Spring & The Woodlands homes and neighborhood guide, Houston, Texas
Room to breathe. Forest at your door. North of Houston along I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, Spring and The Woodlands offer wooded master-planned living, larger homes for the money and well-regarded suburban school districts.
ZIP 77379
ZIP 77380
ZIP 77381
ZIP 77382
ZIP 77386
ZIP 77389
EST. 1974 (THE WOODLANDS)
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Spring & The Woodlands overview
ROOM TO BREATHE · FOREST AT YOUR DOOR
North of Houston along I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, Spring and The Woodlands offer wooded master-planned living, larger homes for the money and well-regarded suburban school districts. From Memorial Northwest to Benders Landing and Hughes Landing, the area suits buyers who want space, amenities and access to the north-side corporate campuses.
Typical lot size7,000 to 15,000+ sq ftAcreage available in some enclaves
Median priceRoughly $525KWide range from starter homes to estates
Price per sq ftRoughly $170 to $260Highest near Woodlands town center and in custom enclaves
Commute to Downtown35 to 60 minVia I-45 or the Hardy Toll Road, traffic dependent
Property taxesRoughly 1.8% to 3% totalHOA dues and MUD taxes vary by community
Flood contextVaries widelySpring Creek and Cypress Creek corridors flooded in Harvey; check by address
AT A GLANCE
Is Spring & The Woodlands a good place to live?
Yes, especially for families prioritizing suburban school districts and space. North of Houston along I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, Spring and The Woodlands offer wooded master-planned living, larger homes for the money and well-regarded suburban school districts. From Memorial Northwest to Benders Landing and Hughes Landing, the area suits buyers who want space, amenities and access to the north-side corporate campuses.
Median priceRoughly $525K
Commute to Downtown35 to 60 min
Flood contextVaries widely
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A forest by design
The Woodlands was founded in 1974 by George P. Mitchell as a master-planned community built around the forest rather than in place of it. Villages, trails, preserved greenbelts and a town center were part of the plan from the start. Spring is older, with roots as a railroad town in the 1800s, and today the name covers a broad stretch of unincorporated Harris and Montgomery counties, from established neighborhoods like Memorial Northwest to newer communities near the Grand Parkway. The ExxonMobil campus and the Hewlett Packard Enterprise headquarters in Springwoods Village have made this corridor an employment center of its own, not just a bedroom community for downtown.
ON THE STREET · Spring & The Woodlands
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What you can buy, and what is being built
Housing ranges from 1970s and 1980s traditional homes on wooded lots in Memorial Northwest and the older Woodlands villages, to 1990s and 2000s production homes, to custom estates in enclaves like Benders Landing and Carlton Woods. New construction is concentrated in master-planned communities farther north and along the Grand Parkway, where builders often offer rate buydowns and closing cost incentives. Lots are larger than inside the Loop, commonly 7,000 to 15,000 square feet, with acreage in places. Most neighborhoods have HOAs, and many also carry Municipal Utility District taxes, so the total property tax rate is a real part of the monthly payment. Read the HOA rules and the tax bill before you compare prices.
AT HOME · Spring & The Woodlands
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Daily life
Life in The Woodlands centers on Market Street, Hughes Landing and The Woodlands Waterway, where dining, shopping and events are walkable within each district. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion hosts a full concert season, and an extensive network of hike and bike paths, village pools and parks serves residents. In Spring, Old Town Spring offers shops and festivals, Mercer Botanic Gardens is one of the best public gardens in the region, and neighborhoods like Memorial Northwest have their own clubhouses, pools and courts. Schools are a major draw, with Conroe ISD serving The Woodlands and Klein ISD and Spring ISD serving much of Spring.
HOMES
What you'll find in Spring & The Woodlands.
011970s and 1980s traditional and Tudor-style homes on wooded lots
02Master-planned production homes from the 1990s onward
03Custom estates in gated and wooded enclaves
04New construction in master-planned communities near the Grand Parkway
05Lakefront and golf course homes in The Woodlands
06Townhomes and condos near Hughes Landing and Market Street
PRICE BAND
Typical price$525k
Typical price $525k
$300k$2M
Approximate late 2025 to 2026 range. Prices move block by block, so ask about your street.
