Aerial view centered on Cypress Mill: streets, homes and trees

The Michael O’Neal Group · Cypress Mill community guide

Cypress MillTwo pools and a rec center

Want an established Cypress neighborhood with two pools and a recreation center at an entry-level price? Cypress Mill fits. Just plan on updating a 1990s or early-2000s home.

Michael O’Neal

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Cypress Mill from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).

  • $297KHAR 2025 median market value, Cypress Mill (Harris)1
  • 1996Median year built (HAR 2025 Facts)
  • 2,112Median home size, sq ft (HAR 2025 Facts)
  • $1.0669Cy-Fair ISD tax rate per $100, 20252

Why people choose Cypress Mill

What sets Cypress Mill apart.

The HOA runs pools on Cypresswood Drive and Mills Park Lane and meets at the recreation center on Mills Park Lane.34

HAR's 2025 median market values are $297,350 and $310,702 for the two sections.15

What stands out

  • A moderate MUD rate. Cypress Hill MUD 1 adopted $0.51 per $100 for 2025.2
  • Shopping inside the district. The district includes a Walmart and the Villages of Cypress Mill Shopping Center.6
  • District park work. The MUD moved forward with a new playground on Cypress Orchard Lane in 2026.7

Interactive neighborhood map

Cypress Mill and its neighbors, on one map.

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

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  • 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 Cypress Mill 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

This is a residential neighborhood; most groceries and shopping are outside it.1

Separate membership or fee

Golf nearby

Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): BlackHorse Golf Club, 1.8 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.

Golf guide

Neighborhood comparison

Cypress Mill and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.

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

Aerial view centered on Cypress Mill. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Cypress Mill

Cypress Mill

Cypress Mill is an established Cypress neighborhood in ZIP 77429 with its own recreation center and two pools, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.

  • 2002Median year built
  • BlackHorse Golf Club, 1.8 mi
  • Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
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Nearby community

Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour is a lake neighborhood off Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister roads in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.

  • $501KHAR 2025 median value
  • 3,140Median sq ft
  • 2007Median year built
  • BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.4 mi
  • Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
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Nearby community

Cypress

Large master-planned communities along 290.

  • 2013Median year built
  • BlackHorse Golf Club, 1.1 mi
  • Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
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Nearby community

Villages of Cypress Lakes

Villages of Cypress Lakes is a large Cypress subdivision north of the Mueschke Road and US 290 intersection, next to Cypress Lakes Golf Club, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.

  • $336KHAR 2025 median value
  • 2,515Median sq ft
  • 2009Median year built
  • BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.7 mi
  • HC MUD 391: $0.7550 per $100 (2025)
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Nearby community

Lakes of Rosehill

Lakes of Rosehill is a 397-home subdivision on Cypress Rosehill Road between Louetta Road and Little Cypress Creek in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.

  • $742KHAR 2025 median value
  • 3,982Median sq ft
  • 2001Median year built
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Cypress Creek Lakes

Cypress Creek Lakes is a lake and trail community off Fry Road in unincorporated Harris County, ZIP 77433, in Cy-Fair ISD.

  • $564KHAR 2025 median value
  • 3,430Median sq ft
  • 2013Median year built
  • BlackHorse Golf Club, 0.6 mi
  • Cypress Creek Lakes Property Owners Association (Phases 1 and 2): $900 per year (as posted Oct. 2026 (year not stated))
  • HC MUD 374 (Phases 1 and 2): $0.5200 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
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Blackhorse Ranch

Blackhorse Ranch is a golf course community off Fry Road south of US 290 in Cypress, ZIP 77433, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD, next to the 36-hole BlackHorse Golf Club.

  • $434KHAR 2025 median value
  • 3,014Median sq ft
  • 2005Median year built
  • BlackHorse Golf Club, 0.7 mi
  • HC MUD 371: $0.6950 per $100 (2025)
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Stable Gate

Stable Gate is a small gated subdivision built around a lake in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.

  • $550KHAR 2025 median value
  • 3,854Median sq ft
  • 2003Median year built
  • Stable Gate Homeowners Association: $1,199.17 per year (2026)
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Fairfield

Fairfield is a Friendswood Development master-planned community that opened in 1988 along the US 290 corridor in Cypress, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.

  • 2008Median year built
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Rock Creek

Rock Creek is a lake and trail neighborhood along Spring Cypress Road near Telge Road in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.

  • $753KHAR 2025 median value
  • 4,419Median sq ft
  • 2005Median year built
  • Northwest HC MUD 5: $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

Cypress Mill details worth knowing.

