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The Woodlands is known as one of the best suburbs in Houston. Located along the North Freeway, this area is just 30 miles away from Downtown Houston.

• The Woodlands is a master-planned community that features plenty of green spaces. The neighborhood offers 130 parks and a 1,700-acre nature preserve. Due to this, prospective buyers can experience close-to-nature living.

• Homes for sale in Woodlands offer exclusive services in its township. The neighborhood also includes environmental protection and flood mitigation in its master plan.

• Properties for sale in Woodlands have a wide office space home to 60,000+ employees. It is also close to Market Street, where restaurants, cafes, and bars are located.

• The Woodlands homes for sale feature single-family, townhomes, grand estates, and lakefront homes. Properties come in a wide array of designs and price points.

• Homes in the Woodlands have an average size of 3,503 square feet and an average of 4 bedrooms per property. It is typically priced from $150,000 to more than $15,000,000.

The Woodlands is zoned to Conroe, Tomball, and Magnolia ISD. Due to this, several top-ranked schools in Houston are serving this community.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in The Woodlands area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

“Paige Martin is the best Houston realtor, having awarded continuously year after year for her hard work, dedication and excellent customer service. She and her team share great information backed by data and research so you are confident that you are making a sound decision regarding your home. Even after the purchase or sale, you can expect that she keeps in touch on a regular basis to check on your needs and or concerns you may have. That is great customer service hard to find nowadays!” - Joyce Dy-Scott (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

1. Welcome to The Woodlands
2. Neighborhood Guide: The Woodlands TX
3. The Woodlands Villages
4. Fun Things To Do In And Around The Woodlands
5. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

Welcome to The Woodlands

"Paige Martin and the Houston properties team are an excellent resource. You definitely want her on your team when you decide to buy or sell." – Ian Ivy (Google Review)

The Woodlands was founded in 1974 and is located 28 miles north of downtown Houston.

• True to its name, The Woodlands features lush neighborhoods with plenty of green spaces.

  With its 130 parks, 1,700-acre nature preserve, and several lakes and ponds, the community offers a unique, “living with nature” atmosphere.

• Covenant restrictions are in place to maintain the look and feel of The Woodland’s many neighborhoods.

• The Woodlands is divided into villages: Creekside Park, Sterling Ridge, Carlton Woods, Alden Bridge, Cochran’s Crossing, Indian Springs, College Park, Panther Creek, and Grogan’s Mill.

• Each village has its own retail, entertainment, and community centers.

  The Woodlands villages are further subdivided into several unique neighborhoods that offer homes in different price ranges and styles.

• Some neighborhoods in The Woodlands feature homes in gated communities, or homes located near the lakeside and greenbelt areas.

  Other The Woodlands homes for sale are located within golf courses while some are available in the community’s urban areas.

• The community also has two districts: East Shore, dubbed as The Woodlands’ “Garden District”; and the Town Center/The Waterway considered the area’s downtown.

• Located some 27 miles from Houston’s central business district, The Woodlands is a major job center in itself and is home to more than 1,500 employers.

• The Woodlands offers a wide range of housing options, from townhomes and patio homes to luxury villas and sprawling mansions.

• Prices for The Woodlands homes for sale range from $300,000 to more than $15 million.

Contact Paige Martin, a top-ranked Houston realtor and head of the Houston Properties Team for questions and advice about The Woodlands homes for sale.

Neighborhood Guide: The Woodlands TX

"Paige Martin and the Houston Properties Team are all specialists in their roles. I was amazed at how fast my transactions were completed with the best deals possible. Thank you for removing the hassle out of my real estate experience!" – Courtney Nuckols

Located along the North Freeway (Interstate 45), the large community is part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugarland Metropolitan area.

Master-planned and divided into 9 villages, The Woodlands offers a unique lifestyle.

Homes in the area are within minutes of schools, parks, shopping centers, restaurants, golf courses, lakes, and greenbelts.

Several companies have set up their offices in The Woodlands as well, making it a major job center in the area.

