From The Woodlands to Willis, to historic Montgomery and the water of sprawling lake Conroe, I would like to invite you to visit some of our local communities.
Let's first take a look at some of the neighborhoods closest to Lake Conroe ...
Walden was one of the first communities to embrace the beauty of Lake Conroe. Situated on a peninsula, it has many picturesque views of Lake Conroe. Walden has housing to meet anyone's needs including estate homes, condos, patio homes and single-family houses in various price ranges. It has many amenities including the swimming pools, tennis courts and a golf course. Grand Harbor is one of the newest private waterfront communities on Lake Conroe with many waterfront homes and waterfront lots still available. This beautiful gated community has security gate guards seven days a week. Enjoy the amenities offered in Grand harbor such as private waterfront park and boat access, pavilions with park benches for family gatherings, community recreational areas, inland park and tennis courts, sand volleyball courts and easy access to Lake Conroe. WaterMark Lake Conroe is a resort town on 77 pristine rolling acres on the southwest shores of Lake Conroe. It is a Traditional Neighborhood Development inspired design. Plans include a town center that will feature a town square with a classic public amphitheather. April Sound is another wonderful private waterfront and golf community on Lake Conroe. Only 20 minutes north of The Woodlands and 45 minutes from Houston, you can enjoy the benefits of a vacation home or townhome while enjoying the 27 holes of golf along the waters of Lake Conroe. Whether you are looking for that second home on the water, retirement in a golf course community, or your family’s first home, April Sound has many amenities to fulfill any homeowners needs including tennis courts, swimming pools, club house, work out room, boat launch and a lakeside conference center. These are just a few of the advantages of living in April sound. Bentwater is a 1,400 acre community on Lake Conroe with over 12 miles of shoreline. It has many amenities including 3 golf courses, yacht club, sports club and day spa. Offerings include waterfront lots, country estates, golf course homes and interior lots. Other Lake Conroe area neighborhoods ... The above neighborhoods may be some of the larger subdivisions on Lake Conroe, but there are a number of others that you may be interested in. Others include: | • | Longmire Estates | | • | Blue Heron Bay | | • | Cape Conroe | | • | Del Lago | | • | Lake Conroe Forest | | • | Diamondhead | | • | Harbor Point | | • | Seven Coves | | • | Point Aquarius
Point Aquarius website | | • | Cape Malibu | | • | White Oak Ranch
White Oak Ranch website | | • | Water Oak | | • | French Quarter | | • | Palm Beach Estates | | • | Pelican Bay |
Believe it or not, the above list is not a complete listing of Lake Conroe subdivisions. If you are interested in living in or around Lake Conroe, give me a call. I can help you sort through all of the options and find the right house that fits your needs. Call me at 936-537-1656 today. I'm ready to help.
Now let's take a look at the Conroe area and review some of their neighborhoods ...
There are a number of very nice well-established neighborhoods within the City of Conroe. To name just a few, I would have to include Rivershire, Forest Estates, Wroxton Estates, McDade Estates, River Plantation and Wedgewood. These neighborhoods are comprised of many older homes that are very well built as well as newer more energy efficient homes. There are also more affordable neighborhoods in Conroe including Artesian Forest, Foster Oaks, Woodcrest and Wiggins Village. But this list only scratches the surface of all the neighborhoods in Conroe. If you are interested in Conroe, I am intimately familar with the city and can help you sort through all of your options.  Crighton Woods is a 200 acre community a few miles south of the heart of Conroe. It includes a pocket park, playground, pavilion and walking trail. Homes are located on 1/2 acre wooded lots. It is conveniently located just minutes from The Woodlands Mall and the Conroe Outlet Center, a multitude of restaurants in The Woodlands and Conroe as well as top medical facilities. Stewarts Forest is located just off South Loop 336 in the City of Conroe. A master planned community, it is comprised of almost 1,000 acres. Amenities include hike and bike trails, a community recreation center and landscaped reserve areas. Located on the south side of Conroe, it is centrally located between The Woodlands Mall and the Conroe Outlet Center. It is also within minutes of many area restaurants and shopping establishments. The Estates of West Fork is located just west of Loop 336 in Conroe near the West Fork of the San Jacinto River. It is a golf course community that is home to The Links. Hidden away in the natural beauty and seclusion of park like living, is this wonderful hideaway in Conroe, TX. Teaswood’s distinctive homes are quickly being recognized as Conroe’s and The Woodland’s most prestigious and exclusive homes in this private countryside community. Teaswood is only minutes from I-45 offering easy access to downtown Conroe and a straight drive into downtown Houston, only 40 minutes away. Fine dining, great shopping malls, and entertainment at the Cynthia Mitchell Pavilion are within an easy driving distance to The Woodlands. Graystone Hills by Friendswood Development Graystone Hills is a new 331 acre development enhanced by a topography that includes rolling hills and bluffs. It is located off Longmire Road which is on the west side of Conroe. Amenities will include a nature preserve, greenbelt trails and a community park and pool. 780 homes are projected to be built with a price range beginning at $160,000. Grand opening occurred in the fall, 2006 with buildout in 2011. SilverStone is one of the first acreage communities for Village Builders. Featuring a 15-acre reserve with a lake as the focal point of the community, this gated community offers homesites that are approximately an acre in size. SilverStone is approximately 2 miles west of I-45, off Loop 336 on the southside of Conroe. It offers proximity to Lake Conroe and its water recreational opportunities, as well as numerous area golf courses, shopping, dining, health care and entertainment facilities in both Conroe and The Woodlands. The Conroe area has many options for the homebuyer looking for either an existing home in an established neighborhood or a new home in a new subdivision. I have personally lived in Conroe for over 14 years and raised my 4 children here. I am uniquely qualified to help you sort through the many options in the Conroe real estate market. Call me today at 936-537-1656.
