Aerial view centered on Cape Conroe: streets, homes and trees

The Michael O’Neal Group · Cape Conroe community guide

Cape ConroeOn Lake Conroe

Want Lake Conroe living at an entry-level price? Cape Conroe fits. Just check each lot against SJRA's lake levels, and know there's no published association site.

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Cape Conroe from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).

  • $258KHAR 2025 median market value1
  • 1998Median year built (HAR 2025 Facts)
  • 1,765Median home size, sq ft (HAR 2025 Facts)
  • $1.0479Montgomery ISD tax rate per $100, 20262

Why people choose Cape Conroe

What sets Cape Conroe apart.

Cape Conroe sits on Lake Conroe in ZIP 77356.1

HAR's 2025 median market value is $258,097.1

What stands out

  • Lot sizes. HAR's 2025 median lot is 7,838 sq ft.1
  • An SJRA reservoir. Lake Conroe is a water supply reservoir run by SJRA.3

Interactive neighborhood map

Cape Conroe and its neighbors, on one map.

Tap the gold dot for Cape Conroe’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.

  • Cape Conroe
  • Nearby neighborhood
  • Golf course
  • Grocery, park or hospital

Neighborhood dots are approximate centers; we don’t draw subdivision, city or district boundaries. Filter rules: Golf nearby: Nearest golf course 1 mile or less (straight line 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.

Daily life

What everyday life in Cape Conroe looks like.

From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.

A drive for errands

Groceries and shopping are outside the subdivision.1

Open to the public

Groceries

Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Cape Conroe’s center): Conroe Market H-E-B, 9.3 mi; H-E-B Willis, 9.3 mi.

Neighborhood comparison

Cape Conroe and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.

Tap Compare on Cape Conroe and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.

Aerial view centered on Cape Conroe. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Cape Conroe

Cape Conroe

Cape Conroe is a Lake Conroe subdivision in ZIP 77356, in unincorporated Montgomery County and Montgomery ISD. HAR's 2025 facts count 794 single-family homes with a median year built of 1998.

  • $258KHAR 2025 median value
  • 1,765Median sq ft
  • 1998Median year built
  • Stanley Lake MUD: $0.3950 per $100 (2026)
Aerial view centered on Del Lago. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Nearby community

Del Lago

Del Lago is a Lake Conroe subdivision in ZIP 77356, in unincorporated Montgomery County and Montgomery ISD. HAR's 2025 facts count 278 single-family homes with a median year built of 1996.

  • 1998Median year built
  • Lake Houston, 1.2 mi
Aerial view centered on Walden on Lake Conroe. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Nearby community

Walden on Lake Conroe

A lake and golf community on a peninsula on the west side of Lake Conroe in Montgomery County, with a marina, a racquet center, pools and its own community association.

  • $336KHAR 2025 median value
  • 2,098Median sq ft
  • 2003Median year built
  • Lake Houston, 1.4 mi
  • Walden on Lake Conroe Community Improvement Association (maintenance fee): $1,200 per lot (2027)
  • Montgomery County MUD No. 8: $0.2935 per $100 (2026) and 1 more
Aerial view centered on April Sound. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Nearby community

April Sound

April Sound is a gated lake and golf community on the southern shore of Lake Conroe, started in the 1970s, with Montgomery 77356 addresses.

  • $349KHAR 2025 median value
  • 2,280Median sq ft
  • 1994Median year built
  • Montgomery County Utility District 3: $0.1600 per $100 (2026) and 1 more
Aerial view centered on Grand Harbor. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Nearby community

Grand Harbor

A gated community on a Lake Conroe inlet west of Walden in Montgomery County, built out with custom homes on larger wooded lots. Not the same place as Lakes at Grand Harbor in Katy.

  • $779KHAR 2025 median value
  • 3,532Median sq ft
  • 2007Median year built
  • Lake Houston, 1.1 mi
Aerial view centered on Bentwater. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Nearby community

Bentwater

Bentwater is a gated golf and waterfront community on the western shore of Lake Conroe in northwest Montgomery County, with its main entrance on FM 1097 west of Willis.

  • $568KHAR 2025 median value
  • 3,290Median sq ft
  • 2004Median year built
  • Lake Houston, 0.9 mi
  • Montgomery County MUD No. 18: $0.1600 per $100 (2026)
Aerial view centered on Point Aquarius. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Nearby community

Point Aquarius

A gated lake community on a peninsula on the east side of Lake Conroe, with a Willis mailing address, its own marina and two boat launches.

