April Sound
April Sound Neighborhood Guide
April Sound is a gated lake and golf community on the southern shore of Lake Conroe, started in the 1970s, with Montgomery 77356 addresses. It is built around the private 27-hole April Sound Country Club, and a property owners association keeps the deed restrictions and owner services.
- Type
- Lake community
- City or county
- Montgomery County; HAR lists the City of Conroe as a taxing unit for some properties, so check whether an address is inside city limits
- County
- Montgomery
- School district
- Montgomery ISD
- ZIP code
- 77356
- Median market value (HAR 2025)
- $348,963
- Median year built (HAR 2025)
- 1994
Photos from nearby, for a sense of the area (about 5.2 miles straight line from April Sound).
April Sound at a Glance
Where it is. Community Impact described April Sound in 2015 as nearly 1,300 acres of rolling hills and pines on the southern shores of Lake Conroe. HAR lists it under Montgomery ZIP 77356 in Montgomery County. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood April Sound (June 17, 2015) HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts)
A 1970s lake community. April Sound was established in the 1970s as a gated community, according to Community Impact's 2015 profile. HAR's 2025 facts put the median year built at 1994. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood April Sound (June 17, 2015) HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts)
Homes and lots. HAR's 2025 facts list 1,877 single-family properties with a median of 2,280 square feet on a 9,705 square foot lot and a median market value of $348,963, within a range of $240K to $659K. HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts)
The country club. April Sound Country Club, run by Invited at 1000 April Sound Blvd., has three 9-hole courses (the Blue Nine, the White Nine and the Executive Course), tennis and pickleball, a pool, a fitness center, dining and private boat launches for members. Invited: April Sound Country Club
The POA. The April Sound POA runs an owner portal, online forms including vacation night watch requests, and a document center with the deed restrictions. It tells buyers to request a resale certificate at closing. April Sound POA
Main roads. SH 105 is the state highway along the south side of Lake Conroe, running from Montgomery, where it meets FM 149, east through Conroe to I-45. TxDOT: SH 105 highway designation TxDOT: FM 149 highway designation
Homes and the April Sound Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Sound | 1,877 | 2,280 sq ft | 9,705 sq ft | 1994 | $348,963 | $240 - $659 K |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts. Market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price, and a median is not the value of any one home.
Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for April Sound are MLS figures that HAR’s public pages do not publish by neighborhood. Ask for a current MLS report for the sections you are considering.
Live HAR.com search for April Sound; if it shows no homes, none are listed under that name right now. Widen the search or ask us.
Property Taxes, HOA and MUD in April Sound
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery ISD | $1.0479 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Utility District 3 | $0.1600 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Utility District 4 | $0.1695 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
HAR's tax table for April Sound lists two utility districts (Montgomery County UD 3 and UD 4) and the City of Conroe, and notes that tax units vary by property. A home is in one district or the other, not both, so check the tax record for the address. HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) Texas Comptroller: Montgomery County directory
Where the City of Conroe applies, the 2026 county sheet lists its rate at $0.4272 per $100, with a 20% homestead exemption. Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 rates and exemptions HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts)
A seller in a utility district must give the statutory district notice before the contract is signed. Texas Water Code 49.452
HOA and deed restrictions
No assessment amount is published by an official source, so we do not show one. The resale certificate for the address shows what it owes.
The April Sound POA posts its deed restrictions in a public document center and tells buyers to request a resale certificate at closing. We could not read a current assessment from the POA itself, so get the dues, transfer fees and any additional association from the resale certificate. April Sound POA
POA dues do not include the country club. The club is private, run by Invited, and does not publish membership prices. Invited: April Sound Country Club
Rates are per $100 of taxable value; a tax bill also depends on the appraised value, exemptions and which units cover the address. Look an address up: Montgomery Central Appraisal District property search, Montgomery County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving April Sound
- Montgomery ISD Zoning maps (ES/JH/HS)
HAR's tax table for April Sound lists Montgomery ISD, but Community Impact's 2015 profile listed both Conroe ISD and Montgomery ISD for the neighborhood. Check the school district on the appraisal record before relying on either. HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) Community Impact: Featured neighborhood April Sound (June 17, 2015) Texas Comptroller: Montgomery County directory
Montgomery ISD posts zoning maps but no address lookup, so call the district at 936-276-2000 to confirm campuses. Montgomery ISD: Zone maps
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Flood and Drainage Research for April Sound
For lakefront homes, compare surveyed elevations with SJRA's 201-foot normal pool and 207-foot flowage easement. Lake Conroe reached a record 206.24 feet on Aug. 28, 2017, during Hurricane Harvey. SJRA: Lake Conroe facts SJRA: History
SJRA has no obligation to keep the lake at any level for a dock's use; the record low was 192.68 feet in 2011. SJRA: Licensing my residential structure SJRA: History
SJRA permits septic systems within 2,075 feet of Lake Conroe, and its OSSF Data Viewer shows whether a property falls in that zone. SJRA: Permitting my on-site septic facility
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate, and price flood insurance before your option period ends.
