Del Webb Sweetgrass - Richmond, TX

Del Webb Sweetgrass Overview

Sweetgrass is a Del Webb community for active adults aged 55 or better, situated on 500 acres southwest of Houston in Richmond, Texas. A natural creek, 50-acre lake, and four miles of walking trails are part of the pleasant scenery of this beautiful community. The area has express access to downtown Houston and major commerce, but is remote enough to allow for privacy.

This Del Webb community opened in February of 2011. Upon completion, the community will have an estimated 1,500 homes. Del Webb offers 23 single-family floor plans designed with the active adult in mind. A 27,000 square-foot clubhouse filled with amenities allows homebuyers to stay physically and socially active.

Del Webb Sweetgrass Amenities

The Del Webb Sweetgrass state-of-the-art recreation center will embody the true meaning of southern comfort. With 27,000 square feet, The Lodge is the perfect place for residents to stay active and social with other residents. Homeowners will be able to play games in the billiards room or the card room or attend community events in the ballroom. The fully staffed clubhouse includes a fitness center with indoor lap pool. Residents will be able to enjoy a broad array of fitness programming that includes Pilates, yoga, and Zumba in the aerobics studio. The Lodge also provides homeowners with a Wellness Center, internet cafe, and a continuing education center for staying mentally active. 

The terrific amenities continue outdoors, where a variety of sports courts include tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball will keep neighbors physically fit. Residents will also have use of a resort-style outdoor pool, spa, and a pavilion area. Extensive nature areas and community walking trails wind throughout the community, allowing beautiful views of the scenic lakes throughout. This 55+ neighborhood also provides a boat launch, outdoor amphitheater for shows, and a firepit for a low-key night with friends. 

Del Webb Sweetgrass Homes & Real Estate

Del Webb started building the single-family homes at Sweetgrass in 2011 and will be complete with 1,500 residences. Home sizes range from 1,109 to 2,645 square feet. New buyers are able to choose from three series: Garden, Classic, and Estate. Each model is available with a choice of three exterior facades.

The Garden Series homes have two or three bedrooms and one-and-a-half to three bathrooms. The Classic Series has two or three bedrooms with one-and-a-half to three bathrooms, while the Estate Series offers two or three bedrooms with one-and-a-half to three-and-a-half bathrooms. All models have two or two-and-a-half-car garages. Some homes come with optional second floors that can act as anything from an extra bedroom to additional storage space to an entertainment room. Floor plans combine the traditional and comfortable with innovation true to the Del Webb style. Premium lots, that offer water views or green space views, are available as well in Sweetgrass.

Del Webb Sweetgrass Lifestyle

Like all Del Webb communities, Sweetgrass is expected to offer an unparalleled lifestyle filled with exciting activities, clubs, and classes. While residents get to know each other in this developing community, the pioneers who first purchased are working closely with the on-site activities director to help shape an active calendar that caters to residents' desires for fun social activities. There are already dozens of clubs and events to choose from, ranging from interests in drama, gardening, investment, cards, or art. Residents will find an exciting array of health-related activities ranging from workouts in the fitness center to aerobics and water sports in the pool. Popular activities include book club, craft club, geneology club, yoga and much more. Whatever your mood, the clubhouse will entertain your whims and invite your arrival.

Area

Del Webb Sweetgrass in Richmond is situated near US 59, just beyond Sugar Land in Texas. It is right across the street from a shopping center that houses retail stores, banks, and convenience stores. Other popular stores nearby include Marshall's, Kohl's, Petco and Target. Sweetgrass is close to several medical facilities, including Oak Bend and Memorial Hermann. Within minutes, residents can find a movie theater, the local YMCA, the Fort Bend County Fair Grounds, and Brazos Bend State Park.

Downtown Richmond and Sugar Land offer plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Sugar Land also hosts a variety of outdoor and indoor events throughout the year. Downtown Houston is about a half hour drive away and offers a busy city atmosphere with world-class shopping and dining as well as many opportunities for cultural enrichment. For more serene activities, the Gulf of Mexico offers anything from dinner cruises to deep sea fishing tours. Beach houses on the gulf coast make for perfect weekend getaways. Del Webb Sweetgrass is an exciting active adult community in Richmond, Texas.