Amira
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US-290 ยท Tomball

Amira

by Johnson Development ยท 554 acres

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Flyer
Total Tax Rate
3.45%
Starting From
$300K
True Monthly
$2,803P&I + Tax + HOA + Ins.
School District
Tomball ISD

Located in Tomball, Texas, Amira is a 554-acre master-planned community built on the historic land of an Egyptian Arabian horse ranch. Anchored by the 7,000-square-foot Resort at Amira, residents enjoy resort pools, a fitness center, yoga studio, and horse-ranch-inspired parks. Zoned to Tomball ISD, Amira pairs quiet suburban charm with modern amenities and quick access to the Grand Parkway.

ISDTomball ISD
ElementaryGrand Oaks Elementary
MiddleGrand Lakes Junior High
High SchoolTomball High
Rating8/10
Source:GreatSchools+TEAยท Updated 2025โ€“2026
LakeTrailsFitnessPool
โ€”The Resort at Amira (7,000 sq ft complex)
โ€”resort-style pool
โ€”fitness center & yoga studio
โ€”Derby Dog Park
โ€”Pony Park
โ€”five community lakes
โ€”walking trails
โ€”event lawn & courtyard
Total Tax Rate3.45%
MUD Tax Rate1.21%
Annual HOA$975/yr
Starting Price$300,000
HOA / Month$81/mo

Starting price reflects the lowest published builder floor plan as of August 2026. Prices change frequently โ€” verify current pricing directly with the builder before visiting. Use the calculator above to estimate your own monthly payment โ€” enter your actual quoted rate for the most accurate result.

The MUD (1.21%) funds infrastructure bonds that are paid off over ~25 years. As bonds retire, your effective tax rate drops โ€” potentially saving $282/mo by year 25.

Total rate (incl. MUD)
Base rate (after MUD payoff)
DistrictHarris County MUD 558
TCEQ Statusโœ“ Compliant
Water Hardness16 GPG Hard

โš  Hard water detected. Protect your plumbing and appliances.

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Houston's Best PRISM Award
Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) ยท 2021

Prestigious industry honor awarded by Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) recognizing superior master-planned development and homebuilding standards.

DeveloperJohnson Development
Total Acreage554 acres
Status๐ŸŸข Active New Construction
CorridorUS-290
CountyHarris
School DistrictTomball ISD
ElementaryGrand Oaks Elementary
Middle SchoolGrand Lakes Junior High
High SchoolTomball High
Annual HOA$975/yr
MUD Tax Rate1.21%
Total Tax Rate3.45%
โ˜… True Cost Payment EngineHarris Co. CAD

Monthly Payment Simulator ยท Amira

Tax Rate: 3.45%HOA: $975/yrHomestead Active โœ“
Estimated True Monthly Out-of-Pocket
$2,890/mo
Conv 10% ยท 6.625% APR ยท P&I + Tax + Ins + HOA
๐Ÿ›๏ธ TX Homestead Exemption appliedSaves ~$109/mo
$300,000
$250K$850K$1.5M+
%
Principal & Interest$1,729
Property Taxes (w/ Homestead)$753
Homeowners Insurance (est. 0.75%/yr)$188
HOA Dues$81
Private Mortgage Ins. (PMI)$140
Est. Cash to Close$36,750
๐Ÿ“Š Customize in Full True Cost Calculator โ†’
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Tech & Connectivity

Amira โ€” Internet & Security

High-Speed Internet ยท Tomball
๐Ÿ”ต AT&T FiberPrimary
Up to 5 Gig
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๐ŸŸ  XfinityAlso Available
Up to 1.2 Gig
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New construction homes in Amira come with builder-grade appliances. Upgrade to Samsung Bespoke smart suites, AJ Madison luxury packages (GE Cafe, Bosch, Thermador), or Wayfair outdoor kitchen setups before move-in. See full appliance guide

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Houston Power Grid Advisory
Is your new home ready for the next grid outage?

