One district for water, sewer and trash
Newport MUD provides water, sewer, drainage and residential garbage service.4
The Michael O’Neal Group · Newport community guide
NewportA Golf Course Community in Crosby
Want a golf-course community with big lots under $300K, east of Lake Houston? Newport in Crosby fits. Plan for Crosby ISD and Newport MUD taxes.
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
Newport from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Newport
Golf, parks and bigger lots.
Stonebridge at Newport is an 18-hole, par-72 course on Country Club Drive.3
HAR's median lot is 9,789 sq ft.1
What stands out
- Lower price point. HAR's 2025 median market value is $249,827.1
- Parks and trails. Newport MUD runs splash pads at Flying Bridge Park and South Diamondhead and a network of trails.4
- New construction available. Friendswood Development lists Lennar homes in Newport Seven Oaks and new homesites at Newport Preserve.5
Interactive community map
Newport and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Newport’s HAR figures, dues and districts; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby communities to compare.
- Newport
- Nearby community
- Golf course
- Grocery, park or hospital
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 Newport 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
Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center
14140 Garrett Rd., Houston, TX 77044. 7
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Newport’s center): Summerwood Market H-E-B, 6.0 mi; Atascocita H-E-B, 6.9 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, 11.9 mi; Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, 12.6 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 6 miles (straight line): Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 5.6 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Newport and nearby communities, side by side.
Tap Compare on Newport and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and district rates.
Newport
Newport
Newport is a large golf-course community in Crosby, in unincorporated northeast Harris County (ZIP 77532), east of Beltway 8 off US 90.
- 2023Median year built
- Newport MUD Defined Area No. 1 or No. 2: $0.7422 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Stillwater on Lake Houston
Along the western edge of Lake Houston (Generation Park's community page); 77044 Houston addresses such as Whisper Hollow Ln and Arbor Villa Ln.
- $531KHAR 2025 median value
- 4,022Median sq ft
- 2017Median year built
- Alexander Deussen Park, 2.5 mi
- Stillwater Community Association, Inc.: $1,293 per year (2023)
- HC MUD No. 499: $0.7600 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Lakeshore
Near West Lake Houston Parkway and Madera Run Parkway, north of Summerwood, along Lake Houston.
- $368KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,896Median sq ft
- 2009Median year built
- Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 2.2 mi
- HC MUD No. 412: $0.6800 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Waters Edge
Neighborhood in Harris County.
- $416KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,119Median sq ft
- 2014Median year built
- Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 1.4 mi
- HC MUD No. 450: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Summerwood
Northeast Houston area of Harris County between Beltway 8 (west) and Lake Houston (east), near Deussen Park, along West Lake Houston Parkway; ZIP 77044.
- $405KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,052Median sq ft
- 2006Median year built
- Alexander Deussen Park, 2.1 mi
- Summerwood Community Association, Inc.: $1,000 per year (2026)
- HC MUD No. 342: $0.5570 per $100 (2025) and 2 more
Atascocita neighborhood
Walden on Lake Houston
Walden on Lake Houston is a master-planned community on the shore of Lake Houston near FM 1960, built around the private 18-hole Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, with about…
- $338KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,820Median sq ft
- 2000Median year built
- Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, under 0.5 mi
- HC MUD No. 153: $0.3915 per $100 (2025)
Atascocita neighborhood
The Groves
The Groves is a master-planned community of about 1,000 acres west of West Lake Houston Parkway, opened in 2015, with a 2020 median build year, The Hearth amenity center, a fishing pond and creek-side trails.
- $430KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,708Median sq ft
- 2020Median year built
- Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 2.9 mi
- HC MUD No. 504: $1.0500 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Balmoral
Off North Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8) and Woodland Hills Drive in the west Lake Houston area; Community Impact (2023) places it near Madera Run Parkway and Woodland Hills Drive.
- $340KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,241Median sq ft
- 2020Median year built
- HC MUD No. 400: $0.5500 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Atascocita neighborhood
Atascocita South
Atascocita South is a built-out Atascocita subdivision of 1,489 homes in six sections in unincorporated Harris County (ZIP 77346), with its pool, pavilions and courts on Lonesome Woods Trail and schools in Humble ISD.
- $253KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,002Median sq ft
- 1992Median year built
- Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club, 1.2 mi
- HC MUD 152: $0.2400 per $100 (2025)
Atascocita neighborhood
Eagle Springs
Eagle Springs is a master-planned community of about 1,300 acres off Will Clayton Parkway and Timber Forest Drive, with about 4,000 homes, a 2007 median build year, two pools, clubhouses, a sports complex and trails.
