Northeast Houston / Master-planned community

Balmoral: Homes, HOA and Community Guide

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.

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Quick overview

History and development

Balmoral opened in 2017; as of mid-July 2021 it had 2,562 total lots with 645 still available (Community Impact). Source

Community Impact (July 2023) described Balmoral as in its final phase, approaching build-out, with about 2,500 single- and multifamily units. Source

Balmoral is a 750-acre master-planned community; its lagoon opened in 2018 as the second Crystal Lagoons amenity in the U.S. Source

Homes and construction

HAR 2025 facts: 2,575 single-family properties, median year built 2020, median sq ft 2,241. Source

Everyday life

Crystal Lagoons lists the lagoon as a private amenity for residents that is also available for public event rental. Source

Developer and builders

Land Tejas (developer); land bought from Rockspring Capital in April 2016 Source

Land Tejas was acquired by Starwood Land in 2021 Source

Final phase (320 homes) bought by Land Tejas with CBA Land Capital equity and an IBC Bank loan (Oct. 2021 release) Source

Builders named by HAR (AI-assisted page): Ashton Woods, Chesmar Homes, Castle Rock Communities, Lennar Source

Builders named by HoustonProperties.com: Lennar, Perry Homes, Colina Homes Source

Land Tejas (developer of Balmoral and its 1.99-acre Crystal Lagoons lagoon, opened 2018) Source

Owner and buyer resources

Balmoral HOA, Documents, Taxes and Services

The public facts an owner or buyer needs, with a link to the official source for each. Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

HOA contacts and fees

Master association

Property Owners Association of Balmoral, Inc.

Applies to: Balmoral Sections 1-27, part of Balmoral Bend Drive Reserves/Estates, and Balmoral East Sections 1-3 (per the recorded management certificate)

Management

Principal Management Group of Houston (Associa PMG Houston) · 713-329-7100 · Website Source

Resident portal

Owner login (owners only; we did not access it)

Assessment

The association does not publish its assessment amount on a public page we could find. Ask the management company, or get it from the resale certificate during your option period.

Other published fees

New account setup fee: $65.00 Source
Resale certificate: $340.00 (update $75.00) Source
Legacy account closure fee: $220.00 Source
Refinance statement of account: $75.00 Source
Expedite fee for resale certificate: $175.00 (1 day); $125.00 (3 day) Source
PMG transfer fee: $220.00 Source
Operating fund capitalization fee (Declaration Art. V, Sec. 5.7): 50% of the then-current annual assessment; $412.00 when the certificate was signed Feb. 23, 2024 (paid by each owner other than developer/declarant/builder on acquiring title) Source
Reserve fund capitalization fee (Sec. 5.8, builder transfers only): 1/4 of the annual assessment; $206.00 in Feb. 2024 Source
Administrative fee (Sec. 5.9): up to 1/3 of the annual assessment; $274.67 in Feb. 2024 Source
Adopt A School assessment (Sec. 5.10): $100 builder-seller plus $100 purchaser on first sale; 1/4 of the annual assessment ($206.00 in Feb. 2024) on later sales Source
Community enhancement fee (Sec. 5.22): $950.00, paid by any purchaser other than the developer, declarant or a builder Source

Resale certificate

Request the resale certificate and HOA documents from the management company named above. Source

Association source

HOA summaries are informational. The recorded governing documents and the association’s written confirmation control. Fees change; confirm current amounts before you rely on them.

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HOA and community document center

1 public document from the association, management company and public agencies, organized by association and type. Every link opens the official copy; we don’t host or alter them. Versions marked “not confirmed” may have been replaced; ask the association for the current set.

Property Owners Association of Balmoral, Inc. 1 document

Rules and policies 1

Property Owners' Association Management Certificate for Property Owners Association of Balmoral, Inc.
Recorded certificate listing Balmoral's sections, its declaration and 8 amendments, annexations, the managing agent and transfer fees.
Property Owners Association of Balmoral, Inc. · Applies to: all · Effective / version: 2024-02-23 (recorded RP-2024-65945, 02/27/2024) · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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We did not log in to resident portals. Documents that owners can see only after logging in are marked. This list is not guaranteed to be complete. Search every community’s documents.

Taxes and districts

County: Harris
City status: Unincorporated Harris County (HAR and Community Impact tax tables show no city levy). Houston ETJ status not confirmed. Source

District	Type	Applies to	Tax rate
Harris County MUD No. 400 Website	MUD	Balmoral sections including Sec 23 (HCAD sample); full section list not published	0.550000 per $100 (M&O 0.170000, debt 0.380000), adopted for 2025 Source
Harris County MUD No. 423 Website	MUD	Balmoral sections including Sec 20 (HCAD sample); full section list not published	1.350000 per $100 (M&O 0.440000, debt 0.910000), adopted (the tax office table spells it 'HC NUD 423') for 2025 Source
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 1	ESD	Both Balmoral HCAD samples (Sec 20 and Sec 23)	0.085150 per $100 (M&O 0.081240, debt 0.003910), adopted for 2025 Source
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 10	ESD	Both Balmoral HCAD samples (Sec 20 and Sec 23)	0.100000 per $100 (M&O 0.065740, debt 0.034260), adopted for 2025 Source

Community Impact (Nov. 2019) put the total rate at about 3.30 per $100, including HC MUD 400 at 0.93 and HC ESD No. 1 at 0.10, and noted rates vary by home location. Dated figure. Source
HC MUD 400 says it lies entirely within the City of Houston ETJ and Humble ISD, on the north side of Beltway 8 about 3 miles east of US 59; voters approved a maximum maintenance tax of $1.35 per $100 (Nov. 2, 2004). Source

Your total property tax depends on the specific parcel: which taxing units it sits in, its appraised value and the exemptions you qualify for. Check the exact address in the appraisal district’s records before you rely on any total.

