silver Ranch is a new master-planned community located in the recognized Katy ISD. Among the quality builders in the community include Brighton Homes, Meritage Homes and J Patrick Homes. Amenities include a recreation center with a six-lane pool, art splash pad, a tennis court, playgrounds and a park.
— Weston Lakes
Located in Fulshear, Weston Lakes (www.wlakes.com), is a 1,400-acre planned community with an estate-size lakefront, golf course, a 14,000 square-foot country club, picnic facilities and fishing pier. There are more than 11.5 miles of shoreline on two lakes with estate home sites up to two acres. The community is located south of I-10 West outside Texas 6 and is served by the highly rated Katy ISD.
— Windsor Park Lakes
With convenient access to I-10 and the Grand Parkway, Windsor Park Lakes (www.wplakes.com) is minutes from many parts of the Houston area, including the Galleria, the Energy Corridor and downtown. Windsor Park Lakes offers new Mediterranean-style homes on sites that extend to the lake’s edge. Private piers allow residents to fish and launch boats, and for the kids there are beaches and play areas. Residents also can enjoy 7,800 acres of George Bush Park, located adjacent to the community.
— WoodCreek Reserve
WoodCreek Reserve (www.woodcreekreserve.com) is one of Katy’s new master-planned communities, comprising 500 acres. It offers residents an outstanding residential amenity package, exceptional Katy ISD schools and a convenient location. Every home site in WoodCreek Reserve is larger than average to give residents more space to call their own. With plenty of green space to enjoy the outdoors, more than one-third of WoodCreek Reserve is dedicated to a nature reserve where families can enjoy a wide variety of recreation.
SOUTHWEST
This area has experienced high growth due to its proximity to downtown and employment centers. The southwest region lies southwest of Loop 610 and along U.S. 59 South and encompasses Fort Bend County and parts of Harris County. Affordability is another factor, with home prices ranging from $80,000 to $280,000.
— Alief
This area represents a microcosm of the Houston area with its diverse population of African-American, Asian-American, Latin-American, Middle-Eastern and Caribbean populations. According to the U.S. Census, Alief’s population is at 52,148, a 21-percent increase in a decade. Here you’ll find a Chinatown and a Little Saigon along with many successful businesses. Alief ISD is the most ethnically diverse of school districts of comparable size in Texas. Virtually every culture of the modern world is represented in its 45,000 student enrollment; more than 80 languages and dialects are spoken. Guest speakers, culture clubs and ethnic fairs help promote multicultural appreciation.
— First Colony
A master-planned community in southwest Houston, First Colony (www.firstcolony.org) is a unique blend of residential neighborhoods and businesses with protective architectural guidelines and meticulously maintained streets, lakes, parks and greenbelts. Residents enjoy tree-lined streets, miles of walking paths, lush parks and lakes. Housing options include single-family homes, townhouses, condos and apartments. With convenient access to the U.S. 59, First Colony is less than 20 miles from downtown Houston.
— Fondren Southwest
Originally part of oil tycoon Walter William Fondren’s ranch, Fondren Southwest is a mixture of multifamily dwellings and residential subdivisions, with homes selling for between $70,000 and $400,000. Residents have access to nearby activities including Westwood Mall and several golf courses. The close proximity to downtown makes Fondren Southwest an appealing choice for those working in the city.
— Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County (www.co.fort-bend.tx.us) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and includes the incorporated townships of Arcola, Meadows, Missouri City, Stafford, Sugar Land, Richmond and Rosenberg. According to Fort Bend County, the region is home to more master-planned communities than any other county in Texas.
— Greatwood
Greatwood was developed in Fort Bend County by American General Land Development and was later sold to Newland Communities. This 2,050-acre planned community is built around 32 acres of lakes and offers its residents a trail system and nature parks throughout the community, 18 holes of golf, tennis courts and swimming pools. It’s located 28 miles southwest of downtown Houston at the intersection of U.S. 59 and the Grand Parkway.
— Gulfton
Single-family home sales were at a median of $260,000 in 2011, ranging from nearly $100,000 in Shenandoah to $337,000 in Williams Court, north of Bellaire. The Westpark Tollway, a major thoroughfare, services Gulton residents, and METRORail also plans to have stops in the area. In addition to Houston ISD, there are private schools, charter schools and child development centers in the area.
Seven Meadows (www.sevenmeadowslive.com) is a 1,050-acre Newland development in Katy, west of Houston. Seven Meadows is designed around the Meadowbrook Farms Golf Course and an 18-hole Greg Norman signature golf course. Residents have access to a six-acre community recreation center as well as parks and greenbelts, and they are served by the Katy ISD.
