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Groceries and shopping are outside the subdivision.1
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Want Lake Conroe living at a mid-level price? Del Lago fits. Just check each lot against SJRA's lake levels, and know there's no published association site.

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Del Lago from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Tap the gold dot for Del Lago’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
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
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Groceries and shopping are outside the subdivision.1
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Del Lago’s center): H-E-B Willis, 9.3 mi; Conroe Market H-E-B, 9.9 mi.
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, 13.1 mi; CommonSpirit - St. Luke's Hospital - The Woodlands, 17.3 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April Sound is a gated lake and golf community on the southern shore of Lake Conroe, started in the 1970s, with Montgomery 77356 addresses.
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.
Estates of Point Aquarius is a Lake Conroe subdivision in ZIP 77318, in unincorporated Montgomery County and Willis ISD.
An established neighborhood on FM 1097 west of Willis, with Lake Conroe shoreline, its own utility district and some of the lower values on the lake.
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
HAR places Del Lago in ZIP 77356 in Montgomery County, with Montgomery ISD on its tax table.1
HAR's 2025 facts count 278 single-family homes with a median year built of 1996, a median of 2,330 sq ft and a median lot of 7,198 sq ft (about 0.17 acre).1
HAR's 2025 median market value is $393,195, with a typical range of $205K - $796K.1
HAR lists Del Lago Estates separately: 64 homes, median year built 1998, a median lot of 27,107 sq ft and a median market value of $815,509.4
HAR's tax table shows no municipal utility district for Del Lago; ask how the home gets water and sewer.1
Getting around
Main routes: FM 1097 and SH 105 toward I-45.5
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
Compare Del Lago 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.
Del Lago market dashboard
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Del Lago alone. HAR’s Lake Conroe Area and Montgomery County Northwest market areas cover the communities around Del Lago; we don’t claim Del Lago 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.
HAR market area · single-family
HAR market area · single-family
HAR 2025 Facts for Del Lago: median market value $393,195, typical range $205K - $796K, median home 2,330 sq ft on a 7,198 sq ft lot, median year built 19961.
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (single-family sold and active tables). Reporting month shown on each point.
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, 20268.
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
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 year9. Montgomery County units: Montgomery County (2026), Montgomery County Hospital District (2026).
Before you move here
Want Lake Conroe living at a mid-level price? Del Lago fits. Just check each lot against SJRA's lake levels, and know there's no published association site.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Del Lago 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
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
Check the official maps for the specific 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.
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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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HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Del Lago” show a median market value of $393,195, a typical range of $205K - $796K, a median home of 2,330 sq ft on a 7,198 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).
Our records show Montgomery ISD at $1.0479 per $100 (2026); Montgomery County ESD 2 at $0.1000 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.
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.
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On Lake Conroe. HAR places Del Lago in ZIP 77356 in Montgomery County, with Montgomery ISD on its tax table. HAR.com: Del Lago 2025 Facts
Homes by the numbers. HAR's 2025 facts count 278 single-family homes with a median year built of 1996, a median of 2,330 sq ft and a median lot of 7,198 sq ft (about 0.17 acre). HAR.com: Del Lago 2025 Facts
Values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $393,195, with a typical range of $205K, $796K. HAR.com: Del Lago 2025 Facts
Del Lago Estates. HAR lists Del Lago Estates separately: 64 homes, median year built 1998, a median lot of 27,107 sq ft and a median market value of $815,509. HAR.com: Del Lago Estates 2025 Facts
No MUD. HAR's tax table shows no municipal utility district for Del Lago; ask how the home gets water and sewer. HAR.com: Del Lago 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
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Lago | 278 | 2,330 sq ft | 7,198 sq ft | 1996 | $393,195 | $205K - $796K |
| Del Lago Estates | 64 | 3,886 sq ft | 27,107 sq ft | 1998 | $815,509 | $470K - $1.77M |
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 Del Lago 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 Del Lago; if it shows no homes, none are listed under that name right now. Widen the search or ask us.
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery ISD | $1.0479 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County ESD 2 | $0.1000 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
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: Del Lago 2025 Facts
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 Del Lago; ask for the deed restrictions and any dues before the option period ends. HAR.com: Del Lago 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.
HAR's tax table lists Montgomery ISD. Confirm the zoned campuses for the exact address with the district. HAR.com: Del Lago 2025 Facts
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.
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.
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.
A median market value of $393,195 and a typical range of $205K, $796K, with a median year built of 1996. These are HAR's medians, not sale prices.
Sources: HAR.com: Del Lago 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
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
HAR's tax table lists Montgomery ISD. Confirm the zoned campuses for the exact address with the district.
Sources: HAR.com: Del Lago 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
The 2026 rates on the county sheet include Montgomery County, the hospital district, Montgomery ISD. 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
Want Lake Conroe living at a mid-level price? Del Lago fits. Just check each lot against SJRA's lake levels, and know there's no published association site.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Straight-line miles.
Del Lago sits on Lake Conroe in ZIP 77356.
HAR's 2025 median market value is $393,195.
HAR's 2025 median lot is 7,198 sq ft.
Lake Conroe is a water supply reservoir run by SJRA.
Compare lot elevations with SJRA's 201-foot normal pool and 207-foot flowage easement.
Private docks need an SJRA license with an annual fee.
SJRA permits septic systems within 2,075 feet of the lake.
Ask for the deed restrictions and any dues before the option period ends.
Main routes: FM 1097 and SH 105 toward I-45. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lake Conroe Hills (2016)
| Nearest H-E-B | H-E-B Willis 9.3 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Conroe Market H-E-B 9.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at H-E-B Willis 9.3 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe 13 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 33 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 56 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Del Lago, 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.
| Median market value | $393,195 | HAR 2025 facts (Del Lago) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $205K - $796K | HAR 2025 facts (Del Lago) |
| Median home size | 2,330 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Del Lago) |
| Median lot | 7,198 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Del Lago) |
| Median year built | 1996 | HAR 2025 facts (Del Lago) |
| Single-family homes | 278 | HAR 2025 facts (Del Lago) |
| 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 Del Lago 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 Del Lago Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Del Lago 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.
Del Lago vs. Lake Conroe
Choose Lake Conroe and you gain: The whole lake's range of communities.
You give up: Del Lago's specific location.
Del Lago vs. Montgomery
Choose Montgomery and you gain: The nearby town's shopping and services.
You give up: Being right on the lake.
It suits buyers who want Lake Conroe living, with a 2025 HAR median of $393,195. Check lake elevations, dock licensing and the deed restrictions.
Sources: HAR.com: Del Lago 2025 Facts SJRA: Lake Conroe facts SJRA: History Checked Nov 11, 2026
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: Del Lago 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
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Neighborhood 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.
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median year built | Median market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Lago | 278 | 2,330 sq ft | 1996 | $393,195 |
| Del Lago Estates | 64 | 3,886 sq ft | 1998 | $815,509 |
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
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery ISD | $1.0479 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County ESD 2 | $0.1000 per $100 | 2026 | 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.
Checked Nov 11, 2026
Associations and deed restrictions differ by subdivision here. Ask the seller for the resale certificate and the recorded restrictions for the specific address.
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 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.
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Del Lago, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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