Club life is membership-based
Dining, tennis and pools at Northgate Country Club are for members.5
The Michael O’Neal Group · Northgate Forest community guide
Northgate ForestA private club at the center
Want a large home on a big lot around a private country club, off FM 1960? Northgate Forest is built for that. Just know the club is a separate membership, and the tax bill carries a MUD and a Spring ISD rate with an election coming.
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Northgate Forest from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Northgate Forest
What sets Northgate Forest apart.
Northgate Country Club calls itself the centerpiece of the Northgate Forest community. Its championship course opened in 1983, designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, and it also has a five-hole executive course.34
Concert Golf Partners lists eight lighted tennis courts, three pools and a clubhouse for member dining and events.5
What stands out
- Large homes. HAR's median living area runs from 3,352 sq ft (Northgate Forest Place) to 7,155 sq ft (Estates Of Northgate Forest).16
- A choice of sections. HAR tracks Northgate Forest (60 homes, median built 1989) plus sections such as Estates Of Northgate Forest, Village Of Northgate Forest, Fountains Of Northgate Forest, Greens Of Northgate Forest, Woods Of Northgate and Northgate Forest Place.16
- An established location. Community Impact places Northgate Forest near the intersection of FM 1960 and T.C. Jester Boulevard, zoned to Spring ISD.7
Interactive neighborhood map
Northgate Forest and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Northgate Forest’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
- Northgate Forest
- Nearby neighborhood
- Golf course
- Grocery, park or hospital
Neighborhood dots are approximate centers; we don’t draw subdivision, city or district boundaries. Filter rules: Golf nearby: Nearest golf course 1 mile or less (straight line from the neighborhood center). Near parks: A mapped park 1.5 miles or less from the neighborhood center. Larger homes: HAR 2025 median home size of 2,800 sq ft or more. Established: HAR 2025 median year built before 1995. Newer homes: HAR 2025 median year built 2010 or later. Larger lots: HAR 2025 median lot of 9,000 sq ft or more.
Daily life
What everyday life in Northgate 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.
Errands along FM 1960
Groceries and shopping are outside the community along FM 1960, Champion Forest Drive and Louetta Road.9
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Northgate Forest’s center): Louetta and Stuebner H-E-B, 2.4 mi; Antoine Smart Shop, 3.8 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital, 6.1 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 9.6 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): Champions Golf Club, 3.4 mi; WindRose Golf Club, 3.5 mi; Gleannloch Golf Club, 4.7 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Northgate Forest and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Northgate Forest and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Northgate Forest
Northgate Forest
Northgate Forest is a golf course community near FM 1960 and T.C.
- 2002Median year built
- HC MUD 211: $0.3600 per $100 (2025)
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
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
Klein
Northwest Harris County, defined by its school district.
- 1985Median year built
- WindRose Golf Club, 1.4 mi
Nearby community
Windrose
Windrose is a golf-course community in Spring 77379 at the southwest corner of FM 2920 and Kuykendahl Road, in north Harris County.
- 2004Median year built
- WindRose Golf Club, under 0.5 mi
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
Spring
Master-planned communities between Houston and The Woodlands.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
- Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 1.6 mi
- Cypress Forest PUD: $0.2470 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Spring Trails
Spring Trails is a deed-restricted master-planned community of about 1,685 homes in 19 sections in Montgomery County, on the Grand Parkway just east of the Hardy Toll Road with a Spring 77386 address.
- $395KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,577Median sq ft
- 2007Median year built
- Spring Trails Community Association: $805 per year, plus additional assessments for gated sections (not stated on the association page (checked 2026-10-28))
- Montgomery County MUD No. 94: $0.6600 per $100 (2025)
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
Harmony
Harmony is a master-planned community of about 1,000 acres along Rayford Road at Riley Fuzzel Road in southeast Montgomery County, just south of the Grand Parkway, with a Spring 77386 address.
- 2018Median year built
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
Northgate Forest details worth knowing.
