Jones Park
The park is free and open daily.2
The Michael O’Neal Group · Kenswick community guide
KenswickNext to Jesse H. Jones Park
Want an affordable Humble-area home next to a large nature park? Kenswick fits, with a 2025 HAR median value under $200K. Note it is in Aldine ISD.
Michael O’Neal, Broker · REALTOR® leads The Michael O’Neal Group from the Keller Williams Realty Northeast office on West Lake Houston Parkway in Humble. Meet Michael
Kenswick from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
- $200KHAR 2025 median market value1
- 1982Median year built (HAR 2025 Facts)
- 1,527Median home size, sq ft (HAR 2025 Facts)
Interactive community map
Kenswick and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Kenswick’s HAR figures, dues and districts; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby communities to compare.
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Community dots are approximate centers; we don’t draw subdivision or district boundaries. Filter rules: Golf nearby: Nearest golf course 1 mile or less (straight line from the neighborhood center). Near Lake Houston: Lake Houston 1.5 miles or less 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. Lower MUD rate: Official 2025 MUD rate under $0.45 per $100, or no MUD row on record.
Daily life
What everyday life in Kenswick looks like.
From the community’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Kenswick’s center): H-E-B Market at Northpark, 4.3 mi; FM 1960 Smart Shop, 5.4 mi; Deerbrook Mall, 1.8 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, 2.0 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, 3.3 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 6 miles (straight line): Cypresswood Golf Club, 2.0 mi; Tour 18 (Tour 18 Houston), 4.6 mi; Oakhurst Golf Club, 4.9 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Kenswick and nearby communities, side by side.
Tap Compare on Kenswick and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and district rates.
Kenswick
Kenswick
Kenswick is an established Humble-area subdivision of about 1,330 homes along Kenswick Drive, between the FM 1960 East Bypass and Jesse H.
- 2005Median year built
- Cypresswood Golf Club, 2.0 mi
- Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, under 0.5 mi
Next to Kingwood
Forest Cove
Forest Cove began as a golf-course community in the mid-1960s, before Kingwood's first village opened. Its lots are often about an acre, and its pool and marina are on Marina Drive.
- $412KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,802Median sq ft
- 1970Median year built
- Lake Course at Kingwood Country Club, 2.4 mi
Kingwood village
Kingwood Place Village
Kingwood Place Village is a 1990s village of about 340 homes in Harris County and Humble ISD, with no municipal utility district on HAR's tax table.
- $300KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,166Median sq ft
- 1997Median year built
- Lake Course at Kingwood Country Club, 2.0 mi
- Kingwood Park, 2.8 mi
Nearby community
Woodland Pines
Woodland Pines is a 2000s-era Humble subdivision off Will Clayton Parkway in unincorporated Harris County (ZIP 77396), with a community pool and playground, water from Harris County MUD 278 and schools in Humble ISD.
- $267KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,040Median sq ft
- 2007Median year built
- Tour 18 (Tour 18 Houston), 1.5 mi
- HC MUD 278: $0.6800 per $100 (2025)
Next to Kingwood
Kings Manor
Kings Manor is a community of roughly 920 homes from the early 2000s, split between Montgomery and Harris counties, served by Kings Manor MUD and New Caney ISD, with no city tax line.
- $279KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,133Median sq ft
- 2004Median year built
- Oakhurst Golf Club, 2.2 mi
- Kings Manor MUD: $0.5300 per $100 (2025)
Kingwood village
Trailwood Village
Trailwood is the village its own association calls Kingwood's first, founded in 1971. Expect 1970s homes on mature lots, a mile-long wooded greenbelt and the original Foster Elementary site.
- $328KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,576Median sq ft
- 1974Median year built
- Lake Course at Kingwood Country Club, 1.4 mi
- Lake Houston, 1.6 mi
- Kingwood Park, 2.3 mi
- Trailwood Village Community Association, Inc.: $460 per year (2026)
Next to Kingwood
Kings Mill
Kings Mill covers 213 acres off Northpark Drive and US 59 in Montgomery County, with about 904 homes, a median build year of 2013, Montgomery County MUD #98 and New Caney ISD schools.
