Trash days
Regular trash is picked up Mondays and Thursdays, with heavy trash on Mondays.3
The Michael O’Neal Group · Timber Forest community guide
Timber ForestA Small Neighborhood with a Pool and Trail
Want a late-1990s home in Atascocita with a neighborhood pool and walking trail, in a smaller subdivision? Timber Forest fits. Budget for a MUD rate of $0.68 per $100.
Michael O’Neal, Broker · REALTOR® leads The Michael O’Neal Group from the Keller Williams Realty Northeast office on West Lake Houston Parkway in Humble. Meet Michael
Timber Forest from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Interactive community map
Timber Forest and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Timber Forest’s HAR figures, dues and districts; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby communities to compare.
- Timber Forest
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- Golf course
- Grocery, park or hospital
Community dots are approximate centers; we don’t draw subdivision or district boundaries. Filter rules: Golf nearby: Nearest golf course 1 mile or less (straight line from the neighborhood center). Near Lake Houston: Lake Houston 1.5 miles or less from the neighborhood center. Near parks: A mapped park 1.5 miles or less from the neighborhood center. Larger homes: HAR 2025 median home size of 2,800 sq ft or more. Established: HAR 2025 median year built before 1995. Newer homes: HAR 2025 median year built 2010 or later. Larger lots: HAR 2025 median lot of 9,000 sq ft or more. Lower MUD rate: Official 2025 MUD rate under $0.45 per $100, or no MUD row on record.
Daily life
What everyday life in Timber Forest looks like.
From the community’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Timber Forest’s center): Madera Run H-E-B, 1.7 mi; Atascocita H-E-B, 2.6 mi; Deerbrook Mall, 4.3 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, 4.5 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, 5.7 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 6 miles (straight line): Tour 18 (Tour 18 Houston), 1.5 mi; Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 3.1 mi; Atascocita Golf Club, 3.3 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Timber Forest and nearby communities, side by side.
Tap Compare on Timber Forest and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and district rates.
Timber Forest
Timber Forest
Timber Forest is a 1990s-era Atascocita subdivision of about 470 homes in unincorporated Harris County (ZIP 77346), with a pool, park and walking trail on Drew Forest Lane, water from…
- $258KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,321Median sq ft
- 1999Median year built
- Tour 18 (Tour 18 Houston), 1.5 mi
- HC MUD 278: $0.6800 per $100 (2025)
Atascocita neighborhood
Eagle Springs
Eagle Springs is a master-planned community of about 1,300 acres off Will Clayton Parkway and Timber Forest Drive, with about 4,000 homes, a 2007 median build year, two pools, clubhouses, a sports complex and trails.
- $354KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,724Median sq ft
- 2007Median year built
- Tour 18 (Tour 18 Houston), 2.4 mi
- Eagle Springs Community Association, Inc.: $1,100 per year (2026)
- HC MUD No. 290: $0.6700 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Atascocita neighborhood
Atascocita Trails
Atascocita Trails is an established Atascocita subdivision of about 775 homes in unincorporated Harris County (ZIP 77346), with a clubhouse, pool and tennis courts on Twigsworth Lane,…
- $230KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,782Median sq ft
- 1983Median year built
- Atascocita Golf Club, 1.9 mi
- Atascocita Trails Homeowners Association: $496 per year (2026)
- HC MUD 46: $0.3200 per $100 (2025)
Atascocita neighborhood
Atascocita Forest
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.
- $259KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,055Median sq ft
- 1996Median year built
- Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 1.6 mi
- Atascocita Forest Community Association (HAFC): $475 per year (2026)
Atascocita neighborhood
The Groves
The Groves is a master-planned community of about 1,000 acres west of West Lake Houston Parkway, opened in 2015, with a 2020 median build year, The Hearth amenity center, a fishing pond and creek-side trails.
- $430KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,708Median sq ft
- 2020Median year built
- Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 2.9 mi
- HC MUD No. 504: $1.0500 per $100 (2025)
Next to Kingwood
Kingwood Glen
Kingwood Glen is listed among Kingwood's villages and has two HAR subdivisions: Kingwood Glen, about 350 homes from 1998, and Kingwood Glen Village, about 171 homes from 2003.
