Located just north of Houston off Highway 59, Kingwood is a master-planned community that features nearly 75 miles of magnificent green belts that are linked to the area’s villages, shopping, schools and restaurants by paved walkways. The community features a myriad of recreational opportunities with 19 parks, nine swimming pools and seven golf courses. Kingwood is situated near Lake Houston, offering residents access to many water-related activities and providing a habitat for an array of wildlife.
The community offers a wide selection of housing types – from single-family homes to condominiums and townhouses – all laid out along tree-lined streets complete with landscaped parkways featuring numerous flowers and plants. In addition to the warm, friendly atmosphere, the community boasts a scenic beauty with more than 20 species of shade trees and wildflowers enjoyed by families of deer and overflowing with native birds, ducks and fish.
Kingwood is known for its excellent school system, its peace and quiet, and its friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Houston, with its major arts and entertainment centers and big-city amenities, is only a short drive away. Kingwood’s real estate market offers everything from affordable homes to extravagant estates with many boasting spectacular views.
Condominiums and townhouses in Kings Crossing, Kingwood Village Estates and Kingwood Glen Twin Villas range in price from $50,000 to $200,000 and more for models that include a den, formal dining room, library and second master bedroom. Kings Lake Estates, Kings River Estates, Kings Forest, Kings Point and Kingwood Greens feature single-family homes on wooded lots with park-like lush landscapes starting at $105,000 and reaching up to $5 million and more for lakefront properties with incredible views. Land and lots are also available for custom building.
Kingwood TX Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $213,858 compared to $214,177 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Kingwood TX. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Kingwood, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Kingwood, Kingwood neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Kingwood to help you find the best home!