Why Live in Meridiana? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a brand-new home from one of 10 builders, schools inside the community and a resident water park with a wave pool? Meridiana is built for that buyer. Just know the MUD rate alone is $0.90 per $100, Brazoria County's windstorm rules apply, and construction will keep going around you for a while.
The developer lists Meridiana Elementary, Barbara Bennett Elementary and Jackie Doucet Caffey Junior High inside Meridiana and Iowa Colony High School next door, all in Alvin ISD. Attendance zones come from the district.
The developer's Oct. 14, 2026 available-homes list shows 10 builders with product from 28-foot townhomes to 90-foot gated homesites, plus Serenity, a gated 55+ section built by Perry Homes.
Adventure Cove has a wave pool, lazy river, island pool and a second fitness center, and Oasis Village has two pools including a lap pool, a fitness center, a splash pad and Cafe Sol.
Meridiana Parkway exits SH 288, which the developer's directions follow north to Beltway 8, the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston, and south toward the Dow and BASF campuses.
The developer counts more than 100 acres of parks and more than 50 miles of trails, with two dog parks and lakes for fishing and kayaking, and the public 100-acre Iowa Colony City Park sits beside Oasis Village.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Meridiana
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The MUD rate is high
Brazoria County MUDs 55, 56 and 57 each levied $0.90 per $100 in 2025, on top of Alvin ISD ($1.15), Brazoria County ($0.262548 plus a $0.04221 road and bridge fund), Alvin Community College ($0.156543) and, depending on the lot, Iowa Colony ($0.519209) or Manvel ($0.56). Iowa Colony said in 2024 that MUD 55 raised its rate by 9 cents and another increase could follow.
Iowa Colony is taking over the MUD water and sewer systems into one city system with a single rate structure, a 5% utility franchise fee and garbage billed on the water bill.
Brazoria County is a first-tier coastal county in TWIA's catastrophe area, so a home needs a windstorm certificate of compliance (WPI-8) to qualify for TWIA wind and hail coverage. The developer says every home is above the 500-year floodplain; that is the developer's statement, not an official finding, so check the lot's FEMA zone and elevation certificate.
The developer's site mentions an extra fee for gated sections without stating it and does not name the association or its manager, so dues and fees have to come from the resale certificate or the builder's HOA disclosure.
The Oct. 14, 2026 list showed 269 available homes across 21 sections, so construction continues around finished streets. The developer says builders may charge a developer marketing fee, and Alvin ISD already redrew lines here once, moving 369 Meridiana Elementary students to a new school in 2023.
Buyers who want a brand-new home and want to compare many builders in one place
Buyers who want a wave pool, lazy river, lakes and trails inside the community
Buyers who drive SH 288 north toward the Medical Center or south toward the Freeport-area plants
Buyers who want to choose between a townhome, a standard lot and a larger gated homesite
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
If you want an established resale with smaller district rates, look at Quail Valley in Missouri City.
If you want new construction in Fort Bend ISD rather than Alvin ISD, compare Sienna.
If you want a swimmable lagoon instead of a wave pool, see Lago Mar on I-45.
Everyday Convenience in Meridiana
Coffee inside, bigger shopping up 288 The developer points to Cafe Sol at Oasis Village and a food truck park at Adventure Cove for everyday stops, and to Pearland Town Center north on SH 288 for larger shopping. Meridiana: FAQ
Resident-only water park The developer calls Adventure Cove a resident-only water park, where the HOA now runs its office, while the neighboring Iowa Colony City Park is public. Meridiana: FAQMeridiana: Amenities
Construction traffic for a while With 21 sections and 10 builders still selling homes in October 2026, expect builder traffic and new sections opening near finished streets. Meridiana: available homes (Oct. 14, 2026)
Main routes: Main route: SH 288 at Meridiana Parkway, north to Beltway 8, the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston, and south toward the Freeport-area plants. Meridiana: Location
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Meridiana, not driving distance or time; your street and route change the real trip. Each place links to its official site; a list is not a recommendation.
