Parks nearby
Community Impact listed Richard D. Taylor Park and Cypresswood Skate Park among nearby amenities.3
The Michael O’Neal Group · Lakewood Forest community guide
Lakewood ForestValues under the newer plans
Want an established, tree-filled neighborhood near SH 249 with a clubhouse and lake, for less than most of Cypress? Lakewood Forest is worth a look. Most homes date to around 1979, and the school district depends on the section.
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Lakewood Forest from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Tap the gold dot for Lakewood Forest’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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Daily life
What everyday life in Lakewood Forest looks like.
From the area’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 Lakewood Forest’s center): Grant and Spring Cypress H-E-B, 1.4 mi; Vintage Park Market H-E-B, 2.3 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 4.8 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 6.2 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): Gleannloch Golf Club, 4.2 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Lakewood Forest and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
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Lakewood Forest
Lakewood Forest
Lakewood Forest is an established subdivision between Louetta Road and Cypresswood Drive west of SH 249 in northwest Harris County (ZIPs 77070 and 77429).
- $351KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,924Median sq ft
- 1979Median year built
- Lake Forest Utility District: $0.2029 per $100 (2025) and 3 more
Nearby community
Northpointe
Northpointe is a group of subdivisions along Northpointe Boulevard west of SH 249 in Harris County, with a Tomball 77377 address: Wildwood at Northpointe, Canyon Gate at Northpointe,…
- 2007Median year built
Nearby community
Gleannloch Farms
Gleannloch Farms is a master-planned community of nearly 3,200 homes in Spring 77379, in northwest Harris County, built on a former Arabian horse farm along Champion Forest Drive and Spring Cypress Road.
- $468KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,176Median sq ft
- 2003Median year built
- Gleannloch Golf Club, under 0.5 mi
Nearby community
Memorial Northwest
Memorial Northwest is an established subdivision in the Klein area of north Harris County (Spring 77379), roughly between Louetta Road, Spring Cypress Road and Stuebner Airline Road,…
- $376KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,352Median sq ft
- 1983Median year built
- Gleannloch Golf Club, 1.7 mi
Nearby community
Champion Forest
Champion Forest is an established subdivision along Champion Forest Drive and Cypresswood Drive in the Klein area of north Harris County (Spring 77379), next to Cypress Creek and the former Raveneaux Country Club.
- $426KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,266Median sq ft
- 1982Median year built
- Champions Golf Club, 1.3 mi
- Champion Forest Fund, Inc. (Champion Forest Homeowner's Association, Sections 1-10): $250 per lot per year (2026)
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)
Nearby community
Klein
Northwest Harris County, defined by its school district.
- 1985Median year built
- WindRose Golf Club, 1.4 mi
Nearby community
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
Nearby community
Tomball
A historic downtown with new neighborhoods around it.
- 1994Median year built
- Spring Creek Park, 2.0 mi
Nearby community
Towne Lake
Cypress, northwest Harris County, off Barker Cypress Road and US 290; bordered by US 290, West Road and Barker Cypress Road with access to I-10 and the Grand Parkway (trade press).
- $597KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,390Median sq ft
- 2018Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.6 mi
- HC MUD No. 500: $0.8500 per $100 (current (as posted by the district's tax assessor, Oct 2026)) and 2 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
Lakewood Forest details worth knowing.
- 01
Built around 1979
HAR's 2025 facts count 2,024 single-family homes with a median year built of 1979, a median of 2,924 sq ft and a median lot of 9,828 sq ft.1
- 02
Values
HAR's 2025 median market value is $351,471, with a typical range of $291K to $485K.1
- 03
Clubhouse, lake and parks
Community Impact (2013) listed a members' clubhouse, tennis courts, a lake, nature parks and mature landscaping, with Richard D. Taylor Park and Cypresswood Skate Park nearby.3
- 04
Four utility districts
HAR's tax table lists Lake Forest UD, Malcomson Road UD, Harris County MUD 18 and Faulkey-Gully MUD, with 2025 adopted rates from $0.20286 to $0.334 per $100.1
- 05
Two school districts
HAR's tax table lists both Cy-Fair ISD and Tomball ISD, so the district depends on the section.1
Getting around
From Lakewood Forest to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Louetta Road and Cypresswood Drive to SH 249 (Tomball Parkway), and the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1.4
Straight-line distance, not road miles. Traffic changes by the hour, so we don’t publish drive times; the route link opens Google Maps with current traffic, which is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Neighborhood matchmaker
Which nearby neighborhood fits you best?