- $288KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,313Median sq ft
- 1998Median year built
- Atascocita Golf Club, 1.5 mi
- Lake Houston, 1.7 mi
Atascocita neighborhood
Oaks of Atascocita
Oaks of Atascocita is an established Atascocita subdivision of about 990 homes in unincorporated Harris County (ZIP 77346), built out in the early 1980s, with larger homes and lots than…
- $271KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,544Median sq ft
- 1981Median year built
- Atascocita Golf Club, 1.6 mi
- Lake Houston, 1.5 mi
- Kingwood Park, 2.9 mi
- HC MUD 109: $0.4350 per $100 (2025)
Atascocita neighborhood
Atascocita South
Atascocita South is a built-out Atascocita subdivision of 1,489 homes in six sections in unincorporated Harris County (ZIP 77346), with its pool, pavilions and courts on Lonesome Woods Trail and schools in Humble ISD.
- $253KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,002Median sq ft
- 1992Median year built
- Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 1.2 mi
- HC MUD 152: $0.2400 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Balmoral
Off North Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8) and Woodland Hills Drive in the west Lake Houston area; Community Impact (2023) places it near Madera Run Parkway and Woodland Hills Drive.
- $340KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,241Median sq ft
- 2020Median year built
- HC MUD No. 400: $0.5500 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Nearby community
Lakeshore
Near West Lake Houston Parkway and Madera Run Parkway, north of Summerwood, along Lake Houston.
- $368KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,896Median sq ft
- 2009Median year built
- Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 2.2 mi
- HC MUD No. 412: $0.6800 per $100 (2025)
Home figures: HAR.com 2025 Facts, as HAR shows them. Dues and tax rates: official sources with the year. Aerials: USGS The National Map (public domain).
Five things you might not know
Timber Forest details worth knowing.
- 01
Built around 1999
HAR's 2025 facts count 473 single-family homes with a median year built of 1999, a median of 2,321 sq ft and a median lot of 6,300 sq ft.1
- 02
Values
HAR's 2025 median market value is $257,805, with a typical range of $223K to $333K.1
- 03
Pool, park and trail
The pool at 4850 Drew Forest has a park next to it with swings, a play fort and a granite walking trail of about a quarter mile, plus a pavilion residents can use at no cost.3
- 04
Harris County MUD 278
Water is billed through Harris County MUD 278, which also administers curbside trash collection by Best Trash (since April 2018). The district adopted $0.68 per $100 for 2025.3
- 05
Contract constable patrol
Extra patrol comes from a shared Precinct 4 constable contract with several Atascocita-area communities.3
Getting around
From Timber Forest to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: FM 1960 west through Humble to US 59/I-69, and Beltway 8 toward Bush Intercontinental Airport.56
Straight-line distance, not road miles. Traffic changes by the hour, so we don’t publish drive times; the route link opens Google Maps with current traffic, which is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Community matchmaker
Which nearby community fits you best?
Compare Timber Forest with nearby communities in five questions. Matches use only HAR 2025 neighborhood figures, official tax rates and straight-line distances, never anything about who lives there.
Timber Forest market dashboard
What the market around Timber Forest is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Timber Forest alone. HAR’s Atascocita North and South market areas cover the Atascocita side of FM 1960; we don’t claim Timber Forest sits inside either one. These are HAR’s own monthly single-family figures, read Nov. 6, 2026; HAR’s market areas are wider than Timber Forest, so read them as the bigger picture.
Atascocita North
HAR market area · single-family
- $317,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 18Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 122Active listings, Oct 2026
- 5.3Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 27.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- -11.0%Active listings vs. a year ago
Atascocita South
HAR market area · single-family
- $280,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 49Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 247Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.5Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 22Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +1.7%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Timber Forest itself: median market value $257,805, typical range $223K - $333K, median home 2,321 sq ft on a 6,300 sq ft lot, median year built 19991.