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Meridiana 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 Meridiana Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Meridiana makes it easy to fall for a model home. Before you pick a floor plan, get the builder's tax disclosure for that exact lot, confirm which MUD and which city it is in, and get the HOA and any gated fee in writing, since the developer does not publish them. Then get windstorm and flood insurance quotes before you lock a rate.
Choose Missouri City and you gain: Resale neighborhoods from the 1970s to the 1990s with smaller district rates such as Quail Valley MUD at $0.1365 (2025).
You give up: Older homes that need closer inspection, a city rate of $0.570825 (2025) and drainage split among several owners.
Questions buyers ask about Meridiana
Is Meridiana a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want new construction from many builders, a resident water park and trails, Alvin ISD schools inside the community and direct SH 288 access. Check the lot's MUD and city, the HOA and gated fees in writing, the windstorm certificate and flood zone, and what is planned on the next section over.
The MUD rate is $0.90 per $100 (2025) on top of county, college, Alvin ISD and city taxes. Brazoria County's windstorm rules apply, the association does not publish its dues or gated fees, water billing is moving to the city, and construction will continue around finished sections.
The key facts on one sheet. Every figure links to its source, and each card shows the date it was last checked (sheet updated Oct 28, 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
We have not published HAR neighborhood statistics for Meridiana yet, because HAR does not show one neighborhood record that matches this page. Ask us for a recent-sales report for the streets you are considering.
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.
Meridiana master homeowners association (legal name not published on the developer site) $1,330 per year (2026) Source
Published by the association or its manager. Some homes owe more than one association; the resale certificate for the address shows what applies. Association details.
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.
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Meridiana, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
Every Houston neighborhood has important details that buyers should understand before purchasing. Here are three key things to investigate before making an offer in Meridiana.
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MUD, city and Alvin ISD rates
Brazoria CAD's 2025 sheet lists Alvin ISD at $1.15 per $100, Brazoria County at $0.262548 plus a $0.04221 road and bridge fund, Alvin Community College at $0.156543, and Brazoria County MUDs 55, 56 and 57 at $0.90 each. Depending on the lot, the City of Iowa Colony ($0.519209) or the City of Manvel ($0.56) and a drainage district may also apply. Iowa Colony said in 2024 that MUD 55 raised its rate by 9 cents and another increase could follow. School districts exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value. A resale seller's bill is not your bill, since a sale can change the assessed value and the seller's exemptions end.
Builder tax totals are estimates; the CAD record lists the real units.
File the homestead exemption with Brazoria CAD after you move in.
Before you make an offer: Look up the lot on Brazoria CAD and total every listed unit's 2025 adopted rate before you sign a builder contract.
On Oct. 14, 2026 the developer listed 269 available homes from 10 builders, and new builders keep joining (Imagination Homes and Beazer Homes in 2026; Drees opened a 90-foot model in May 2026). Expect construction to continue around finished sections. Builder contracts differ: builders may disclose HOA capitalization fees, the developer says builders may charge a developer marketing fee, and Alvin ISD has already redrawn lines here once, moving 369 Meridiana Elementary students to a new school in 2023.
Compare each builder's warranty terms, closing-cost contributions and fees in writing.
Order your own inspections during construction and before closing.
Before you make an offer: Ask each builder for its fee list, warranty document and the lot's MUD and city before you choose a section.
Brazoria County is also in TWIA's coastal catastrophe area, so a windstorm certificate of compliance (WPI-8) matters for wind and hail coverage. Flood risk differs by lot, so the lot's FEMA zone, its elevation certificate and a flood insurance quote matter more than the community name.
Ask the builder for the lot's elevation certificate and the home's WPI-8.
Price flood insurance and wind coverage before you lock a rate.
Before you make an offer: Check the lot on FEMA's map and get flood and windstorm insurance quotes during the option or contract review period.
Michael O’Neal and The Michael O’Neal Group can help you compare neighborhoods, evaluate property-specific considerations, and make informed real estate decisions.