— Silver Ranch
Silver Ranch is a new master-planned community located in the recognized Katy ISD. Among the quality builders in the community include Brighton Homes, Meritage Homes and J Patrick Homes. Amenities include a recreation center with a six-lane pool, art splash pad, a tennis court, playgrounds and a park.
— Weston Lakes
Located in Fulshear, Weston Lakes (www.wlakes.com), is a 1,400-acre planned community with an estate-size lakefront, golf course, a 14,000 square-foot country club, picnic facilities and fishing pier. There are more than 11.5 miles of shoreline on two lakes with estate home sites up to two acres. The community is located south of I-10 West outside Texas 6 and is served by the highly rated Katy ISD.
— Windsor Park Lakes
With convenient access to I-10 and the Grand Parkway, Windsor Park Lakes (www.wplakes.com) is minutes from many parts of the Houston area, including the Galleria, the Energy Corridor and downtown. Windsor Park Lakes offers new Mediterranean-style homes on sites that extend to the lake’s edge. Private piers allow residents to fish and launch boats, and for the kids there are beaches and play areas. Residents also can enjoy 7,800 acres of George Bush Park, located adjacent to the community.
— WoodCreek Reserve
WoodCreek Reserve (www.woodcreekreserve.com) is one of Katy’s new master-planned communities, comprising 500 acres. It offers residents an outstanding residential amenity package, exceptional Katy ISD schools and a convenient location. Every home site in WoodCreek Reserve is larger than average to give residents more space to call their own. With plenty of green space to enjoy the outdoors, more than one-third of WoodCreek Reserve is dedicated to a nature reserve where families can enjoy a wide variety of recreation.
SOUTHWEST
This area has experienced high growth due to its proximity to downtown and employment centers. The southwest region lies southwest of Loop 610 and along U.S. 59 South and encompasses Fort Bend County and parts of Harris County. Affordability is another factor, with home prices ranging from $80,000 to $280,000.
— Alief
This area represents a microcosm of the Houston area with its diverse population of African-American, Asian-American, Latin-American, Middle-Eastern and Caribbean populations. According to the U.S. Census, Alief’s population is at 52,148, a 21-percent increase in a decade. Here you’ll find a Chinatown and a Little Saigon along with many successful businesses. Alief ISD is the most ethnically diverse of school districts of comparable size in Texas. Virtually every culture of the modern world is represented in its 45,000 student enrollment; more than 80 languages and dialects are spoken. Guest speakers, culture clubs and ethnic fairs help promote multicultural appreciation.
— First Colony
A master-planned community in southwest Houston, First Colony (www.firstcolony.org) is a unique blend of residential neighborhoods and businesses with protective architectural guidelines and meticulously maintained streets, lakes, parks and greenbelts. Residents enjoy tree-lined streets, miles of walking paths, lush parks and lakes. Housing options include single-family homes, townhouses, condos and apartments. With convenient access to the U.S. 59, First Colony is less than 20 miles from downtown Houston.
— Fondren Southwest
Originally part of oil tycoon Walter William Fondren’s ranch, Fondren Southwest is a mixture of multifamily dwellings and residential subdivisions, with homes selling for between $70,000 and $400,000. Residents have access to nearby activities including Westwood Mall and several golf courses. The close proximity to downtown makes Fondren Southwest an appealing choice for those working in the city.
— Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County (www.co.fort-bend.tx.us) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and includes the incorporated townships of Arcola, Meadows, Missouri City, Stafford, Sugar Land, Richmond and Rosenberg. According to Fort Bend County, the region is home to more master-planned communities than any other county in Texas.
— Greatwood
Greatwood was developed in Fort Bend County by American General Land Development and was later sold to Newland Communities. This 2,050-acre planned community is built around 32 acres of lakes and offers its residents a trail system and nature parks throughout the community, 18 holes of golf, tennis courts and swimming pools. It’s located 28 miles southwest of downtown Houston at the intersection of U.S. 59 and the Grand Parkway.
— Gulfton
Single-family home sales were at a median of $260,000 in 2011, ranging from nearly $100,000 in Shenandoah to $337,000 in Williams Court, north of Bellaire. The Westpark Tollway, a major thoroughfare, services Gulton residents, and METRORail also plans to have stops in the area. In addition to Houston ISD, there are private schools, charter schools and child development centers in the area.
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