Everyday Places Near April Sound
Groceries
- Brookshire Brothers Montgomery #73 (grocery and pharmacy) 21005 Eva St. (SH 105), Montgomery
Shopping
- Walmart Montgomery Supercenter (pharmacy inside) 18700 SH 105 W, Montgomery
- Historic Downtown Conroe downtown Conroe, east on SH 105
Hospitals and urgent care
- HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe 504 Medical Center Blvd., Conroe
Parks and trails
- W.G. Jones State Forest FM 1488, 1.5 miles west of I-45
- Fernland Historical Park 770 Clepper St., Montgomery
Golf
- April Sound Country Club 1000 April Sound Blvd., inside April Sound; private, membership required
- Margaritaville Lake Resort golf course 600 Margaritaville Pkwy. on Lake Conroe
Libraries
- Charles B. Stewart Library 202 Bessie Price Owen Dr., Montgomery
Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Oct. 28, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.
Getting Around from April Sound
SH 105 runs along the south side of Lake Conroe from Montgomery east through Conroe to I-45, the main route south toward The Woodlands, downtown Houston and IAH. TxDOT: SH 105 highway designation
West of Montgomery, TxDOT has a proposed SH 105 widening between Mount Mariah Road and FM 149; its posted schedule dates from 2017, so check its status. TxDOT: SH 105 from Mount Mariah Road to FM 149
We name routes rather than quote drive times, which change with the hour and the exact address. Straight-line miles to both airports are on the fact sheet below.
April Sound Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of April Sound?
April Sound offers a gated 1970s lake community with a 27-hole private club and HAR median values well below Bentwater's. The tradeoffs are older homes (median built 1994), club dues that are separate, tax units that vary by address and SJRA rules on lakefront.
Sources: HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) HAR.com: Bentwater (2025 facts) Invited: April Sound Country Club Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What is the median home value in April Sound?
HAR's 2025 facts list a median market value of $348,963, with a range of $240K to $659K, for 1,877 single-family properties. That is the appraisal district's value, not a sale price.
Sources: HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Which utility district and tax rates apply in April Sound?
HAR lists Montgomery County UD 3 and UD 4; the 2026 county sheet shows $0.1600 and $0.1695 per $100. Add Montgomery County ($0.3860), the hospital district ($0.0458) and Montgomery ISD ($1.0479), and the City of Conroe ($0.4272) for addresses inside its limits.
Sources: HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 rates and exemptions Checked Oct. 28, 2026
How much are April Sound POA dues?
We could not confirm the current assessment from the POA itself, so it is not quoted here. The POA tells buyers to request a resale certificate at closing; that certificate shows the dues, transfer fees and any additional association. Club membership is separate.
Sources: April Sound POA Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Does buying in April Sound include golf at April Sound Country Club?
No. The club, run by Invited, is private and sells membership separately, and it does not publish prices. Price membership separately.
Sources: Invited: April Sound Country Club Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Can I keep a boat in April Sound?
Club members have private boat launches on the lake. Private docks on waterfront lots need an SJRA license with an annual fee, so ask the seller for the license.
Sources: Invited: April Sound Country Club SJRA: Licensing my residential structure Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Where is grocery shopping near April Sound?
There is no grocery store inside the POA. Walmart (18700 SH 105 W) and Brookshire Brothers (21005 Eva St.) are on SH 105 in Montgomery, and downtown Conroe is east on SH 105.