- $354KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,724Median sq ft
- 2007Median year built
- Tour 18 (Tour 18 Houston), 2.4 mi
- Eagle Springs Community Association, Inc.: $1,100 per year (2026)
- HC MUD No. 290: $0.6700 per $100 (2025) and 1 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
Newport details worth knowing.
- 01
About 3,800 homes
HAR's 2025 facts for Newport (Crosby) count 3,808 single-family homes with a median year built of 2003, a median of 1,910 sq ft and a median lot of 9,789 sq ft. The median market value is $249,827, with a typical range of $192K to $338K.1
- 02
Newport MUD
Newport Municipal Utility District covers about 2,350 acres and provides water, sewer, drainage and residential garbage service. Its 2025 rate is $0.6578 per $100; two defined areas inside the district carry their own rate ($0.7422 for 2025).4
- 03
Golf course
The 18-hole, par-72 Stonebridge at Newport course is at 16401 Country Club Drive, up to 6,873 yards from the back tees.3
- 04
Parks, splash pads and trails
The district repaired and reopened the splash pads at Flying Bridge Park and South Diamondhead in July 2026, reopened all its trails in June 2026, and holds events at Newport Pointe Park.4
- 05
New sections still building
Developer Friendswood Development lists Lennar homes in Newport Seven Oaks and new homesites at Newport Preserve. HAR's 2025 facts count 183 homes in Preserve at Newport with a median year built of 2023.5
Getting around
From Newport to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: US 90 to Beltway 8, and FM 2100 north through Crosby.58
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 Newport 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.
Newport market dashboard
What the market around Newport is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Newport alone. HAR’s Crosby Area market area is the closest match, with Huffman Area to the north for comparison; we don’t claim Newport sits inside either one. These are HAR’s own monthly single-family figures, read Nov. 8, 2026; HAR’s market areas are wider than Newport, so read them as the bigger picture.
Crosby Area
HAR market area · single-family
- $259,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 97Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 614Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.3Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 35Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +7.9%Active listings vs. a year ago
Huffman Area
HAR market area · single-family
- $249,995Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 42Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 346Active listings, Oct 2026
- 5.9Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 52Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +41.8%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Newport itself: median market value $249,827, typical range $192K - $338K, median home 1,910 sq ft on a 9,789 sq ft lot, median year built 20031.
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, 202611.
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 Newport.
Crosby ISD adopted $1.2241 and Newport MUD $0.6578 per $100 for 2025, plus an ESD; defined areas add more.122
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: adopted 2025 rates from official sources1312. Crosby ISD’s 2025 rate is from the district’s Oct. 20, 2025 board minutes. Lone Star College is not included (not confirmed for the Crosby ISD area). Harris County ESD 5 ($0.03 per $100 for 2025) and ESD 80 ($0.046106 for 2025) both serve Crosby addresses; which one applies depends on the address, so neither is in the estimate. HAR lists Harris County MUD 578 for Preserve at Newport; that rate is not in the estimate. 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), Crosby ISD (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want a golf-course community with big lots under $300K, east of Lake Houston? Newport in Crosby fits. Plan for Crosby ISD and Newport MUD taxes.
The Good
- Golf course in the neighborhoodStonebridge at Newport is an 18-hole, par-72 course on Country Club Drive.3
- Bigger lotsHAR's median lot is 9,789 sq ft.1
- Lower price pointHAR's 2025 median market value is $249,827.1
- Parks and trailsNewport MUD runs splash pads at Flying Bridge Park and South Diamondhead and a network of trails.4
- New construction availableFriendswood Development lists Lennar homes in Newport Seven Oaks and new homesites at Newport Preserve.5
The Bad
- District taxesCrosby ISD adopted $1.2241 and Newport MUD $0.6578 per $100 for 2025, plus an ESD; defined areas add more.122
- River flooding historyHCFCD expected major flooding on the San Jacinto River below Lake Houston during Harvey in 2017.15
- Plants along US 90The 2017 Arkema and 2019 KMCO incidents happened in Crosby; check the distance from the address.1920
- Elementary zones varyNewport is split among Crosby ISD elementary zones.514
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineNewport gives you a golf course, parks and bigger lots for less than most Lake Houston-area communities. Before you write an offer, I would pull the HCAD account to see whether the address is in a defined area and which ESD applies, check the FEMA zone and the seller's flood disclosure, and look at how far it sits from the plants along US 90.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a golf-course community under $300K
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a bigger yard
- You may love it ifBuyers who want new construction east of Lake Houston
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want more of a small-town Crosby setting, compare Crosby.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want Humble ISD, look at Atascocita South.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Newport gives you a golf course, parks and bigger lots for less than most Lake Houston-area communities. Before you write an offer, I would pull the HCAD account to see whether the address is in a defined area and which ESD applies, check the FEMA zone and the seller's flood disclosure, and look at how far it sits from the plants along US 90.