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What are the pros and cons of living in Meridiana?
Meridiana has three Alvin ISD campuses inside the community and a high school next door, 10 builders from townhomes to 90-foot gated homesites plus a 55+ section, a resident water park, and SH 288 access. The tradeoffs are MUD rates of $0.90 per $100 on top of county, college and school taxes, a utility system moving to City of Iowa Colony billing, coastal windstorm rules, and gated-section fees that are not published.
What should buyers know before buying a home in Meridiana?
Look up the lot on Brazoria CAD to see its MUD, city and other units, and treat builder tax totals as estimates. Get each builder's fees and warranty in writing. Check the lot on FEMA's map, ask for the elevation certificate and WPI-8, and price flood and wind coverage.
The West Houston Association named Meridiana a Quality Planned Development (announced October 2025). Source
Homes and construction
Developer FAQ: homes range from townhomes and 40-foot lots to custom estates on 90-foot lots, priced from the $260s to over $1 million. Source
The developer's available-homes list dated Oct 14, 2026 shows 269 entries from 10 builders on product from 28' townhomes to 90' gated homesites, with listed prices from $255,000 to $910,990. Source
Serenity at Meridiana is a gated 55+ active adult section by Perry Homes with 114 planned homes; at least one resident per household must be 55 or older. Source
The developer says there are 20 model homes. Source
Location and getting around
Developer: just off SH 288 at Meridiana Parkway; commuters from downtown Houston or the Texas Medical Center go south on 288 to the Meridiana Parkway exit. Source
Good to know
Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital is named by the developer as the nearby hospital. Source
Rules worth knowing
Serenity HOA services include front-yard mowing and edging, fertilization, weed control and exterior pest control. Source
Developer and builders
Developed by Rise Communities; the developer's legal page names Katy 850 LLC, Rise Development Katy, LLC and Rise Communities, LLC as the owner group, and says home builders are unaffiliated. Source
Why buyers are looking at Meridiana
RCLCO Top 50 top-selling MPCs nationally, 2025 new home sales: No. 24, 527 sales (2024: 555) (2025 calendar year) RCLCO
RCLCO Top 50 top-selling MPCs nationally, 2024: No. 24 (2024 calendar year) RCLCO (reported by ABC13)
Iowa Colony village population estimate (V2025): 20,503 (July 1, 2025 estimate); base April 1, 2020: 8,111; change +152.8% (April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025) U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
Brazoria County population estimate (V2025): 419,080 (July 1, 2025 estimate); base April 1, 2020: 372,046; change +12.6% (April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025) U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
HAR 2025 Facts (county appraisal values): 3,017 single-family properties; median market value $430,000; median 2,560 sqft; median lot 7,937 sqft; median year built 2021 (2025 tax year) HAR.com
Rankings and counts are quoted as their publishers reported them, with the period. They describe sales activity, not a recommendation.
Homes and market
Meridiana homes for sale and neighborhood facts
Live listings in Meridiana
Every active listing from every brokerage, through our HAR.com MLS search. This search uses the subdivision name "Meridiana", which includes homes with Iowa Colony and Manvel addresses; the search shows up to 240 results at a time, so use the filters to narrow it.
Researched and maintained by The Michael O’Neal Group, Keller Williams Realty Northeast. Michael O’Neal, Broker · REALTOR®, Texas broker license #624124. Last reviewed October 14, 2026. About Michael
For homeowners
Selling a home in Meridiana?
Our Meridiana seller guide covers HAR market data, what buyers will ask about and what to have ready, plus a free, no-obligation pricing review.
Figures are as HAR.com or the named source showed them on the date checked; market-area figures cover a wider area than the community. They are not live and not a value for any one home. For a home’s value, ask for a pricing review.