- $338KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,649Median sq ft
- 2013Median year built
- Oakhurst Golf Club, 1.9 mi
- Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 98: $0.8200 per $100 (2025)
Kingwood village
South Woodland Hills
South Woodland Hills is one of Kingwood's original villages, with a pool and community room at 2030 Shadow Rock Drive, McGucken Park, and a picnic pavilion that opened in 2019.
- $273KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,118Median sq ft
- 1977Median year built
- Lake Course at Kingwood Country Club, 1.7 mi
- Lake Houston, 1.9 mi
- Kingwood Park, 2.2 mi
- Woodland Hills Trail Association: $103 per year (2023)
Nearby community
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
Next to Kingwood
Oakhurst at Kingwood
Oakhurst at Kingwood is a master-planned golf community west of US-59 in Porter, in Montgomery County and New Caney ISD, with MUD taxes and its own association.
- $520KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,740Median sq ft
- 2010Median year built
- Oakhurst Golf Club, under 0.5 mi
- Montgomery County MUD No. 83: $0.5870 per $100 (2025) and 3 more
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
Kenswick details worth knowing.
- 01
About 1,330 homes from the 1980s
Community Impact (2021) reported 1,334 single-family homes. HAR's 2025 facts count 1,335 with a median year built of 1982, a median of 1,527 sq ft and a median lot of 7,200 sq ft.4
- 02
Values
HAR's 2025 median market value is $199,646, with a typical range of $172K to $243K.1
- 03
Kenswick Forest
HAR lists the newer Kenswick Forest separately: 753 homes, median year built 2005, a median of 1,904 sq ft and a median market value of $217,327.3
- 04
Next to Jesse H. Jones Park
Kenswick Drive runs from the FM 1960 East Bypass to Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, a free Harris County Precinct 3 park at 20634 Kenswick Drive.4
- 05
Harris County MUD 26
HAR's tax tables list Harris County MUD 26 for Kenswick and Kenswick Forest; the district adopted $0.635 per $100 for 2025.1
Getting around
From Kenswick to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Kenswick Drive to the FM 1960 East Bypass and US 59/I-69.4
Straight-line distance, not road miles. Traffic changes by the hour, so we don’t publish drive times; the route link opens Google Maps with current traffic, which is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Community matchmaker
Which nearby community fits you best?
Compare Kenswick with nearby communities in five questions. Matches use only HAR 2025 neighborhood figures, official tax rates and straight-line distances, never anything about who lives there.
Kenswick market dashboard
What the market around Kenswick is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Kenswick alone. HAR’s Humble Area West and East market areas are shown side by side; we don’t claim Kenswick sits inside either one. These are HAR’s own monthly single-family figures, read Nov. 6, 2026; HAR’s market areas are wider than Kenswick, so read them as the bigger picture.
Humble Area West
HAR market area · single-family
- $234,330Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 18Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 148Active listings, Oct 2026
- 6.8Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 21.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +2.1%Active listings vs. a year ago
Humble Area East
HAR market area · single-family
- $245,475Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 14Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 144Active listings, Oct 2026
- 5.7Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 35.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +27.4%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Kenswick itself: median market value $199,646, typical range $172K - $243K, median home 1,527 sq ft on a 7,200 sq ft lot, median year built 19821.
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, 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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Rates: adopted 2025 rates from official sources109. Aldine ISD replaces Humble ISD here. Lone Star College and any emergency services district are not in the estimate (not confirmed for Kenswick); the HCAD account for the address is the verified source. Area-wide units: Harris County (2025), Harris County Flood Control District (2025), Harris County Hospital District (2025), Port of Houston Authority (2025), Harris County Department of Education (2025), Aldine ISD (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want an affordable Humble-area home next to a large nature park? Kenswick fits, with a 2025 HAR median value under $200K. Note it is in Aldine ISD.
The Good
The Bad
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineKenswick is one of the more affordable ways into the Humble area, with Jones Park right at the end of the street. Know it's Aldine ISD going in, and budget for 1980s-era updates.
- You may love it ifBuyers looking under $250K near Humble
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a big nature park nearby
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a larger lot for the price
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want Humble ISD, compare Woodland Pines.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a newer home, look at Atasca Woods.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Kenswick is one of the more affordable ways into the Humble area, with Jones Park right at the end of the street. Know it's Aldine ISD going in, and budget for 1980s-era updates.
