Northeast
Northeast Houston is made up of a mix of communities: Kingwood, Atascocita, Humble (pronounced locally as "Umble"), Eagle Springs, Fall Creek and Summerwood. Located within about a 10-mile radius from where Highway 59 and FM 1960 intersect, these six communities share an abundance of natural beauty and friendly folks. Residents take advantage of the fishing and boating opportunities that Lake Houston and the San Jacinto River create. These amenities attract many buyers as increased home sales point out.
Proximity to Houston's downtown (22 miles) and Bush Intercontinental Airport (5 miles) contributes to the northeast district's drawing power.
The densely-wooded Kingwood community is made up of several subdivisions that are connected by a few major thoroughfares. The suburb has all the amenities of a big city. Commercial centers are scattered throughout to meet the grocery, shopping, dining, and other needs of its residents. Essentially, everything you might need- paint, hardware, beauty, auto, music, veterinarian/pet grooming, medical, dental, legal, religious, or social- is accessible without ever having to leave the community.
If you work in downtown Houston, the Metro Bus System offers direct service, five days a week. The Kingwood Metro Park 'n Ride lot is located on Lake Houston Parkway near Town Center. If you drive your own car into downtown Houston, the morning commute in rush hour traffic takes about 45 minutes. Kingwood is located just minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
There is a spectacular greenbelt winding its way through more than 58 miles of trees, connecting neighborhood villages to parks, pools, shopping areas, restaurants, businesses, and schools. In addition, large tracts of undeveloped land were set aside as "reserves" for these greenbelts. You can ride a bike or jog for miles through the pine forest. Kingwood also has 19 swimming pools, 200 acres of community parks, two youth sports parks, a private boat launch, private stables, and two country clubs.
Kingwood Country Club members enjoy four 18-hole championship golf courses, 26 tennis courts, five swimming pools, elegant dining facilities and planned social activities.
The Deerwood Club also offers members an 18-hole championship golf course and fine dining. There are three public golf courses in the vicinity: Tour 18, Kingwood Cove Golf Club and EagleQuest Total Golf. Year round Little League and other adult sporting activities are offered in Kingwood.
Kingwood is part of the Humble Independent School District. Kingwood has one high school, one ninth grade school, three middle schools, and nine elementary schools. Private education is also available from pre-school through middle school.
Higher education seekers commute to Rice University, the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, Houston Community College or the University of St. Thomas, all in Houston; or, Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Kingwood has its own two-year college, Kingwood College, which is a publicly-supported, comprehensive community college offering post-secondary educational opportunities.
Kingwood home prices are also slightly above the national average and somewhat higher than other Houston suburbs. The range tends to run from $90,000 to the millions, with a $65.41 median cost per square foot.
The Atascocita/Humble area is located just 21 miles northeast of downtown Houston along U.S. Highway 59. The city of Humble dates all the way back to the Civil War. A large oil discovery around the turn of the century led to the founding of Humble Oil Company, known today as Exxon Corporation.
In the 1960's, the opening of Houston Intercontinental Airport (about 15 minutes away) helped boost growth in the Humble area. Population today exceeds 30,000 in Humble and Atascocita.
Humble's forested boundaries take up nearly 100 square miles of land in northeast Harris county. Humble has parks, golf courses, award winning schools, two major hospitals, Deerbrook Mall, "Park 'n Ride" facilities, Lake Houston, and the San Jacinto river, making it one of the fastest growing areas in Harris County.
New homes & resales range from $60,000 - $1,000,000.
Employment opportunities abound in and around the Humble area. Highway 59 South will take you into downtown Houston, or take Beltway 8 a short distance to Baytown, Texas, home of some of the largest refineries and petrochemical plants in the United States. The commute from the Humble area into downtown Houston during rush hour traffic is about 35 minutes.
The Humble/Atascocita area is closest to the Atascocita Golf Club, Walden on Lake Houston Golf Club, and Tour Eighteen, which highlights eighteen of the most popular golf holes in the world. There are two bowling alleys with year-round leagues. The area has many parks and swimming pools. There are also various clubs and charitable organizations including the YMCA, Little League, and more.
The Humble Independent School District serves the Humble/Atascocita and Kingwood area and is comprised of four high schools, one ninth grade school, six middle schools, and 18 elementary schools. HISD also has an impressive, well-rounded athletics program. Students may not take athletics as a class until seventh grade, but can participate in a variety of intramural sports and leagues. High school students may choose to participate in a full range of UIL and non-UIL sports.
Higher education institutions such as Rice, the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, Houston Community College and the University of St. Thomas all have campuses in Houston. A commute to Huntsville takes you to Sam Houston State University. North Harris County Community College has two campuses within a short distance of Humble, offering two year study programs.
Eagle Springs is located just over 20 miles north of downtown Houston in the Humble area, 5.6 miles east of Hwy 59.
The Eagle Springs is a master plan community that devotes 140 acres to recreational amenities and includes 23 acres of on-site shopping amenities.
Deerbrook Mall, only six miles from Eagle Springs, offers 1.2 million square feet of shopping with five major anchor department stores, a 24-screen cinema, and scores of specialty retailers. The surrounding area has more than 10 additional major shopping centers, such as Deerbrook Commons and Deerbrook Plaza.
From colleges to hospitals, you can find just about everything else located within a quick commute to the surrounding Humble/Northeast Houston area. Bush Intercontinental Airport is only 9 miles away.
Downtown employers, sports, restaurants entertainment and arts are just 15 minutes away, on Houston’s most modern freeway. The Texas Medical Center, the Museum District, Hermann Park, The Galleria and more are all less than a quick 30-minute drive away.
A 10-acre aquatic center, including a six-lane junior Olympic pool, features fountains, slides and waterfalls for cooling off on hot summer days. Tennis courts, hiking trails, a playscape, picnic areas and parks offer even more ways to enjoy our beautiful forested environment. Plus, you’ll enjoy the prestigious Redstone Golf Club, right in your backyard, with its beautifully wooded 18-hole private course and its new 18-hole Tournament Course.
In Fall Creek you get all the conveniences, lifestyle amenities and features of a major master planned community within easy reach of the area’s biggest employers, nightlife, major league sports, arts, transportation and healthcare, just 15-20 minutes from the offices of some of the world’s largest corporations and all the attractions that surround them Downtown.
Fall Creek is located in the Humble Independent School District and is served by Summerwood Elementary, Atascocita Middle School and Altacocita High School.
Fall Creek home prices range from the $190's to over $2 million, many of which offer golf course views.
Conveniently located off the Sam Houston Toll Road (Beltway 8), Summerwood residents have quick and easy access to almost anywhere in Houston, With incredible homes priced from the $120s to the $500s.
With over 150 acres of nature reserves set aside to be preserved in their natural state, Summerwood works closely with the Texas Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect and preserve the pristine natural surroundings. Also, their 17 acres of lakes are well stocked for catch-and-release fishing.
There is a 6,500 square foot Community Activity Center and you will find a Junior Olympic-size swimming pool with lap lanes, chairs for lounging, a convenient, cabana-style dressing room and a fun children’s water play park.
Summerwood is proud to be part of the highly regarded Humble Independent School District. For higher education, Summerwood is located only minutes from Lone Star College - Kingwood, part of the North Harris Montgomery Community College System. And thanks to the convenient Summerwood location on Beltway 8, residents can easily access other colleges and universities throughout the Houston area.
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