Compare Lakewood Forest 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.
Lakewood Forest market dashboard
What the market around Lakewood Forest is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Lakewood Forest alone. HAR’s Tomball South/Lakewood and Cypress North market areas cover the communities around Lakewood Forest; we don’t claim Lakewood Forest 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.
Tomball South/Lakewood
HAR market area · single-family
- $372,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 32Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 196Active listings, Oct 2026
- 5Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 38Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +18.8%Active listings vs. a year ago
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 2025 Facts for Lakewood Forest: median market value $351,471, typical range $291K - $485K, median home 2,924 sq ft on a 9,828 sq ft lot, median year built 19791.
Monthly trends
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (single-family sold and active tables). Reporting month shown on each point.
Neighborhood comparisons
HAR.com neighborhood pages, “2025 Facts” (checked Oct. 14, 2026). Neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals. HAR market areas and neighborhoods have different boundaries, so compare like with like.
Greater Houston for context (September 2026): $325,000 median sale price, 40,192 active listings, 5.5 months of inventory. HAR, released Oct. 14, 20267.
What it means: months of inventory near 5 to 6 is usually called balanced. Subdivision-level pending sales and price reductions aren’t on HAR’s public pages; Michael can pull them from the MLS.
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Homeownership costs
What it costs to own in Lakewood Forest.
HAR's tax table lists both Cy-Fair ISD and Tomball ISD.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.
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Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year2. Our record lists more than one utility district for Lakewood Forest: pick the one on the HCAD account for the address. 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, tree-filled neighborhood near SH 249 with a clubhouse and lake, for less than most of Cypress? Lakewood Forest is worth a look. Most homes date to around 1979, and the school district depends on the section.
The Good
- Values under the newer plansHAR's 2025 median market value is $351,471.1
- Bigger lots than newer plansHAR's 2025 median lot is 9,828 sq ft.1
- Clubhouse and lakeCommunity Impact (2013) listed a members' clubhouse, tennis courts, a lake and nature parks.3
- Low utility district ratesLake Forest UD adopted $0.20286 per $100 for 2025.2
The Bad
- Homes from around 1979HAR's median year built is 1979, so many homes need updates to original systems.1
- Two school districtsHAR's tax table lists both Cy-Fair ISD and Tomball ISD.1
- Four utility districtsLake Forest UD, Malcomson Road UD, MUD 18 and Faulkey-Gully MUD serve different sections.1
- Cypress Creek watershedCommunity Impact reported that 8,750 homes in the Cypress Creek watershed flooded in Harvey (2017), a watershed figure.8
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineLakewood Forest is a good value play if you like established neighborhoods with trees and room between houses. I would confirm the school district and utility district for the exact address before anything else, then budget for updating a house that is about 45 years old.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want mature trees and larger lots at a lower price point
- You may love it ifBuyers commuting on SH 249 or the Grand Parkway
- You may love it ifBuyers ready to update an older home
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a newer home, compare Coles Crossing.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a gated established neighborhood nearby, look at Champion Forest.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Lakewood Forest is a good value play if you like established neighborhoods with trees and room between houses. I would confirm the school district and utility district for the exact address before anything else, then budget for updating a house that is about 45 years old.
Schools
Schools for a Lakewood Forest address.
HAR's tax table lists both Cy-Fair ISD and Tomball ISD.1
- Tomball Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Lakewood Forest in our recordsAttendance Zone page (feeder table)
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 Lakewood Forest address.