- Aldine Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Kenswick in our recordsSchool Locator (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 Kenswick address.
Jones Park sits along Spring Creek; check the lot on the flood maps.211
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- Harris County Flood Education Mapping ToolFEMA floodplains relative to structures
- MAAPnext interactive mapDraft next-generation maps and “Know Your Risk”
- Harris County Flood Warning SystemLive rainfall and stream gauges
- Our flood map guideHow to read the official maps
- 2017
Hurricane Harvey
Releases from Lake Conroe reached nearly 80,000 cfs and the Lake Houston area flooded widely; the 17,000-home figure is for the whole Lake Houston area, not Kenswick.12
- May 2024
Spring 2024 flood
Lake Conroe releases peaked at 71,835 cfs on May 2, the most since Harvey.13
- 2028 to 2030
New dam gates
The City of Houston and the Coastal Water Authority plan to add 11 gates to the dam, raising release capacity from 10,000 to 79,000 cubic feet per second. Community Impact reported (Dec. 2025) a $224 million cost, final design and permitting set to begin in December 2026, and construction from summer 2028 to winter 2030.14
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
Kenswick 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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The O’Neal Insider
What’s happening near Kenswick this weekend?
Bird Survey and Nature Hike
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center · 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Listing: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (Harris County Precinct 3) (confirm with the organizer)
HGMS Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show
Humble Civic Center · 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Organizer: Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex
Fall Jazz Orchestra Concert (Kingwood Jazz Orchestra)
Lone Star College-Kingwood Performing Arts Center · 4 p.m.
Organizer: Lake Houston Music & Arts Society (LHMAS)
American Quilt: 250 Years of American Music (Kingwood Chorale)
First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood · 7:30 p.m.
Organizer: Lake Houston Music & Arts Society (LHMAS)
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Questions buyers actually ask
Kenswick questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for Kenswick homes?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Kenswick” show a median market value of $199,646, a typical range of $172K - $243K, a median home of 1,527 sq ft on a 7,200 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1982. They are HAR’s neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals.
Source: HAR.com 2025 Facts (checked Oct. 14, 2026).
Which taxing districts are on our record for Kenswick, and at what rates?
Beyond the county, school district and college rows, our Kenswick record lists Aldine ISD at $1.0340 per $100 (2025); Harris County MUD 26 at $0.6350 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. Checked Oct. 13, 2026.
What did HAR’s Humble Area West market area show this fall for buyers looking at Kenswick?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $234,330 for single-family homes in its Humble Area West market area, with 18 sales that month, 148 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 6.8 months of inventory. The area is wider than Kenswick; 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.
Tools
Plan your move to Kenswick.
Community matchmakerKenswick vs. nearby communities.Ownership cost calculatorTaxes by district, dues, insurance, mortgage.Affordability calculatorWhat price fits your budget.Flood researchOfficial maps for any address.True cost of ownershipTaxes by unit, exemptions, insurance.HOA document finderDeclarations, rules and budgets.Lake Houston guideParks, ramps and the lake.
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Northeast Houston and seven other regions, compared with the same sourced facts.
Have questions about Kenswick?
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
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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 Northeast Houston from the team’s office on West Lake Houston Parkway in Humble
How the team helps
- Pricing from Kenswick’s own recent sales
- Checking the MUD, dues and 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 Kenswick 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: association contacts and dues, documents, districts and tax units, amenities and rules, schools, flood resources and FAQs. Search it or pick a topic.