Monthly trends
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (single-family sold and active tables). Reporting month shown on each point.
Neighborhood comparisons
HAR.com neighborhood pages, “2025 Facts” (checked Oct. 14, 2026). Neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals. HAR market areas and neighborhoods have different boundaries, so compare like with like.
Greater Houston for context (September 2026): $325,000 median sale price, 40,192 active listings, 5.5 months of inventory. HAR, released Oct. 14, 20269.
What it means: months of inventory near 5 to 6 is usually called balanced. Subdivision-level pending sales and price reductions aren’t on HAR’s public pages; Michael can pull them from the MLS.
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Rates: adopted 2025 rates from official sources10. Area-wide units: Harris County (2025), Harris County Flood Control District (2025), Harris County Hospital District (2025), Port of Houston Authority (2025), Harris County Department of Education (2025), Humble ISD (2025), Lone Star College System (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want a late-1990s home in Atascocita with a neighborhood pool and walking trail, in a smaller subdivision? Timber Forest fits. Budget for a MUD rate of $0.68 per $100.
The Good
- Newer than most of AtascocitaHAR's median year built is 1999.1
- Pool, park and trailA pool, play park, quarter-mile walking trail and free-to-use pavilion sit together on Drew Forest.3
- Trash through the MUDMUD 278 administers twice-weekly curbside trash pickup.3
- Extra patrolA shared Precinct 4 constable contract adds patrol.3
The Bad
- Higher MUD rateMUD 278 adopted $0.68 per $100 for 2025.2
- Small subdivisionAbout 473 homes, so listings are limited at any one time.1
- Dues not publishedThe association's page does not list the assessment amount.3
- Flood researchCheck the lot on FEMA's map and the HCFCD tool; the area is part of HCFCD's F-15 drainage study.1112
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineTimber Forest gets you a newer house than most of Atascocita at a similar price, in a small neighborhood with its own pool and trail. The MUD 278 rate is on the higher side, so run the full tax bill before you write an offer.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a newer Atascocita home around $250K
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a pool and walking trail close by
- You may love it ifBuyers who prefer a smaller subdivision
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a lower MUD rate, compare Atascocita South.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a bigger lot, look at Oaks of Atascocita.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Timber Forest gets you a newer house than most of Atascocita at a similar price, in a small neighborhood with its own pool and trail. The MUD 278 rate is on the higher side, so run the full tax bill before you write an offer.
Schools
Schools for a Timber Forest address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Humble Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Timber Forest in our recordsAttendance Zones and Bus Routes
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. We don’t publish ratings or rankings.
Flood research
Flood research for a Timber Forest address.
Check the lot on FEMA's map and the HCFCD tool; the area is part of HCFCD's F-15 drainage study.1112
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- Harris County Flood Education Mapping ToolFEMA floodplains relative to structures
- MAAPnext interactive mapDraft next-generation maps and “Know Your Risk”
- Harris County Flood Warning SystemLive rainfall and stream gauges
- Our flood map guideHow to read the official maps
- 2017
Hurricane Harvey
Releases from Lake Conroe reached nearly 80,000 cfs and the Lake Houston area flooded widely; the 17,000-home figure is for the whole Lake Houston area, not Timber Forest.13
- May 2024
Spring 2024 flood
Lake Conroe releases peaked at 71,835 cfs on May 2, the most since Harvey.14
- 2028 to 2030
New dam gates
The City of Houston and the Coastal Water Authority plan to add 11 gates to the dam, raising release capacity from 10,000 to 79,000 cubic feet per second. Community Impact reported (Dec. 2025) a $224 million cost, final design and permitting set to begin in December 2026, and construction from summer 2028 to winter 2030.15
No map can say a property won’t flood. Check the official map, the seller’s disclosure, flood insurance and the elevation of the specific home. Michael is a broker, not a flood engineer or insurance agent.
Compare
Timber Forest vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
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What’s happening near Timber Forest this weekend?