Community Impact reported that 8,750 homes in the Cypress Creek watershed flooded in Harvey (2017), a watershed figure.8
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
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
Lakewood Forest vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
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Questions buyers actually ask
Lakewood Forest questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Lakewood Forest?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Lakewood Forest” show a median market value of $351,471, a typical range of $291K - $485K, a median home of 2,924 sq ft on a 9,828 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1979. 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 Lakewood Forest besides Harris County?
Our records show Cy-Fair ISD at $1.0669 per $100 (2025); Lake Forest Utility District at $0.2029 per $100 (2025); Malcomson Road Utility District at $0.3000 per $100 (2025); Harris County MUD 18 at $0.3075 per $100 (2025); Faulkey-Gully MUD at $0.3340 per $100 (2025); Harris County ESD 11 at $0.0381 per $100 (2025); Harris County ESD 13 at $0.1000 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 Tomball South/Lakewood market area show this fall for buyers looking at Lakewood Forest?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $372,500 for single-family homes in its Tomball South/Lakewood market area, with 32 sales that month, 196 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 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.
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Neighborhood matchmakerLakewood Forest vs. nearby neighborhoods.Ownership cost calculatorTaxes by unit, dues, insurance, mortgage.Affordability calculatorWhat price fits your budget.Flood researchOfficial maps for any address.True cost of ownershipTaxes by unit, exemptions, insurance.Houston flood map guideHow to read the official maps.Inner Loop HoustonThe wider area, compared.
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Lakewood Forest at a Glance
Built around 1979. HAR's 2025 facts count 2,024 single-family homes with a median year built of 1979, a median of 2,924 sq ft and a median lot of 9,828 sq ft. HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts
Values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $351,471, with a typical range of $291K to $485K. HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts
Clubhouse, lake and parks. Community Impact (2013) listed a members' clubhouse, tennis courts, a lake, nature parks and mature landscaping, with Richard D. Taylor Park and Cypresswood Skate Park nearby. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lakewood Forest (2013)
Four utility districts. HAR's tax table lists Lake Forest UD, Malcomson Road UD, Harris County MUD 18 and Faulkey-Gully MUD, with 2025 adopted rates from $0.20286 to $0.334 per $100. HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates
Two school districts. HAR's tax table lists both Cy-Fair ISD and Tomball ISD, so the district depends on the section. HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts
Unincorporated Harris County. There is no city government; Harris County, the utility districts and emergency services districts 11 and 13 provide services. HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lakewood Forest (2013)
SH 249 and the Grand Parkway. SH 249 (Tomball Parkway) runs to the east, and the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 links SH 249 with US 290. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
Homes and the Lakewood Forest Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Forest | 2,024 | 2,924 sq ft | 9,828 sq ft | 1979 | $351,471 | $291K - $485K |
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 Lakewood Forest 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 Lakewood Forest; 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 Lakewood Forest
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest UD | $0.20286 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Malcomson Road UD | $0.3000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County MUD 18 | $0.3075 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Faulkey-Gully MUD | $0.3340 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 11 | $0.038078 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 13 | $0.1000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
One of the four utility districts applies depending on the section. Sections in Tomball ISD pay its 2025 rate of $1.0629 per $100 instead of Cy-Fair ISD's $1.0669. Community Impact's 2013 sample bill showed both ESD 13 and ESD 11, which are included; check the HCAD account for the address. Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lakewood Forest (2013)
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 before the option period ends. HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 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 Lakewood Forest
- Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator (by address)
- Tomball ISD Attendance Zone page (feeder table)
Lakewood Forest is split between Cy-Fair ISD and Tomball ISD. Confirm the district and every campus for the exact address with the district. Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator Tomball ISD HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Flood and Drainage Research for Lakewood Forest
This part of northwest Harris County drains to Cypress Creek. HCFCD lists the Cypress Creek watershed at 267 square miles, and Community Impact reported from HCFCD data that 8,750 homes in that watershed flooded in Hurricane Harvey (2017). That is a watershed figure, not a Lakewood Forest count. HCFCD: Cypress Creek watershed Community Impact: Cypress Creek watershed buyouts after Harvey (2020)
Check the lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tools, and read the seller's flood disclosure. FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- 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 Lakewood Forest
To downtown and the Galleria side: SH 249 (Tomball Parkway) south to Beltway 8 and I-45, or west to US 290. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1 TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018)
To The Woodlands and Spring: the Grand Parkway east from SH 249. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
Transit: METRO's 217 Cypress Park and Ride runs weekdays from US 290 and Skinner Road to downtown on the HOV express lane; routes 216 and 219 also serve the US 290 corridor. METRO: 217 Cypress Park and Ride METRO: Park and Ride routes
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.