Kenswick at a Glance
About 1,330 homes from the 1980s. Community Impact (2021) reported 1,334 single-family homes. HAR's 2025 facts count 1,335 with a median year built of 1982, a median of 1,527 sq ft and a median lot of 7,200 sq ft. Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021) HAR.com: Kenswick 2025 Facts
Values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $199,646, with a typical range of $172K to $243K. HAR.com: Kenswick 2025 Facts
Kenswick Forest. HAR lists the newer Kenswick Forest separately: 753 homes, median year built 2005, a median of 1,904 sq ft and a median market value of $217,327. HAR.com: Kenswick Forest 2025 Facts
Next to Jesse H. Jones Park. Kenswick Drive runs from the FM 1960 East Bypass to Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, a free Harris County Precinct 3 park at 20634 Kenswick Drive. Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021) Harris County Precinct 3: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Harris County MUD 26. HAR's tax tables list Harris County MUD 26 for Kenswick and Kenswick Forest; the district adopted $0.635 per $100 for 2025. HAR.com: Kenswick 2025 Facts HAR.com: Kenswick Forest 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates (2025)
Homes and the Kenswick Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenswick | 1,335 | 1,527 sq ft | 7,200 sq ft | 1982 | $199,646 | $172K - $243K |
| Kenswick Forest | 753 | 1,904 sq ft | 5,085 sq ft | 2005 | $217,327 | $176K - $295K |
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 Kenswick 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 Kenswick; 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 Kenswick
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.0059 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004798 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Aldine ISD | $1.0340 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County MUD 26 | $0.6350 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
Rates are 2025 adopted rates per $100 of taxable value from the Harris County Tax Office. Lone Star College and any emergency services district are not included; confirm them on the account. The HCAD account lists the units for the address. Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates (2025)
HOA and deed restrictions
No assessment amount is published by an official source, so we do not show one. The resale certificate for the address shows what it owes.
We did not find the association's own published assessment, so no dues figure is shown. Ask for the resale certificate. HAR.com: Kenswick 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: Harris Central Appraisal District property search, Harris County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving Kenswick
- Aldine ISD School Locator (by address)
Kenswick is in Aldine ISD, not Humble ISD. Confirm every campus for the exact address with the district's school locator. Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021) Aldine ISD: School Locator (by address)
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 Kenswick
Kenswick borders Jesse H. Jones Park along Spring Creek. Check the lot on FEMA's Map Service Center and HCFCD's mapping tool, and read the seller's flood disclosure. Harris County Precinct 3: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center FEMA Flood Map Service Center Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
The Harris County Flood Warning System shows the nearest rain and water level gage to an address and sends alerts. Harris County Flood Warning System
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
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 Kenswick
The FM 1960 East Bypass connects to US 59/I-69 and toward Bush Intercontinental Airport. Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021)
METRO's Park and Ride list should be checked for the nearest route. METRO: Park and Ride
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.
Kenswick Questions Buyers Ask
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Kenswick?
1,335 single-family homes, a median market value of $199,646, a typical range of $172K to $243K, a median of 1,527 sq ft on a 7,200 sq ft lot and a median year built of 1982.
Sources: HAR.com: Kenswick 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What school district serves Kenswick?
Aldine ISD, even though the mailing address is Humble. Confirm each campus with the district's school locator.
Sources: Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021) Aldine ISD: School Locator (by address) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What utility district serves Kenswick?
HAR lists Harris County MUD 26, which adopted $0.635 per $100 for 2025.
Sources: HAR.com: Kenswick 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates (2025) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What park is next to Kenswick?
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, a free Harris County Precinct 3 park at 20634 Kenswick Drive.
Sources: Harris County Precinct 3: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Kenswick? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want an affordable Humble-area home next to a large nature park? Kenswick fits, with a 2025 HAR median value under $200K. Note it is in Aldine ISD.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Lower price point
- Next to Jones Park
- Larger lots for the price
What Might Surprise You
- Aldine ISD
- 1980s homes
- MUD rate
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: H-E-B Market at Northpark, 4.3 mi
- ER: Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, 2.0 mi
- Shopping: Deerbrook Mall, 1.8 mi
- Park: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, 0.2 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Kenswick is one of the more affordable ways into the Humble area, with Jones Park right at the end of the street.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Kenswick
- 1Lower price point
HAR's 2025 median market value is $199,646.
- 2Next to Jones Park
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center sits at the end of Kenswick Drive and is free to visit.
Harris County Precinct 3: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
- 3Larger lots for the price
HAR's median lot is 7,200 sq ft.
- 4Newer section nearby
Kenswick Forest's median year built is 2005.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Kenswick
- 1Aldine ISD
Kenswick is zoned to Aldine ISD, not Humble ISD.
Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021)
- 21980s homes
HAR's median year built is 1982, with a median of 1,527 sq ft.
- 3MUD rate
MUD 26 adopted $0.635 per $100 for 2025.
- 4Spring Creek nearby
Jones Park sits along Spring Creek; check the lot on the flood maps.
Harris County Precinct 3: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Who Might Love Kenswick?
- Buyers looking under $250K near Humble
- Buyers who want a big nature park nearby
- Buyers who want a larger lot for the price
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want Humble ISD, compare Woodland Pines.
- If you want a newer home, look at Atasca Woods.
Everyday Convenience in Kenswick
- Jones Park The park is free and open daily. Harris County Precinct 3: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Main routes: Kenswick Drive to the FM 1960 East Bypass and US 59/I-69. Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021)
| Nearest H-E-B | H-E-B Market at Northpark 4.3 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | FM 1960 Smart Shop 5.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at H-E-B Market at Northpark 4.3 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital 2.0 mi |
| Major shopping | Deerbrook Mall 1.8 mi |
| Parks and nature | Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 0.2 mi |
| Golf | Cypresswood Golf Club 2.0 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 3.9 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 25 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Kenswick, 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 | $199,646 | HAR 2025 facts (Kenswick) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $172K - $243K | HAR 2025 facts (Kenswick) |
| Median home size | 1,527 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Kenswick) |
| Median lot | 7,200 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Kenswick) |
| Median year built | 1982 | HAR 2025 facts (Kenswick) |
| Single-family homes | 1,335 | HAR 2025 facts (Kenswick) |
| Tax rate: Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 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 Kenswick 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 Kenswick Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Kenswick is one of the more affordable ways into the Humble area, with Jones Park right at the end of the street. Know it's Aldine ISD going in, and budget for 1980s-era updates.
Kenswick vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Kenswick vs. Woodland Pines
Choose Woodland Pines and you gain: Humble ISD and newer homes.
You give up: Kenswick's lower price point and larger lots.
Kenswick vs. Atascocita Trails
Choose Atascocita Trails and you gain: Humble ISD and published dues.
You give up: Kenswick's location next to Jones Park.
Questions buyers ask about Kenswick
Is Kenswick a good place to live?
It suits buyers looking for an affordable Humble-area home next to Jesse H. Jones Park, with a 2025 HAR median value of $199,646. Confirm schools with Aldine ISD.
Sources: HAR.com: Kenswick 2025 Facts Harris County Precinct 3: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021) Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Kenswick?
It is in Aldine ISD rather than Humble ISD, most homes are early 1980s and smaller, and the MUD rate is $0.635 per $100.
Sources: HAR.com: Kenswick 2025 Facts Harris County Precinct 3: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021) 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
Kenswick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenswick | 1,335 | 1,527 sq ft | 1982 | $199,646 |
| Kenswick Forest | 753 | 1,904 sq ft | 2005 | $217,327 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.0059 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004798 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Aldine ISD | $1.0340 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County MUD 26 | $0.6350 per $100 | 2025 | 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.
- Harris Central Appraisal District property search
- Harris 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
- Aldine ISD School Locator (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
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
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
- Deerbrook Mall 1.8 mi
- The Woodlands Mall 14 mi
- Grand Parkway Marketplace 14 mi
Parks and nature
- Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 0.2 mi
- Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens 5.4 mi
- Kingwood Park 6.8 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Cypresswood Golf Club 2.0 mi
- Tour 18 (Tour 18 Houston) 4.6 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Kenswick, 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
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Kenswick?
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Let me help you understand the market, the costs and what to look for before making a decision.
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Humble · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Kenswick, 2025 Facts
- Harris County Precinct 3: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
- HAR.com: Kenswick Forest 2025 Facts
- Community Impact: Kenswick, October's featured neighborhood (2021)
- Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
- HAR.com, Humble Area West market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Humble Area East market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates (2025)
- Official tax rate source
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- KPRC Click2Houston
- Community Impact
- Community Impact
Community facts: association and district records, the Harris County Tax Office and HCAD, HAR.com and each place’s official page (records checked Oct. 13-28, 2026). Market areas: HAR.com (read Nov. 6, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.