- 01
FM 1960 and T.C. Jester
Community Impact places Northgate Forest near the intersection of FM 1960 and T.C. Jester Boulevard, zoned to Spring ISD.7
- 02
A private country club at the center
Northgate Country Club calls itself the centerpiece of the Northgate Forest community. Its championship course opened in 1983, designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, and it also has a five-hole executive course.3
- 03
Club facilities
Concert Golf Partners lists eight lighted tennis courts, three pools and a clubhouse for member dining and events.5
- 04
New owner in 2023
Concert Golf Partners announced in November 2023 that it acquired Northgate Country Club and Walden on Lake Conroe Golf Club.8
- 05
Several sections
HAR tracks Northgate Forest (60 homes, median built 1989) plus sections such as Estates Of Northgate Forest, Village Of Northgate Forest, Fountains Of Northgate Forest, Greens Of Northgate Forest, Woods Of Northgate and Northgate Forest Place.1
Getting around
From Northgate Forest to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: FM 1960, T.C. Jester Boulevard and I-45 North; METRO route 209 from the Kuykendahl Park and Ride.710
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 Northgate 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.
Northgate Forest market dashboard
What the market around Northgate Forest is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Northgate Forest alone. HAR’s Spring/Klein and Champions Area market areas cover the communities around Northgate Forest; we don’t claim Northgate 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.
Spring/Klein
HAR market area · single-family
- $313,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 84Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 474Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.7Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 29Median days on market, Sep 2026
- -1.9%Active listings vs. a year ago
Champions Area
HAR market area · single-family
- $335,900Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 71Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 462Active listings, Oct 2026
- 5.2Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 24Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +5.2%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Northgate Forest: median market value $709,293, typical range $526K - $1.08M, median home 5,405 sq ft on a 17,201 sq ft lot, median year built 19891.
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, 202613.
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 Northgate Forest.
The club lists golf, tennis and social memberships but no prices, so it is a separate decision and cost.5
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. 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 a large home on a big lot around a private country club, off FM 1960? Northgate Forest is built for that. Just know the club is a separate membership, and the tax bill carries a MUD and a Spring ISD rate with an election coming.
The Good
- A private club at the centerNorthgate Country Club calls itself the centerpiece of the Northgate Forest community. Its championship course opened in 1983, designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, and it also has a five-hole executive course.34
- Courts and pools at the clubConcert Golf Partners lists eight lighted tennis courts, three pools and a clubhouse for member dining and events.5
- Large homesHAR's median living area runs from 3,352 sq ft (Northgate Forest Place) to 7,155 sq ft (Estates Of Northgate Forest).16
- A choice of sectionsHAR tracks Northgate Forest (60 homes, median built 1989) plus sections such as Estates Of Northgate Forest, Village Of Northgate Forest, Fountains Of Northgate Forest, Greens Of Northgate Forest, Woods Of Northgate and Northgate Forest Place.16
- An established locationCommunity Impact places Northgate Forest near the intersection of FM 1960 and T.C. Jester Boulevard, zoned to Spring ISD.7
The Bad
- Club membership is extraThe club lists golf, tennis and social memberships but no prices, so it is a separate decision and cost.5
- A MUD and two ESDsHAR's tax table lists Harris County MUD 211 plus ESD 11 and ESD 16 on top of Spring ISD and the county units.1
- Spring ISD tax electionSpring ISD called a voter-approval tax rate election for Nov. 3, 2026 on a 2-cent increase.16
- Cypress Creek watershedThe area is in the Cypress Creek watershed, where Community Impact reported 8,750 homes flooded in Harvey (2017); check each lot.1415
- Older homes in some sectionsHAR's median build year is 1989 for the Northgate Forest record, so budget for updates on original homes.1
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineNorthgate Forest is about the club and the size of the homes and lots. Price the club membership separately, and pull the HCAD account so the MUD and both ESD lines are in your numbers. On the older sections, plan your inspection around the age of the roof and systems.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a private country club in the neighborhood
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a large home on a large lot
- You may love it ifBuyers who want an established area near FM 1960
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a more affordable established subdivision next door, look at Olde Oaks.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want Klein ISD and Vintage Park nearby, see Champion Forest.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a semi-private club and gated sections north of the Grand Parkway, compare Augusta Pines.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Northgate Forest is about the club and the size of the homes and lots. Price the club membership separately, and pull the HCAD account so the MUD and both ESD lines are in your numbers. On the older sections, plan your inspection around the age of the roof and systems.
Schools
Schools for a Northgate Forest address.
HAR's tax table lists Harris County MUD 211 plus ESD 11 and ESD 16 on top of Spring ISD and the county units.1
- Spring Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Northgate Forest in our recordsSchool Zone Finder (by address)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. We don’t publish ratings or rankings.
