Kingwood
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โ˜… Award WinnerUS-59 ยท Kingwood

Kingwood

by Friendswood Development Company / Kingwood Associates ยท 14,000 acres

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Flyer
Total Tax Rate
2.18%
Starting From
$290K
True Monthly
$2,422P&I + Tax + HOA + Ins.
School District
Humble ISD

Known as 'The Livable Forest', Kingwood is an iconic 14,000-acre master-planned community spanning northeast Harris and Montgomery counties along US-59 and Lake Houston. Created in 1971 by Friendswood Development Company and Kingwood Associates, it remains one of the largest and most successful master plans in the United States. Kingwood boasts over 75 miles of private hike-and-bike greenbelts, Lake Houston waterfront access, the premier Kingwood Country Club with four championship golf courses, and acclaimed Humble ISD schools.

ISDHumble ISD
ElementaryWillow Creek Elementary / Bear Branch Elementary
MiddleRiverwood Middle / Creekwood Middle
High SchoolKingwood High School / Kingwood Park High
Rating9/10
Source:GreatSchools+TEAยท Updated 2025โ€“2026
LakeTrailsFitnessPool
โ€”The Livable Forest: 75+ miles of paved greenbelt trails
โ€”Lake Houston waterfront parks & boat ramps
โ€”Kingwood Country Club with 4 championship golf courses
โ€”East End Park nature preserve & bird sanctuary
โ€”community swimming pools in every village enclave
โ€”Kingwood Town Center shopping & dining district
Total Tax Rate2.18%
MUD Tax Rate0.22%
Annual HOA$620/yr
Starting Price$290,000
HOA / Month$52/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 (0.22%) funds infrastructure bonds that are paid off over ~25 years. As bonds retire, your effective tax rate drops โ€” potentially saving $51/mo by year 25.

Total rate (incl. MUD)
Base rate (after MUD payoff)
DistrictCity of Houston / Harris County MUD 109
TCEQ Statusโœ“ Compliant
Water Hardness8 GPG Moderate
โ„น๏ธ This is an established community โ€” new construction is no longer available from these builders. Homes are available through resale only.
Village Builders(historical)
Perry Homes(historical)
David Weekley Homes(historical)
Taylor Morrison(historical)
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Historic Master-Planned Vision Award
Urban Land Institute (ULI) ยท 1995

Honored nationally for pioneer conservation of pine forests and seamless neighborhood integration.

DeveloperFriendswood Development Company / Kingwood Associates
Total Acreage14,000 acres
Status๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Established Community
CorridorUS-59
CountyHarris
School DistrictHumble ISD
ElementaryWillow Creek Elementary / Bear Branch Elementary
Middle SchoolRiverwood Middle / Creekwood Middle
High SchoolKingwood High School / Kingwood Park High
Annual HOA$620/yr
MUD Tax Rate0.22%
Total Tax Rate2.18%
โ˜… True Cost Payment EngineHarris Co. CAD

Monthly Payment Simulator ยท Kingwood

Tax Rate: 2.18%HOA: $620/yrHomestead Active โœ“
Estimated True Monthly Out-of-Pocket
$2,457/mo
Conv 10% ยท 6.625% APR ยท P&I + Tax + Ins + HOA
๐Ÿ›๏ธ TX Homestead Exemption appliedSaves ~$109/mo
$290,000
$250K$850K$1.5M+
%
Principal & Interest$1,671
Property Taxes (w/ Homestead)$418
Homeowners Insurance (est. 0.75%/yr)$181
HOA Dues$52
Private Mortgage Ins. (PMI)$135
Est. Cash to Close$35,525
๐Ÿ“Š Customize in Full True Cost Calculator โ†’
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Tech & Connectivity

Kingwood โ€” Internet & Security

High-Speed Internet ยท Kingwood
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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Outfit Your Kitchen

New construction homes in Kingwood 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)โšก Harvey 2017: Partial๐Ÿ  Flood Insurance Required: Partial (some lots)

Upper village elevations remain entirely in Zone X; waterfront lots near San Jacinto River / Lake Houston have AE designations.

View FEMA Flood Map โ†’
๐Ÿš— Commute Times (Rush Hour)
via I-69 / US-59 (HOV/Toll Lanes) ยท Est. $2-5/day daily toll
๐Ÿข Energy Corridor
45-60 min
๐Ÿฅ Medical Center
35-45 min
๐ŸŒ† Downtown Houston
28-38 min
โœˆ๏ธ IAH Airport
15-20 min
๐Ÿ›’ Grocery & Retail
๐Ÿ›’ H-E-BH-E-B Kingwood on Kingwood Dr (1.0 mi)
๐Ÿ›’ KrogerKroger Marketplace on Northpark Dr (1.5 mi)
๐Ÿช CostcoCostco Wholesale Humble on US-59 (5.2 mi)
๐ŸŽฏ TargetTarget Kingwood on Lake Houston Pkwy (1.8 mi)
๐Ÿฌ WalmartWalmart Supercenter on Northpark Dr (2.0 mi)
๐Ÿ˜ Town CenterKingwood Town Center (0.8 mi)
Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer Guide: Kingwood

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Concierge
Your Day-1 Setup Guide
Utilities, HOA, schools, and move-in essentials for Kingwood
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Open & Print Full Flyer โ†’
โšก Utilities Setup
๐Ÿ’ง Water & Sewer
City of Houston Water / Harris County MUD #109 โ€” Inframark (832) 467-1599
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Trash Pickup
City of Houston Solid Waste / Best Trash โ€” Thursday curbside collection
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
Kingwood Post Office, 4015 Rustic Woods Dr, Kingwood TX 77345
(281) 360-6047
๐Ÿ”‘ Key Pickup Docs
Photo ID + Closing Disclosure (CD) required for mailbox key pickup
๐Ÿข HOA Management
Kingwood Service Association (KSA) / Community Association Management
kingwoodserviceassociation.org
โš ๏ธ ARC Rule
Village ARC approval strictly required for tree removals, exterior color changes, fencing, and swimming pools
๐Ÿซ Schools & Anchors
๐ŸŽ“ ISD
Humble ISD
๐Ÿ“š Elementary
Willow Creek Elementary / Bear Branch Elementary
๐Ÿ“š Middle School
Riverwood Middle / Creekwood Middle
๐Ÿ“š High School
Kingwood High School / Kingwood Park High
๐ŸŒ Enroll Online
humbleisd.net/enrollment
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption
hcad.org/homestead
๐Ÿ›’ Nearest H-E-B
H-E-B Kingwood on Kingwood Dr (1.0 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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