40'/45' from the $370s; 50' from the $450s; 55' from the $470s; 60' Gated from the $550s; 70' from the $640s; Serenity from the $390s (developer lists Perry from the $350s)
Shea Homes: Up to $65,000 in incentives on a Shea quick move-in home. Terms: Houston-area Shea sales 9/27/26-10/31/26; not combinable; $10,000 of it requires Shea Mortgage (any lender may be used). Ends 2026-10-31. Checked 2026-10-20. Source
Perry Homes: Up to $55,000 in incentives; flex cash and low rate for a limited time. Conditions are not shown on the builder’s page; ask the builder. Checked 2026-10-20. Source
Highland Homes: Up to $75K in savings. Conditions are not shown on the builder’s page; ask the builder. Checked 2026-10-20. Source
David Weekley Homes: Up to $40,000 in new home savings (New Employee Pricing Event) Conditions are not shown on the builder’s page; ask the builder. Checked 2026-10-20. Source
Highland Homes: Complimentary Generac generator on select homes (developer hurricane page) Conditions are not shown on the builder’s page; ask the builder. Checked 2026-10-20. Source
Incentives change often and come with conditions (preferred lender, contract or closing deadlines, specific homes). They are quoted only as each builder showed them on the date listed; confirm with the builder before you rely on one. See verified builder incentives.
Prices are the builder’s or developer’s advertised starting prices on the date checked, not a quote. Register your own agent on your first visit; the builder’s sales staff represent the builder. New construction guide.
Sections and phases
Serenity at Meridiana (55+, gated, 114 homes)Selling nowSource
Routes from official, transportation agency or developer sources. Drive times depend on the exact address and the hour; test the drive at the times you would commute.
Shopping, jobs and what is being built nearby
Planned (developer, Dec 2025): a new outdoor destination with an 18-hole mini golf course, event lawn and walking paths; Rolling Greens mini golf now appears on the amenities page. Source
Completed/under way (developer releases): Imagination Homes (Imagination Collection, models from early February 2026) and Beazer Homes (40' Signature Series and Duet attached homes, models scheduled April 2026 on Prosperity Trail) joined the builder lineup; Drees opened a 90-foot model at 5410 Elegance Place in May 2026. Source
Iowa Colony is consolidating MUD water and sewer systems into one city system with a single citywide rate structure, AMI meters and a 5% utility franchise fee. Source
Developer lists the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston to the north and the Dow and BASF campuses to the south as commute destinations. Source
Developer names Pearland Town Center as the nearby shopping destination and says restaurants, gas stations and coffee shops sit on the perimeter and inside the community. Source
Projects are labeled as their sources describe them (planned, approved, under construction or open). Plans change.
Flood zones and property flood research
Developer claim: every home is built above the 500-year floodplain (0.2% annual chance) and the drainage system is a network of interconnected lakes and ponds that sends stormwater to nearby streams. Not an official determination; check each lot with FEMA maps and an elevation certificate. Source
Developer claim: no Meridiana homes reported water damage during Hurricane Harvey. Source
Brazoria County is a first-tier coastal county in the TWIA catastrophe area, so TWIA wind/hail coverage requires a windstorm certificate of compliance (WPI-8) for structures built since 1988. Source
Brazoria County Drainage District No. 5 (Iowa Colony) levies 0.108452 per $100 (2025); whether it covers Meridiana lots was not confirmed. Source
A neighborhood name does not tell you a home’s flood risk. For any specific address, check the FEMA flood map and the county’s tools, read the seller’s disclosure for prior flooding and claims, ask for any elevation certificate, and get a flood insurance quote during your option period.
Three Alvin ISD campuses inside the community and Iowa Colony High School next door (developer). Source
Ten builders with product from 28' townhomes to 90' gated homesites and a 55+ gated section. Source
Resident water park (Adventure Cove) plus Oasis Village pools, fitness and trails. Source
Tradeoffs to weigh
MUD taxes add to the total rate: Brazoria County MUD 55, 56 and 57 each levy 0.90 per $100 (2025), and builders disclose totals around 3.26-3.27%. Source
Water and sewer are moving from MUD to City of Iowa Colony billing, with a 5% franchise fee and garbage added to the bill. Source
Brazoria County is in the TWIA catastrophe area, so windstorm compliance (WPI-8) matters for wind coverage. Source
The commute to downtown Houston and the Medical Center depends on SH 288. Source
Owner and buyer resources
Meridiana HOA, Documents, Taxes and Services
The public facts an owner or buyer needs, with a link to the official source for each. Last checked Oct 20, 2026.