Flood research
Flood research for a Northgate Forest address.
The area is in the Cypress Creek watershed, where Community Impact reported 8,750 homes flooded in Harvey (2017); check each lot.1415
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
Northgate 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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What’s happening near Northgate Forest?
The Woodlands Farmers Market
Grogan's Mill Shopping Center · 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Organizer: The Woodlands Township
The Woodlands Photography Club 2026 Award Ceremony and Exhibition
· 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Listing: The Woodlands Photography Club (confirm with the organizer)
Texas Renaissance Festival
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds · 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Organizer: Texas Renaissance Festival
Veterans Day Tribute
The Woodlands Central Fire Station · 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Organizer: The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation with The Woodlands Fire Department
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Questions buyers actually ask
Northgate Forest questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Northgate Forest?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Northgate Forest” show a median market value of $709,293, a typical range of $526K - $1.08M, a median home of 5,405 sq ft on a 17,201 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1989. 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 Northgate Forest besides Harris County?
Our records show Spring ISD at $1.1369 per $100 (2025); Lone Star College System at $0.1060 per $100 (2025); Harris County ESD 11 (emergency medical services) at $0.0381 per $100 (2025); Harris County MUD 211 at $0.3600 per $100 (2025); Harris County ESD 16 (Klein Fire Department) at $0.0500 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the HCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: harriscountyesd11.gov, hctax.net.
What did HAR’s Spring/Klein market area show this fall for buyers looking at Northgate Forest?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $313,500 for single-family homes in its Spring/Klein market area, with 84 sales that month, 474 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.7 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.
Tools
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Neighborhood matchmakerNorthgate 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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Central Houston and seven other regions, compared with the same sourced facts.
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Northgate Forest at a Glance
FM 1960 and T.C. Jester. Community Impact places Northgate Forest near the intersection of FM 1960 and T.C. Jester Boulevard, zoned to Spring ISD. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Northgate Forest
A private country club at the center. Northgate Country Club calls itself the centerpiece of the Northgate Forest community. Its championship course opened in 1983, designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, and it also has a five-hole executive course. Northgate Country Club: about Northgate Country Club: golf
Club facilities. Concert Golf Partners lists eight lighted tennis courts, three pools and a clubhouse for member dining and events. Concert Golf Partners: Northgate Country Club
New owner in 2023. Concert Golf Partners announced in November 2023 that it acquired Northgate Country Club and Walden on Lake Conroe Golf Club. Concert Golf Partners: acquisition of Northgate and Walden (Nov. 2023)
Several sections. HAR tracks Northgate Forest (60 homes, median built 1989) plus sections such as Estates Of Northgate Forest, Village Of Northgate Forest, Fountains Of Northgate Forest, Greens Of Northgate Forest, Woods Of Northgate and Northgate Forest Place. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Estates Of Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Village Of Northgate Forest
Large homes on large lots. HAR's median living area runs from 3,352 sq ft (Northgate Forest Place) to 7,155 sq ft (Estates Of Northgate Forest). HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Estates Of Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Village Of Northgate Forest
Spring ISD. Community Impact reports Northgate Forest is zoned to Spring ISD, and HAR's tax table lists Spring ISD. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest
Homes and the Northgate Forest Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Forest | 60 | 5,405 sq ft | 17,201 sq ft | 1989 | $709,293 | $526K - $1.08M |
| Estates Of Northgate Forest | 24 | 7,155 sq ft | 24,101 sq ft | 1999 | $1,134,717 | $900K - $1.53M |
| Village Of Northgate Forest | 24 | 5,008 sq ft | 15,548 sq ft | 2004 | $1,084,000 | $776K - $1.25M |
| Fountains Of Northgate Forest | 41 | 3,440 sq ft | 8,559 sq ft | 2009 | $611,941 | $530K - $860K |
| Greens Of Northgate Forest | 20 | 3,988 sq ft | 7,836 sq ft | 1990 | $611,445 | $447K - $733K |
| Woods Of Northgate | 27 | 3,961 sq ft | 12,283 sq ft | 2002 | $569,350 | $453K - $877K |
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 Northgate 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 Northgate 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 Northgate Forest
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring ISD | $1.1369 per $100 | 2025 | 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 |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.0048 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.106 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 11 (emergency medical services) | $0.038078 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County MUD 211 | $0.36 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 16 (Klein Fire Department) | $0.05 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
The Port of Houston Authority (2025: $0.0059 per $100) also applies countywide. HAR's tax table for the Northgate Forest record lists Harris County MUD 211 and Harris County ESD 16; whether every section sits in MUD 211 is not confirmed, so check the HCAD account for the address. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction rates Harris Central Appraisal District
Spring ISD called a voter-approval tax rate election for Nov. 3, 2026 that would raise its rate by 2 cents; check the result before budgeting. Spring ISD: voter-approval tax rate election called for Nov. 3, 2026
HOA and deed restrictions
No assessment amount is published by an official source, so we do not show one. The resale certificate for the address shows what it owes.