Bird Survey and Nature Hike
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center · 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Listing: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (Harris County Precinct 3) (confirm with the organizer)
HGMS Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show
Humble Civic Center · 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Organizer: Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex
Fall Jazz Orchestra Concert (Kingwood Jazz Orchestra)
Lone Star College-Kingwood Performing Arts Center · 4 p.m.
Organizer: Lake Houston Music & Arts Society (LHMAS)
American Quilt: 250 Years of American Music (Kingwood Chorale)
First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood · 7:30 p.m.
Organizer: Lake Houston Music & Arts Society (LHMAS)
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Questions buyers actually ask
Timber Forest questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for Timber Forest homes?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Timber Forest” show a median market value of $257,805, a typical range of $223K - $333K, a median home of 2,321 sq ft on a 6,300 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1999. They are HAR’s neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals.
Source: HAR.com 2025 Facts (checked Oct. 14, 2026).
Which taxing districts are on our record for Timber Forest, and at what rates?
Beyond the county, school district and college rows, our Timber Forest record lists Harris County ESD 46 at $0.1000 per $100 (2025); Harris County MUD 278 at $0.6800 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the HCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: hctax.net. Checked Oct. 13, 2026.
What did HAR’s Atascocita North market area show this fall for buyers looking at Timber Forest?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $317,500 for single-family homes in its Atascocita North market area, with 18 sales that month, 122 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 5.3 months of inventory. The area is wider than Timber Forest; ask for a subdivision-level report before pricing or offering.
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026).
More questions and answers are in the resource center below.
Tools
Plan your move to Timber Forest.
Community matchmakerTimber Forest vs. nearby communities.Ownership cost calculatorTaxes by district, dues, insurance, mortgage.Affordability calculatorWhat price fits your budget.Flood researchOfficial maps for any address.True cost of ownershipTaxes by unit, exemptions, insurance.HOA document finderDeclarations, rules and budgets.Lake Houston guideParks, ramps and the lake.
Relocating?
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Northeast Houston and seven other regions, compared with the same sourced facts.
Have questions about Timber Forest?
Talk directly with Michael O’Neal.
- Broker and owner of The Michael O’Neal Group, Keller Williams Realty Northeast, 20665 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble (TREC broker #624124)
- The Michael O’Neal Group has helped 2,035 families over 13 years
- RealTrends Verified: No. 1 team in Kingwood by volume and sides, 2025 sales data (profile)
- HAR Client Experience Ratings: 4.90 out of 5 from 90 surveys (imported Oct. 20, 2026; read the reviews)
- Works with buyers and sellers across Northeast Houston from the team’s office on West Lake Houston Parkway in Humble
How the team helps
- Pricing from Timber Forest’s own recent sales
- Checking the MUD, dues and resale certificate before the option period ends
- Listing preparation and professional marketing
- Buyer representation and showings
- Relocation help for out-of-town buyers
- Transaction coordination from contract to close
The website assistant answers from our sourced Timber Forest guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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Set your filters and the live MLS search opens through HAR.com’s IDX for The Michael O’Neal Group, with every listing’s official details and brokerage attribution.
Research
Timber Forest homeowner resource center.
Everything we’ve researched, with every source and checked date: association contacts and dues, documents, districts and tax units, amenities and rules, schools, flood resources and FAQs. Search it or pick a topic.