  1. 01

    Two HAR sections

    HAR's 2025 facts count 406 homes in Cypress Mill (median 2,112 sq ft, built 1996) and 753 in Cypress Mill Park (median 2,097 sq ft, built 2002).1

  2. 02

    Entry and mid-range values

    HAR's 2025 median market values are $297,350 for Cypress Mill and $310,702 for Cypress Mill Park.1

  3. 03

    A recreation center and two pools

    The HOA meets at the Cypress Mill Recreation Center, 14710 Mills Park Lane, and runs two pools, one on Cypresswood Drive and one on Mills Park Lane.3

  4. 04

    Cypress Hill MUD No. 1

    Cypress Hill MUD No. 1, created in 1979, serves the area; Community Impact listed The Villages of Cypress Mill and Sydney Harbour among its neighborhoods, plus the Walmart and the Villages of Cypress Mill Shopping Center.6

  5. 05

    District park projects

    Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 moved forward in 2026 with a new playground on Cypress Orchard Lane, along with drainage and pond projects.7

Getting around

From Cypress Mill to the rest of Houston.

Main routes: US 290 (Northwest Freeway) and its HOV lane, and the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 to SH 249.89

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

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Cypress Mill market dashboard

What the market around Cypress Mill is doing.

HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Cypress Mill alone. HAR’s Cypress North and Cypress South market areas cover the communities around Cypress Mill; we don’t claim Cypress Mill 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.

Cypress North

HAR market area · single-family

  • $370,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
  • 96Homes sold, Sep 2026
  • 577Active listings, Oct 2026
  • 4.5Months of inventory, Oct 2026
  • 32.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
  • +4.5%Active listings vs. a year ago

HAR price trends · HAR market update10

Cypress South

HAR market area · single-family

  • $410,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
  • 158Homes sold, Sep 2026
  • 1143Active listings, Oct 2026
  • 4.9Months of inventory, Oct 2026
  • 33.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
  • +4.1%Active listings vs. a year ago

HAR price trends · HAR market update11

HAR 2025 Facts for Cypress Mill (Harris): median market value $297,350, typical range $253K - $332K, median home 2,112 sq ft on a 6,510 sq ft lot, median year built 19961.

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, 202612.

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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Homeownership costs

What it costs to own in Cypress Mill.

The 2025 assessment was $742.13

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.

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Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year2. Harris County units: Harris County (2026), Harris County Flood Control District (2026), Harris County Hospital District (2026), Port of Houston Authority (2026), Harris County Department of Education (2025).

Before you move here

The Good, The Bad & The Reality.

Want an established Cypress neighborhood with two pools and a recreation center at an entry-level price? Cypress Mill fits. Just plan on updating a 1990s or early-2000s home.

The Good

  • Two pools and a rec centerThe HOA runs pools on Cypresswood Drive and Mills Park Lane and meets at the recreation center on Mills Park Lane.34
  • Entry-level Cypress valuesHAR's 2025 median market values are $297,350 and $310,702 for the two sections.15
  • A moderate MUD rateCypress Hill MUD 1 adopted $0.51 per $100 for 2025.2
  • Shopping inside the districtThe district includes a Walmart and the Villages of Cypress Mill Shopping Center.6
  • District park workThe MUD moved forward with a new playground on Cypress Orchard Lane in 2026.7

The Bad

  • Older homesHAR's median years built are 1996 and 2002.15
  • Dues of about $742The 2025 assessment was $742.13
  • An older districtCypress Hill MUD No. 1 dates to 1979 and sought a $50 million bond in 2018 to replace older infrastructure.6
  • Typical suburban lotsHAR's median lots are about 6,500 to 6,700 sq ft.15

The Reality

  • Michael’s bottom lineCypress Mill is one of the more affordable ways into Cy-Fair ISD with real neighborhood amenities. These homes are 20 to 30 years old, so I would budget for roof, HVAC and plumbing work and get a thorough inspection before the option period ends.
  • You may love it ifBuyers who want an entry-level price in Cypress
  • You may love it ifBuyers who want neighborhood pools and a recreation center
  • You may love it ifBuyers who like an established neighborhood
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a newer home, compare Villages of Cypress Lakes.
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a larger lot, look at Lakes of Rosehill.

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

My take: Cypress Mill is one of the more affordable ways into Cy-Fair ISD with real neighborhood amenities. These homes are 20 to 30 years old, so I would budget for roof, HVAC and plumbing work and get a thorough inspection before the option period ends.

Schools

Schools for a Cypress Mill 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 Cypress Mill address.

    Check the official maps for the specific address.

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      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.