HOA contacts and fees
More than one association can apply to the same home here. Each bills and enforces its own rules and fees; don’t combine them. Check which ones apply to a specific address on the title commitment and resale certificate.
Master association
Meridiana master homeowners association (legal name not published on the developer site)
Applies to: all of Meridiana; gated sections pay an additional fee
The association does not publish its assessment amount on a public page we could find. Ask the management company, or get it from the resale certificate during your option period.
Other published fees
Serenity section dues: Not published; the developer says HOA services include front-yard mowing and edging, lawn fertilization, weed control and exterior pest controlSource
HOA summaries are informational. The recorded governing documents and the association’s written confirmation control. Fees change; confirm current amounts before you rely on them.
Iowa Colony addresses for the welcome center and the City of Iowa Colony's offices; builder pages and listings use both Iowa Colony and Manvel addresses Source
District
Type
Applies to
Tax rate
Brazoria County MUD No. 55
MUD
part of Meridiana; the City of Iowa Colony's MUD 55 townhall response names Cafe Sol, Oasis Village and Adventure Cove as MUD 55 facilities, and a 2024 bid notice served Meridiana Section 55-B
2025 rates per $100 on the Brazoria CAD sheet: Alvin ISD 1.150000; Brazoria County 0.262548; Road & Bridge Fund 0.042210; City of Iowa Colony 0.519209; City of Manvel 0.560000; Alvin Community College 0.156543; Brazoria County MUD 55, 56 and 57 0.900000 each. Which city, MUD, drainage and ESD rates apply depends on the lot; check its CAD record. Source
Builder disclosures on Oct 20, 2026: David Weekley lists a total rate of 3.271072 for its 45' and 55' sections (MUD 56); Shea lists 3.258982 per $100 (2025) for Meridiana 70'. Builder totals are not official and differ by section. Source
Iowa Colony says MUD 55 had a 9-cent tax increase and another may follow (August 2024 townhall response). Source
Your total property tax depends on the specific parcel: which taxing units it sits in, its appraised value and the exemptions you qualify for. Check the exact address in the appraisal district’s records before you rely on any total.
Trash and recyclingBest Trash for City of Iowa Colony garbage/recycle service; in converted MUD areas the city adds garbage as a line item on the water billWebsite · 281-313-2378Source
OtherCity of Iowa Colony, 3144 Meridiana Pkwy (311 portal and online payments)Website · 281-369-2471Source
Schedules and providers change. Use the provider’s own lookup for current pickup days and service areas. Emergencies: call 911.
Amenities and who can use them
Oasis Village (welcome center, Cafe Sol, fitness center, family and lap pools, splash pad, conservatory, amphitheater, game area, Ambassador's Yacht)Residents only4003 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, TX 77583 Source
Adventure Cove (wave pool, tidal river/lazy river, island pool, pavilion, event lawn, second fitness center, food truck park; HOA office)Residents onlySource
Meridiana ElementaryOpen to the public9815 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, TX 77583 Source
Resident-only amenities usually need a key, badge or sticker from the association. Rules and hours change; check the association’s current rules.
What we could not verify
HOA legal name, management company, declaration, design guidelines and rules: none are published on the developer site; the Texas HOA management-certificate search was not reachable.
Gated-section fee amount, transfer/resale certificate fees and working-capital amount from an official HOA source (only a builder's $1,330 capitalization fee was found).
Which sections fall in Brazoria County MUD 55, 56, 57 or others; TCEQ district pages refused automated access.
Which city (Iowa Colony or Manvel) each section is in and which ESD and drainage district apply.
