Mostyn Manor, Magnolia Texas

Welcome to Mostyn Manor, Magnolia!  Located in the sought after area of the Magnolia Parkway Corridor ( FM 1488 ), Mostyn Manor is a 301 acre community with oversized wooded lots ranging from one-half to three-quarter acre in size.

Mostyn Manor Magnolia is located just west of Thousand Oaks and approximately 1.5 miles east of Magnolia High School. Elementary age children are now attending the newly opened Magnolia Parkway school located just 1 mile west on FM 1488.

Homes in Mostyn Manor Magnolia were first completed in 2001.  Statistics from the Houston Association of Realtors shows the 2007 median price per square foot was $92.43 with a median home square footage of 3069.
 

Magnolia Texas is an ideal area and residents of Mostyn Manor Magnolia enjoy a versatile location just west of The Woodlands in Magnolia Parkway Corridor.  They have easy access to the new super center on FM 2978 that is anchored by Target and also features stores such as Office Max, ROSS, TJ Maxx, PetSmart, Famous Footwear, and more. The Woodlands Mall and Town Center is 25 minutes away, as is Lake Conroe to the North.
 

Employment opportunities abound in the Greenspoint area, Highway 249 and Beltway 8 areas, Conroe, rapidly growing Montgomery, and The Woodlands. Some residents commute to downtown Houston. Larger companies in the area include Anadarko, HP, Continental Airlines, Chevron, Halliburton, CB&I, and Hewitt.
 

City of Magnolia Texas

Once a tiny town in the timber industry, Magnolia Texas now has an area population of more than 65,000. Originally called "Minks Prairie" after one of the early settlers Joseph Mink, Magnolia Texas is a sought after, upscale area, where you'll find charming communities with golf courses, recreational lakes, riding trails for your horses and an abundance of wildlife that is just an hour north of Houston, Texas.

Just minutes away in The Woodlands, you'll find a major shopping district known as The Woodlands Town Center with such places as The Woodlands Mall and Market Street. For concerts and entertainment there is the Cynthia Woods Pavilion and movie theaters. For the budget conscious or that special dinner, there are numerous restaurants for every palate.

For local shopping in Magnolia Texas, you'll find quaint shops plus the new Westwood Village located in the Westwood Magnolia community that has such retail outlets, as Target, TJ Maxx, and Ross along with new restaurants and a Starbucks! TexMex lovers will have lots of restaurants to choose from in the Magnolia Parkway (FM 1488) Corridor plus great BBQ in downtown Magnolia. During the fall season, you and your family can enjoy the Texas Renaissance Festival and it's always fun picking your own fruit and vegetables at The King's Orchard in nearby Plantersville Texas.

If you're into classic cars and street rods, you'll want to check out the Niftee50ees Car Show every Saturday night (Spring thru Fall) on Spring Cypress in the Champion Forest area. Just a 20 minute drive from Magnolia and located in the Stables Town Center parking lot, you'll see 300+ cars and trucks from the oldies but goodies to the beautiful restored muscle cars of the 60s and 70s and the street rods of years gone by. This is a free event where you can walk around and see all the classics while listening to rock n' roll of the good old days. Owners love to talk about their pride n' joy so don't hesitate to ask questions and look at their scrapbooks.

Located south of Lake Conroe, Magnolia Texas is only 20 minutes to more recreational amenities like boating and swimming or a special dinner celebration on the Southern Empress Riverboat at Seven Coves.

Magnolia Texas ISD has terrific schools and is currently building a new elementary in the Magnolia Parkway corridor. Magnolia Parkway Elementary is scheduled for completion in May, 2008. Nearby cities of Tomball, The Woodlands, Prairie View, College Station and Houston offer wonderful community, state and private universities.

With new roads and freeways, you can enjoy the country life in Magnolia Texas and still commute to Houston or north to Conroe and Huntsville Texas.  Two major Houston airports, Bush Intercontinental and Hobby, allow you to choose from numerous airlines for your business and leisure travel. If you like to cruise, you're only 90 minutes from the Port of Galveston where you'll find Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise lines.

Builders in the Magnolia Texas area but not inclusive are Dunn & Stone, Integrity, Kurk, Country Builders, J.W. Neathery, Inc, Possibility Custom Homes, RH Homes, David Weekly and many more.

County of Montgomery Texas

With a 2007 estimated population of over 411,000, Montgomery County is in the top 50 fastest growing counties in the United States. Located north of Houston and Harris County, Conroe Texas has been the county seat since 1888. The county offers an abundance of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, hiking and golf. There are also great shopping complexes and restaurants.

The county of Montgomery Texas has deep rooted history. It was the third county formed under the Republic of Texas and named in honor of Brigadier General Richard Montgomery. Later the county was proclaimed as the birthplace of the Lone Star Flag by the Texas Legislature. The economy of the county was primarily agriculture until oil was discovered southeast of Conroe. Early in 1930, the Montgomery County oilfields made it one of the richest oil producing areas in the nation. Oil production in the county has declined but it is still one of the leading sources of income to this day.

In the five county Metroplex area of Houston, Montgomery county ranks in the top 20% of single family home sales. Price per square foot has increased as much as 8% or more in a five year period with the median price per square foot averaging $100+ in 2007.

Some of the major cities located in the County of Montgomery are; Conroe, Magnolia, Montgomery, and The Woodlands.

Have you ever wondered where you are when you've been given directions using a street name and the highway sign says something different.  The following information may help you when you're out and about in Montgomery County.  If you know of any highways with second names you would like to add to the information below, email your real estate expert on this website.
 

State of Texas

Known as the the second largest state in land mass and the 28th state to be admitted to the Union, the Great State of Texas had an estimated population of  over 23,900,000 in 2007.  Austin Texas, the state capitol location, is approximately 155 miles west of Magnolia Texas on highway 290.

Governor Rick Perry invites you to visit the his website at http://www.state.tx.us/.  Here you will find an A - Z list of state agencies and information about the Great State of Texas.

Did you know that Texas occupies approximately seven percent of the total land and water areas of the United States?