Atascocita Forest

Atascocita Forest Neighborhood Guide

Atascocita Forest is a deed-restricted neighborhood of about 1,600 homes in unincorporated Harris County between Humble and Lake Houston, developed from the mid-1970s, with many houses built in the 1980s.

Type
Subdivision
City or county
Unincorporated Harris County; fire and EMS from the Atascocita Fire Department (Harris County ESD 46).
County
Harris
School district
Humble ISD
ZIP code
77346, 77396
Median market value (HAR 2025)
$259,370
Median year built (HAR 2025)
1996
Atascocita Park, Harris County
Atascocita Park, Harris County Illustrative photo of the area. Photo: EvanCarroll, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Atascocita Park, Harris County
Atascocita Park, Harris County Illustrative photo of the area. Photo: EvanCarroll, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Atascocita Forest at a Glance

Developed from the mid-1970s. The association says Atascocita Forest was developed in the mid-1970s by Mellon Mortgage Co., and that many homes were built during Houston's 1980s boom. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site)

21 platted sections. The community is Sections 1 through 18 of the Atascocita Forest plat and Sections 1 through 3 of the Park at Atascocita Forest plat, about 1,600 homes in all. Each section has its own deed restriction file. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Atascocita Forest Community Association: deed restrictions by section

Between Humble and Lake Houston. The association describes the area as unincorporated Harris County east of Humble, with access to US 59, Beltway 8, the Hardy Toll Road and FM 1960. Its pool is at 17415 Woodland Hills Drive. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Atascocita Forest Community Association: home, pool and assessments (TownSq site)

Pool, tennis and a fenced park. Amenities include a pool and splash pad with a covered pavilion, and a fenced, access controlled park with three lighted tennis courts, a quarter mile gravel trail, a playground and a shaded picnic area with grills. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site)

Pool season and passes. The pool runs from the last weekend in May to the first weekend in September; tags are sold at the pool in April or at the management office. Atascocita Forest Community Association: home, pool and assessments (TownSq site)

County roads, ESD fire service. With no city, the Atascocita Fire Department, funded by ESD 46, covers about 25 square miles between the West Fork San Jacinto River, Lake Houston, the City of Humble and the Union Pacific tracks. Atascocita Fire Department: history

FM 1960 rebuilt. TxDOT widened FM 1960 from Business 1960 to the McKay Bridge to six divided lanes, with work reported to wrap up in early 2026. Community Impact: FM 1960 widening to wrap up (Nov. 2025)

IAH and the US 59 corridor. The association lists Bush Intercontinental Airport, Deerbrook Mall and Lake Houston as nearby landmarks, reached by FM 1960, US 59 and Beltway 8. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site)

Approximate center of Atascocita Forest, © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundaries are not shown; confirm an address with the appraisal district.

Homes and the Atascocita Forest Market

HAR neighborhoodSingle-family homesMedian sizeMedian lotMedian year builtMedian market valueValue range
Atascocita Forest2,0032,055 sq ft7,015 sq ft1996$259,370$204K - $324K

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 Atascocita Forest 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 Atascocita Forest; 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 Atascocita Forest

Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
Harris County$0.380960 per $1002025Source
Harris County Flood Control District$0.049660 per $1002025Source
Harris County Hospital District$0.187610 per $1002025Source
Port of Houston Authority$0.005900 per $1002025Source
Harris County Department of Education$0.004798 per $1002025Source
Humble ISD$1.105200 per $1002025Source
Lone Star College System$0.106000 per $1002025Source
Harris County ESD 46$0.100000 per $1002025Source

Atascocita Forest homes carry a MUD and ESD 46 (HCAD 2025 rate $0.100000 per $100) on top of county and school taxes. We could not confirm from an official source which MUD serves each section, so check the HCAD account for the address before estimating taxes. HCAD 2025 tax rates Atascocita Forest Community Association: governing documents