- Crosby Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Newport in our recordsAttendance zones document
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 Newport address.
HCFCD expected major flooding on the San Jacinto River below Lake Houston during Harvey in 2017.15
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
- Background
One district for water, sewer and trash
Newport MUD provides water, sewer, drainage and residential garbage service.4
- 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 Newport.16
- May 2024
Spring 2024 flood
Lake Conroe releases peaked at 71,835 cfs on May 2, the most since Harvey.17
- 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 2030.18
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
Newport vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
| Measure | Newport | Other |
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Crosby · Huffman · Stillwater on Lake Houston · Lakeshore · Waters Edge · Northeast Houston comparison tool · Relocation guide
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What’s happening near Newport 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
Newport questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for Newport homes?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Newport (Crosby)” show a median market value of $249,827, a typical range of $192K - $338K, a median home of 1,910 sq ft on a 9,789 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 2003. 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 Newport, and at what rates?
Beyond the county, school district and college rows, our Newport record lists Crosby ISD at $1.2241 per $100 (2025); Newport Municipal Utility District at $0.6578 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the HCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: meetings.boardbook.org, newportmudtx.org, hctax.net. Checked Oct. 13, 2026.
What did HAR’s Crosby Area market area show this fall for buyers looking at Newport?
On Nov. 8, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $259,000 for single-family homes in its Crosby Area market area, with 97 sales that month, 614 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.3 months of inventory. The area is wider than Newport; ask for a subdivision-level report before pricing or offering.
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (read Nov. 8, 2026).
More questions and answers are in the resource center below.
Tools
Plan your move to Newport.
Community matchmakerNewport 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.
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- Broker and owner of The Michael O’Neal Group, Keller Williams Realty Northeast, 20665 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble (TREC broker #624124)
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- Pricing from Newport’s own recent sales
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- Transaction coordination from contract to close
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Research
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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.
Newport at a Glance
About 3,800 homes. HAR's 2025 facts for Newport (Crosby) count 3,808 single-family homes with a median year built of 2003, a median of 1,910 sq ft and a median lot of 9,789 sq ft. The median market value is $249,827, with a typical range of $192K to $338K. HAR.com: Newport (Crosby) 2025 Facts
Newport MUD. Newport Municipal Utility District covers about 2,350 acres and provides water, sewer, drainage and residential garbage service. Its 2025 rate is $0.6578 per $100; two defined areas inside the district carry their own rate ($0.7422 for 2025). Newport Municipal Utility District Newport MUD: tax information
Golf course. The 18-hole, par-72 Stonebridge at Newport course is at 16401 Country Club Drive, up to 6,873 yards from the back tees. GolfNow: Stonebridge at Newport course details
Parks, splash pads and trails. The district repaired and reopened the splash pads at Flying Bridge Park and South Diamondhead in July 2026, reopened all its trails in June 2026, and holds events at Newport Pointe Park. Newport Municipal Utility District
New sections still building. Developer Friendswood Development lists Lennar homes in Newport Seven Oaks and new homesites at Newport Preserve. HAR's 2025 facts count 183 homes in Preserve at Newport with a median year built of 2023. Friendswood Development Company: Newport HAR.com: Preserve at Newport 2025 Facts
East of Beltway 8, off US 90. Friendswood Development places Newport east of Beltway 8, off Highway 90, in Crosby. Friendswood Development Company: Newport
Homes and the Newport Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport (Crosby) | 3,808 | 1,910 sq ft | 9,789 sq ft | 2003 | $249,827 | $192K - $338K |
| Preserve at Newport | 183 | 1,654 sq ft | 5,141 sq ft | 2023 | $224,273 | $217K - $263K |
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.
