The Michael O’Neal Group · Harper's Preserve community guide
Harper's PreserveGated with private streets
Want a gated community with private streets, a lake and a recreation center, plus newer homes and an elementary school inside? Harper's Preserve has that north of The Woodlands. Just know two MUDs show up on the tax table, so the tax bill needs a careful look.
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Harper's Preserve from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Harper's Preserve
What sets Harper's Preserve apart.
Community Impact describes Harper's Preserve as a gated community off Highway 242 near I-45.3
Community Impact describes private streets, a lake and a recreation center with a swimming pool.3
What stands out
- An elementary inside. Shea Homes says the community is zoned to Conroe ISD and that a new elementary school was built within the community.4
- Newer homes. HAR's 2025 Facts list 2,053 homes with a median build year of 2021 and a median of 2,647 sq ft.1
- Amenities shared across villages. Shea Homes says residents of all villages have access to all amenities.4
Interactive neighborhood map
Harper's Preserve and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Harper's Preserve’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
- Harper's Preserve
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- 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 Harper's Preserve looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Harper's Preserve’s center): Harper's Trace H-E-B, 0.3 mi; Woodlands Market H-E-B, 3.6 mi.
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, 1.6 mi; CommonSpirit - St. Luke's Hospital - The Woodlands, 1.8 mi.
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): The Woodlands Country Club, 4.1 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Harper's Preserve and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Harper's Preserve and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Harper's Preserve
Harper's Preserve is a gated master-planned community off Highway 242 east of I-45 in south Montgomery County, near The Woodlands, in Conroe ISD, with mostly 2010s and 2020s homes.
- $434KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,647Median sq ft
- 2021Median year built
- Montgomery County MUD 15: $0.6200 per $100 (2026)
Grand Central Park
Conroe, bordered by I-45 and Loop 336, with about 1.5 miles of frontage on each road per Johnson Development; south of downtown Conroe and north of The Woodlands.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
- Grand Central Park Residential Association (developer HOA page heading: Grand Central Park Home Owners Association): $1,260 per year (2026)
Artavia
Just south of State Highway 242, roughly midway between I-45 and US 59, north of the Grand Parkway (SH 99), Conroe 77302.
- $432KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,734Median sq ft
- 2022Median year built
Carlton Woods
A sourced guide to Carlton Woods in The Woodlands: homes and lots, the association and its rules, taxes, schools, flood research, and what to check when buying or selling.
- $2.42MHAR 2025 median value
- 2006Median year built
- Montgomery County MUD 46: $0.1716 per $100 (2026)
Carlton Woods Creekside
A sourced guide to Carlton Woods Creekside in The Woodlands: homes and lots, the association and its rules, taxes, schools, flood research, and what to check when buying or selling.
- $2.53MHAR 2025 median value
- 6,352Median sq ft
- 2014Median year built
- Augusta Pines Golf Club, 2.2 mi
- Harris-Montgomery Counties MUD 386: $0.4300 per $100 (2025)
Spring Trails
Spring Trails is a deed-restricted master-planned community of about 1,685 homes in 19 sections in Montgomery County, on the Grand Parkway just east of the Hardy Toll Road with a Spring 77386 address.
- $395KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,577Median sq ft
- 2007Median year built
- Spring Trails Community Association: $805 per year, plus additional assessments for gated sections (not stated on the association page (checked 2026-10-28))
- Montgomery County MUD No. 94: $0.6600 per $100 (2025)
Harmony
Harmony is a master-planned community of about 1,000 acres along Rayford Road at Riley Fuzzel Road in southeast Montgomery County, just south of the Grand Parkway, with a Spring 77386 address.
- 2018Median year built
Woodforest
South Montgomery County about five miles north of The Woodlands, about six miles south of Lake Conroe and about seven miles west of I-45, along Fish Creek Thoroughfare (which connects to FM 1488 and SH 105).
- $498KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,800Median sq ft
- 2016Median year built
- Woodforest Owners Association, Inc.: $1,392 per year (as shown 2026-10-20 (2023 fee sheet: $1,391.50))
- Montgomery County MUD No. 113: $0.5600 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Benders Landing Estates
A sourced guide to Benders Landing Estates in Spring, Montgomery County: homes and lots, the association and its rules, taxes, schools, flood research, and what to check when buying or selling.
- $1MHAR 2025 median value
- 4,249Median sq ft
- 2006Median year built
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
Harper's Preserve details worth knowing.