Electric delivery utility and retail choice for Meridiana; no official source loaded. Gas and internet providers not found.
HAR market-area median sold price, days on market and months of inventory for the area containing Meridiana were not loaded.
Iowa Colony school attendance zones by section (Alvin ISD sets boundaries).
If you own here and can share a public link to any of these, call or text 832-797-3780 and we’ll add it with its source.
Attendance zones are set by address and can change each year. Confirm with the district before you rely on a campus.
Flood, drainage and property research
A mapped flood zone does not tell you a home’s full flood risk, and a neighbor’s history doesn’t tell you this home’s. Check the specific address, ask the seller for the Texas flood disclosure and any claims history, and get an insurance quote early.
Read the declaration and any supplemental declaration for the home’s section, plus the architectural guidelines, before your option period ends.
Order the resale certificate early and confirm every association that bills the home, with current dues and transfer fees.
Look up the parcel’s MUD or other district tax rates; they can be a large share of the total bill and vary by section.
Check the address on FEMA and county flood tools, request the seller’s flood disclosure, and price flood insurance before you commit.
Confirm school assignment for the exact address with the district.
Selling here
Selling in Meridiana
Buyers here compare section, builder, lot, HOA and district costs side by side. I price from recent sales in the same section and present the documents buyers will ask for up front. A pricing review is a conversation based on recent sales, not an appraisal.
23 direct answers about Meridiana, researched by Michael O’Neal’s team from official and public sources. Each answer lists its sources and the date we checked them; facts that change (fees, tax rates, school zones) should be confirmed for the specific address.
The developer's Community page lists 2026 Meridiana HOA dues of $1,330 a year, with an additional fee for gated sections that it does not quantify. Shea Homes discloses $111 a month ($1,330 a year) plus a one-time $1,330 capitalization fee at purchase, and David Weekley shows $1,300 to $1,330 depending on the section. The association's own budget and governing documents are not published on the developer site, so ask for a resale certificate or builder disclosure to confirm the dues, any gated-section fee and transfer costs for a specific home.
There is no single rate. Brazoria CAD's 2025 sheet shows Alvin ISD at 1.15, Brazoria County 0.262548 plus 0.04221 road and bridge, Alvin Community College 0.156543, and Brazoria County MUD 55, 56 and 57 at 0.90 each per $100. Lots in Iowa Colony add the city's 0.519209 and lots in Manvel add 0.56. Builders disclose totals of about 3.26 to 3.27 percent (David Weekley 3.271072; Shea 3.258982). Confirm the exact jurisdictions on the property's Brazoria CAD record before estimating a tax bill.
Meridiana is split among several Brazoria County municipal utility districts. City of Iowa Colony documents tie MUD 55 to Oasis Village, Cafe Sol and Adventure Cove and say the high school and middle school sit in MUD 57. David Weekley lists MUD 56 for its 45-foot and 55-foot sections, and a 2024 bid notice by BCMUD 55 served Section 55-B. All three levied 0.90 per $100 in 2025. A street-by-street map of which section is in which district was not available, so check the property's tax record.
Both names are used. The welcome center at 4003 Meridiana Parkway and the City of Iowa Colony's offices at 3144 Meridiana Parkway carry Iowa Colony addresses, while builder pages and listings use both Iowa Colony and Manvel, with ZIP codes 77583 and 77578. The city matters for the tax rate (Iowa Colony 0.519209 vs. Manvel 0.56 per $100 in 2025), so check the appraisal record for the exact lot.
Alvin ISD. The developer lists Meridiana Elementary, Barbara Bennett Elementary and Jackie Doucet Caffey Junior High inside the community and Iowa Colony High School next to it. Alvin ISD sets attendance zones and has redrawn them as the area grows; in December 2022 it moved 369 Meridiana Elementary students to the new Nichols-Mock Elementary. School assignments and attendance boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with Alvin ISD before making a housing decision.
