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The Michael O’Neal Group · Northlake Forest community guide
Northlake ForestLarger homes
Want a roomy Cypress home built around 2001 at a mid-range price? Northlake Forest fits. Just budget for the MUD 10 line on the tax bill.
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Northlake Forest from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Northlake Forest and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Northlake Forest’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
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- 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 Northlake Forest looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Northlake Forest’s center): Cypress Market H-E-B, 1.9 mi; Grant and Spring Cypress H-E-B, 2.3 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 3.3 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 7.9 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.9 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Northlake Forest and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Northlake Forest and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Northlake Forest
Northlake Forest
Northlake Forest is a Cypress subdivision in ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD. HAR's 2025 facts count 439 single-family homes with a median year built of 2001.
- $435KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,091Median sq ft
- 2001Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.9 mi
- Northwest HC MUD 10: $0.5800 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Stable Gate
Stable Gate is a small gated subdivision built around a lake in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $550KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,854Median sq ft
- 2003Median year built
- Stable Gate Homeowners Association: $1,199.17 per year (2026)
Nearby community
Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour is a lake neighborhood off Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister roads in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $501KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,140Median sq ft
- 2007Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.4 mi
- Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Lakes of Rosehill
Lakes of Rosehill is a 397-home subdivision on Cypress Rosehill Road between Louetta Road and Little Cypress Creek in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $742KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,982Median sq ft
- 2001Median year built
Nearby community
Rock Creek
Rock Creek is a lake and trail neighborhood along Spring Cypress Road near Telge Road in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $753KHAR 2025 median value
- 4,419Median sq ft
- 2005Median year built
- Northwest HC MUD 5: $0.6800 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Longwood Village
Longwood Village is an established golf course community along Little Cypress Creek in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $408KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,865Median sq ft
- 1997Median year built
- HC MUD 360: $0.2950 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Cypress
Large master-planned communities along 290.
- 2013Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 1.1 mi
- Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Cypress Mill
Cypress Mill is an established Cypress neighborhood in ZIP 77429 with its own recreation center and two pools, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- 2002Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 1.8 mi
- Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Villages of Cypress Lakes
Villages of Cypress Lakes is a large Cypress subdivision north of the Mueschke Road and US 290 intersection, next to Cypress Lakes Golf Club, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $336KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,515Median sq ft
- 2009Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.7 mi
- HC MUD 391: $0.7550 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Cypress Creek Lakes
Cypress Creek Lakes is a lake and trail community off Fry Road in unincorporated Harris County, ZIP 77433, in Cy-Fair ISD.
- $564KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,430Median sq ft
- 2013Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 0.6 mi
- Cypress Creek Lakes Property Owners Association (Phases 1 and 2): $900 per year (as posted Oct. 2026 (year not stated))
- HC MUD 374 (Phases 1 and 2): $0.5200 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
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
Northlake Forest details worth knowing.
- 01
Built around 2001
HAR's 2025 facts count 439 single-family homes with a median year built of 2001, a median of 3,091 sq ft and a median lot of 9,101 sq ft.1
- 02
Values
HAR's 2025 median market value is $435,276, with a typical range of $358K to $521K.1
- 03
Northwest Harris County MUD 10
HAR's tax table lists Northwest Harris County MUD 10, Cy-Fair ISD, Lone Star College and Harris County ESD 9. The MUD adopted $0.58 per $100 for 2025.1
- 04
Groundwater from district wells
MUD 10's 2025 drinking water report says the district's water comes from groundwater in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers, and its board meets monthly at 14415 Barker Cypress.4
- 05
US 290 and the Grand Parkway
US 290 (Northwest Freeway) with its HOV lane is the main route toward Houston; the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 links US 290 with SH 249.3
Getting around
From Northlake Forest to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: US 290 (Northwest Freeway) and its HOV lane, and the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 to SH 249.35
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 Northlake 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.
Northlake Forest market dashboard
What the market around Northlake Forest is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Northlake Forest alone. HAR’s Cypress North and Cypress South market areas cover the communities around Northlake Forest; we don’t claim Northlake 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.