  • $359KHAR 2025 median value
  • 2,150Median sq ft
  • 2001Median year built
  • Lake Houston, 1.4 mi
  • Point Aquarius MUD: $0.5124 per $100 (2026)
Aerial view centered on Estates of Point Aquarius. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Nearby community

Estates of Point Aquarius

Estates of Point Aquarius is a Lake Conroe subdivision in ZIP 77318, in unincorporated Montgomery County and Willis ISD.

  • $673KHAR 2025 median value
  • 2,987Median sq ft
  • 1999Median year built
  • Lake Houston, 0.9 mi
  • Point Aquarius MUD: $0.5124 per $100 (2026)
Aerial view centered on Lake Conroe. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
USGS aerial
Nearby community

Lake Conroe

Bentwater, April Sound, Walden and the other communities on Lake Conroe in Montgomery County: who runs the lake, how levels are managed, and what a waterfront buyer should check.

HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.

  • Lake Houston, 1.7 mi
Full Guide

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

Cape Conroe details worth knowing.

  1. 01

    On Lake Conroe

    HAR places Cape Conroe in ZIP 77356 in Montgomery County, with Montgomery ISD on its tax table.1

  2. 02

    Homes by the numbers

    HAR's 2025 facts count 794 single-family homes with a median year built of 1998, a median of 1,765 sq ft and a median lot of 7,838 sq ft (about 0.18 acre).1

  3. 03

    Values

    HAR's 2025 median market value is $258,097, with a typical range of $204K - $441K.1

  4. 04

    Utility district

    HAR's tax table lists Stanley Lake MUD, which adopted $0.3950 per $100 for 2026 on the county's rate sheet.1

  5. 05

    Built on an SJRA reservoir

    Lake Conroe is a water supply reservoir run by SJRA; the dam was finished in January 1973.3

Getting around

From Cape Conroe to the rest of Houston.

Main routes: FM 1097 and SH 105 toward I-45.4

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.

Neighborhood matchmaker

Which nearby neighborhood fits you best?

Compare Cape Conroe with nearby neighborhoods in five questions. Matches use only HAR 2025 neighborhood figures, official tax rates and straight-line distances, never anything about who lives there.

1. What’s your home budget?
2. What matters most? Pick any
3. What kind of home? Pick any

Style and stories vary house by house, so they shape your home search link, not the ranking.

4. Where do you commute most?
5. What else matters? Optional

Cape Conroe market dashboard

What the market around Cape Conroe is doing.

HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Cape Conroe alone. HAR’s Lake Conroe Area and Montgomery County Northwest market areas cover the communities around Cape Conroe; we don’t claim Cape Conroe sits inside either one. These are HAR’s own monthly single-family figures, read Nov. 6, 2026; HAR’s market areas have their own boundaries, so read them as the bigger picture.

Lake Conroe Area

HAR market area · single-family

  • $328,970Median sold price, Sep 2026
  • 174Homes sold, Sep 2026
  • 1557Active listings, Oct 2026
  • 6.6Months of inventory, Oct 2026
  • 45.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
  • +1%Active listings vs. a year ago

HAR price trends · HAR market update5

Montgomery County Northwest

HAR market area · single-family

  • $554,950Median sold price, Sep 2026
  • 18Homes sold, Sep 2026
  • 143Active listings, Oct 2026
  • 8.3Months of inventory, Oct 2026
  • 83Median days on market, Sep 2026
  • +15.3%Active listings vs. a year ago

HAR price trends · HAR market update6

HAR 2025 Facts for Cape Conroe: median market value $258,097, typical range $204K - $441K, median home 1,765 sq ft on a 7,838 sq ft lot, median year built 19981.

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, 20267.

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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Cape Conroe sellers

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Enter your address and spin the same Home Value Wheel that’s on our homepage. It uses one system across the site: a value Michael prepared for your home, or Homebot’s automated estimate labeled as Homebot’s. It never makes up a number. For a full comparative market analysis, ask Michael.

An automated estimate is not an appraisal or a comparative market analysis. For a professional pricing review, ask Michael or request a home valuation.