Texas ERCOT operates on an isolated grid. Hurricane season (Juneโ€“Nov) and winter storms can cause 3โ€“7 day outages. Compare EcoFlow, Anker SOLIX, and Generac/Cummins whole-home options.

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Zone & Drainage
Mixed (X/AE)โœ… Harvey 2017: No๐Ÿ  Flood Insurance Required: Partial (some lots)

Engineered with detention lakes and elevated pad sites to prevent flooding during heavy storm events.

View FEMA Flood Map โ†’
๐Ÿš— Commute Times (Rush Hour)
via Grand Parkway 99 ยท Est. $4-8/day daily toll
๐Ÿข Energy Corridor
35-45 min
๐Ÿฅ Medical Center
50-60 min
๐ŸŒ† Downtown Houston
40-50 min
โœˆ๏ธ IAH Airport
35-45 min
๐Ÿ›’ Grocery & Retail
๐Ÿ›’ H-E-BH-E-B Tomball Pkwy on Tomball Pkwy (5.7 mi)
๐Ÿ›’ KrogerKroger Tomball on FM 2920 Rd (4.9 mi)
๐Ÿช CostcoCostco Tomball on Tomball Pkwy (2.5 mi)
๐ŸŽฏ TargetTarget Houston Tomball North (4.5 mi)
๐Ÿฌ WalmartWalmart Supercenter Tomball (3.8 mi)
๐Ÿ˜ Town CenterTomball Town Center / Downtown Tomball (3.0 mi)
๐Ÿ“น Community Video Tour
Amira Community Tour โ€” Tomball, TX
via HTX Living | A Guide To Houston ยท YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer Guide: Amira

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Concierge
Your Day-1 Setup Guide
Utilities, HOA, schools, and move-in essentials for Amira
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Open & Print Full Flyer โ†’
โšก Utilities Setup
๐Ÿ’ง Water & Sewer
Harris County MUD #558 / Amira โ€” Inframark (832) 467-1599
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Trash Pickup
Best Trash (281) 313-2378 โ€” Monday & Thursday pickup
๐Ÿ”ฅ Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy (713-659-2111)
๐Ÿ’ก Electricity
TX is deregulated โ€” scan QR cards below to compare & lock in your rate before closing
๐Ÿ“ฌ Mailbox & HOA
๐Ÿ“ฎ Post Office
Tomball Post Office, 122 N Holderrieth Blvd, Tomball TX 77375
(281) 516-0513
๐Ÿ”‘ Key Pickup Docs
Photo ID + Closing Disclosure (CD) required for mailbox key pickup
๐Ÿข HOA Management
Sterling Association Services
sterlingasi.com
โš ๏ธ ARC Rule
ARC approval required for pools, fences, and exterior modifications
๐Ÿซ Schools & Anchors
๐ŸŽ“ ISD
Tomball ISD
๐Ÿ“š Elementary
Grand Oaks Elementary
๐Ÿ“š Middle School
Grand Lakes Junior High
๐Ÿ“š High School
Tomball High
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption
hcad.org/homestead
๐Ÿ›’ Nearest H-E-B
H-E-B Tomball Pkwy on Tomball Pkwy (5.7 mi)
๐Ÿšจ Day-1 New Build Safety
๐Ÿ”’ Smart Lock Reset: Reset factory master codes on Day 1 before moving valuables in.
๐Ÿ’ง Main Water Shut-Off: Located in garage or front flowerbed box โ€” know it before you need it.
๐Ÿ’จ HVAC Filter Swap: Change AC filter at 30 days โ€” construction dust clogs coils fast.
๐Ÿค  Texas Admin Rules
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption: File with hcad.org/homestead by April 30 โ€” saves $300โ€“$600+/yr. Update TX Driver's License address first.
๐Ÿ“‹ Builder Warranty: 10-yr structural, 2-yr mechanical, 1-yr workmanship โ€” document everything in writing from Day 1.
๐Ÿ” 11-Month Inspection: Schedule an independent inspector at month 11 before your 1-year warranty expires.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Day-One Move-In Essentials โ€” Scan to Compare & Save
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