Timber Forest at a Glance
Built around 1999. HAR's 2025 facts count 473 single-family homes with a median year built of 1999, a median of 2,321 sq ft and a median lot of 6,300 sq ft. HAR.com: Timber Forest 2025 Facts
Values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $257,805, with a typical range of $223K to $333K. HAR.com: Timber Forest 2025 Facts
Pool, park and trail. The pool at 4850 Drew Forest has a park next to it with swings, a play fort and a granite walking trail of about a quarter mile, plus a pavilion residents can use at no cost. C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest
Harris County MUD 278. Water is billed through Harris County MUD 278, which also administers curbside trash collection by Best Trash (since April 2018). The district adopted $0.68 per $100 for 2025. C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates (2025)
Contract constable patrol. Extra patrol comes from a shared Precinct 4 constable contract with several Atascocita-area communities. C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest
Association. C.I.A. Services manages the Homeowners Association of Timber Forest; assessments are due January 1 each year. C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest
Homes and the Timber Forest Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Forest | 473 | 2,321 sq ft | 6,300 sq ft | 1999 | $257,805 | $223K - $333K |
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 Timber 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 Timber 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 Timber Forest
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.0059 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004798 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Humble ISD | $1.1052 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 46 | $0.1000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County MUD 278 | $0.6800 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
Rates are 2025 adopted rates per $100 of taxable value from the Harris County Tax Office. The HCAD account lists the units for the address. Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates (2025)
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 association's page says assessments are due January 1 but does not list the amount, so no dues figure is shown. Ask for the resale certificate. C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest
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 Timber Forest
- Humble ISD Attendance Zones and Bus Routes
Timber Forest is in Humble ISD. Assignments vary by address and can change, so confirm every campus for the address with the district's attendance zone tool. Humble ISD: attendance zones
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 Timber 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. We found no official count of flooded homes in this subdivision. HCFCD: F-15 Atascocita Area Drainage Analysis
Check the lot on FEMA's Map Service Center and HCFCD's mapping tool, look at the MAAPnext draft maps (for awareness only), and read the seller's flood disclosure. 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
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
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.
Getting Around from Timber Forest
Atascocita sits along FM 1960 east of Humble; FM 1960 west through Humble reaches US 59/I-69 for trips toward downtown. Handbook of Texas: Atascocita
Beltway 8 (North Sam Houston Parkway) and FM 1960 are the main links toward Bush Intercontinental Airport. Community Impact: Atascocita-area featured neighborhood, Oaks of Atascocita
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.
Timber Forest Questions Buyers Ask
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Timber Forest?
473 single-family homes, a median market value of $257,805, a typical range of $223K to $333K, a median of 2,321 sq ft on a 6,300 sq ft lot and a median year built of 1999.
Sources: HAR.com: Timber Forest 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What utility district serves Timber Forest?
Harris County MUD 278, which handles water billing and the trash contract and adopted $0.68 per $100 for 2025.
Sources: C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates (2025) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What amenities does Timber Forest have?
A pool, a park with a quarter-mile granite walking trail and a picnic pavilion, all at 4850 Drew Forest.
Sources: C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Which school district serves Timber Forest?
Humble ISD. Confirm each campus for the exact address with the district; assignments can change.
Sources: Humble ISD: attendance zones Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Timber Forest? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a late-1990s home in Atascocita with a neighborhood pool and walking trail, in a smaller subdivision? Timber Forest fits. Budget for a MUD rate of $0.68 per $100.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Newer than most of Atascocita
- Pool, park and trail
- Trash through the MUD
What Might Surprise You
- Higher MUD rate
- Small subdivision
- Dues not published
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Madera Run H-E-B, 1.7 mi
- ER: Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, 4.5 mi
- Shopping: Deerbrook Mall, 4.3 mi
- Park: Kingwood Park, 4.6 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Timber Forest gets you a newer house than most of Atascocita at a similar price, in a small neighborhood with its own pool and trail.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Timber Forest
- 1Newer than most of Atascocita
HAR's median year built is 1999.
- 2Pool, park and trail
A pool, play park, quarter-mile walking trail and free-to-use pavilion sit together on Drew Forest.
- 3Trash through the MUD
MUD 278 administers twice-weekly curbside trash pickup.
- 4Extra patrol
A shared Precinct 4 constable contract adds patrol.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Timber Forest
- 1Higher MUD rate
MUD 278 adopted $0.68 per $100 for 2025.
- 2Small subdivision
About 473 homes, so listings are limited at any one time.
- 3Dues not published
The association's page does not list the assessment amount.
- 4Flood research
Check the lot on FEMA's map and the HCFCD tool; the area is part of HCFCD's F-15 drainage study.
HCFCD: F-15 Atascocita Area Drainage Analysis FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Who Might Love Timber Forest?