Cypress North
HAR market area · single-family
- $370,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 96Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 577Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.5Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 32.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +4.5%Active listings vs. a year ago
Cypress South
HAR market area · single-family
- $410,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 158Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 1143Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.9Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 33.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +4.1%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Northlake Forest: median market value $435,276, typical range $358K - $521K, median home 3,091 sq ft on a 9,101 sq ft lot, median year built 20011.
Monthly trends
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (single-family sold and active tables). Reporting month shown on each point.
Neighborhood comparisons
HAR.com neighborhood pages, “2025 Facts” (checked Oct. 14, 2026). Neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals. HAR market areas and neighborhoods have different boundaries, so compare like with like.
Greater Houston for context (September 2026): $325,000 median sale price, 40,192 active listings, 5.5 months of inventory. HAR, released Oct. 14, 20268.
What it means: months of inventory near 5 to 6 is usually called balanced. Subdivision-level pending sales and price reductions aren’t on HAR’s public pages; Michael can pull them from the MLS.
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Homeownership costs
What it costs to own in Northlake Forest.
Add $0.58 per $100 to the county and school rates.2
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.
True Cost of Homeownership calculator (adds exemptions, mortgage and PMI) · Mortgage calculator
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 roomy Cypress home built around 2001 at a mid-range price? Northlake Forest fits. Just budget for the MUD 10 line on the tax bill.
The Good
The Bad
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineNorthlake Forest is a solid mid-range Cypress choice with bigger homes and lots. I would run the full tax bill with MUD 10 into the payment and get the resale certificate early, since the dues aren't published.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a larger Cypress home
- You may love it ifBuyers who want Cy-Fair ISD
- You may love it ifBuyers commuting on US 290
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a lower price point, compare Cypress Mill.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want lakes and trails, look at Rock Creek.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Northlake Forest is a solid mid-range Cypress choice with bigger homes and lots. I would run the full tax bill with MUD 10 into the payment and get the resale certificate early, since the dues aren't published.
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 Northlake Forest address.
Check the official maps for the specific address.
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
Northlake 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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Stable Gate · Cypress Mill · Sydney Harbour · Lakes of Rosehill · Rock Creek · Central Houston luxury comparison · Houston area map · Relocation guide
The O’Neal Insider
What’s happening near Northlake 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
From The O’Neal Insider events calendar (checked Oct. 21, 2026). Past events hide automatically. All events · Restaurants and things to do
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Questions buyers actually ask
Northlake Forest questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Northlake Forest?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Northlake Forest” show a median market value of $435,276, a typical range of $358K - $521K, a median home of 3,091 sq ft on a 9,101 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 2001. 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 Northlake Forest besides Harris County?
Our records show Cy-Fair ISD at $1.0669 per $100 (2025); Northwest Harris County MUD 10 at $0.5800 per $100 (2025); Harris County ESD 9 at $0.0388 per $100 (2025); Lone Star College System at $0.1060 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the HCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: hctax.net.
What did HAR’s Cypress North market area show this fall for buyers looking at Northlake Forest?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $370,500 for single-family homes in its Cypress North market area, with 96 sales that month, 577 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.5 months of inventory. HAR’s area has its own boundaries; ask for a subdivision-level report before pricing or offering.
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026).
More questions and answers are in the resource center below.
Tools
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Neighborhood matchmakerNorthlake 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.
Relocating?
Get the Greater Houston Relocation Guide
Central Houston and seven other regions, compared with the same sourced facts.
Have questions about Northlake Forest?
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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)
- The Michael O’Neal Group has helped 2,035 families over 13 years
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- HAR Client Experience Ratings: 4.90 out of 5 from 90 surveys (imported Oct. 20, 2026; read the reviews)
- Works with buyers and sellers across Greater Houston from the team’s office in Humble
How the team helps
- Pricing from Northlake Forest’s own recent sales
- Checking the tax units, any deed restrictions and the resale certificate before the option period ends
- Listing preparation and professional marketing
- Buyer representation and showings
- Relocation help for out-of-town buyers
- Transaction coordination from contract to close
The website assistant answers from our sourced Northlake Forest guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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Everything we’ve researched, with every source and checked date: city rules and services, documents, tax units, parks and amenities, schools, flood resources and FAQs. Search it or pick a topic.