Sources: Walmart Montgomery Supercenter Brookshire Brothers Montgomery #73 Visit Conroe: Downtown Conroe Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What route do April Sound commuters take?
SH 105 runs east along the south side of the lake to Conroe and I-45, which leads south to The Woodlands and Houston.
Sources: TxDOT: SH 105 highway designation Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Which school district serves April Sound?
HAR's tax table lists Montgomery ISD, but a 2015 Community Impact profile listed both Conroe ISD and Montgomery ISD. Check the appraisal record for the address and call the district to confirm campuses.
Sources: HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) Community Impact: Featured neighborhood April Sound (June 17, 2015) Montgomery ISD: Zone maps Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What should I check before an offer in April Sound?
Get the POA resale certificate and read it for dues and any additional association, confirm whether the address is in UD 3, UD 4 or Conroe city limits, and on lakefront ask for the SJRA dock license, bulkhead permit and septic records if the lot is within 2,075 feet of the lake.
Sources: April Sound POA HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) SJRA: Licensing my residential structure Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in April Sound? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a gated Lake Conroe address with 27 holes of golf without Bentwater prices? April Sound's HAR median value is $348,963. Just expect about half the homes to date from 1994 or earlier, and a club membership that is priced separately from the POA.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Lake living at a lower median value
- 27 holes and a club on the water
- Gated, with pines and rolling ground
What Might Surprise You
- Older homes
- Which tax units apply varies
- The club is a separate decision
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Conroe Market H-E-B, 7.4 mi
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, 11 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
April Sound is the lake for buyers who care more about the water and the gate than about a new floor plan.
Compare nearby:
Three Reasons People Love Living in April Sound
- 1Lake living at a lower median value
HAR's 2025 median market value in April Sound is $348,963, compared with $568,369 in Bentwater.
HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) HAR.com: Bentwater (2025 facts)
- 227 holes and a club on the water
April Sound Country Club has three 9-hole courses, tennis and pickleball, a pool, a fitness center and private boat launches for members.
- 3Gated, with pines and rolling ground
Community Impact described a gated community established in the 1970s on nearly 1,300 acres of rolling hills and tall pines on the lake's southern shore.
Community Impact: Featured neighborhood April Sound (June 17, 2015)
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to April Sound
- 1Older homes
HAR's median year built is 1994, and April Sound dates to the 1970s, so budget for roofs, systems, windows and bulkheads that may be original.
HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) Community Impact: Featured neighborhood April Sound (June 17, 2015)
- 2Which tax units apply varies
HAR lists Montgomery County UD 3 ($0.1600 in 2026) and UD 4 ($0.1695) plus the City of Conroe ($0.4272) for some properties, so two homes here can carry different tax totals.
HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 rates and exemptions
- 3The club is a separate decision
The club is private and run by Invited, it sells membership separately from the POA and it publishes no prices.
- 4Lakefront rules
Private docks need an SJRA license with an annual fee, SJRA does not promise any lake level, and septic systems within 2,075 feet of the lake fall under SJRA permits.
SJRA: Licensing my residential structure SJRA: Permitting my on-site septic facility
- 5Dues are not posted publicly
We could not read a current assessment from the POA itself, and the POA tells buyers to request a resale certificate at closing. That certificate is where you see the dues, fees and any additional association.
Who Might Love April Sound?
- Buyers who want a gated lake community at a lower price point than Bentwater
- Golfers who want a private 27-hole club inside the community
- Boaters who want club launches on Lake Conroe
- Buyers comfortable updating an established home
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want larger, newer homes on the lake with 54 holes of golf, look at Bentwater.
- If you want new construction and a golf club without lakefront rules, look at Woodforest.
- If you want city services and a downtown, compare Conroe.
Everyday Convenience in April Sound
- Errands on SH 105 Walmart and Brookshire Brothers are on SH 105 in Montgomery, and downtown Conroe is east on the same highway. Walmart Montgomery Supercenter Brookshire Brothers Montgomery #73 TxDOT: SH 105 highway designation
- Club life is membership based Dining, tennis, pickleball, the pool and the fitness center are club amenities for members. Invited: April Sound Country Club
Main routes: SH 105 along the south side of Lake Conroe, east to Conroe and I-45 and west to Montgomery and FM 149. TxDOT: SH 105 highway designation TxDOT: FM 149 highway designation
| Nearest H-E-B | Conroe Market H-E-B 7.4 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | H-E-B Willis 8.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Conroe Market H-E-B 7.4 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe 11 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 31 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 53 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of April Sound, not driving distance or time; your street and route change the real trip. Each place links to its official site; a list is not a recommendation.