We do not say whether any area floods. The developer claims every Meridiana home is above the 500-year floodplain, that its lakes and ponds double as the drainage system, and that no homes reported water damage during Hurricane Harvey. Those are the developer's statements, not an official finding. For a specific home, check the FEMA flood map, ask for an elevation certificate and the seller's disclosure, and price flood insurance. Brazoria County is also a TWIA first-tier coastal county, so wind coverage requires windstorm compliance.
On Oct 20, 2026 the developer listed ten builders: Chesmar Homes (from the $260s), Imagination Homes ($300s), Beazer, Highland and Newmark ($330s), David Weekley ($340s), Perry ($350s), Westin ($490s), Shea ($550s) and Drees Custom Homes ($620s). Product runs from 28-foot townhomes and duets to 90-foot gated homesites. Builder pages sometimes show different starting prices than the developer, and prices change often, so check the builder's own page on the day you shop.
The developer markets homes from the $200s to over $1 million. Its available-homes list dated Oct 14, 2026 showed 269 entries from about $255,000 (Chesmar townhome) to $910,990 (Drees 90-foot gated homesite). Builder starting prices on Oct 20, 2026 included Chesmar townhomes at $269,990, David Weekley Terrace at $341,990, Highland 40-foot from the $350s and Shea 70-foot at $584,990. These are list prices on the date checked and do not include incentives, lot premiums or options.
Yes. Serenity at Meridiana is a gated 55+ active adult section built only by Perry Homes, with 114 homes planned. At least one resident per household must be 55 or older. The developer says Serenity has a private clubhouse with a pool, fitness center, pickleball and a lifestyle director, and the HOA handles front-yard mowing, fertilization, weed control and exterior pest control. Perry lists Serenity from the $390s with 1,900 to 3,100 square feet, while the developer page says from the $520s on 60-foot homesites.
The developer describes two amenity centers. Oasis Village has the welcome center, Cafe Sol, a 24-hour fitness center, family and lap pools, a splash pad, a conservatory, an amphitheater and the Ambassador's Yacht. Adventure Cove is a resident-only water park with a wave pool, tidal river, island pool, pavilion, second fitness center and food truck park. There are also learning labs, tennis and pickleball courts, a ninja course, mini golf, two dog parks, lakes for fishing and kayaking, and more than 50 miles of trails.
The developer's FAQ calls Adventure Cove a resident-only water park. It includes a wave pool, tidal river, island pool, pavilion, event lawn, a second fitness center and a food truck park, and the HOA now operates from the Adventure Cove welcome center. The developer does not publish guest policies or whether any amenity carries a fee beyond the HOA dues. The neighboring 100-acre Iowa Colony City Park, with sports fields and bike paths, is a public city park.
How far is Meridiana from the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston?
Meridiana sits just off State Highway 288 at Meridiana Parkway. The developer's directions say to take 288 north to reach the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston, or to reverse that route coming home, and to head south for the Dow and BASF campuses. Sam Houston Tollway and Pearland Town Center are reached on 288 north. Drive times vary with traffic and time of day, so test the route at the hours you would commute.
Yes. The developer's Oct 14, 2026 available-homes list labels gated product from Highland and Westin (50-foot), Drees (70, 80 and 90-foot), and Perry's 60-foot gated section, plus the gated 55+ Serenity section. The developer's Community page says gated sections pay an additional HOA fee but does not state the amount. Ask the builder or the HOA for the gated-section fee before you compare total monthly costs.
Yes, by published rankings. RCLCO ranked Meridiana No. 24 nationally for 2025 with 527 new-home sales (555 in 2024), and No. 24 again for January to June 2026 with 276 sales, as reported by Realty News Report. The developer also cited a Zonda projection of No. 23 with 530 sales for 2025. Sales rankings measure new-home contracts, not resale performance or value.
How many acres is Meridiana and how many homes are planned?
The developer describes Meridiana as about 3,000 acres. The developer does not publish a current build-out count. HAR's 2025 Facts counted 3,017 single-family properties on the appraisal roll, and Serenity at Meridiana alone plans 114 homes. The developer's available-homes list of Oct 14, 2026 still showed 269 homes across 21 sections and 10 builders, so building is ongoing; ask which sections remain to be developed near a lot you are considering.