  • Pricing from the marketA comparative market analysis of recent sales guides your price.
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  • Digital coordination and e-signingDocuments, deadlines and signatures tracked through closing.
  • Launch videoShort pieces made for social media, where buyers see a home first.
  • Aerial imageryDrone photos of the lot, the setting and the neighborhood.
  • Matterport 3D toursAn immersive 3D tour buyers can walk through online, when it suits the home.
  • Floor plansA floor plan with the listing photos, so buyers understand the layout.
  • StagingStaging help when it will change how the home shows.
  • Digital advertising and social contentPaid and organic campaigns that reach more local buyers.

No one can guarantee a buyer, a price or a timeline. What we control is how well your home is priced, presented and followed up.

Homeownership costs

What it costs to own in Cape Conroe.

Ask for the deed restrictions and any dues before the option period ends.1

Nothing is pre-filled for insurance. Get quotes for the specific address, including flood, even outside a mapped zone.

No rate is filled in for you. For reference, Freddie Mac’s average 30-year rate was 7.32% the week of Oct. 22, 2026. Lenders quote by credit and loan type.

True Cost of Homeownership calculator (adds exemptions, mortgage and PMI) · Mortgage calculator

Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year8. Montgomery County units: Montgomery County (2026), Montgomery County Hospital District (2026).

Before you move here

The Good, The Bad & The Reality.

Want Lake Conroe living at an entry-level price? Cape Conroe fits. Just check each lot against SJRA's lake levels, and know there's no published association site.

The Good

  • On Lake ConroeCape Conroe sits on Lake Conroe in ZIP 77356.1
  • ValuesHAR's 2025 median market value is $258,097.1
  • Lot sizesHAR's 2025 median lot is 7,838 sq ft.1
  • An SJRA reservoirLake Conroe is a water supply reservoir run by SJRA.3

The Bad

  • Lake levels matterCompare lot elevations with SJRA's 201-foot normal pool and 207-foot flowage easement.93
  • Docks need a licensePrivate docks need an SJRA license with an annual fee.10
  • Septic rules near the lakeSJRA permits septic systems within 2,075 feet of the lake.11
  • No association websiteAsk for the deed restrictions and any dues before the option period ends.1

The Reality

  • Michael’s bottom lineCape Conroe is about being on Lake Conroe. Before you buy, I would get a survey with elevations to compare with SJRA's levels, check any dock license, and pull the deed restrictions, because there's no association site to read.
  • You may love it ifBuyers who want Lake Conroe living
  • You may love it ifBuyers who want a weekend or retirement place on the lake
  • You may love it ifBuyers who like a small community
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a gated lake community, compare Point Aquarius.
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want golf and a larger plan, look at Walden on Lake Conroe.

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

My take: Cape Conroe is about being on Lake Conroe. Before you buy, I would get a survey with elevations to compare with SJRA's levels, check any dock license, and pull the deed restrictions, because there's no association site to read.

Schools

Schools for a Cape Conroe address.

Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.

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 Cape Conroe address.

Check the official maps for the specific address.

Research flood information for an address

    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

    Cape Conroe 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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    Questions buyers actually ask

    Cape Conroe questions, answered.

    What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Cape Conroe?

    HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Cape Conroe” show a median market value of $258,097, a typical range of $204K - $441K, a median home of 1,765 sq ft on a 7,838 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1998. They are HAR’s neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals.

    Source: HAR.com 2025 Facts (checked Oct. 14, 2026).

    Which local taxing units apply in Cape Conroe besides Montgomery County?

    Our records show Montgomery ISD at $1.0479 per $100 (2026); Montgomery County ESD 2 at $0.1000 per $100 (2026); Stanley Lake MUD at $0.3950 per $100 (2026). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the MCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.

    Sources: cms2.revize.com.

    What did HAR’s Lake Conroe Area market area show this fall for buyers looking at Cape Conroe?

    On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $328,970 for single-family homes in its Lake Conroe Area market area, with 174 sales that month, 1557 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 6.6 months of inventory. HAR’s area has its own boundaries; 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.

    Michael O’Neal, Broker and REALTOR

    Have questions about Cape Conroe?

    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 Greater Houston from the team’s office in Humble

    How the team helps

    • Pricing from Cape Conroe’s own recent sales
    • Checking the tax units, any deed restrictions and the 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 Cape Conroe guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.

    Research

    Cape Conroe homeowner resource center.

    Everything we’ve researched, with every source and checked date: city rules and services, documents, tax units, parks and amenities, schools, flood resources and FAQs. Search it or pick a topic.