Real estate developer George P. Mitchell was responsible for much of what The Woodlands is today – a community that incorporates nature with comfortable and peaceful urban living.

Environmental protection and flood minimization are also included in the area’s master plan.

Mitchell originally envisioned The Woodlands to be eventually annexed into the city of Houston.

Steps, however, have been taken to prevent such a move.

Today, The Woodlands is a township with a municipal government that provides some services including fire and rescue, law enforcement, and security, among others.

The Woodlands homes for sale also have plenty of entertainment and retail options nearby.

The area has several restaurants and shopping centers within its borders, including pedestrian-friendly Market Street, and The Woodlands Mall.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and The Woodlands Waterway are among the most notable places to visit in the area.

Since the area sits in different counties, The Woodlands homes are zoned to different school districts.

Parts of The Woodlands are zoned to the Conroe ISD, the Magnolia ISD, and the Tomball ISD. Several private schools are also located within the community.

The Woodlands features a wide array of home types in various price points and designs.

Location, condition of the home, and size are major factors in Woodlands' home prices.

The Woodlands is still growing – with several new residential and commercial developments on the way.

The Woodlands TX is under the 77380, 77381, 77382, 77384, 77385, 77354, 77375, and 77389 zip codes.

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The Woodlands Villages

For a specific recommendation of neighborhoods, homes, or properties based upon your personal style, goals & price point, please contact Paige Martin, head of the Houston Properties Team & Broker Associate at [email protected] or 713-425-4194.

Grogan’s Mill. Opened in 1974, this is The Woodlands’ first neighborhood, named for the Grogan-Cochran Lumber Mill.

The village features Grogan’s Point, which features some of the most expensive The Woodlands homes.

Grogan’s Point is known for its estates on large, expansive lots.

Panther Creek. The Woodlands’ second neighborhood, Panther Creek was opened in 1976. The village has Lake Woodlands to the east.

Cochran’s Crossing. Also named for the lumber mill, Cochran’s Crossing is home to The Woodlands High School. The village opened in 1983.

Indian Springs. Opened in 1984, the Village of Indian Springs lies north of Spring Creek and west of Panther Creek.

While it is the only village in The Woodlands without a public school, Indian Springs is home to The John Cooper School.

Alden Bridge. Located in The Woodlands’ northwest corner, Alden Bridge is just south of FM 1488 and Jones State Forest.

The village opened in 1993.

College Park. Opened in 1995, College Park is located along I-45 and covers the area around SH 242.

The village is home to several schools, including the Lone Star College, Sam Houston State University-The Woodlands Center, and College Park High School, among others.

Sterling Ridge. Located east of FM 2978, Sterling Ridge opened in 2000 and is home to The Woodlands High School Ninth Grade Campus.

Carlton Woods, a gated community, is located within the village.

Creekside Park. Opened in 2007, Creekside Park is one of The Woodlands’ newest developments.

Once completed, the village will feature single-family homes, multi-family homes, custom-built homes, and estates.

The village also features Carlton Woods Creekside, a gated community.

Town Center. The Woodlands Town Center is located just north of Grogan’s Mill, west of I-45. It is home to Market Street, The Waterway District, The Woodlands Mall, and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

Fun Things To Do In And Around The Woodlands

"We recently closed on the sale of our home with the Houston Properties Team representing us. They provided excellent resources and guidance to prepare our property for listing and to ensure the highest return. The Team kept us regularly informed throughout the process and always represented our best interests.” – Eric Gronkberg

The Woodlands features a lot of retail and entertainment options within its borders.

Its villages offer parks and green spaces, along with other community amenities.

The Town Center, The Woodlands’ commercial center, covers a 1,000-acre area east of Lake Woodlands, west of I-45, and north of Grogan’s Mill.

The Town Center’s main hotspots include The Woodlands Mall, The Woodlands Waterway, Market Street, and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

The Woodlands Mall, located off Lake Woodlands Drive and I-45, has a gross leasable area of 1.35 million square feet.

The mall has 5 anchor stores: JCPenney, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Nordstrom, and Forever 21.