- Buyers who want a newer Atascocita home around $250K
- Buyers who want a pool and walking trail close by
- Buyers who prefer a smaller subdivision
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a lower MUD rate, compare Atascocita South.
- If you want a bigger lot, look at Oaks of Atascocita.
Everyday Convenience in Timber Forest
- Trash days Regular trash is picked up Mondays and Thursdays, with heavy trash on Mondays. C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest
Main routes: FM 1960 west through Humble to US 59/I-69, and Beltway 8 toward Bush Intercontinental Airport. Handbook of Texas: Atascocita Community Impact: Atascocita-area featured neighborhood, Oaks of Atascocita
| Nearest H-E-B | Madera Run H-E-B 1.7 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Atascocita H-E-B 2.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Madera Run H-E-B 1.7 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital 4.5 mi |
| Major shopping | Deerbrook Mall 4.3 mi |
| Parks and nature | Kingwood Park 4.6 mi |
| Golf | Tour 18 (Tour 18 Houston) 1.5 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 8.8 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 23 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Timber 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 | $257,805 | HAR 2025 facts (Timber Forest) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $223K - $333K | HAR 2025 facts (Timber Forest) |
| Median home size | 2,321 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Timber Forest) |
| Median lot | 6,300 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Timber Forest) |
| Median year built | 1999 | HAR 2025 facts (Timber Forest) |
| Single-family homes | 473 | HAR 2025 facts (Timber Forest) |
| Tax rate: Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Timber 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 Timber Forest Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Timber Forest gets you a newer house than most of Atascocita at a similar price, in a small neighborhood with its own pool and trail. The MUD 278 rate is on the higher side, so run the full tax bill before you write an offer.
Timber Forest vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Timber Forest vs. Atascocita South
Choose Atascocita South and you gain: A lower MUD rate and more amenities.
You give up: Timber Forest's newer median home.
Timber Forest vs. Atascocita Trails
Choose Atascocita Trails and you gain: A lower price point and published dues.
You give up: Timber Forest's newer, larger homes.
Questions buyers ask about Timber Forest
Is Timber Forest a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a late-1990s Atascocita home around $250K with a pool and walking trail in the neighborhood. Run the full tax bill, since MUD 278's rate is $0.68 per $100.
Sources: HAR.com: Timber Forest 2025 Facts C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates (2025) Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Timber Forest?
MUD 278's rate is on the higher side, the subdivision is small so listings are limited, and the assessment isn't published online.
Sources: HAR.com: Timber Forest 2025 Facts C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates (2025) Checked Nov 11, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 11, 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
Timber 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 Nov 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Forest | 473 | 2,321 sq ft | 1999 | $257,805 |
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 Nov 11, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.0059 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004798 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Humble ISD | $1.1052 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 46 | $0.1000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County MUD 278 | $0.6800 per $100 | 2025 | 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.
- Harris Central Appraisal District property search
- Harris County Tax Office
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
Checked Nov 11, 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
- Humble ISD Attendance Zones and Bus Routes
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
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
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
Shopping
- Deerbrook Mall 4.3 mi
Parks and nature
- Kingwood Park 4.6 mi
- Alexander Deussen Park 5.9 mi
- Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 6.2 mi
Golf clubs and courses
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Timber 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 Timber Forest on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Compare all Atascocita neighborhoods side by side · Area map
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Atascocita · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Timber Forest, 2025 Facts
- Harris County MUD 278
- C.I.A. Services: Homeowners Association of Timber Forest
- Kingwood Park
- Handbook of Texas: Atascocita
- Community Impact: Atascocita-area featured neighborhood, Oaks of Atascocita
- HAR.com, Atascocita North market area price trends (read Nov. 5, 2026)
- HAR.com, Atascocita South market area price trends (read Nov. 5, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Official tax rate source
- HCFCD: F-15 Atascocita Area Drainage Analysis
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- KPRC Click2Houston
- Community Impact
- Community Impact
Community facts: association and district records, the Harris County Tax Office and HCAD, HAR.com and each place’s official page (records checked Nov. 11, 2026). Market areas: HAR.com (read Nov. 6, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.