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      Cypress Mill vs. nearby choices.

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      Questions buyers actually ask

      Cypress Mill questions, answered.

      What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Cypress Mill?

      HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Cypress Mill (Harris)” show a median market value of $297,350, a typical range of $253K - $332K, a median home of 2,112 sq ft on a 6,510 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1996. 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 Cypress Mill besides Harris County?

      Our records show Cy-Fair ISD at $1.0669 per $100 (2025); Cypress Hill MUD 1 at $0.5100 per $100 (2025); Harris County ESD 9 at $0.0388 per $100 (2025); Lone Star College System at $0.1060 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.

      What did HAR’s Cypress North market area show this fall for buyers looking at Cypress Mill?

      On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $370,500 for single-family homes in its Cypress North market area, with 96 sales that month, 577 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.5 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 Cypress Mill?

      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 Cypress Mill’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 Cypress Mill guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.

      Research

      Cypress Mill 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.

      Cypress Mill at a Glance

      Two HAR sections. HAR's 2025 facts count 406 homes in Cypress Mill (median 2,112 sq ft, built 1996) and 753 in Cypress Mill Park (median 2,097 sq ft, built 2002). HAR.com: Cypress Mill (Harris) 2025 Facts HAR.com: Cypress Mill Park 2025 Facts

      Entry and mid-range values. HAR's 2025 median market values are $297,350 for Cypress Mill and $310,702 for Cypress Mill Park. HAR.com: Cypress Mill (Harris) 2025 Facts HAR.com: Cypress Mill Park 2025 Facts

      A recreation center and two pools. The HOA meets at the Cypress Mill Recreation Center, 14710 Mills Park Lane, and runs two pools, one on Cypresswood Drive and one on Mills Park Lane. Cypress Mill HOA board minutes, Sept. 25, 2024 Cypress Mill HOA news: August 2023 pool hours

      Cypress Hill MUD No. 1. Cypress Hill MUD No. 1, created in 1979, serves the area; Community Impact listed The Villages of Cypress Mill and Sydney Harbour among its neighborhoods, plus the Walmart and the Villages of Cypress Mill Shopping Center. Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018)

      District park projects. Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 moved forward in 2026 with a new playground on Cypress Orchard Lane, along with drainage and pond projects. My Neighborhood News: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 playground project (May 2026)

      US 290 and the Grand Parkway. US 290 (Northwest Freeway) with its HOV lane is the main route toward Houston; the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 links US 290 with SH 249. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1

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

      Homes and the Cypress Mill Market

      HAR neighborhoodSingle-family homesMedian sizeMedian lotMedian year builtMedian market valueValue range
      Cypress Mill (Harris)4062,112 sq ft6,510 sq ft1996$297,350$253K - $332K
      Cypress Mill Park7532,097 sq ft6,698 sq ft2002$310,702$278K - $351K

      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 Cypress Mill 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 Cypress Mill; 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 Cypress Mill

      Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
      Cypress Hill MUD 1$0.5100 per $1002025Source
      Harris County ESD 9$0.038831 per $1002025Source
      Cy-Fair ISD$1.0669 per $1002025Source
      Lone Star College System$0.1060 per $1002025Source
      Harris County$0.38096 per $1002025Source
      Harris County Flood Control District$0.04966 per $1002025Source
      Harris County Hospital District$0.18761 per $1002025Source
      Harris County Department of Education$0.004798 per $1002025Source
      Port of Houston Authority$0.0059 per $1002025Source

      Cypress Hill MUD 1 adopted $0.51 per $100 for 2025; no 2026 rate was posted on the county table on Nov 11, 2026. Community Impact reported the district asked voters for a $50 million bond in November 2018; check the district's current debt with its own records. Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018)

      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 HOA's 2025 assessment was $742, due January 31, 2025, according to the association's newsletter coverage; the 2026 amount was not published there. Pool access requires current assessments. Confirm the current amount on the resale certificate. My Neighborhood News: Cypress Mill HOA 2025 assessments (Oct. 2025)

      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 Cypress Mill

      Cypress Mill is in Cy-Fair ISD, which assigns campuses by address through its School Zone Locator. Confirm every campus for the exact address with the district. Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator

      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 Cypress Mill

      In the Cypress Creek watershed, Community Impact reported from HCFCD data that 8,750 homes flooded in Hurricane Harvey (2017); that is a watershed figure, not a Cypress Mill count. Check the lot on FEMA's map and ask the seller about past flooding. Community Impact: Cypress Creek watershed buyouts after Harvey (2020) HCFCD: Cypress Creek watershed FEMA Flood Map Service Center

      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 Cypress Mill

      To downtown, the Galleria side and the Medical Center: Cypress Rosehill Road or Fry Road to US 290 (Northwest Freeway), which has an HOV lane, then I-610 or I-10 inward. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018)

      Transit: METRO's 217 Cypress Park and Ride runs weekdays from US 290 and Skinner Road to downtown on the HOV express lane. METRO: 217 Cypress Park and Ride

      To The Woodlands, Tomball and SH 249: the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 between US 290 and SH 249. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1

      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.