The Woodlands Waterway and Waterway Square feature a number of restaurants, stores, and outdoor entertainment venues.

As the name suggests, residents can also enjoy a water taxi or kayak ride at the Waterway.

Known for its world-class performances and events, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater with a seating capacity of 16,500.

Market Street on the other hand is a pedestrian-friendly shopping center with around 70 stores and several restaurants.

Here are some of The Woodlands TX must-visit places:

Restaurants

• Robard’s Steakhouse

• Black Walnut Cafe

• Hubbell & Hudson Kitchen

• The Republic Grille

• Zoes Kitchen

• Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

• Grub Burger Bar

• Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen

• Jasper’s

• Ruggles Green

Nightlife

• The Goose’s Acre Bistro & Irish Pub

• The Refuge Bar & Bistro

• Baker St. Pub & Grill

• Crush Wine Lounge

• Local Pour

• Crisp Woodlands

• Yucatan Taco Stand & Tequila Bar

• Bar Louie

• Cru Wine Bar

Golf

• The Woodlands Country Club: Palmer Course

• The Club at Carlton Woods Creekside

• Club at Carlton Woods: Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course

Retail and Entertainment Centers

• The Woodlands Mall

• Market Street

• Portofino Shopping Center

Groceries

• H-E-B

• Whole Foods

• Kroger

• Trader Joe’s

• Randalls

• Hodges Food Basket

Parks

• George Mitchell Nature Preserve

• Creekwood Park

• Town Green Park

• Park at Research Forest

• Ridgewood Park

• Cattail Park

• Bear Branch Park

• Shadowbend Park

• Northshore Park

• Terramont Park

The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

The Houston Properties Team has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member. Each member is a specialist in their role – which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.

Paige Martin, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty, and the Houston Properties Team are ranked among the top residential Realtors in the world.

They have been featured on TV and in dozens of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Reuters, Fox News in the Morning, Money Magazine, Houston Business Journal, Houstonia, and Houston Chronicle.

Paige Martin was just ranked as the #5 agent in the world with Keller Williams, completing over $1 Billion in Houston residential real estate sales.

Recent awards include:

– 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com
– 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021
– 2021: America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
– 2020: America’s Best Real Estate Teams, Best of America Trends
– 2020: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2020: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2020: #6 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
– 2020: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas (Top Keller Williams Realtor)
– 2020: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
- 2019: Top Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2019: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2019: #5 Individual Agent, KW Worldwide
- 2019: #1 Individual Agent, KW Texas
- 2018: #5 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2018: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2018: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2018: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2017: #10 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2017: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2017: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2017: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2016: #20 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2016: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2016: Five Star Realtor, Featured in Texas Monthly
- 2016: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2015: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2015: Five Star Realtor, Texas Monthly Magazine
- 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2014: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams Memorial

...in addition to over 318 additional awards.

Paige also serves a variety of non-profits, and civic and community boards. She was appointed by the mayor of Houston to be on the downtown TIRZ board.

Benefits Of Working With The Houston Properties Team

Our team, composed of distinguished and competent Houston luxury realtors, has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member.

We find the team approach as the most effective way to sell homes. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. Each Houston Properties Team member is a specialist in their role—which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.

The benefits of working with a team include:

• the ability to be in two or three places at one time; a member can handle showings, while another answer calls
• collective time and experience of members
• targeted advice and marketing of agent expert in your area
• competitive advantage by simply having more resources, more ideas, and more perspectives
• a “checks and balances” system; selling and buying a home in Houston is an intensely complex process
• more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale
• efficient multi-tasking; one agent takes care of inspections and repair work, while another agent focuses on administrative details
• multiple marketing channels using members’ networks
• constant attention: guaranteed focus on your home and your transaction
• lower risk for mistakes. Multiple moving parts increase oversights. A team approach handles these “parts” separately
• flexibility in negotiation and marketing
• better management of document flow
• increased foot traffic through more timely and effective showing schedule coordination; and
• increased sphere of influence and exposure to more potential buyers.

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