Northlake Forest at a Glance
Built around 2001. HAR's 2025 facts count 439 single-family homes with a median year built of 2001, a median of 3,091 sq ft and a median lot of 9,101 sq ft. HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts
Values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $435,276, with a typical range of $358K to $521K. HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts
Northwest Harris County MUD 10. HAR's tax table lists Northwest Harris County MUD 10, Cy-Fair ISD, Lone Star College and Harris County ESD 9. The MUD adopted $0.58 per $100 for 2025. HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates
Groundwater from district wells. MUD 10's 2025 drinking water report says the district's water comes from groundwater in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers, and its board meets monthly at 14415 Barker Cypress. Northwest Harris County MUD 10: 2025 drinking water report
US 290 and the Grand Parkway. US 290 (Northwest Freeway) with its HOV lane is the main route toward Houston; the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 links US 290 with SH 249. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
Homes and the Northlake Forest Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Forest | 439 | 3,091 sq ft | 9,101 sq ft | 2001 | $435,276 | $358K - $521K |
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 Northlake 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 Northlake 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 Northlake Forest
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harris County MUD 10 | $0.5800 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 9 | $0.038831 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| 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 |
Northwest Harris County MUD 10 adopted $0.58 per $100 for 2025; no 2026 rate was posted on the county table on Nov 11, 2026. The HCAD account lists every unit on a home. Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts
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 a published assessment from the association; ask for the resale certificate before the option period ends. HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts
Rates are per $100 of taxable value; a tax bill also depends on the appraised value, exemptions and which units cover the address. Look an address up: Harris Central Appraisal District property search, Harris County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving Northlake Forest
- Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator (by address)
Northlake Forest is in Cy-Fair ISD, which assigns campuses by address through its School Zone Locator. Confirm every campus for the exact address with the district. Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator
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 Northlake Forest
In the Cypress Creek watershed, Community Impact reported from HCFCD data that 8,750 homes flooded in Hurricane Harvey (2017); that is a watershed figure, not a Northlake Forest count. Check the lot on FEMA's map and ask the seller about past flooding. Community Impact: Cypress Creek watershed buyouts after Harvey (2020) FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate, and price flood insurance before your option period ends.
Getting Around from Northlake Forest
To downtown, the Galleria side and the Medical Center: south to US 290 (Northwest Freeway), which has an HOV lane, then I-610 or I-10 inward. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018)
To The Woodlands, Tomball and SH 249: the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 between US 290 and SH 249. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
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.
Northlake Forest Questions Buyers Ask
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Northlake Forest values?
A median market value of $435,276 and a typical range of $358K to $521K across 439 homes, with a median home of 3,091 sq ft. These are HAR's medians, not sale prices.
Sources: HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What is the MUD tax rate in Northlake Forest?
Northwest Harris County MUD 10 adopted $0.58 per $100 for 2025. Add Cy-Fair ISD, county units, Lone Star College and ESD 9.
Sources: Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where does Northlake Forest's water come from?
MUD 10's 2025 water report says its water comes from groundwater in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers.
Sources: Northwest Harris County MUD 10: 2025 drinking water report Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Which school district serves Northlake Forest?
Cy-Fair ISD. Use the district's School Zone Locator for the exact address; assignments can change.
Sources: Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before buying in Northlake Forest?
The HCAD tax units, the resale certificate and dues, the FEMA zone for the lot, and roof and HVAC age on homes built around 2001.
Sources: Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates FEMA Flood Map Service Center HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Northlake Forest? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a roomy Cypress home built around 2001 at a mid-range price? Northlake Forest fits. Just budget for the MUD 10 line on the tax bill.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Larger homes
- Real lots
- A moderate MUD rate
What Might Surprise You
- MUD 10 on the tax bill
- Homes around 25 years old
- Dues are not published
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Cypress Market H-E-B, 1.9 mi
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 3.3 mi
- Shopping: Grand Parkway Marketplace, 12 mi
- Park: Kleb Woods Nature Preserve, 7.6 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Northlake Forest is a solid mid-range Cypress choice with bigger homes and lots.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Northlake Forest
- 1Larger homes
HAR's 2025 median home is 3,091 sq ft.