    Cape Conroe at a Glance

    On Lake Conroe. HAR places Cape Conroe in ZIP 77356 in Montgomery County, with Montgomery ISD on its tax table. HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    Homes by the numbers. HAR's 2025 facts count 794 single-family homes with a median year built of 1998, a median of 1,765 sq ft and a median lot of 7,838 sq ft (about 0.18 acre). HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    Values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $258,097, with a typical range of $204K, $441K. HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    Utility district. HAR's tax table lists Stanley Lake MUD, which adopted $0.3950 per $100 for 2026 on the county's rate sheet. HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 rates

    Built on an SJRA reservoir. Lake Conroe is a water supply reservoir run by SJRA; the dam was finished in January 1973. SJRA: History

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

    Homes and the Cape Conroe Market

    HAR neighborhoodSingle-family homesMedian sizeMedian lotMedian year builtMedian market valueValue range
    Cape Conroe7941,765 sq ft7,838 sq ft1998$258,097$204K - $441K

    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 Cape Conroe 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 Cape Conroe; 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 Cape Conroe

    Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
    Montgomery County$0.3860 per $1002026Source
    Montgomery County Hospital District$0.0458 per $1002026Source
    Montgomery ISD$1.0479 per $1002026Source
    Montgomery County ESD 2$0.1000 per $1002026Source
    Stanley Lake MUD$0.3950 per $1002026Source

    Rates are 2026 adopted rates per $100 from the Montgomery County Tax Office rate sheet; Montgomery County and the hospital district are included. The MCAD account lists every unit on a home. Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 rates HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    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.

    We did not find an official association website or published dues for Cape Conroe; ask for the deed restrictions and any dues before the option period ends. HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    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 Cape Conroe

    HAR's tax table lists Montgomery ISD. Confirm the zoned campuses for the exact address with the district. HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    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 Cape Conroe

    Check the exact address on FEMA's Map Service Center. FEMA Flood Map Service Center

    For lots near the water, 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, and private docks need an SJRA license with an annual fee. SJRA: Licensing my residential structure

    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.

    Getting Around from Cape Conroe

    SH 105 and FM 1097 connect to I-45 at Conroe and Willis for trips toward The Woodlands and Houston. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lake Conroe Hills (2016)

    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.

    Cape Conroe Questions Buyers Ask

    What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Cape Conroe values?

    A median market value of $258,097 and a typical range of $204K, $441K, with a median year built of 1998. These are HAR's medians, not sale prices.

    Sources: HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026

    What should I check on a Cape Conroe lot near the water?

    Compare the surveyed elevation with SJRA's 201-foot normal pool and 207-foot flowage easement, confirm any dock license, and check SJRA's septic zone.

    Sources: SJRA: Lake Conroe facts SJRA: History SJRA: Licensing my residential structure Checked Nov. 11, 2026

    Which school district serves Cape Conroe?

    HAR's tax table lists Montgomery ISD. Confirm the zoned campuses for the exact address with the district.

    Sources: HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026

    What are the property taxes in Cape Conroe?

    The 2026 rates on the county sheet include Montgomery County, the hospital district, Montgomery ISD and Stanley Lake MUD. The MCAD account lists every unit on a home.

    Sources: Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 rates Checked Nov. 11, 2026

    Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal

    Why Live in Cape Conroe? The Good, The Bad & The Reality

    Want Lake Conroe living at an entry-level price? Cape Conroe fits. Just check each lot against SJRA's lake levels, and know there's no published association site.

    Neighborhood Reality Check

    Why You’ll Love It

    • On Lake Conroe
    • Values
    • Lot sizes

    What Might Surprise You

    • Lake levels matter
    • Docks need a license
    • Septic rules near the lake

    Everyday Convenience

    • Nearest H-E-B: Conroe Market H-E-B, 9.3 mi
    • ER: HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, 13 mi

    Straight-line miles.

    Michael’s Take

    Cape Conroe is about being on Lake Conroe.

    Compare nearby:

    Four Reasons People Love Living in Cape Conroe

    1. 1
      On Lake Conroe

      Cape Conroe sits on Lake Conroe in ZIP 77356.

      HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    2. 2
      Values

      HAR's 2025 median market value is $258,097.

      HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    3. 3
      Lot sizes

      HAR's 2025 median lot is 7,838 sq ft.

      HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    4. 4
      An SJRA reservoir

      Lake Conroe is a water supply reservoir run by SJRA.

      SJRA: History

    Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Cape Conroe

    1. 1
      Lake levels matter

      Compare lot elevations with SJRA's 201-foot normal pool and 207-foot flowage easement.