Friendswood Development names Lennar as the builder in Newport Seven Oaks. Friendswood Development Company: Newport
Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for Newport 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 Newport; 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 Newport
| 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 |
| Crosby ISD | $1.2241 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Newport Municipal Utility District | $0.6578 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
Harris County ESD 5 ($0.03 per $100 for 2025) and ESD 80 ($0.046106 for 2025) both serve Crosby addresses; which applies depends on the address. Newport MUD's defined areas add a separate rate. HAR lists Harris County MUD 578 for Preserve at Newport. The HCAD account for the address is the verified source. Harris County ESD 5: 2026 notice of public hearing (2025 rate) Harris County ESD 80: 2026 notice of public hearing (2025 rate) Newport MUD: tax information
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 property owners association's own published assessment, so no dues figure is shown. Ask for the resale certificate. HAR.com: Newport (Crosby) 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 Newport
- Crosby ISD Attendance zones document
Newport is in Crosby ISD. Students attend one elementary campus based on their attendance zone, and the developer notes Newport is split among elementary zones, so confirm every campus for the address with the district. Crosby ISD: attendance zoning overview Friendswood Development Company: Newport
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 Newport
Newport sits near the San Jacinto River below Lake Houston. During Hurricane Harvey in 2017, HCFCD expected the river below Lake Houston to reach major flood levels. Check the lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's mapping tool, and read the seller's flood disclosure. HCFCD: Flooding ongoing on San Jacinto River (Aug. 28, 2017) FEMA Flood Map Service Center Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
Industrial plants sit along US 90 in Crosby: Harvey flooding cut power to the Arkema plant in 2017, and a 2019 KMCO explosion led to a shelter in place. Check the distance from the address and sign up for ReadyHarris alerts. U.S. Chemical Safety Board: Arkema final report ReadyHarris: Update on plant fire in Crosby (April 2, 2019)
- 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 Newport
West: US 90 to Beltway 8, which leads north toward Bush Intercontinental Airport and south toward the Ship Channel. Friendswood Development Company: Newport
FM 2100 runs north through Crosby toward Huffman; TxDOT plans to widen it north of Crosby. TxDOT: FM 2100 from SH 99 to Huffman-Cleveland Road
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.
Newport Questions Buyers Ask
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Newport in Crosby?
3,808 single-family homes, a median market value of $249,827, a typical range of $192K to $338K, a median of 1,910 sq ft on a 9,789 sq ft lot and a median year built of 2003.
Sources: HAR.com: Newport (Crosby) 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What is the Newport MUD tax rate?
Newport MUD's 2025 rate is $0.6578 per $100. Two defined areas inside the district carry an additional rate ($0.7422 for 2025).
Sources: Newport MUD: tax information Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Newport have a golf course?
Yes. Stonebridge at Newport is an 18-hole, par-72 course at 16401 Country Club Drive.
Sources: GolfNow: Stonebridge at Newport course details Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Which school district serves Newport?
Crosby ISD. Newport is split among elementary attendance zones, so confirm each campus for the exact address with the district.
Sources: Crosby ISD: attendance zoning overview Friendswood Development Company: Newport Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Newport? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a golf-course community with big lots under $300K, east of Lake Houston? Newport in Crosby fits. Plan for Crosby ISD and Newport MUD taxes.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Golf course in the neighborhood
- Bigger lots
- Lower price point
What Might Surprise You
- District taxes
- River flooding history
- Plants along US 90
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Summerwood Market H-E-B, 6.0 mi
- ER: Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, 12 mi
- Shopping: Deerbrook Mall, 12 mi
- Park: Alexander Deussen Park, 3.5 mi
Straight-line miles.
Five Reasons People Love Living in Newport
- 1Golf course in the neighborhood
Stonebridge at Newport is an 18-hole, par-72 course on Country Club Drive.
- 2Bigger lots
HAR's median lot is 9,789 sq ft.
- 3Lower price point
HAR's 2025 median market value is $249,827.
- 4Parks and trails
Newport MUD runs splash pads at Flying Bridge Park and South Diamondhead and a network of trails.
- 5New construction available
Friendswood Development lists Lennar homes in Newport Seven Oaks and new homesites at Newport Preserve.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Newport
- 1District taxes
Crosby ISD adopted $1.2241 and Newport MUD $0.6578 per $100 for 2025, plus an ESD; defined areas add more.
Crosby ISD board minutes, Oct. 20, 2025 (tax rate adoption) Newport MUD: tax information Harris County ESD 5: 2026 notice of public hearing (2025 rate)
- 2River flooding history
HCFCD expected major flooding on the San Jacinto River below Lake Houston during Harvey in 2017.
HCFCD: Flooding ongoing on San Jacinto River (Aug. 28, 2017)
- 3Plants along US 90
The 2017 Arkema and 2019 KMCO incidents happened in Crosby; check the distance from the address.