There is no city tax line. The association tells owners who do not know their section to look it up on HCAD, which also lists every taxing unit for the account. Atascocita Forest Community Association: deed restrictions by section Harris Central Appraisal District: 4th Quarter 2026 allocations (2025 tax rates)

HOA and deed restrictions

  • Atascocita Forest Community Association (HAFC) $475 per year (2026) Source

Assessments are due January 1 and delinquent after January 31. Goodwin & Company manages the association; the board is elected by homeowners and meets monthly. Atascocita Forest Community Association: home, pool and assessments (TownSq site) Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site)

Deed restrictions are posted by section (Sections 1, 2 and 4 through 18, plus The Park Sections 1 to 3), and the governing documents include policies on standby generators, rain barrels, solar, shingles and flags. Atascocita Forest Community Association: deed restrictions by section Atascocita Forest Community Association: governing documents

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: Harris Central Appraisal District property search, Harris County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.

Schools Serving Atascocita Forest

Atascocita Forest is in Humble ISD. Assignments vary by address and can change, so confirm the campuses for the address with the district's attendance zone tool. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Humble ISD: attendance zones

The association notes that Whispering Pines Elementary (17321 Woodland Hills Dr.) and Humble Middle School grounds are open to residents outside school hours. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Humble ISD: Whispering Pines Elementary

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 Atascocita Forest

HCFCD's F-15 Atascocita Area Drainage Analysis studies flood risk on the tributaries south of the West Fork and west of Lake Houston. No official count of flooded homes in Atascocita Forest was found. HCFCD: F-15 Atascocita Area Drainage Analysis

Check the lot on FEMA's Map Service Center and HCFCD's mapping tool, and look at the MAAPnext draft maps, which are for awareness only. FEMA Flood Map Service Center Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool MAAPnext draft flood maps

The Harris County Flood Warning System shows the nearest rain and water level gage to an address and sends alerts. Harris County Flood Warning System

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 Atascocita Forest

Groceries

  • Madera Run H-E-B on Woodland Hills Dr. south of the community (16000 Woodland Hills Dr.), with a drive-thru pharmacy

Pharmacies

Restaurants

Shopping

Hospitals and urgent care

Parks and trails

  • Atascocita Park 21 acre county park on W. Lake Houston Pkwy. (17302 W. Lake Houston Pkwy.)
  • Schott Park City of Humble park on Will Clayton (8510 Will Clayton Dr.)

Golf

  • Atascocita Golf Club 27 holes open to the public (20114 Pinehurst Dr.)
  • Tour 18 public course on FM 1960 East in Humble (3102 FM 1960 E.)

Libraries

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 Atascocita Forest

West: FM 1960 or Will Clayton Parkway through Humble to US 59/I-69, which leads south toward downtown; the association also names the Hardy Toll Road and I-45 for trips toward IAH and the north side. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Handbook of Texas: Atascocita

South: Woodland Hills Drive toward Beltway 8 (North Sam Houston Parkway), past the Madera Run H-E-B. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) H-E-B: Madera Run

METRO's Park and Ride list names no Atascocita route. METRO: Park and Ride

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.

Atascocita Forest Questions Buyers Ask

What are the pros and cons of living in Atascocita Forest?

The pluses are $475 annual dues that cover a pool, splash pad, lighted tennis courts and a fenced park, plus groceries on Woodland Hills Drive and FM 1960. The minuses are older houses that may need updating (the association dates many to the 1980s; HAR's 2025 median year built for the area it tracks is 1996), a MUD and ESD on top of county and school taxes, and drainage questions you research street by street.

Sources: Atascocita Forest Community Association: home, pool and assessments (TownSq site) Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Harris Central Appraisal District: 4th Quarter 2026 allocations (2025 tax rates) Checked Oct. 28, 2026

How much are homes in Atascocita Forest?