      SJRA: Lake Conroe facts SJRA: History

    2. 2
      Docks need a license

      Private docks need an SJRA license with an annual fee.

      SJRA: Licensing my residential structure

    3. 3
      Septic rules near the lake

      SJRA permits septic systems within 2,075 feet of the lake.

      SJRA: Permitting my on-site septic facility

    4. 4
      No association website

      Ask for the deed restrictions and any dues before the option period ends.

      HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts

    Who Might Love Cape Conroe?

    • Buyers who want Lake Conroe living
    • Buyers who want a weekend or retirement place on the lake
    • Buyers who like a small community

    Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?

    Everyday Convenience in Cape Conroe

    Main routes: FM 1097 and SH 105 toward I-45. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lake Conroe Hills (2016)

    Nearest H-E-BConroe Market H-E-B 9.3 mi
    Nearest H-E-BH-E-B Willis 9.3 mi
    PharmacyIn-store pharmacy at Conroe Market H-E-B 9.3 mi
    Hospital with an ERHCA Houston Healthcare Conroe 13 mi
    AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 33 mi
    AirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 55 mi

    Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Cape Conroe, 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$258,097HAR 2025 facts (Cape Conroe)
    Value range$204K - $441KHAR 2025 facts (Cape Conroe)
    Median home size1,765 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Cape Conroe)
    Median lot7,838 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Cape Conroe)
    Median year built1998HAR 2025 facts (Cape Conroe)
    Single-family homes794HAR 2025 facts (Cape Conroe)
    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 Cape Conroe 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 Cape Conroe Fact Sheet.

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

    My take: Cape Conroe is about being on Lake Conroe. Before you buy, I would get a survey with elevations to compare with SJRA's levels, check any dock license, and pull the deed restrictions, because there's no association site to read.

    Cape Conroe vs. Nearby Neighborhoods

    Cape Conroe vs. Lake Conroe

    Choose Lake Conroe and you gain: The whole lake's range of communities.

    You give up: Cape Conroe's specific location.

    Cape Conroe vs. Montgomery

    Choose Montgomery and you gain: The nearby town's shopping and services.

    You give up: Being right on the lake.

    Questions buyers ask about Cape Conroe

    Is Cape Conroe a good place to live?

    It suits buyers who want Lake Conroe living, with a 2025 HAR median of $258,097. Check lake elevations, dock licensing and the deed restrictions.

    Sources: HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts SJRA: Lake Conroe facts SJRA: History Checked Nov 11, 2026

    What are the downsides of living in Cape Conroe?

    No association site publishes rules or dues, lake levels and SJRA rules affect lots near the water, and errands mean a drive.

    Sources: HAR.com: Cape Conroe 2025 Facts SJRA: Lake Conroe facts SJRA: History 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
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    Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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    Neighborhood fact sheet

    Cape Conroe 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 neighborhoodSingle-family homesMedian sizeMedian year builtMedian market value
    Cape Conroe7941,765 sq ft1998$258,097

    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 Nov 11, 2026

    Property taxes

    Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
    Montgomery County$0.3860 per $1002026Source
    Montgomery County Hospital District$0.0458 per $1002026Source
    Montgomery ISD$1.0479 per $1002026Source
    Montgomery County ESD 2$0.1000 per $1002026Source
    Stanley Lake MUD$0.3950 per $1002026Source

    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 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

    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 Cape Conroe, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.

    See Cape Conroe on the area map

    Checked Oct 28, 2026

    Area map

    Ask Michael about Cape Conroe

    Thinking About Buying or Selling in Cape Conroe?

    Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Let me help you understand the market, the costs and what to look for before making a decision.

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    Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
    Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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    Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Montgomery · All Houston communities · Area map

    Sources for the sections above

    1. HAR.com Cape Conroe, 2025 Facts
    2. Montgomery ISD
    3. SJRA: History
    4. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lake Conroe Hills (2016)
    5. HAR.com, Lake Conroe Area market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
    6. HAR.com, Montgomery County Northwest market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
    7. HAR.com monthly MLS report
    8. Official tax rate source
    9. SJRA: Lake Conroe facts
    10. SJRA: Licensing my residential structure
    11. SJRA: Permitting my on-site septic facility

    Community facts: city, district and association records, the Montgomery County appraisal district and tax office, HAR.com and each place’s official page (records checked Oct. 21-Nov. 3, 2026). Market areas: HAR.com (read Nov. 8, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.

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