Lakewood Forest Questions Buyers Ask
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Lakewood Forest?
2,024 single-family homes, a median market value of $351,471, a typical range of $291K to $485K, a median of 2,924 sq ft on a 9,828 sq ft lot and a median year built of 1979.
Sources: HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 10, 2026
Is Lakewood Forest in Cy-Fair ISD or Tomball ISD?
Both appear on HAR's tax table, so it depends on the section. Confirm the district for the exact address before you make school plans.
Sources: HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator Tomball ISD Checked Nov. 10, 2026
Which utility district serves Lakewood Forest?
One of Lake Forest UD, Malcomson Road UD, Harris County MUD 18 or Faulkey-Gully MUD, with 2025 rates from $0.20286 to $0.334 per $100. The HCAD account shows which applies.
Sources: HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates Checked Nov. 10, 2026
What should I check before buying an older Lakewood Forest home?
Most homes date from around 1979, so focus the inspection on the roof, foundation, plumbing and HVAC. Also confirm the school district, utility district, flood zone and association dues.
Sources: HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts FEMA Flood Map Service Center Checked Nov. 10, 2026
What amenities does Lakewood Forest have?
Community Impact (2013) listed a members' clubhouse, tennis courts, a lake and nature parks. Confirm current facilities and access rules with the association.
Sources: Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lakewood Forest (2013) Checked Nov. 10, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Lakewood Forest? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want an established, tree-filled neighborhood near SH 249 with a clubhouse and lake, for less than most of Cypress? Lakewood Forest is worth a look. Most homes date to around 1979, and the school district depends on the section.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Values under the newer plans
- Bigger lots than newer plans
- Clubhouse and lake
What Might Surprise You
- Homes from around 1979
- Two school districts
- Four utility districts
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Grant and Spring Cypress H-E-B, 1.4 mi
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 4.8 mi
- Shopping: Grand Parkway Marketplace, 8.6 mi
- Park: Spring Creek Park, 7.3 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Lakewood Forest is a good value play if you like established neighborhoods with trees and room between houses.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Lakewood Forest
- 1Values under the newer plans
HAR's 2025 median market value is $351,471.
- 2Bigger lots than newer plans
HAR's 2025 median lot is 9,828 sq ft.
- 3Clubhouse and lake
Community Impact (2013) listed a members' clubhouse, tennis courts, a lake and nature parks.
Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lakewood Forest (2013)
- 4Low utility district rates
Lake Forest UD adopted $0.20286 per $100 for 2025.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Lakewood Forest
- 1Homes from around 1979
HAR's median year built is 1979, so many homes need updates to original systems.
- 2Two school districts
HAR's tax table lists both Cy-Fair ISD and Tomball ISD.
- 3Four utility districts
Lake Forest UD, Malcomson Road UD, MUD 18 and Faulkey-Gully MUD serve different sections.
- 4Cypress Creek watershed
Community Impact reported that 8,750 homes in the Cypress Creek watershed flooded in Harvey (2017), a watershed figure.
Community Impact: Cypress Creek watershed buyouts after Harvey (2020)
Who Might Love Lakewood Forest?
- Buyers who want mature trees and larger lots at a lower price point
- Buyers commuting on SH 249 or the Grand Parkway
- Buyers ready to update an older home
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a newer home, compare Coles Crossing.