- 01
Off Highway 242 near I-45
Community Impact describes Harper's Preserve as a gated community off Highway 242 near I-45.3
- 02
Private streets, a lake and a recreation center
Community Impact describes private streets, a lake and a recreation center with a swimming pool.3
- 03
Shared amenities across villages
Shea Homes says residents of all villages have access to all amenities.4
- 04
Conroe ISD with an elementary inside
Shea Homes says the community is zoned to Conroe ISD and that a new elementary school was built within the community.4
- 05
Mostly newer homes
HAR's 2025 Facts list 2,053 homes with a median build year of 2021 and a median of 2,647 sq ft.1
Getting around
From Harper's Preserve to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Highway 242 to I-45 North, with the Hardy Toll Road and Grand Parkway meeting I-45 at City Place to the south.36
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 Harper's Preserve 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.
Harper's Preserve market dashboard
What the market around Harper's Preserve is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Harper's Preserve alone. HAR’s Spring Northeast and Conroe Southeast market areas cover the communities around Harper's Preserve; we don’t claim Harper's Preserve 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.
Spring Northeast
HAR market area · single-family
- $399,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 115Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 820Active listings, Oct 2026
- 5.2Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 37Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +2.4%Active listings vs. a year ago
Conroe Southeast
HAR market area · single-family
- $268,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 92Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 641Active listings, Oct 2026
- 5.3Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 42.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +4.9%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Harper's Preserve: median market value $434,000, typical range $322K - $657K, median home 2,647 sq ft on a 6,980 sq ft lot, median year built 20211.
Monthly trends
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (single-family sold and active tables). Reporting month shown on each point.
Neighborhood comparisons
HAR.com neighborhood pages, “2025 Facts” (checked Oct. 14, 2026). Neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals. HAR market areas and neighborhoods have different boundaries, so compare like with like.
Greater Houston for context (September 2026): $325,000 median sale price, 40,192 active listings, 5.5 months of inventory. HAR, released Oct. 14, 20269.
What it means: months of inventory near 5 to 6 is usually called balanced. Subdivision-level pending sales and price reductions aren’t on HAR’s public pages; Michael can pull them from the MLS.
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Homeownership costs
What it costs to own in Harper's Preserve.
We found no assessment published by the association or its manager.10
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 year11. Montgomery County units: Montgomery County (2026), Montgomery County Hospital District (2026).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want a gated community with private streets, a lake and a recreation center, plus newer homes and an elementary school inside? Harper's Preserve has that north of The Woodlands. Just know two MUDs show up on the tax table, so the tax bill needs a careful look.
The Good
- Gated with private streetsCommunity Impact describes Harper's Preserve as a gated community off Highway 242 near I-45.3
- A lake and a recreation centerCommunity Impact describes private streets, a lake and a recreation center with a swimming pool.3
- An elementary insideShea Homes says the community is zoned to Conroe ISD and that a new elementary school was built within the community.4
- Newer homesHAR's 2025 Facts list 2,053 homes with a median build year of 2021 and a median of 2,647 sq ft.1
- Amenities shared across villagesShea Homes says residents of all villages have access to all amenities.4
The Bad
- Two MUDs on the tax tableHAR lists Montgomery County MUD 15 ($0.62 for 2026 on the county sheet) and MUD 95 for Harper's Preserve.12
- Dues are not publishedWe found no assessment published by the association or its manager.10
- Errands are outside the gatesGroceries and shopping are toward I-45 and The Woodlands, not inside the community.5
- Builder lineup changesThe builder list we found is from 2016 plus Shea Homes, so ask who is still selling.134
- Check the flood mapWe found no documented flood event, which is not evidence either way; check each lot near the preserve and lake.12
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineHarper's Preserve is a strong fit if you want newer construction behind a gate close to The Woodlands. Before you get attached to a floor plan, pull the MCAD account and add both MUD lines to the budget. Then get the resale certificate so you know the dues and gate rules.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a gated community with private streets
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a newer home
- You may love it ifBuyers who want Conroe ISD with an elementary school inside
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a Township with village centers instead of a gated master plan, look at The Woodlands.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a larger established community with a 43-acre park, see Imperial Oaks.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want one MUD with a published rate, compare Spring Trails.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Harper's Preserve is a strong fit if you want newer construction behind a gate close to The Woodlands. Before you get attached to a floor plan, pull the MCAD account and add both MUD lines to the budget. Then get the resale certificate so you know the dues and gate rules.
Schools
Schools for a Harper's Preserve address.
Shea Homes says the community is zoned to Conroe ISD and that a new elementary school was built within the community.4
- Conroe Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Harper's Preserve in our recordsFind My School (by 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 Harper's Preserve address.