The developer says restaurants, gas stations and coffee shops sit on the community's edges and inside it, with Cafe Sol at Oasis Village and a food truck park at Adventure Cove. For larger shopping it points to Pearland Town Center to the north on SH 288. Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital is the nearby hospital the developer names. Iowa Colony City Park, a 100-acre public park with sports fields beside Oasis Village, is also next door.
Meridiana vs. other SH 288 communities: what should I compare?
Compare the total tax rate on the specific lot (MUD, city and drainage district differ by section), the HOA dues plus any gated-section fee, the school assignments from Alvin ISD, the floodplain status from FEMA maps rather than marketing claims, and windstorm (WPI-8) documentation. In Meridiana, MUD 55, 56 and 57 each levied 0.90 per $100 in 2025 and master dues were $1,330 for 2026. Line these up for each community you are considering before you compare prices.
Brazoria County just off State Highway 288 at Meridiana Parkway, south of Pearland, in Iowa Colony and Manvel. Jurisdiction: Brazoria County; Iowa Colony addresses for the welcome center and the City of Iowa Colony's offices; builder pages and listings use both Iowa Colony and Manvel addresses. ZIP codes: 77583, 77578. Developer: just off SH 288 at Meridiana Parkway; commuters from downtown Houston or the Texas Medical Center go south on 288 to the Meridiana Parkway exit. A mailing address alone does not settle the city or county, so check the parcel on the appraisal district site.
What kinds of homes are in Meridiana, and how old are they?
Serenity at Meridiana is a gated 55+ active adult section by Perry Homes with 114 planned homes; at least one resident per household must be 55 or older. The West Houston Association named Meridiana a Quality Planned Development (announced October 2025).
Developer FAQ: homes range from townhomes and 40-foot lots to custom estates on 90-foot lots, priced from the $260s to over $1 million. The developer's available-homes list dated Oct 14, 2026 shows 269 entries from 10 builders on product from 28' townhomes to 90' gated homesites, with listed prices from $255,000 to $910,990. That is the association or developer’s own description, not a current price. Prices depend on section, builder, lot and updates; current listings are in the search on this page, and recent sales in the same section are the best guide.
Where can I find Meridiana’s HOA documents and deed restrictions?
Association website: Serenity at Meridiana (55+ gated section) association services. Recorded restrictions are also on file with the Harris County Clerk, and the state’s management certificate search shows the association’s registered manager and recorded documents. In a purchase, ask for the resale certificate and current governing documents early in the option period.
What parks, pools, trails and golf are in or near Meridiana?
Resident amenities include Oasis Village, Adventure Cove, Lakes with fishing and kayaking areas, and Serenity at Meridiana private clubhouse. Open to the public or by membership: Iowa Colony City Park, Meridiana Elementary, Barbara Bennett Elementary, and Jackie Doucet Caffey Junior High. Also in or near the community: Cafe Sol, Learning Labs, Parks and trails, and Observation Park. Living next to a golf course does not include club membership; the club sets its own membership terms. Resident-only facilities usually need a key, badge or sticker from the association, and rules and hours change.
What should sellers in Meridiana know before listing?
Pricing in Meridiana should come from recent sales in the same section, adjusted for lot, size and updates. Expect the buyer to ask for a resale certificate from each association that bills the home; ordering it early avoids delays. Because the home is in a utility or special district, Texas law requires a written district notice to the buyer, and a buyer comparing payments will look at the total tax rate. Golf, water and greenbelt frontage are the features buyers ask about first here; show them in photos and in the listing. Have the seller’s disclosure, any repair receipts and, if you have one, an elevation certificate ready before you list.
Researched and published by The Michael O’Neal Group, Keller Williams Realty Northeast. Last checked Oct 20, 2026. Every fact links to its source; tell us if something has changed.
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