      Cypress Mill Questions Buyers Ask

      What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Cypress Mill values?

      Median market values of $297,350 for Cypress Mill and $310,702 for Cypress Mill Park, with medians near 2,100 sq ft. These are HAR's medians, not sale prices.

      Sources: HAR.com: Cypress Mill (Harris) 2025 Facts HAR.com: Cypress Mill Park 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026

      What amenities does Cypress Mill have?

      A recreation center at 14710 Mills Park Lane and two pools, on Cypresswood Drive and Mills Park Lane, run by the HOA.

      Sources: Cypress Mill HOA board minutes, Sept. 25, 2024 Cypress Mill HOA news: August 2023 pool hours Checked Nov. 11, 2026

      What is the MUD tax rate in Cypress Mill?

      Cypress Hill MUD 1 adopted $0.51 per $100 for 2025, according to the Harris County Tax Office. Add Cy-Fair ISD, county units, Lone Star College and ESD 9.

      Sources: Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates Checked Nov. 11, 2026

      What are the HOA dues in Cypress Mill?

      The association's newsletter coverage put the 2025 assessment at $742. Confirm the current amount on the resale certificate.

      Sources: My Neighborhood News: Cypress Mill HOA 2025 assessments (Oct. 2025) Checked Nov. 11, 2026

      Which school district serves Cypress Mill?

      Cy-Fair ISD. Use the district's School Zone Locator for the exact address; assignments can change.

      Sources: Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator Checked Nov. 11, 2026

      What should I check before making an offer in Cypress Mill?

      The age of the roof, HVAC and plumbing on 1990s homes, the HCAD tax units, the resale certificate and dues, and the FEMA zone for the lot.

      Sources: HAR.com: Cypress Mill (Harris) 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates FEMA Flood Map Service Center Checked Nov. 11, 2026

      Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal

      Why Live in Cypress Mill? The Good, The Bad & The Reality

      Want an established Cypress neighborhood with two pools and a recreation center at an entry-level price? Cypress Mill fits. Just plan on updating a 1990s or early-2000s home.

      Neighborhood Reality Check

      Why You’ll Love It

      • Two pools and a rec center
      • Entry-level Cypress values
      • A moderate MUD rate

      What Might Surprise You

      • Older homes
      • Dues of about $742
      • An older district

      Everyday Convenience

      • Nearest H-E-B: Cypress Market H-E-B, 2.4 mi
      • ER: HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 4.5 mi
      • Shopping: Grand Parkway Marketplace, 13 mi
      • Park: Kleb Woods Nature Preserve, 6.7 mi

      Straight-line miles.

      Michael’s Take

      Cypress Mill is one of the more affordable ways into Cy-Fair ISD with real neighborhood amenities.

      Compare nearby:

      Five Reasons People Love Living in Cypress Mill

      1. 1
        Two pools and a rec center

        The HOA runs pools on Cypresswood Drive and Mills Park Lane and meets at the recreation center on Mills Park Lane.

        Cypress Mill HOA board minutes, Sept. 25, 2024 Cypress Mill HOA news: August 2023 pool hours

      2. 2
        Entry-level Cypress values

        HAR's 2025 median market values are $297,350 and $310,702 for the two sections.

        HAR.com: Cypress Mill (Harris) 2025 Facts HAR.com: Cypress Mill Park 2025 Facts

      3. 3
        A moderate MUD rate

        Cypress Hill MUD 1 adopted $0.51 per $100 for 2025.

        Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates

      4. 4
        Shopping inside the district

        The district includes a Walmart and the Villages of Cypress Mill Shopping Center.

        Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018)

      5. 5
        District park work

        The MUD moved forward with a new playground on Cypress Orchard Lane in 2026.

        My Neighborhood News: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 playground project (May 2026)

      Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Cypress Mill

      1. 1
        Older homes

        HAR's median years built are 1996 and 2002.

        HAR.com: Cypress Mill (Harris) 2025 Facts HAR.com: Cypress Mill Park 2025 Facts

      2. 2
        Dues of about $742

        The 2025 assessment was $742.

