• EXCELLENT ACCESSIBILITY: Telfair is located along and near several main roads, including US 90 Alt, Highway 6, Highway 59 (Southwest Freeway), and Grand Parkway. University Boulevard and New Territory Boulevard runs through the community.
• CENTRAL LOCATION: The master-planned community is nestled within Sugar Land, one of Forbes‘ Top Suburbs To Live Well in the Houston area. Telfair homes have excellent access to retail, entertainment, and employment centers. Sugar Land Regional Airport is just north of the neighborhood.

Buying or selling real estate in Telfair can be challenging due to a number of factors, including low inventories. The community also has some restrictions in place, so it may put a snag in any exterior modifications or renovations you may want to do in the long run.

For help in navigating this challenging market, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of Telfair’s most active real estate agents.

• Telfair homes are zoned to Fort Bend ISD schools. Cornerstone Elementary School is located within the community. Award-winning Fort Settlement Middle School and Clements High School serve the community.
• Telfair is made up of around 2,800 single-family homes. Options within the community include patio homes, traditional single-family homes, and lakeside estates.
• Common features include covered patios, media/game rooms, and well-appointed outdoor spaces. Architectural styles are mostly Traditional and Contemporary/Modern, though some draw inspiration from Mediterranean influences.
• Prices for Telfair homes for sale start at $350,000. The most expensive homes in the community tend to fetch price tags of over $1,500,000.

Telfair Maps and Location

The Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land is also located within the community.

A number of companies also operate out of the Telfair area, including Texas Instruments, Fluor, Astra Ventures, Group One Automotive, and Empire Commercial Development, among others.

Telfair real estate have a 77479 zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)

Telfair Schools

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Telfair Houston Private Schools

To find an updated listing of all Telfair real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

*Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, information provided above are accurate but not guaranteed. Please double check by visiting the school’s website.

Telfair Real Estate Trends

Telfair real estate are still among the most popular in Sugar Land, thanks to the community’s active lifestyle communities, great location, and excellent accessibility.

According to HAR.com, Telfair homes for sale have an average price of around $550,000 ($153 per square foot).

The master-planned community is mostly made up of single-family homes. Some sections feature patio homes, while others showcase lakefront estates and luxury villas.

(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

For updated information regarding Telfair real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com.

Telfair Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Telfair is made up of around 2,800 single-family homes. Options within the community include patio homes, traditional single-family homes, and lakefront estates.

Built between 2006 to 2013, Telfair homes often offer 3 to 5 bedrooms with 2 to 5 full baths. One- and two-story floor plans are available in the community.

Telfair home sizes range from 2,000 to upwards of 5,000 square feet. Lot sizes are mostly between 5,000 and 17,000 square feet.

Common features include covered patios, media/game rooms, and well-appointed outdoor spaces. Architectural styles are mostly Traditional and Contemporary/Modern, though some draw inspiration from Mediterranean influences. Exteriors vary from brick and wood, brick veneer and stone, and stucco.

Luxury Telfair homes are mostly waterfront properties and estate-style villas. These properties can feature as many as 6 bedrooms with 6 full and 1 half bath. Sprawling lots, spacious interiors, oversized garages, and high ceilings are common features. Some homes also feature add-ons like putting greens, outdoor fireplaces, custom fountains, and two-story patios, among others.

Prices for Telfair homes for sale can start at around $350,000. Luxury Telfair real estate can fetch price tags of over $1,500,000.

Telfair Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no Telfair townhomes for sale, though the community does feature several patio home sections (28, 29, and 30).

Nearby master-planned communities like Greatwood, Sweetwater, Lake Pointe, Imperial, Grants Lake, and Sugar Creek all feature townhome options.

Telfair Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Telfair condos for sale as it is mostly made up of single-family homes and patio homes.

There are a few multi-family home options in the area, including City Plaza at Town Square, a luxury mid-rise nestled within the Sugar Land Town Square district.

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

Telfair TX History

The 2,018-acre parcel where Telfair now sits was previously part of the Imperial State Prison Farm (later known as Central Unit). The prison plantation opened in 1908 and was sold to Newland Communities in 2002.

The developer decided to restore the old dormitory, called Two Camp, on the property. The restored 43,000-square foot Greek Revival building now houses the Houston Musuem of Natural Sciences Sugar Land.

Telfair broke ground in 2005. The development has garnered a number of awards over the years, including three from the Houston Business Journal and one from the Greater Houston Builders Association (Community of the Year).

Several reputable builders signed up to offer homes in Telfair, including Beazer, David Weekley, Highland, Meritage, Newmark, Partners In Building, Perry, Ryland, Trendmaker, and Taylor Morrison.

Telfair was also one of the top-selling new construction master-planned communities in Fort Bend County since opening its doors in 2006.

Today, the master-planned community is home to over 2,500 homes, a bustling commercial area, and several community amenities.

Fun Things To Do Near Telfair

Telfair devotes over 300 acres of space for community amenities, including 3 rec centers with playgrounds, swimming pools, sand volleyball courts, sports fields, and tennis courts. The community also features around 70 acres of lakes and park areas. Trails line the shores of the community’s many lakes.

Telfair Central Hall a 9,545-square foot Greek Revival-inspired recreation center, is located near the Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land. The community center features 3 rooms and a main hall available for events, yoga classes, and other functions.

Central Hall also features a fitness center and an adjoining complex with tennis courts, a canoe launch and a swimming center (with a pool, slides, splash pads, and a zero-entry wading area).

Jurgensen Recreation Center, on the other hand, offers a swimming pool and a play area for children. Palmetto House is only available for residents of the patio sections 28, 29, and 30.

Located along University Boulevard, the Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land was previously the Main Unit of the Central State Prison Farm. Opened in 2009, the musuem now houses several permanent exhibitions, including Life Science, Earth Science, Space Science, Hall of Paleontology, and Discovery Works.

For retail and entertainment, there are a few dining and other commercial establishments within Telfair. For more options, residents don’t have to drive very far as a number of key shopping centers are within a couple of miles from the community.

First Colony Mall, Town Center Square, Sugar Land Town Square, and Riverpark Shopping Center are all within a short drive away.

Telfair Houston 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.