We found no association or management company page that publishes Northgate Forest dues, and sections may have their own associations. The resale certificate lists dues, transfer fees and any sub-association. Club membership is separate from the neighborhood association. Texas Real Estate Commission: HOA management certificate search Concert Golf Partners: Northgate Country Club
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 Northgate Forest
- Spring ISD School Zone Finder (by address)
Northgate Forest is zoned to Spring ISD per Community Impact, and Spring ISD appears on HAR's tax table. Check the address in Spring ISD's school finder. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Northgate Forest Spring ISD: school finder HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest
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 Northgate Forest
The area drains toward Cypress Creek. In the Cypress Creek watershed, Community Impact reported 8,750 homes flooded in Hurricane Harvey (2017); that is a watershed figure, not a Northgate Forest count. Check the lot on FEMA's map, HCFCD's mapping tool and the draft MAAPnext maps. HCFCD: Cypress Creek watershed Community Impact: Cypress Creek buyouts three years after Harvey 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.
Everyday Places Near Northgate Forest
Groceries
- Kroger Champion 15802 Champion Forest Drive
- Kroger Kuykendahl Louetta 18518 Kuykendahl Road
Shopping
- Vintage Park off Louetta Road, near the Vintage Park Market H-E-B
Hospitals and urgent care
- HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress 21214 Northwest Freeway, Cypress
- St. Luke's Health Springwoods Village Hospital 2255 E Mossy Oaks Road, Spring
Parks and trails
- Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield Road
- George H.W. Bush Community Center (Precinct 3) 6827 Cypresswood Drive
Golf
- Champions Golf Club (membership club) 13722 Champions Drive
- Northgate Country Club (membership club) inside the community, 17110 Northgate Forest Dr.
Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Nov. 11, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.
Getting Around from Northgate Forest
FM 1960 and T.C. Jester Boulevard are the local spines; I-45 North is east along FM 1960. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Northgate Forest
METRO route 209 runs to downtown from the Kuykendahl Park and Ride at I-45 in the I-45 North HOV lane, with free parking. METRO: Park & Ride route 209
The Hardy Toll Road serves north Harris County commuters headed to downtown Houston. Community Impact: HCTRA Hardy Toll Road overhaul
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.
Northgate Forest Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of Northgate Forest?
Pros: a private country club with a 1983 championship course sits at the center, and HAR shows large homes on large lots. Cons: club membership is separate and priced by the club, HAR lists a MUD and two emergency service districts, dues are not published, and Spring ISD has a Nov. 3, 2026 tax rate election.
Sources: Northgate Country Club: about Concert Golf Partners: Northgate Country Club Spring ISD: voter-approval tax rate election called for Nov. 3, 2026 Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What do homes in Northgate Forest cost?
HAR's 2025 Facts show median market values from $552,132 (Northgate Forest Place) and $569,350 (Woods Of Northgate) up to $1,084,000 (Village Of Northgate Forest) and $1,134,717 (Estates Of Northgate Forest). These are appraisal-based values, not sale prices.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Estates Of Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Village Of Northgate Forest Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Do Northgate Forest homeowners have to join the country club?
Membership is sold by the club, which lists golf, tennis and social categories but does not publish prices. Contact the club for current pricing.
Sources: Concert Golf Partners: Northgate Country Club Northgate Country Club: about Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Who owns Northgate Country Club?
Concert Golf Partners announced its acquisition of Northgate Country Club, together with Walden on Lake Conroe Golf Club, in November 2023.
Sources: Concert Golf Partners: acquisition of Northgate and Walden (Nov. 2023) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What school district serves Northgate Forest?
Spring ISD, per Community Impact and HAR's tax table. Check the address in Spring ISD's school finder.