HAR's 2025 Facts for Atascocita Forest list 2,003 homes, a median market value of $259,370 (range $204K, $324K), a median size of 2,055 sq ft, a median lot of 7,015 sq ft and a median year built of 1996. Market value is HAR's figure from appraisal data, not a sale price, and HAR does not publish closed prices by neighborhood, so ask for an MLS report of recent closed sales on the streets you like.

Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Atascocita Forest Checked Oct. 28, 2026

What is the tax rate in Atascocita Forest?

There is no city tax. HCAD's 2025 rates include Harris County $0.380960, Humble ISD $1.105200, the hospital district $0.187610, Lone Star College $0.106000 and ESD 46 $0.100000 per $100, plus a MUD whose rate depends on the section, so check the HCAD account.

Sources: Harris Central Appraisal District: 4th Quarter 2026 allocations (2025 tax rates) Checked Oct. 28, 2026

How much is the Atascocita Forest HOA?

The association's site lists $475 a year, due January 1 and delinquent after January 31. Goodwin & Company manages it.

Sources: Atascocita Forest Community Association: home, pool and assessments (TownSq site) Checked Oct. 28, 2026

What amenities does Atascocita Forest have?

A pool and splash pad with a covered pavilion, plus a fenced, access controlled park with three lighted tennis courts, a quarter mile gravel trail, a playground and a picnic area.

Sources: Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Checked Oct. 28, 2026

Is there golf near Atascocita Forest?

Atascocita Golf Club on Pinehurst Drive has 27 holes and monthly plans open to anyone, and Tour 18 is on FM 1960 East. Neither is part of the HOA.

Sources: Atascocita Golf Club: membership Tour 18 Houston Checked Oct. 28, 2026

Where do Atascocita Forest residents shop?

Madera Run H-E-B on Woodland Hills Drive and Atascocita H-E-B on FM 1960 East both have pharmacies, and Deerbrook Mall is on US 59 in Humble.

Sources: H-E-B Madera Run H-E-B Atascocita Deerbrook Mall Checked Oct. 28, 2026

What roads do Atascocita Forest commuters use?

FM 1960 or Will Clayton Parkway west through Humble to US 59, Woodland Hills Drive south to Beltway 8, and the Hardy Toll Road or I-45 for the north side and IAH.

Sources: Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Checked Oct. 28, 2026

Are there newer homes in Atascocita Forest?

Not many. The association says development began in the mid-1970s and many homes went up in the 1980s, so expect older houses rather than new construction.

Sources: Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Checked Oct. 28, 2026

What should I check before buying in Atascocita Forest?

Find the section on HCAD and read that section's deed restrictions, confirm the MUD on the tax account, look the lot up on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool, ask for the home's insurance claim history and inspect the roof, plumbing and foundation of an older house closely.

Sources: Atascocita Forest Community Association: deed restrictions by section Harris Central Appraisal District: 4th Quarter 2026 allocations (2025 tax rates) FEMA Flood Map Service Center Checked Oct. 28, 2026

Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal

Why Live in Atascocita Forest? The Good, The Bad & The Reality

Want a pool, lighted tennis courts and a fenced park for $475 a year in dues? Atascocita Forest has that, with an H-E-B on Woodland Hills Drive. Just remember these are older houses, many from the 1980s by the association's account, and you will still pay a MUD and an ESD on top of county and school taxes.

Neighborhood Reality Check

Why You’ll Love It

  • What $475 in dues covers
  • Groceries on Woodland Hills
  • Public golf nearby

What Might Surprise You

  • Older houses
  • A MUD and an ESD
  • 21 sets of deed restrictions

Everyday Convenience

  • Nearest H-E-B: Atascocita H-E-B, 1.1 mi
  • ER: Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, 5.9 mi
  • Shopping: Deerbrook Mall, 5.6 mi
  • Park: Kingwood Park, 4.0 mi

Straight-line miles.

Michael’s Take

In Atascocita Forest, $475 a year in dues covers a pool, a splash pad and lighted tennis courts.

