Greatwood Real Estate Guide

Greatwood homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Greatwood is nestled within one of the best Houston suburbs, Sugar Land. The neighborhood is a master-planned golf course community. It features plenty of attractions for an active lifestyle, great schools, and easy accessibility.

Greatwood is still one of Sugar Land's best-known neighborhoods due to its:

• EXEMPLARY SCHOOLS: Greatwood is zoned to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. Schools within the neighborhood are one of the top-rated schools in the Greater Houston area. Elementary schools include Dickinson Elementary and Campbell Elementary. The high schools are Reading Junior High and George Ranch High School.

• GREATWOOD GOLF CLUB: Greatwood Golf Club is a Carlton Gipson-designed course. It features a public 18-hole par-72 golf course. Greatwood Golf Club has a restaurant and a clubhouse for occasions that residents can access.

• COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Greatwood has many amenities for an active lifestyle. Among them are twelve parks, thirteen playgrounds, and three swimming pools. There are clubhouses, tennis courts, and sports fields. The neighborhood also features lakes, green belts, and hiking and biking paths. All these amenities are accessible to area residents.

• ACCESSIBILITY: The neighborhood has easy access to downtown Sugar Land to the northeast. Rosenberg to the west is also nearby. This is due to its location along the Southwest Freeway (Highway 59). Homes in Greatwood are also close to major highways and freeways like Grand Parkway, US 90 Alt, and Highway 6.

• EXTRA SECURITY: Residents of Greatwood have increased security. It is because of the HOA's contract with a constable service. The local security keeps a house-watch service and patrols the neighborhood.

• NEARBY RETAIL, DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT: Greatwood offers many retail, dining, and entertainment options. These are available in and around the area. The nearby Riverpark Shopping Center is also accessible by car for locals. More than 40 retail and food enterprises are in the shopping center.

• SUGAR LAND LOCATION: Sugar Land was ranked third on CNN/Money and Money Magazine's list of the "100 Best Cities to Live in the United States." It is a wealthy community that is seeing rapid growth in both its commercial and residential sectors. (See Best Houston Suburbs for more information)

The majority of Greatwood's real estate is well-maintained and upgraded. But, it can be challenging to navigate because of its older properties and low inventory. Plus, the community is deed restricted, which can impact any long-term adjustments you have in mind. Interested buyers in Greatwood can benefit from speaking with a top realtor.

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

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Table of Contents

1. Greatwood Home Sale Trends
2. Greatwood Best Realtor Insights
3. Greatwood Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Greatwood Schools
5. Greatwood Real Estate Market

Greatwood Home Sale Trends

Greatwood is a master-planned golf course community with plenty of active lifestyle amenities and top-rated schools. Conveniently located just south of Highway 59, Greatwood offers its residents easy access to downtown Sugar Land and other major highways.

The Greatwood community is known for its:

• EXEMPLARY SCHOOLS: Dickinson Elementary, Campbell Elementary, Reading Junior High, and George Ranch High School are the Top-Rated Schools in the Greater Houston area

• GREATWOOD GOLF CLUB: Greatwood Golf Club showcases a public 18-hole par-72 Carlton Gipson-designed course. The course also offers a clubhouse for events and a restaurant.

• COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Residents of Greatwood enjoy access to 12 community parks, 3 swimming pools, 13 playgrounds, recreational centers, tennis courts, and sports fields. Lakes, greenbelts, and hike-and-bike trails are also available at Greatwood.

• EXCELLENT ACCESSIBILITY: Greatwood is conveniently located along Southwest Freeway (Highway 59), offering residents easy access to downtown Sugar Land to the northeast, and Rosenberg to the west. Grand Parkway’s expansion, US Alt 90, and Highway 6 are only a few minutes away from the neighborhood.

Greatwood's residents live with extra security thanks to the constable service contracted by the HOA. The security in the area patrols the neighborhood and maintains a house-watch service.

Greatwood Best Realtor Insights

Located in one of Houston’s best suburbs, Greatwood is a master-planned golf course community with plenty of active lifestyle amenities, great schools, and excellent accessibility.

• Dickinson Elementary, Campbell Elementary, Reading Junior High, and George Ranch High School are among the Top-Rated Schools in the Greater Houston area.

• Greatwood Golf Club showcases a public 18-hole par-72 Carlton Gipson-designed course. The course also offers a clubhouse for events and a restaurant.

• Apart from a golf club, residents enjoy access to Greatwood’s 12 community parks, 13 playgrounds, 3 swimming pools, recreational centers, tennis courts, and sports fields. Lakes, greenbelts, and hike-and-bike trails are also available at Greatwood.

• The community’s location along Southwest Freeway (Highway 59) provides easy access to downtown Sugar Land to the northeast and Rosenberg to the west. Grand Parkway’s expansion, US Alt 90, and Highway 6 are minutes away from Greatwood.

• Named third in CNN/Money and Money Magazine’s list of “100 Best Cities to Live in the United States”, Sugar Land is an affluent and growing city in commercial and residential development.

• Greatwood Community Association, Inc. enforces the master-planned community’s deed restrictions, hires the constable service, and handles the community’s daily operations. The constable service patrols the neighborhood and maintains a house-watch service.

