Audubon
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I-45 ยท Magnolia

Audubon

by Sam Yager Incorporated ยท 3,000 acres

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Flyer
Total Tax Rate
3.0308%
Starting From
$200K
True Monthly
$1,909P&I + Tax + HOA + Ins.
School District
Magnolia ISD

Spanning 3,000 acres in Magnolia near the SH 249 corridor, Audubon is a nature-centric master-planned community developed under Sam Yager Incorporated. The neighborhood features Club Audubon with a resort-style pool and 'Birds of Play' splash pad, surrounded by over 650 acres of dedicated parkland, Mill Run Lake, and Mill Creek trails. An on-site elementary school, connected neighborhood parks, and retail districts offer effortless suburban convenience.

ISDMagnolia ISD
ElementaryMagnolia Elementary
MiddleMagnolia Junior High
High SchoolMagnolia West High School
Rating8/10
Source:GreatSchools+TEAยท Updated 2025โ€“2026
LakeTrailsFitnessPool
โ€”Club Audubon amenity center
โ€”resort-style pool
โ€”Birds of Play splash pad
โ€”Mill Run Lake
โ€”hike and bike trails
โ€”Audubon Elementary School
โ€”650 acres of parks
โ€”Audubon Place Retail Center
Total Tax Rate3.0308%
MUD Tax Rate1.15%
Annual HOA$1,850/yr
Starting Price$200,000
HOA / Month$154/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 (1.15%) funds infrastructure bonds that are paid off over ~25 years. As bonds retire, your effective tax rate drops โ€” potentially saving $268/mo by year 25.

Total rate (incl. MUD)
Base rate (after MUD payoff)
DistrictAudubon MUD 1
TCEQ Statusโœ“ Compliant
Water Hardness10 GPG Moderate
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PRISM Award
Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) ยท 2023

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

DeveloperSam Yager Incorporated
Total Acreage3,000 acres
Status๐ŸŸข Active New Construction
CorridorI-45
CountyMontgomery
School DistrictMagnolia ISD
ElementaryMagnolia Elementary
Middle SchoolMagnolia Junior High
High SchoolMagnolia West High School
Annual HOA$1,850/yr
MUD Tax Rate1.15%
Total Tax Rate3.0308%
โ˜… True Cost Payment EngineMontgomery Co. CAD

Monthly Payment Simulator ยท Audubon

Tax Rate: 3.0308%HOA: $1,850/yrHomestead Active โœ“
Estimated True Monthly Out-of-Pocket
$1,932/mo
Conv 10% ยท 6.625% APR ยท P&I + Tax + Ins + HOA
๐Ÿ›๏ธ TX Homestead Exemption appliedSaves ~$98/mo
$200,000
$250K$850K$1.5M+
%
Principal & Interest$1,153
Property Taxes (w/ Homestead)$408
Homeowners Insurance (est. 0.75%/yr)$125
HOA Dues$154
Private Mortgage Ins. (PMI)$93
Est. Cash to Close$24,500
๐Ÿ“Š Customize in Full True Cost Calculator โ†’
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Tech & Connectivity

Audubon โ€” Internet & Security

High-Speed Internet ยท Magnolia
๐Ÿ”ต AT&T FiberPrimary
Up to 5 Gig
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New construction homes in Audubon 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
Zone Xโœ… Harvey 2017: No๐Ÿ  Flood Insurance Required: No

Engineered master drainage system with regional stormwater management and roadside ditches.

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
45-55 min
๐Ÿฅ Medical Center
60-70 min
๐ŸŒ† Downtown Houston
50-60 min
โœˆ๏ธ IAH Airport
35-45 min
๐Ÿ›’ Grocery & Retail
๐Ÿ›’ H-E-BH-E-B Magnolia Place on FM 1488 (1.8 mi)
๐Ÿ›’ KrogerKroger Magnolia on Fish Creek Rd (5.5 mi)
๐Ÿช CostcoCostco Tomball on Tomball Pkwy (9.3 mi)
๐ŸŽฏ TargetTarget Westwood Village Magnolia on FM 2978 (4.5 mi)
๐Ÿฌ WalmartWalmart Supercenter The Woodlands on Woodlands Pkwy (5.2 mi)
๐Ÿ˜ Town CenterAudubon Retail Center (On-site / Planned)
๐Ÿ“น Community Video Tour
Audubon Community Tour โ€” Magnolia, TX
via Living In Houston Today ยท YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer Guide: Audubon

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Concierge
Your Day-1 Setup Guide
Utilities, HOA, schools, and move-in essentials for Audubon
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Open & Print Full Flyer โ†’
โšก Utilities Setup
๐Ÿ’ง Water & Sewer
Audubon MUD No. 1 / No. 2 โ€” Inframark (832) 467-1599
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Trash Pickup
Best Trash (281) 313-2378 โ€” Tuesday & Friday 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
Magnolia Post Office, 815 Goodson Rd, Magnolia TX 77355
(281) 259-0744
๐Ÿ”‘ Key Pickup Docs
Photo ID + Closing Disclosure (CD) required for mailbox key pickup
๐Ÿข HOA Management
Lead Association Management
habha.sites.townsq.io
โš ๏ธ ARC Rule
ARC approval required for architectural changes, fences, pools, and exterior modifications
๐Ÿซ Schools & Anchors
๐ŸŽ“ ISD
Magnolia ISD
๐Ÿ“š Elementary
Magnolia Elementary
๐Ÿ“š Middle School
Magnolia Junior High
๐Ÿ“š High School
Magnolia West High School
๐ŸŒ Enroll Online
magnoliaisd.org/parents/enrollment
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption
mcad-tx.org/homestead-exemptions
๐Ÿ›’ Nearest H-E-B
H-E-B Magnolia Place on FM 1488 (1.8 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 mcad-tx.org/homestead-exemptions 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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