We found no documented flood event, which is not evidence either way; check each lot near the preserve and lake.12
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- San Jacinto River AuthorityWho handles flood control in Montgomery County
- Montgomery County EngineeringCounty floodplain administration
- Our flood map guideHow to read the official maps
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
Harper's Preserve vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
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What’s happening near Harper's Preserve?
The Woodlands Farmers Market
Grogan's Mill Shopping Center · 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Organizer: The Woodlands Township
The Woodlands Photography Club 2026 Award Ceremony and Exhibition
· 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Listing: The Woodlands Photography Club (confirm with the organizer)
Texas Renaissance Festival
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds · 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Organizer: Texas Renaissance Festival
Veterans Day Tribute
The Woodlands Central Fire Station · 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Organizer: The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation with The Woodlands Fire Department
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Questions buyers actually ask
Harper's Preserve questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Harper's Preserve?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Harper's Preserve” show a median market value of $434,000, a typical range of $322K - $657K, a median home of 2,647 sq ft on a 6,980 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 2021. 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 Harper's Preserve besides Montgomery County?
Our records show Conroe ISD at $0.9471 per $100 (2026); Lone Star College at $0.1058 per $100 (2026); Montgomery County MUD 15 at $0.6200 per $100 (2026); Montgomery County ESD 4 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.
What did HAR’s Spring Northeast market area show this fall for buyers looking at Harper's Preserve?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $399,000 for single-family homes in its Spring Northeast market area, with 115 sales that month, 820 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 5.2 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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- 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
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- 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 Harper's Preserve’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 Harper's Preserve guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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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.
Harper's Preserve at a Glance
Off Highway 242 near I-45. Community Impact describes Harper's Preserve as a gated community off Highway 242 near I-45. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017)
Private streets, a lake and a recreation center. Community Impact describes private streets, a lake and a recreation center with a swimming pool. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017)
Shared amenities across villages. Shea Homes says residents of all villages have access to all amenities. Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan
Conroe ISD with an elementary inside. Shea Homes says the community is zoned to Conroe ISD and that a new elementary school was built within the community. Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan
Mostly newer homes. HAR's 2025 Facts list 2,053 homes with a median build year of 2021 and a median of 2,647 sq ft. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Harper's Preserve
Many builders. Community Impact's 2016 list named Ashton Woods, Chesmar Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, Gehan Homes, J. Patrick Homes and Plantation Homes, with homes from 2,221 to 5,350 sq ft at the time. Community Impact: real estate updates, The Woodlands (Oct. 2016)
Homes and the Harper's Preserve Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper's Preserve | 2,053 | 2,647 sq ft | 6,980 sq ft | 2021 | $434,000 | $322K - $657K |
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.
Builders listed by Community Impact in 2016: Ashton Woods, Chesmar Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, Gehan Homes, J. Patrick Homes and Plantation Homes. Shea Homes also builds in the master plan. Ask which builders are still selling today. Community Impact: real estate updates, The Woodlands (Oct. 2016) Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan
Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for Harper's Preserve 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 Harper's Preserve; 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 Harper's Preserve
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Conroe ISD | $0.9471 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Lone Star College | $0.1058 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County MUD 15 | $0.6200 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County ESD 4 | $0.1000 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
HAR's tax table for Harper's Preserve also lists Montgomery County MUD 95, which we did not confirm on the 2026 county rate sheet. Read the full list of districts on the MCAD account for the address. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Harper's Preserve Montgomery Central Appraisal District
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 found no assessment published by the association or its manager, so no dues figure is shown. The resale certificate lists dues, transfer fees and any village-level charges. Texas Real Estate Commission: HOA management certificate search
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 Harper's Preserve
- Conroe ISD Find My School (by address)
Harper's Preserve is zoned to Conroe ISD, and Shea Homes notes an elementary school built inside the community. Check campuses for the address with Conroe ISD's Find My School tool. Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan Conroe ISD: Find My School
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 Harper's Preserve
We did not find a documented flood event for Harper's Preserve in official sources, which is not evidence either way. Check the lot on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, especially near the preserve and lake. 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.
Everyday Places Near Harper's Preserve
Groceries
- H-E-B Spring Creek Market 3540 Rayford Rd., Spring (store with pharmacy)
- Kroger Imperial Oaks 2301 Rayford Rd., Spring
Shopping
- The Woodlands Mall 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr., The Woodlands
- City Place I-45, Grand Parkway and Hardy Toll Road junction
Hospitals and urgent care
- Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands 17600 I-45 South, The Woodlands
- St. Luke's Health Springwoods Village Hospital 2255 E. Mossy Oaks Rd., Spring
Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Nov. 11, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.