Compare nearby:

Five Reasons People Love Living in Atascocita Forest

  1. 1
    What $475 in dues covers

    The association lists $475 a year, which covers a pool and splash pad with a pavilion and a fenced park with three lighted tennis courts, a gravel trail, a playground and grills.

    Atascocita Forest Community Association: home, pool and assessments (TownSq site) Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site)

  2. 2
    Groceries on Woodland Hills

    Madera Run H-E-B on Woodland Hills Drive has a drive-thru pharmacy, and Atascocita H-E-B is on FM 1960 East.

    H-E-B Madera Run H-E-B Atascocita

  3. 3
    Public golf nearby

    Atascocita Golf Club has 27 holes and monthly plans anyone can join, and Tour 18 is on FM 1960 East.

    Atascocita Golf Club: membership Tour 18 Houston

  4. 4
    School grounds after hours

    The association says the grounds of two nearby Humble ISD campuses, Whispering Pines Elementary and Humble Middle School, are open to residents outside school hours. That is not a school assignment; confirm zoning by address.

    Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site)

  5. 5
    No city tax

    Atascocita is unincorporated, so there is no city line on the bill, and the Atascocita Fire Department, funded by ESD 46 at $0.10 per $100 (2025), handles fire and EMS.

    Atascocita Fire Department: history Harris Central Appraisal District: 4th Quarter 2026 allocations (2025 tax rates)

Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Atascocita Forest

  1. 1
    Older houses

    Development started in the mid-1970s and the association says many homes were built in the 1980s; HAR's 2025 median year built for the area it tracks is 1996. Either way, check roofs, plumbing, foundations and windows closely.

    Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) HAR.com: Atascocita Forest 2025 Facts

  2. 2
    A MUD and an ESD

    Homes pay ESD 46 ($0.10 per $100 in 2025) and a MUD. We could not confirm from an official source which MUD covers each section, so pull the HCAD account before you estimate taxes.

    HCAD 2025 tax rates

  3. 3
    21 sets of deed restrictions

    Each of the 18 Atascocita Forest sections and three Park sections has its own deed restriction file, plus policies on generators, solar, shingles and flags.

    Atascocita Forest Community Association: deed restrictions by section Atascocita Forest Community Association: governing documents

  4. 4
    Drainage is a study area

    HCFCD's Atascocita Area Drainage Analysis covers the tributaries west of Lake Houston and south of the West Fork. We found no official flood count for this subdivision, so check the lot on FEMA and HCFCD maps and ask for the claim history.

    HCFCD: F-15 Atascocita Area Drainage Analysis Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool Texas Department of Insurance: check a property's claim history

  5. 5
    No Park and Ride from here

    METRO lists no Atascocita Park and Ride route, so trips downtown run through Humble to US 59 or down to Beltway 8.

    METRO: Park and Ride Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site)

Who Might Love Atascocita Forest?

  • Buyers who want an established neighborhood with a $475 annual HOA assessment
  • Buyers who play tennis or want a neighborhood pool
  • Buyers willing to update an older house
  • Buyers who golf on public courses

Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?

Everyday Convenience in Atascocita Forest

Main routes: Woodland Hills Drive, Atascocita Road and Will Clayton Parkway locally, FM 1960 to US 59/I-69, and Beltway 8 to the south. Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) Atascocita Forest Community Association: home, pool and assessments (TownSq site) H-E-B Madera Run

Nearest H-E-BAtascocita H-E-B 1.1 mi
Nearest H-E-BMadera Run H-E-B 2.8 mi
PharmacyIn-store pharmacy at Atascocita H-E-B 1.1 mi
Hospital with an ERMemorial Hermann Northeast Hospital 5.9 mi
Major shoppingDeerbrook Mall 5.6 mi
Parks and natureKingwood Park 4.0 mi
GolfWalden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club 1.6 mi
AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 10 mi
AirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 24 mi

Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Atascocita Forest, 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$259,370HAR 2025 facts (Atascocita Forest)
Value range$204K - $324KHAR 2025 facts (Atascocita Forest)
Median home size2,055 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Atascocita Forest)
Median lot7,015 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Atascocita Forest)
Median year built1996HAR 2025 facts (Atascocita Forest)
Single-family homes2,003HAR 2025 facts (Atascocita Forest)
Tax rate: Harris County$0.380960 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill
Tax rate: Harris County Flood Control District$0.049660 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill
Tax rate: Harris County Hospital District$0.187610 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill
HOA dues$475 per year (2026)Atascocita Forest Community Association (HAFC)

Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Atascocita Forest 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 Atascocita Forest Fact Sheet.

Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above

My take: In Atascocita Forest, $475 a year in dues covers a pool, a splash pad and lighted tennis courts. You are buying an older house, so budget for updates and get a thorough inspection. Pull the HCAD account to see the MUD, read your section's restrictions and check the lot on the flood maps before you commit.

Atascocita Forest vs. Nearby Neighborhoods

Atascocita Forest vs. Pinehurst of Atascocita

Choose Pinehurst of Atascocita and you gain: Pinehurst puts you around Atascocita Golf Club, with a median lot of 10,127 sq ft on HAR.

You give up: Its homes are older on HAR's 2025 facts (1982 median year built against 1996 for Atascocita Forest).

Atascocita Forest vs. Eagle Springs

Choose Eagle Springs and you gain: Eagle Springs gives you newer homes, with a 2007 median build year on HAR.

You give up: It has its own association and MUD, so compare its dues and tax lines with Atascocita Forest's $475.

Atascocita Forest vs. Humble

Choose Humble and you gain: Inside Humble's city limits you get city water, police and a 2025 rate of $0.258171 instead of a MUD and ESD.

You give up: You give up a neighborhood pool and tennis park paid for by the HOA.

Questions buyers ask about Atascocita Forest

Is Atascocita Forest a good place to live?

It suits buyers who want an established neighborhood with a pool, lighted tennis courts and a fenced park for $475 a year, and who are fine updating an older house. Check the MUD on the HCAD account, your section's deed restrictions and the lot's flood maps.

Sources: Atascocita Forest Community Association: home, pool and assessments (TownSq site) Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) H-E-B Madera Run Checked Oct 28, 2026

What are the downsides of living in Atascocita Forest?

Many houses are decades old and may need updates, a MUD and ESD sit on top of county and school taxes, and the area is part of HCFCD's Atascocita drainage study. There is no Park and Ride route, so commutes run through Humble or down to Beltway 8.

Sources: Atascocita Forest Community Association: home, pool and assessments (TownSq site) Atascocita Forest Community Association: About (TownSq site) H-E-B Madera Run 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

Atascocita Forest 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 neighborhoodSingle-family homesMedian sizeMedian year builtMedian market value
Atascocita Forest2,0032,055 sq ft1996$259,370

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.

HAR.com

Checked Oct 28, 2026

Property taxes

Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
Harris County$0.380960 per $1002025Source
Harris County Flood Control District$0.049660 per $1002025Source
Harris County Hospital District$0.187610 per $1002025Source
Port of Houston Authority$0.005900 per $1002025Source
Harris County Department of Education$0.004798 per $1002025Source
Humble ISD$1.105200 per $1002025Source
Lone Star College System$0.106000 per $1002025Source
Harris County ESD 46$0.100000 per $1002025Source

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.

Checked Oct 28, 2026

HOA dues

  • Atascocita Forest Community Association (HAFC) $475 per year (2026) Source

Published by the association or its manager. Some homes owe more than one association; the resale certificate for the address shows what applies.

Schools

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

Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Atascocita Forest, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.

Kingwood and Humble local guide: restaurants, coffee and things to do.

See Atascocita Forest on the area map

Checked Oct 28, 2026

Compare all Atascocita neighborhoods side by side · Area map

Ask Michael about Atascocita Forest

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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Call or text: 832-797-3780

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