U.S. Chemical Safety Board: Arkema final report ReadyHarris: Update on plant fire in Crosby (April 2, 2019)
- 4Elementary zones vary
Newport is split among Crosby ISD elementary zones.
Friendswood Development Company: Newport Crosby ISD: attendance zoning overview
Who Might Love Newport?
- Buyers who want a golf-course community under $300K
- Buyers who want a bigger yard
- Buyers who want new construction east of Lake Houston
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want more of a small-town Crosby setting, compare Crosby.
- If you want Humble ISD, look at Atascocita South.
Everyday Convenience in Newport
- One district for water, sewer and trash Newport MUD provides water, sewer, drainage and residential garbage service. Newport Municipal Utility District
Main routes: US 90 to Beltway 8, and FM 2100 north through Crosby. Friendswood Development Company: Newport TxDOT: FM 2100 from SH 99 to Huffman-Cleveland Road
| Nearest H-E-B | Summerwood Market H-E-B 6.0 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Atascocita H-E-B 6.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Summerwood Market H-E-B 6.0 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital 12 mi |
| Major shopping | Deerbrook Mall 12 mi |
| Parks and nature | Alexander Deussen Park 3.5 mi |
| Golf | Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club 5.6 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 16 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 21 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Newport, 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 | $249,827 | HAR 2025 facts (Newport (Crosby)) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $192K - $338K | HAR 2025 facts (Newport (Crosby)) |
| Median home size | 1,910 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Newport (Crosby)) |
| Median lot | 9,789 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Newport (Crosby)) |
| Median year built | 2003 | HAR 2025 facts (Newport (Crosby)) |
| Single-family homes | 3,808 | HAR 2025 facts (Newport (Crosby)) |
| 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 Newport 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 Newport Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Newport gives you a golf course, parks and bigger lots for less than most Lake Houston-area communities. Before you write an offer, I would pull the HCAD account to see whether the address is in a defined area and which ESD applies, check the FEMA zone and the seller's flood disclosure, and look at how far it sits from the plants along US 90.
Newport vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Newport vs. Crosby
Choose Crosby and you gain: A wider choice of homes and acreage across the Crosby ISD area.
You give up: Newport's golf course and district parks.
Newport vs. Huffman
Choose Huffman and you gain: Huffman ISD and a quieter, more rural setting.
You give up: Newport's golf course and neighborhood amenities.
Questions buyers ask about Newport
Is Newport in Crosby a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a golf-course community with bigger lots under $300K east of Lake Houston. Check the full tax bill, the lot's flood zone and the distance to the plants along US 90.
Sources: GolfNow: Stonebridge at Newport course details HAR.com: Newport (Crosby) 2025 Facts Crosby ISD board minutes, Oct. 20, 2025 (tax rate adoption) Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Newport?
Crosby ISD and Newport MUD taxes stack up, the San Jacinto River flooded heavily during Harvey, and industrial plants sit along US 90 in Crosby.
Sources: GolfNow: Stonebridge at Newport course details HAR.com: Newport (Crosby) 2025 Facts Crosby ISD board minutes, Oct. 20, 2025 (tax rate adoption) Checked Nov 11, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 11, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Before you buy, let’s talk about what actually matters to you.
Michael O’Neal
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Call or text: 832-797-3780 · themichaelonealgroup.com
Neighborhood fact sheet
Newport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport (Crosby) | 3,808 | 1,910 sq ft | 2003 | $249,827 |
| Preserve at Newport | 183 | 1,654 sq ft | 2023 | $224,273 |
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 |
| Crosby ISD | $1.2241 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Newport Municipal Utility District | $0.6578 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
- Crosby ISD Attendance zones document
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
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Newport, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Crosby · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Newport (Crosby), 2025 Facts
- Newport MUD Defined Area No. 1 or No. 2
- GolfNow: Stonebridge at Newport course details
- Newport Municipal Utility District
- Friendswood Development Company: Newport
- Alexander Deussen Park
- Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center
- TxDOT: FM 2100 from SH 99 to Huffman-Cleveland Road
- HAR.com, Crosby Area market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Huffman Area market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Crosby ISD board minutes, Oct. 20, 2025 (tax rate adoption)
- Official tax rate source
- Crosby ISD: attendance zoning overview
- HCFCD: Flooding ongoing on San Jacinto River (Aug. 28, 2017)
- KPRC Click2Houston
- Community Impact
- Community Impact
- U.S. Chemical Safety Board: Arkema final report
- ReadyHarris: Update on plant fire in Crosby (April 2, 2019)
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. 8, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.