- 2Real lots
HAR's 2025 median lot is 9,101 sq ft.
- 3A moderate MUD rate
MUD 10 adopted $0.58 per $100 for 2025.
- 4US 290 access
US 290 and its HOV lane run to the south.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Northlake Forest
- 1MUD 10 on the tax bill
Add $0.58 per $100 to the county and school rates.
- 2Homes around 25 years old
HAR's median year built is 2001.
- 3Dues are not published
Get the resale certificate early.
- 4Check the flood zone
Look up the lot on FEMA's map.
Who Might Love Northlake Forest?
- Buyers who want a larger Cypress home
- Buyers who want Cy-Fair ISD
- Buyers commuting on US 290
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a lower price point, compare Cypress Mill.
- If you want lakes and trails, look at Rock Creek.
Everyday Convenience in Northlake Forest
- A drive for errands This is a residential subdivision; groceries and shopping are outside it. HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts
Main routes: US 290 (Northwest Freeway) and its HOV lane, and the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 to SH 249. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
| Nearest H-E-B | Cypress Market H-E-B 1.9 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Grant and Spring Cypress H-E-B 2.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Cypress Market H-E-B 1.9 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress 3.3 mi |
| Major shopping | Grand Parkway Marketplace 12 mi |
| Parks and nature | Kleb Woods Nature Preserve 7.6 mi |
| Golf | BlackHorse Golf Club 2.9 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 19 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 32 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Northlake 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 | $435,276 | HAR 2025 facts (Northlake Forest) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $358K - $521K | HAR 2025 facts (Northlake Forest) |
| Median home size | 3,091 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Northlake Forest) |
| Median lot | 9,101 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Northlake Forest) |
| Median year built | 2001 | HAR 2025 facts (Northlake Forest) |
| Single-family homes | 439 | HAR 2025 facts (Northlake Forest) |
| Tax rate: Northwest Harris County MUD 10 | $0.5800 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County ESD 9 | $0.038831 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 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 Northlake 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 Northlake Forest Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Northlake Forest is a solid mid-range Cypress choice with bigger homes and lots. I would run the full tax bill with MUD 10 into the payment and get the resale certificate early, since the dues aren't published.
Northlake Forest vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Northlake Forest vs. Stable Gate
Choose Stable Gate and you gain: A gate, a lake and no MUD.
You give up: Northlake Forest's lower price point.
Northlake Forest vs. Cypress Mill
Choose Cypress Mill and you gain: A lower price and two pools.
You give up: Northlake Forest's larger homes.
Questions buyers ask about Northlake Forest
Is Northlake Forest a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a larger Cypress home at a mid-range price, with a 2025 HAR median value of $435,276. Budget for the MUD 10 rate.
Sources: HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Northlake Forest?
The MUD adds to the tax bill, the association's dues are not published, and errands mean a drive.
Sources: HAR.com: Northlake Forest 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates Checked Nov 11, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 11, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.
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Neighborhood fact sheet
Northlake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Forest | 439 | 3,091 sq ft | 2001 | $435,276 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harris County MUD 10 | $0.5800 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 9 | $0.038831 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| 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 |
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
- Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator (by address)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. School notes on this page.
Flood research
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate. Flood notes on this page.
Nearby essentials
Hospitals with an emergency room
Shopping
Parks and nature
- Kleb Woods Nature Preserve 7.6 mi
- Spring Creek Park 8.2 mi
- Zube Park 9.3 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- BlackHorse Golf Club 2.9 mi
- Gleannloch Golf Club 7.6 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Northlake Forest, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Northlake Forest on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Northlake Forest?
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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: Cypress · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Northlake Forest, 2025 Facts
- Cy-Fair ISD
- TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018)
- Northwest Harris County MUD 10: 2025 drinking water report
- TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
- HAR.com, Cypress North market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Cypress South market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
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.