Getting Around from Harper's Preserve
Highway 242 connects the community to I-45 North. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017)
The Hardy Toll Road and the Grand Parkway meet I-45 at City Place to the south. City Place Community Impact: HCTRA Hardy Toll Road overhaul TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment G
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.
Harper's Preserve Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of Harper's Preserve?
Pros: a gated community with private streets, a lake, a recreation center and pool, newer homes and an elementary school inside. Cons: two MUDs appear on HAR's tax table, dues are not published, and errands are outside the gates along I-45 and Highway 242.
Sources: Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017) Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan HAR.com 2025 Facts: Harper's Preserve Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What are homes in Harper's Preserve worth?
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median market value of $434,000 across 2,053 homes, with a range of $322K to $657K. These are appraisal-based values, not sale prices.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Harper's Preserve Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Is Harper's Preserve gated?
Yes. Community Impact describes it as a gated community with private streets, and Shea Homes calls it a gated master plan.
Sources: Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017) Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What MUD is Harper's Preserve in?
HAR's tax table lists Montgomery County MUD 15 ($0.62 per $100 for 2026 on the county rate sheet) and Montgomery County MUD 95. Read the exact lines on the MCAD account.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Harper's Preserve Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 rates and exemptions Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What school district serves Harper's Preserve?
Conroe ISD, with an elementary school built inside the community per Shea Homes. Check campuses for the address with Conroe ISD.
Sources: Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan Conroe ISD: Find My School Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How new are the homes in Harper's Preserve?
HAR's median build year is 2021, with a median of 2,647 sq ft.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Harper's Preserve Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Who builds in Harper's Preserve?
Community Impact's 2016 list named Ashton Woods, Chesmar, Drees, Highland, Gehan, J. Patrick and Plantation Homes, and Shea Homes builds in the master plan. Ask which builders still have homes available.
Sources: Community Impact: real estate updates, The Woodlands (Oct. 2016) Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How far is Harper's Preserve from The Woodlands?
It sits east of I-45 off Highway 242, north of The Woodlands; The Woodlands Mall is the nearest regional shopping.
Sources: Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017) The Woodlands Mall Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before buying in Harper's Preserve?
Read the MCAD account for both MUD lines, get the resale certificate and gate rules, check the lot on FEMA's map, and confirm the campuses with Conroe ISD.
Sources: Montgomery Central Appraisal District FEMA Flood Map Service Center Conroe ISD: Find My School Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Harper's Preserve? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a gated community with private streets, a lake and a recreation center, plus newer homes and an elementary school inside? Harper's Preserve has that north of The Woodlands. Just know two MUDs show up on the tax table, so the tax bill needs a careful look.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Gated with private streets
- A lake and a recreation center
- An elementary inside
What Might Surprise You
- Two MUDs on the tax table
- Dues are not published
- Errands are outside the gates
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Harper's Trace H-E-B, 0.3 mi
- ER: Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, 1.6 mi
- Shopping: The Woodlands Mall, 3.0 mi
- Park: Town Green Park, 3.7 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Harper's Preserve is a strong fit if you want newer construction behind a gate close to The Woodlands.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Harper's Preserve
- 1Gated with private streets
Community Impact describes Harper's Preserve as a gated community off Highway 242 near I-45.
Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017)
- 2A lake and a recreation center
Community Impact describes private streets, a lake and a recreation center with a swimming pool.
Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017)
- 3An elementary inside
Shea Homes says the community is zoned to Conroe ISD and that a new elementary school was built within the community.
- 4Newer homes
HAR's 2025 Facts list 2,053 homes with a median build year of 2021 and a median of 2,647 sq ft.
- 5Amenities shared across villages
Shea Homes says residents of all villages have access to all amenities.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Harper's Preserve
- 1Two MUDs on the tax table
HAR lists Montgomery County MUD 15 ($0.62 for 2026 on the county sheet) and MUD 95 for Harper's Preserve.
HAR.com 2025 Facts: Harper's Preserve Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 rates and exemptions
- 2Dues are not published
We found no assessment published by the association or its manager.
Texas Real Estate Commission: HOA management certificate search
- 3Errands are outside the gates
Groceries and shopping are toward I-45 and The Woodlands, not inside the community.
- 4Builder lineup changes
The builder list we found is from 2016 plus Shea Homes, so ask who is still selling.
Community Impact: real estate updates, The Woodlands (Oct. 2016) Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan
- 5Check the flood map
We found no documented flood event, which is not evidence either way; check each lot near the preserve and lake.
Who Might Love Harper's Preserve?
- Buyers who want a gated community with private streets
- Buyers who want a newer home
- Buyers who want Conroe ISD with an elementary school inside
- Buyers who want to be near The Woodlands without a Woodlands address
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a Township with village centers instead of a gated master plan, look at The Woodlands.