Utilities and owner resources

Water and sewerHarris County MUD 400 (operator Inframark, 24-hour customer service 832-467-1599) - for addresses inside MUD 400 Website · 832-467-1599 Source
Trash and recyclingRepublic Services for HC MUD 400 (customer service 713-726-7300) Website · 713-726-7300 Source

Schedules and providers change. Use the provider’s own lookup for current pickup days and service areas. Emergencies: call 911.

Amenities and who can use them

Crystal Clear Lagoon (1.99 acres, opened 2018)Residents only Source
Amenity Village: clubhouse, infinity-edge pool, fitness center, beaches, splash pad, playgroundResidents only11930 Talman Run Dr (HAR community address) Source
Victory Park: tennis court, basketball pavilion, amphitheater, sports field, playgroundsAccess not confirmed Source
GreenBoLT 12-foot-wide trailAccess not confirmed Source
Crystal Lagoons lagoon (1.99 acres) with Family Beach, adults-only Serenity Beach and grottoAccess not confirmed Source
Amenity Village: clubhouse, infinity-edge pool, splash pad, playground, sand volleyball, hammock park, food truck courtyardResidents only Source
12-foot GreenBoLT trail system (walking, biking, golf carts)Access not confirmed Source

Resident-only amenities usually need a key, badge or sticker from the association. Rules and hours change; check the association’s current rules.

Common HOA and ownership questions

Who developed Balmoral?

Land Tejas, which bought the land in 2016; Land Tejas was acquired by Starwood Land in 2021. Source

Can non-residents use the Balmoral lagoon?

Crystal Lagoons describes it as a private amenity for residents, with public event rentals. Ask the HOA about guest rules. Source

Which MUD is Balmoral in?

HC MUD 400 for many homes; HAR also lists HC MUD 423 for some properties. Check the HCAD record for the address. Source

Is Balmoral in Humble city limits?

No city levy appears in HAR or Community Impact tax tables; it is in unincorporated Harris County with Humble or Houston mailing addresses. Source

Who is the Balmoral HOA?

Property Owners Association of Balmoral, Inc., managed by Principal Management Group of Houston (4700 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Suite 100; 713-329-7100). Source

What fees does a Balmoral buyer pay?

The Feb. 2024 certificate lists a $340 resale certificate, $220 PMG transfer fee, $65 new account fee, a $950 community enhancement fee, a capitalization fee equal to half the annual assessment ($412 then) and an Adopt A School assessment. Fee amounts tied to the assessment change yearly; confirm with the association. Source

Can the public use the Balmoral lagoon?

Crystal Lagoons describes it as a private amenity for residents, with public event rental. Source

Is there a public Balmoral HOA website?

balmoralhouston.com is now a parked domain for sale. The certificate says owners can find the dedicatory instruments on TownSq (login). Source

Answers depend on the address and section. The governing documents and the association’s confirmation control.

What we could not verify

Official community website content (balmoralhouston.com not reachable with our tools).
Legal HOA name, governing documents, TREC management certificate, resale process and transfer fees.
2025 MUD 400/423 and ESD 1/10 rates from the districts.
Which sections are in MUD 423 vs MUD 400.
PulteGroup as a builder: not found in any source.
Annual assessment (not published by the association; the certificate's fees imply about $824 for 2024 because the $412 capitalization fee equals half the annual assessment - not recorded as a fact).
Public copies of the Balmoral declaration and amendments (members-only on TownSq).
Which sections are in MUD 423 rather than MUD 400; MUD 423's operator and trash provider.

If you own here and can share a public link to any of these, call or text 832-797-3780 and we’ll add it with its source.

Schools

Humble ISD (2026 MLS listings: Centennial Elementary, Lake Houston Middle, Summer Creek High; other sources differ, so use the district lookup) Source

Humble ISD attendance zones and school lookup

Attendance zones are set by address and can change each year. Confirm with the district before you rely on a campus.

Flood, drainage and property research

A mapped flood zone does not tell you a home’s full flood risk, and a neighbor’s history doesn’t tell you this home’s. Check the specific address, ask the seller for the Texas flood disclosure and any claims history, and get an insurance quote early.

Buying here

What to review before an offer in Balmoral

Read the declaration and any supplemental declaration for the home’s section, plus the architectural guidelines, before your option period ends.
Order the resale certificate early and confirm every association that bills the home, with current dues and transfer fees.
Look up the parcel’s MUD or other district tax rates; they can be a large share of the total bill and vary by section.
Check the address on FEMA and county flood tools, request the seller’s flood disclosure, and price flood insurance before you commit.
Confirm school assignment for the exact address with the district.

Selling here

Selling in Balmoral

Buyers here compare section, builder, lot, HOA and district costs side by side. I price from recent sales in the same section and present the documents buyers will ask for up front. A pricing review is a conversation based on recent sales, not an appraisal.

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Researched and published by The Michael O’Neal Group, Keller Williams Realty Northeast. Last checked Oct 13, 2026. Every fact links to its source; tell us if something has changed.