The Real Estate Reality
| Median market value | $348,963 | HAR 2025 facts (April Sound) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $240 - $659 K | HAR 2025 facts (April Sound) |
| Median home size | 2,280 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (April Sound) |
| Median lot | 9,705 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (April Sound) |
| Median year built | 1994 | HAR 2025 facts (April Sound) |
| Single-family homes | 1,877 | HAR 2025 facts (April Sound) |
| Tax rate: Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Montgomery ISD | $1.0479 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for April Sound come from the MLS, and HAR’s public pages do not publish them by neighborhood, so we do not show them here. Ask for a current MLS report for the streets you are considering. Full sources are on the April Sound Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: April Sound is the lake for buyers who care more about the water and the gate than about a new floor plan. Pull the tax record first to see whether the home is in UD 3, UD 4 or Conroe city limits, and read the resale certificate for dues and any additional association before you compare two listings. Then inspect like it is a 30-year-old house, because many are.
April Sound vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
April Sound vs. Bentwater
Choose Bentwater and you gain: Bentwater has 54 holes, a marina with more than 150 slips and a 3,290 square foot median home built in 2004.
You give up: Its HAR median value is $568,369, compared with $348,963 in April Sound.
April Sound vs. Woodforest
Choose Woodforest and you gain: Woodforest offers newer homes in a Johnson Development master plan with a 27-hole golf club.
You give up: You give up Lake Conroe, the club boat launches and the gate.
April Sound vs. Conroe
Choose Conroe and you gain: Conroe offers city services and a historic downtown on the same SH 105 corridor.
You give up: You give up lake frontage and the private club next door.
Questions buyers ask about April Sound
Is April Sound a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a gated Lake Conroe community with a 27-hole private club at a HAR median value of $348,963. Check the age of the home, the dues on the resale certificate and which tax units are on the record.
Sources: HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) HAR.com: Bentwater (2025 facts) Invited: April Sound Country Club Checked Oct 28, 2026
What are the downsides of living in April Sound?
Many homes are older (median built 1994), and tax units differ from home to home. Club membership is separate from the POA, dues are not posted publicly, and lakefront docks and septic systems fall under SJRA rules.
Sources: HAR.com: April Sound (2025 facts) HAR.com: Bentwater (2025 facts) Invited: April Sound Country Club Checked Oct 28, 2026
Researched and checked Oct 28, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Before you buy, let’s talk about what actually matters to you.
Michael O’Neal
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Call or text: 832-797-3780 · themichaelonealgroup.com
Neighborhood fact sheet
April Sound Fact Sheet
The key facts on one sheet. Every figure links to its source, and each card shows the date it was last checked (sheet updated Oct 28, 2026).
Check the address. Property taxes, flood zone, HOA dues and school assignments are set for each address and can differ between homes in the same neighborhood. Before relying on anything on this sheet, look the address up in the official tools linked here.
Homes
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median year built | Median market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Sound | 1,877 | 2,280 sq ft | 1994 | $348,963 |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts (market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price). A neighborhood median is not the value of any one home. Full market snapshot.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery ISD | $1.0479 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Utility District 3 | $0.1600 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Utility District 4 | $0.1695 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
Official rates we could confirm, per $100 of taxable value. A tax bill also depends on which units cover the address, its appraised value and its exemptions. All tax details on this page.
- Montgomery Central Appraisal District property search
- Montgomery County Tax Office
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
Checked Oct 28, 2026
HOA dues
Associations and deed restrictions differ by subdivision here. Ask the seller for the resale certificate and the recorded restrictions for the specific address.
Schools
- Montgomery ISD Zoning maps (ES/JH/HS)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. School notes on this page.
Flood research
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate. Flood notes on this page.
Nearby essentials
Hospitals with an emergency room
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of April Sound, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See April Sound on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Oct. 28, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Montgomery · All Houston communities · Area map