- If you want a gated established neighborhood nearby, look at Champion Forest.
Everyday Convenience in Lakewood Forest
- Parks nearby Community Impact listed Richard D. Taylor Park and Cypresswood Skate Park among nearby amenities. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lakewood Forest (2013)
Main routes: Louetta Road and Cypresswood Drive to SH 249 (Tomball Parkway), and the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
| Nearest H-E-B | Grant and Spring Cypress H-E-B 1.4 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Vintage Park Market H-E-B 2.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Grant and Spring Cypress H-E-B 1.4 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress 4.8 mi |
| Major shopping | Grand Parkway Marketplace 8.6 mi |
| Parks and nature | Spring Creek Park 7.3 mi |
| Golf | Gleannloch Golf Club 4.2 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 16 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 31 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Lakewood Forest, 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 | $351,471 | HAR 2025 facts (Lakewood Forest) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $291K - $485K | HAR 2025 facts (Lakewood Forest) |
| Median home size | 2,924 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Lakewood Forest) |
| Median lot | 9,828 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Lakewood Forest) |
| Median year built | 1979 | HAR 2025 facts (Lakewood Forest) |
| Single-family homes | 2,024 | HAR 2025 facts (Lakewood Forest) |
| Tax rate: Lake Forest UD | $0.20286 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Malcomson Road UD | $0.3000 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County MUD 18 | $0.3075 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 Lakewood Forest 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 Lakewood Forest Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Lakewood Forest is a good value play if you like established neighborhoods with trees and room between houses. I would confirm the school district and utility district for the exact address before anything else, then budget for updating a house that is about 45 years old.
Lakewood Forest vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Lakewood Forest vs. Champion Forest
Choose Champion Forest and you gain: Another established northwest neighborhood near Cypress Creek.
You give up: Lakewood Forest's lower HAR median value.
Lakewood Forest vs. Coles Crossing
Choose Coles Crossing and you gain: Homes built around 2002 and a trail system.
You give up: Lakewood Forest's lower values and older trees.
Questions buyers ask about Lakewood Forest
Is Lakewood Forest a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want an established neighborhood with larger lots, a clubhouse and a lake near SH 249, with a 2025 HAR median value of $351,471. Confirm the school and utility district for the address and budget for updating an older home.
Sources: HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lakewood Forest (2013) Checked Nov 10, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Lakewood Forest?
Most homes date from around 1979, the subdivision is split between Cy-Fair ISD and Tomball ISD, and four utility districts serve different sections. The area sits in the Cypress Creek watershed, so check the flood zone for each lot.
Sources: HAR.com: Lakewood Forest 2025 Facts Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lakewood Forest (2013) Checked Nov 10, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 10, 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
Lakewood Forest 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 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Forest | 2,024 | 2,924 sq ft | 1979 | $351,471 |
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 10, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest UD | $0.20286 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Malcomson Road UD | $0.3000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County MUD 18 | $0.3075 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Faulkey-Gully MUD | $0.3340 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 11 | $0.038078 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 13 | $0.1000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.38096 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 10, 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
- Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator (by address)
- Tomball ISD Attendance Zone page (feeder table)
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
- Grand Parkway Marketplace 8.6 mi
Parks and nature
- Spring Creek Park 7.3 mi
- Kleb Woods Nature Preserve 9.0 mi
- Zube Park 12 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Gleannloch Golf Club 4.2 mi
- Champions Golf Club 5.2 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Lakewood Forest, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Lakewood Forest on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Lakewood Forest?
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Let me help you understand the market, the costs and what to look for before making a decision.
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Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 10, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Cypress · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Lakewood Forest, 2025 Facts
- Cy-Fair ISD
- Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Lakewood Forest (2013)
- TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
- HAR.com, Tomball South/Lakewood market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Cypress North market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Community Impact: Cypress Creek watershed buyouts after Harvey (2020)
Community facts: city, district and association records, the Harris 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.