        My Neighborhood News: Cypress Mill HOA 2025 assessments (Oct. 2025)

      3. 3
        An older district

        Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 dates to 1979 and sought a $50 million bond in 2018 to replace older infrastructure.

        Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018)

      4. 4
        Typical suburban lots

        HAR's median lots are about 6,500 to 6,700 sq ft.

        HAR.com: Cypress Mill (Harris) 2025 Facts HAR.com: Cypress Mill Park 2025 Facts

      Who Might Love Cypress Mill?

      • Buyers who want an entry-level price in Cypress
      • Buyers who want neighborhood pools and a recreation center
      • Buyers who like an established neighborhood

      Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?

      Everyday Convenience in Cypress Mill

      Main routes: US 290 (Northwest Freeway) and its HOV lane, and the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 to SH 249. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1

      Nearest H-E-BCypress Market H-E-B 2.4 mi
      Nearest H-E-BFairfield Market H-E-B 2.6 mi
      PharmacyIn-store pharmacy at Cypress Market H-E-B 2.4 mi
      Hospital with an ERHCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress 4.5 mi
      Major shoppingGrand Parkway Marketplace 13 mi
      Parks and natureKleb Woods Nature Preserve 6.7 mi
      GolfBlackHorse Golf Club 1.8 mi
      AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 21 mi
      AirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 34 mi

      Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Cypress Mill, 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$297,350HAR 2025 facts (Cypress Mill (Harris))
      Value range$253K - $332KHAR 2025 facts (Cypress Mill (Harris))
      Median home size2,112 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Cypress Mill (Harris))
      Median lot6,510 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Cypress Mill (Harris))
      Median year built1996HAR 2025 facts (Cypress Mill (Harris))
      Single-family homes406HAR 2025 facts (Cypress Mill (Harris))
      Tax rate: Cypress Hill MUD 1$0.5100 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill
      Tax rate: Harris County ESD 9$0.038831 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill
      Tax rate: Cy-Fair ISD$1.0669 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 Cypress Mill 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 Cypress Mill Fact Sheet.

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

      My take: Cypress Mill is one of the more affordable ways into Cy-Fair ISD with real neighborhood amenities. These homes are 20 to 30 years old, so I would budget for roof, HVAC and plumbing work and get a thorough inspection before the option period ends.

      Cypress Mill vs. Nearby Neighborhoods

      Cypress Mill vs. Fairfield

      Choose Fairfield and you gain: A large master plan with more amenities.

      You give up: Cypress Mill's lower price point.

      Cypress Mill vs. Longwood Village

      Choose Longwood Village and you gain: A golf course in the neighborhood.

      You give up: Cypress Mill's lower values.

      Questions buyers ask about Cypress Mill

      Is Cypress Mill a good place to live?

      It suits buyers who want an entry-level Cypress price with two pools and a recreation center, with 2025 HAR median values near $300,000. Plan for updates on older homes.

      Sources: Cypress Mill HOA board minutes, Sept. 25, 2024 Cypress Mill HOA news: August 2023 pool hours HAR.com: Cypress Mill (Harris) 2025 Facts Checked Nov 11, 2026

      What are the downsides of living in Cypress Mill?

      Homes date from the mid-1990s to early 2000s, lots are typical suburban size, and the MUD and HOA add to monthly costs.

      Sources: Cypress Mill HOA board minutes, Sept. 25, 2024 Cypress Mill HOA news: August 2023 pool hours HAR.com: Cypress Mill (Harris) 2025 Facts 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

      Cypress Mill 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
      Cypress Mill (Harris)4062,112 sq ft1996$297,350
      Cypress Mill Park7532,097 sq ft2002$310,702

      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
      Cypress Hill MUD 1$0.5100 per $1002025Source
      Harris County ESD 9$0.038831 per $1002025Source
      Cy-Fair ISD$1.0669 per $1002025Source
      Lone Star College System$0.1060 per $1002025Source
      Harris County$0.38096 per $1002025Source
      Harris County Flood Control District$0.04966 per $1002025Source
      Harris County Hospital District$0.18761 per $1002025Source
      Harris County Department of Education$0.004798 per $1002025Source
      Port of Houston Authority$0.0059 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 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 Cypress Mill, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.

      See Cypress Mill on the area map

      Checked Oct 28, 2026

      Area map

      Ask Michael about Cypress Mill

      Thinking About Buying or Selling in Cypress Mill?

      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.

      Michael O’Neal
      Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
      Keller Williams Realty Northeast
      Call or text: 832-797-3780 Text Michael

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      Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Cypress · All Houston communities · Area map

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