• Greatwood broke ground in 1989, helmed by American General. Terrabrook later acquired the development, which in turn sold to Newland Communities.

• The community features two sections for custom homes. Townhome units are also available in the area.

• Greatwood homes typically offer 3- to 5-bedroom floor plans, with living spaces ranging from 1,800 to more than 10,000 square feet.

• Prices for Greatwood homes for sale range from $250,000 to more than $2,500,000.

Greatwood Maps, Location & Zip Code

Greatwood Schools

Greatwood homes are zoned to ** Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD)**.

Texas Education Agency gave Lamar CISD a Met Standard rating. HEB honored the school district with an Excellence in Education award.

Dickinson Elementary, Campbell Elementary, Reading Junior High, and George Ranch High School are some of the Top-Rated Schools in the Greater Houston area.

Elementary Schools

• Susanna Dickinson Elementary School at 7110 Greatwood Pkwy. Dickinson Elementary started classes in 1993. It is known for its supportive local community and a great sense of school spirit. A gifted and talented program is offered at Dickinson Elementary.

• Bess Campbell Elementary School at 1000 Shadow Bend Dr. Campbell Elementary opened its doors in 2000. The TEA gave it an Exemplary rating the same year. The school provides a gifted and talented program, just like Dickinson.

Middle Schools

• Antoinette Reading Junior High School at 8101 FM 762. The Longhorns' home is Reading JHS, which bears the name of a longtime teacher and librarian. Besides its outstanding academic program, the school boasts a strong athletic department. There are teams in volleyball, football, cross country, tennis, and basketball for both genders.

High Schools

• George Ranch High School at 8181 FM 762. The TEA gave George Ranch High an Academically Acceptable rating the next year after it opened in 2010. The school was named George Ranch after a Texas landmark. It features Reading’s athletic program with football, cheerleading, and soccer for both genders. There are also baseball, softball, golf, swimming, and wrestling teams.

Greatwood Houston Private Schools

Some of the more well-known private schools in Greatwood are listed below.

• Riverbend Montessori School at 4225 Elkins Rd.

• The Honor Roll School at 4111 Sweetwater Blvd.

• St. Laurence Catholic School at 2630 Austin Pkwy.

• The Walden School at 16103 Lexington Blvd A.

• Primrose School of Greatwood at 6550 Greatwood Pkwy.

• Shady Oak Christian School at 503 Main St.

• Cavalry Episcopal Preparatory at 1201 Austin St.

• Faith Lutheran School at 800 Brooks St.

To find an updated listing of all Greatwood real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Greatwood areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.

Greatwood Real Estate Market

Greatwood Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Greatwood single-family homes feature five bedrooms with three full and a half baths. Homes are in the Traditional architectural style.

A typical home is between 3,000 and 3,500 square feet. It features spacious rooms with a walk-in pantry, walk-in closets, and a large game room/flex room.

Greatwood single-family home prices range from $400,000 to $450,000

Greatwood Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Greatwood. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Greatwood real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston townhomes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you.

Greatwood Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Greatwood condos for sale. However, there is a luxury 4-story mid-rise condo called City Plaza at Town Square in Sugar Land. It is situated in the Sugar Land Town Square neighborhood.

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Houston. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Greatwood real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

Greatwood TX History

The development of Greatwood began in 1989. It was under the direction of the insurance and financial company American General. The master-planned neighborhood and other American General projects were acquired by Terrabrook. This includes the Cinco Ranch area.

Newland Communities later took control and constructed nearly 4,100 houses in 29 neighborhoods.

The neighborhood includes two custom-home subdivisions and an assisted living facility. There is also a privately run public golf course, and a variety of amenities for an active lifestyle.

Homes in the neighborhood continue to sell swiftly. Its older houses have been renovated and preserved well.

Fun Things To Do Near Greatwood

The master-planned community of Greatwood provides many amenities within its boundaries. Residents have a wide variety of outdoor entertainment, shopping, and dining options close to their houses. There are parks, clubhouses, playgrounds, sports fields, and swimming pools.

Here are some of Greatwood's must-visit places:

Retail

• PrimeWay - Sugar Land Retail
• AT&T Store
• Macy's
• Apple First Colony Mall
• Retail Concepts, Inc.
• Nuwave Retail
• Fry Road Retail Center
• Dickies Retail Store - Katy Mills
• Luna Retail LLC

Dining

• Veritas Steak & Seafood
• El Vaquero Mexican Dinner
• Brick House Tavern Top
• Saltgrass Steak House
• Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
• Scholars and Scoundrels Bar and Grill
• Hot Bowl Mongolian Grill
• Whataburger
• Panda Bistro
• Chick-fil-A

Clubs

• Kalahari Night Club and Bar
• Huetamo Nite Club
• El Bravo Night Club
• Club Tequila
• Vivid Gentlemen's Club
• Broadway Poker Club
• Vertigo Club Houston

Groceries

• H-E-B
• Kroger
• AI Rabba World Food
• Timewise Food Store
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Houston Foods LLC
• Target Grocery
• Food Town

Best Greatwood Realtor – Paige Martin

As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.

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