OK, we're on a roll, so let's go to the neighborhoods close to the City of Montgomery ...
Perfection Ranch is an acreage community of lots from 4 to 20 acres in size. It has an equestrian facility for Western, Jumping and Dressage pursuits. Perfection Ranch allows its residents to enjoy country life with the conveniences many homeowners have come to expect, like underground utilities and high speed internet service. Crown Oaks is a 1,400 acre gated subdivision located on the rolling terrain of West Montgomery County. Homesites are 1 to 5 acres in size. Amenities include underground utilities, street lights, fiber optic cable, central water / hydrants and lakes and parks. Crown Ranch is one of the newest developments in Montgomery County. It is located on FM 1486 between Dobbin and Magnolia. A private gated community, it is situated on rolling wooded terrain and offers 1 - 5 acre homesites. Amenities will include riding trails, pavilion, clubhouse with the Blaketree National Golf Course just down the road. Grand Lake Estates is an acreage subdivision on the rolling hills of west Montgomery County. It includes Gary Player's first signature golf course in Texas. Features underground utilities and natural gas and cetral water / fire hydrants, parks and lakes. Highland Ranch is a gated community just minutes from Lake Conroe. All homesites are at least 1 acre in size up to 5 acres. Amenities include nature / riding trails and spring fed creeks and private lakes. Convenient location between the cities of Conroe and Montgomery. Located in the Conroe Independent School District. Buffalo Springs is an 800 acre planned development located with the City of Montgomery. Conveniently located to nearby shopping and restaurants. First two sections offer 98 lots of various sizes form homes in the $190,000 to $280,000 price bracket. These homes are required to be built on one of the five approved builders. RidgeLake Shores is a large lake community located off of Fish Creek. It includes two lakes designed by the acclaimed Jimmy Houston. Situated on rolling terrain, RidgeLake Shores offers large homesites in a calm peaceful setting. The above list is not anywhere close to being a complete listing. There are many other options to choose from. My office is centrally located between Conroe and Montgomery and am keenly aware of each new development that occurs, often before the first shovel of dirt is moved. So give me a call at 936-537-1656. You will find that I have a wealth of information at my disposal to help you with your home search. Now let's takes a look at the growing area of Willis ... City of Willis
The City of Willis is a growing community about 8 miles north of Conroe. It is at the crossroads of Interstate 45 and FM 1097 which traverses Lake Conroe. 25 miles north of Willis is the City of Huntsville, home of Sam Houston State University, my husband's alma mater. While still in the Texas Piney Woods Region, the terrain becomes more rolling as you progress toward the Willis area. West of Willis includes many lake subdivisions such as Point Aquarius and Seven Coves that were included in the above Lake Conroe section. As you drive north or east, you encounter a rural feel with many small and large acreage tracts available.
Ranch Estates at Caney Creek
This is a new development of 10+ acre homesites starting at $8,500 per acre. It is located about 5 miles ESE of Willis on Willis Waukegan Road (FM 2432) close to the FM 1484 intersection.
No list would be complete without venturing to South County ...
The Woodlands is by far the largest master planned community in Montgomery County. It is comprised of a number of villages with a variety of price ranges. The Woodlands includes a large amount of office space, shopping and entertainment. It is primarily on the west side of I-45 starting in the southern most reaches of Montgomery County. Its location and park-and-ride facilities make this one of the best areas to live and commute to the Houston job market. Sendera Ranch is a wooded acreage community in southwest Montgomery County comprised of 2 to 5 acre homesites. It is near the bustling intersection of FM 1488 and FM 2978 These are just two of the many options in South Montgomery County. I lived in the southern most reaches of Montgomery County in the late 70's when it was sparsely populated and had very limited shopping and restaurants. Like many long term Montgomery County residents, I have watched in amazement as it has evolved. And I believe that puts me in a unique perspective to help anyone who is thinking about relocating anywhere in Montgomery County. Give me a call at 537-537-1656.
What else is left ... take a look ...
The above list includes many of the major subdivisions. But there are other areas you may be interested in as well. Like the cities of Shenandoah, Cut and Shoot, Dobbin, Splendora, Oak Ridge North, Magnolia, and New Caney. Or the vast areas in between which include many large tracts of property for the prospective rancher or developer. Give me a call at 936-537-1656 as the possibilities are endless ...
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Buyers Remorse >What Can Go Wrong
Real estate transactions are very complex, and difficulties can arise. One common form of interference can come in the innocent guise of helpful advice from family and friends.
When you buy your first home, you want the best advice you can get. You want to show the house to friends and relatives before you commit. They will probably tell you about all of the things that went wrong during their own transactions so you can avoid the same mistakes. These people all have good intentions, but too much advice can put you into a state of high anxiety.
If you are buying your home with the help of a professional real estate agent, your agent will know how to make sure that any minor upsets do not turn into major problems. A real estate agent's expertise is based on formal training and experience in many real estate transactions. Their reputation is on the line with each sale, so they are highly motivated to make your purchase or sale go as smoothly as possible. When you are dealing with a professional real estate agent, you can worry about what might go wrong if you wish, but you don't have to!
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