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The Woodlands, TX 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in The Woodlands
- Township Millage Rate: The Woodlands Township levies an independent municipal property tax rate of $0.1714 per $100 of assessed value.
- Senior Exemption Caps: The Woodlands Township board offers a 3% general homestead exemption plus an additional $50,000 exemption for homeowners aged 65 or older or disabled.
- Utility District Layers: Properties fall under one of nine residential Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) managed by Woodlands Water, which levy separate variable tax rates on top of county and township bills.
- Filing Requirements: Homestead applications must be submitted to the Montgomery Central Appraisal District (MCAD) before the April 30 deadline.
Windsor Lakes, a Lennar community, centers on the 20,000-square-foot Windsor Lodge, featuring a stage-equipped multipurpose room, card room, pickleball court, and full-time activity director. Del Webb - The Woodlands is arranged around an 11,500-square-foot clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, tennis courts, and bocce set within the township's pine canopy. At 55places, we comprehensively profile every The Woodlands active adult neighborhood with verified pricing, real resident reviews, and direct access to trusted local 55+ real estate experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Property tax rates in The Woodlands include two distinct layers beyond standard school and county taxes. The Woodlands Township collects an independent municipal levy, which is offset for seniors by a dedicated $50,000 exemption for residents 65 and older. Additionally, properties pay water and sewer infrastructure taxes through local MUDs under Woodlands Water. Because MUD rates vary across individual districts, buyers should verify the specific MUD assigned to a parcel to accurately calculate total annual tax liabilities.
The Woodlands features a concentrated medical corridor with multiple major healthcare systems: Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center: Serves as the township's largest hospital campus and functions as its designated Level II trauma center. Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital: Located immediately south in Shenandoah, offering acute surgical, oncology, and emergency care. CommonSpirit Facilities (formerly St. Luke's): St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital and St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital cover the western corridor (adopting the CommonSpirit Health name). Pediatric Specialty Care: Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands provides a Level IV NICU, and Nexus Children's Hospital handles complex pediatric rehabilitation.
Deciding where to buy in The Woodlands depends on home age preferences and tax jurisdiction boundaries: Grogan's Mill & Central Villages: Puts Town Center, Market Street shopping, and I-45 commuting ramps minutes away. The tradeoff: As the original 1970s villages, housing stock is older, making thorough inspections of roofs, foundations, and HVAC systems essential. Creekside Park (South): Features the newest single-family construction, modern floor plans, and extensive trail networks. The tradeoff: Located across the county line in Harris County, placing homes in Harris Central Appraisal District, Tomball ISD, and separate MUD jurisdictions — requiring distinct over-65 exemption paperwork compared to Montgomery County villages.
In The Woodlands, there are no large communities, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in The Woodlands has 437 homes, the largest has 572 homes, and the average communities consists of 519 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in The Woodlands. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Windsor Lakes is a gated communities with 572 homes, and Del Webb - The Woodlands is another gated communities with 550 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in The Woodlands stay on the market for around 201 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $449,756, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb - The Woodlands average around $567,500, while homes in Windsor Hills average around $436,502.
31 communities near The Woodlands
322 homes near The Woodlands
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,936 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,760 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,958 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,059 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,642 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,996 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,668 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,139 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,720 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,651 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,714 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,104 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,796 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,678 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,982 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,660 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,878 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,392 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,162 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,628 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,628 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,785 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,872 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,989 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,084 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,745 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,568 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,568 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,103 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,488 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,789 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,950 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,006 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,712 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,769 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,147 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,336 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,283 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,463 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,790 sq ft
|Detached
Frequently Asked Questions
In The Woodlands, there are no large communities, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in The Woodlands has 437 homes, the largest has 572 homes, and the average communities consists of 519 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in The Woodlands. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Windsor Lakes is a gated communities with 572 homes, and Del Webb - The Woodlands is another gated communities with 550 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in The Woodlands stay on the market for around 201 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $449,756, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb - The Woodlands average around $567,500, while homes in Windsor Hills average around $436,502.
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