Sources: Community Impact: featured neighborhood Northgate Forest Spring ISD: school finder Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Northgate Forest have a MUD?
HAR's tax table for the Northgate Forest record lists Harris County MUD 211, with an adopted 2025 rate of $0.36 per $100 per the Harris County Tax Office. Confirm the district on the HCAD account.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest Harris Central Appraisal District Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How old are homes in Northgate Forest?
HAR's median build years run from 1989 for the Northgate Forest record to 2009 for Fountains Of Northgate Forest.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Estates Of Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Village Of Northgate Forest Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where do Northgate Forest residents run errands?
Errands are outside the community, for example Kroger on Champion Forest Drive and the Vintage Park area off Louetta Road.
Sources: Kroger Champion Vintage Park Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before buying in Northgate Forest?
Pull the HCAD account for the MUD and ESD lines, get the section's resale certificate, check the lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool, and contact the club about membership terms if golf matters.
Sources: Harris Central Appraisal District FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Northgate Forest? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a large home on a big lot around a private country club, off FM 1960? Northgate Forest is built for that. Just know the club is a separate membership, and the tax bill carries a MUD and a Spring ISD rate with an election coming.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- A private club at the center
- Courts and pools at the club
- Large homes
What Might Surprise You
- Club membership is extra
- A MUD and two ESDs
- Spring ISD tax election
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Louetta and Stuebner H-E-B, 2.4 mi
- ER: St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital, 6.1 mi
- Shopping: Grand Parkway Marketplace, 5.5 mi
- Park: Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 6.5 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Northgate Forest is about the club and the size of the homes and lots.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Northgate Forest
- 1A private club at the center
Northgate Country Club calls itself the centerpiece of the Northgate Forest community. Its championship course opened in 1983, designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, and it also has a five-hole executive course.
- 2Courts and pools at the club
Concert Golf Partners lists eight lighted tennis courts, three pools and a clubhouse for member dining and events.
- 3Large homes
HAR's median living area runs from 3,352 sq ft (Northgate Forest Place) to 7,155 sq ft (Estates Of Northgate Forest).
HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Estates Of Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Village Of Northgate Forest
- 4A choice of sections
HAR tracks Northgate Forest (60 homes, median built 1989) plus sections such as Estates Of Northgate Forest, Village Of Northgate Forest, Fountains Of Northgate Forest, Greens Of Northgate Forest, Woods Of Northgate and Northgate Forest Place.
HAR.com 2025 Facts: Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Estates Of Northgate Forest HAR.com 2025 Facts: Village Of Northgate Forest
- 5An established location
Community Impact places Northgate Forest near the intersection of FM 1960 and T.C. Jester Boulevard, zoned to Spring ISD.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Northgate Forest
- 1Club membership is extra
The club lists golf, tennis and social memberships but no prices, so it is a separate decision and cost.
- 2A MUD and two ESDs
HAR's tax table lists Harris County MUD 211 plus ESD 11 and ESD 16 on top of Spring ISD and the county units.
- 3Spring ISD tax election
Spring ISD called a voter-approval tax rate election for Nov. 3, 2026 on a 2-cent increase.
Spring ISD: voter-approval tax rate election called for Nov. 3, 2026
- 4Cypress Creek watershed
The area is in the Cypress Creek watershed, where Community Impact reported 8,750 homes flooded in Harvey (2017); check each lot.
HCFCD: Cypress Creek watershed Community Impact: Cypress Creek buyouts three years after Harvey FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- 5Older homes in some sections
HAR's median build year is 1989 for the Northgate Forest record, so budget for updates on original homes.
Who Might Love Northgate Forest?
- Buyers who want a private country club in the neighborhood
- Buyers who want a large home on a large lot
- Buyers who want an established area near FM 1960
- Buyers who want to choose among several distinct sections
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a more affordable established subdivision next door, look at Olde Oaks.
- If you want Klein ISD and Vintage Park nearby, see Champion Forest.
- If you want a semi-private club and gated sections north of the Grand Parkway, compare Augusta Pines.