- If you want a larger established community with a 43-acre park, see Imperial Oaks.
- If you want one MUD with a published rate, compare Spring Trails.
Everyday Convenience in Harper's Preserve
- Amenities inside, errands outside The lake, recreation center and pool are inside the gates; groceries and shopping are toward I-45 and The Woodlands. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017) The Woodlands Mall
Main routes: Highway 242 to I-45 North, with the Hardy Toll Road and Grand Parkway meeting I-45 at City Place to the south. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017) City Place
| Nearest H-E-B | Harper's Trace H-E-B 0.3 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Woodlands Market H-E-B 3.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Harper's Trace H-E-B 0.3 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands 1.6 mi |
| Major shopping | The Woodlands Mall 3.0 mi |
| Parks and nature | Town Green Park 3.7 mi |
| Golf | The Woodlands Country Club 4.1 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 16 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 39 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Harper's Preserve, 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 | $434,000 | HAR 2025 facts (Harper's Preserve) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $322K - $657K | HAR 2025 facts (Harper's Preserve) |
| Median home size | 2,647 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Harper's Preserve) |
| Median lot | 6,980 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Harper's Preserve) |
| Median year built | 2021 | HAR 2025 facts (Harper's Preserve) |
| Single-family homes | 2,053 | HAR 2025 facts (Harper's Preserve) |
| Tax rate: Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Conroe ISD | $0.9471 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Lone Star College | $0.1058 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 Harper's Preserve 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 Harper's Preserve Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Harper's Preserve is a strong fit if you want newer construction behind a gate close to The Woodlands. Before you get attached to a floor plan, pull the MCAD account and add both MUD lines to the budget. Then get the resale certificate so you know the dues and gate rules.
Harper's Preserve vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Harper's Preserve vs. The Woodlands
Choose The Woodlands and you gain: You gain village centers, a Township and The Woodlands' trail system.
You give up: You give up Harper's Preserve's gated streets and newer median build year.
Harper's Preserve vs. Imperial Oaks
Choose Imperial Oaks and you gain: You gain a larger established community with a 43-acre park and lower HAR values in its older sections.
You give up: You give up the gate and the newer homes.
Questions buyers ask about Harper's Preserve
Is Harper's Preserve a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a newer home in a gated community with a lake, a recreation center and an elementary school inside, close to The Woodlands. Check both MUD lines on the tax account and the dues on the resale certificate.
Sources: Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017) Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan HAR.com 2025 Facts: Harper's Preserve Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Harper's Preserve?
Two MUDs appear on the tax table, dues are not published, errands are outside the gates, and the current builder lineup needs confirming.
Sources: Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017) Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan HAR.com 2025 Facts: Harper's Preserve 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
Harper's Preserve Fact Sheet
The key facts on one sheet. Every figure links to its source, and each card shows the date it was last checked (sheet updated Nov 11, 2026).
Check the address. Property taxes, flood zone, HOA dues and school assignments are set for each address and can differ between homes in the same neighborhood. Before relying on anything on this sheet, look the address up in the official tools linked here.
Homes
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median year built | Median market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper's Preserve | 2,053 | 2,647 sq ft | 2021 | $434,000 |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts (market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price). A neighborhood median is not the value of any one home. Full market snapshot.
Checked Nov 11, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Conroe ISD | $0.9471 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Lone Star College | $0.1058 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County MUD 15 | $0.6200 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County ESD 4 | $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.
- Montgomery Central Appraisal District property search
- Montgomery County Tax Office
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
Checked Nov 11, 2026
HOA dues
Associations and deed restrictions differ by subdivision here. Ask the seller for the resale certificate and the recorded restrictions for the specific address.
Schools
- Conroe ISD Find My School (by 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 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
Hospitals with an emergency room
Shopping
- The Woodlands Mall 3.0 mi
- Grand Parkway Marketplace 9.5 mi
Parks and nature
- Town Green Park 3.7 mi
- Northshore Park 3.7 mi
- Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens 12 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- The Woodlands Country Club 4.1 mi
- Augusta Pines Golf Club 8.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Harper's Preserve, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Harper's Preserve on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Conroe · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Harper's Preserve, 2025 Facts
- Conroe ISD
- Community Impact: featured neighborhood Harper's Preserve (2017)
- Shea Homes: Harper's Preserve master plan
- The Woodlands Mall
- City Place
- HAR.com, Spring Northeast market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Conroe Southeast market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Texas Real Estate Commission: HOA management certificate search
- Official tax rate source
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Community Impact: real estate updates, The Woodlands (Oct. 2016)
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.