Who it fits
Families prioritizing suburban school districts and space
Employees of north-side campuses like ExxonMobil and HPE
Buyers who want amenities, trails and a town center
Relocating buyers who want a newer home and builder incentives
Move-up buyers trading a close-in townhome for land
LIFE HERE
Day to day in Spring & The Woodlands.
Wooded trails, lakes and village pools
Walkable town center districts at Market Street and Hughes Landing
Concerts at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Short commutes to the ExxonMobil and HPE campuses
Larger homes and lots for the price
Dining01
Hughes Landing
Lakeside district on Lake Woodlands with restaurants and a walkable promenade.
Shopping02
Market Street
Open-air shopping and dining district in The Woodlands Town Center.
Old Town Spring
Historic district of small shops, restaurants and seasonal festivals.
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The Woodlands Waterway
Walkable canal and pathways linking Town Center destinations.
George Mitchell Nature Preserve
Wooded preserve with trails along Spring Creek.
Mercer Botanic Gardens
Harris County botanic gardens and arboretum along Cypress Creek.
Culture01
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Amphitheater hosting a full season of concerts and performances.
SCHOOLS & COMMUTE
Schools and getting around.
Schools
High
The Woodlands High School
Conroe ISD
High
College Park High School
Conroe ISD
High
Klein High School
Klein ISD; serves the Memorial Northwest area
Elementary
Theiss Elementary
Klein ISD; serves parts of Memorial Northwest
Middle
Doerre Intermediate
Klein ISD
Private
The John Cooper School
Independent college-preparatory school in The Woodlands
Commute
Downtown35 to 60 min
Galleria40 to 60 min
IAH Airport20 to 30 min
ExxonMobil Campus10 to 25 min
Typical drive times by car, depending on time of day.
School zoning changes; confirm by address with HISD or the district listed.
MARKET
What's happening in Spring & The Woodlands.
A snapshot of how Spring & The Woodlands trades today. For recent sales, pricing and days on market on your street, ask for a current report.
Buyers coming from inside the Loop often compare price per square foot and stop there. That misses the real cost.
Nicole Fowler
At a glance
Typical price
$525kWhere most sales land
Price range
$300k to $2MOriginals to new construction
Typical lot size
7,000 to 15,000+ sq ftAcreage available in some enclaves
Median price
Roughly $525KWide range from starter homes to estates
Price per sq ft
Roughly $170 to $260Highest near Woodlands town center and in custom enclaves
Property taxes
Roughly 1.8% to 3% totalHOA dues and MUD taxes vary by community
FAQ
Questions about Spring & The Woodlands.
The questions I hear most from buyers and sellers here, answered plainly. If yours is not on the list, ask.
Flood risk varies widely. Homes near Spring Creek, Cypress Creek and their tributaries flooded in Harvey, while many neighborhoods on higher ground did not. Check the FEMA zone, the Seller's Disclosure and claims history, and get a flood insurance quote for any home near a creek or drainage channel.
Most neighborhoods have an HOA with annual dues and rules on exterior changes. Many also sit in a Municipal Utility District, which levies its own property tax to pay for water, sewer and drainage infrastructure. Together they can push the total tax rate toward 3 percent, so compare the full tax rate for each address.
Often, yes, but read them carefully. A rate buydown can lower your payment more than a price cut, but it may require the builder's lender. Ask for the incentive in writing, get a competing loan quote and have the home independently inspected, even when it is brand new.
Conroe ISD serves The Woodlands, while Klein ISD and Spring ISD serve much of Spring, and some areas fall into other districts. District lines do not follow city names or ZIP codes, so confirm the district and campus for the exact address.
Plan on 35 to 60 minutes to downtown depending on time of day, using I-45 or the Hardy Toll Road. Many residents work at the ExxonMobil campus, HPE or in The Woodlands itself, which keeps their commute much shorter.
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