Everyday Convenience in Northgate Forest
- Club life is membership-based Dining, tennis and pools at Northgate Country Club are for members. Concert Golf Partners: Northgate Country Club
- Errands along FM 1960 Groceries and shopping are outside the community along FM 1960, Champion Forest Drive and Louetta Road. Kroger Champion
Main routes: FM 1960, T.C. Jester Boulevard and I-45 North; METRO route 209 from the Kuykendahl Park and Ride. Community Impact: featured neighborhood Northgate Forest METRO: Park & Ride route 209
| Nearest H-E-B | Louetta and Stuebner H-E-B 2.4 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Antoine Smart Shop 3.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Louetta and Stuebner H-E-B 2.4 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital 6.1 mi |
| Major shopping | Grand Parkway Marketplace 5.5 mi |
| Parks and nature | Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens 6.5 mi |
| Golf | Champions Golf Club 3.4 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 8.6 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 28 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Northgate 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 | $709,293 | HAR 2025 facts (Northgate Forest) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $526K - $1.08M | HAR 2025 facts (Northgate Forest) |
| Median home size | 5,405 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Northgate Forest) |
| Median lot | 17,201 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Northgate Forest) |
| Median year built | 1989 | HAR 2025 facts (Northgate Forest) |
| Single-family homes | 60 | HAR 2025 facts (Northgate Forest) |
| Tax rate: Spring ISD | $1.1369 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| 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 |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Northgate 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 Northgate Forest Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Northgate Forest is about the club and the size of the homes and lots. Price the club membership separately, and pull the HCAD account so the MUD and both ESD lines are in your numbers. On the older sections, plan your inspection around the age of the roof and systems.
Northgate Forest vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Northgate Forest vs. Champion Forest
Choose Champion Forest and you gain: You gain Klein ISD and a location close to Vintage Park.
You give up: You give up a country club inside the neighborhood.
Northgate Forest vs. Gleannloch Farms
Choose Gleannloch Farms and you gain: You gain newer homes and a golf club open to the public.
You give up: You give up the large established lots of Northgate Forest's sections.
Questions buyers ask about Northgate Forest
Is Northgate Forest a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a large home around a private country club in an established area off FM 1960. Check the MUD and ESD lines, the Spring ISD tax election and the club's membership terms before you commit.
Sources: Northgate Country Club: about Northgate Country Club: golf Concert Golf Partners: Northgate Country Club Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Northgate Forest?
Club membership is a separate cost, the tax bill includes a MUD and two ESDs, Spring ISD has a tax rate election, and the area sits in the Cypress Creek watershed.
Sources: Northgate Country Club: about Northgate Country Club: golf Concert Golf Partners: Northgate Country Club 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
Northgate 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Forest | 60 | 5,405 sq ft | 1989 | $709,293 |
| Estates Of Northgate Forest | 24 | 7,155 sq ft | 1999 | $1,134,717 |
| Village Of Northgate Forest | 24 | 5,008 sq ft | 2004 | $1,084,000 |
| Fountains Of Northgate Forest | 41 | 3,440 sq ft | 2009 | $611,941 |
3 more HAR neighborhoods are in the market section of this page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring ISD | $1.1369 per $100 | 2025 | 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 |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.0048 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.106 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 11 (emergency medical services) | $0.038078 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County MUD 211 | $0.36 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 16 (Klein Fire Department) | $0.05 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
- Spring ISD School Zone Finder (by address)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. School notes on this page.
Flood research
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate. Flood notes on this page.
Nearby essentials
Hospitals with an emergency room
Shopping
- Grand Parkway Marketplace 5.5 mi
- The Woodlands Mall 11 mi
- Deerbrook Mall 13 mi
Parks and nature
- Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens 6.5 mi
- Town Green Park 10 mi
- Northshore Park 11 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Champions Golf Club 3.4 mi
- WindRose Golf Club 3.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Northgate Forest, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Northgate Forest on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Klein · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Northgate Forest, 2025 Facts
- Spring ISD
- Northgate Country Club: about
- Northgate Country Club: golf
- Concert Golf Partners: Northgate Country Club
- HAR.com 2025 Facts: Estates Of Northgate Forest
- Community Impact: featured neighborhood Northgate Forest
- Concert Golf Partners: acquisition of Northgate and Walden (Nov. 2023)
- Kroger Champion
- METRO: Park & Ride route 209
- HAR.com, Spring/Klein market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Champions Area market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- HCFCD: Cypress Creek watershed
- Community Impact: Cypress Creek buyouts three years after Harvey
- Spring ISD: voter-approval tax rate election called for Nov. 3, 2026
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.