The Michael O’Neal Group · West Ranch community guide
West RanchHomes built through 2020
Want a newer Friendswood home with a recreation center, creekside trails and Lake Friendswood right next door? West Ranch belongs on your list. Just know you are paying a West Ranch district rate on top of Friendswood's other taxes, and some streets back up to Chigger Creek and Clear Creek.
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West Ranch from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose West Ranch
What sets West Ranch apart.
Perry Homes, Village Builders and Toll Brothers were building here in 2018, and new home sales wrapped up in 2020.34
The recreation center on Lake Mist Lane opened after 2013 construction, and the district registered a $1,000,000 playground and shade project there plus $400,000 in new trail sidewalks for 2026.56
What stands out
- Lake Friendswood next door. The city's 40-acre lake park, with a boardwalk, fishing pier, kayak launch and 1-mile trail, is reached through West Ranch.7
- An elementary school inside the community. Friendswood ISD opened the new Cline Elementary in West Ranch in fall 2023.89
- Creek frontage kept as open space. The district owns the land along Chigger Creek and Clear Creek and the retention ponds, and it rebuilt the fishing pier on Clear Creek with the HOA.10
Interactive neighborhood map
West Ranch and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for West Ranch’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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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 West Ranch looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Sidewalks and trails
The district is adding sidewalks that tie into West Ranch's existing trail network in 2026.14
Construction to watch
Commercial tracts along FM 518, West Boulevard and Friendswood Parkway were still undeveloped in 2022, so check what is planned near any home that backs up to them.10
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from West Ranch’s center): Friendswood H-E-B, 1.3 mi; El Dorado H-E-B, 4.1 mi.
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): UTMB Health League City Campus Hospital, 4.4 mi; UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital, 4.4 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
West Ranch and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on West Ranch and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
West Ranch
West Ranch is a 766-acre master-planned community inside the City of Friendswood in Galveston County, on both sides of FM 518 and bordered by Centennial Park, Chigger Creek and Clear Creek.
- 2013Median year built
Friendswood
Friendswood is a city in northwest Galveston County and southern Harris County, with Clear Creek dividing the two counties. Quakers founded it in 1895, and it incorporated in 1960.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
- West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 (where it applies): $0.2000 per $100 (2025)
Webster
Webster is a 6.7 square mile city in Harris County on I-45 and NASA Parkway, next to Johnson Space Center, with Clear Creek as its southern border.
- $263KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,530Median sq ft
- 1972Median year built
League City
League City is the largest city in Galveston County, on the south shore of Clear Lake along I-45 between Houston and Galveston, with part of the city in Harris County.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
Clear Lake and League City
Bay living, from Clear Lake to the Gulf.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
Pearland
Pearland is a city south of Houston along SH 288 and the Sam Houston Tollway.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
- Independence Park, 0.9 mi
- Brazoria County MUD 17: $0.2000 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Lago Mar
Texas City in Galveston County, on the west side of I-45 north of FM 1764, between Houston and Galveston; a later east side lies east of I-45 south of the Holland Road extension.
- $353KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,215Median sq ft
- 2021Median year built
- Galveston County MUD No. 57: $0.9000 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Meridiana
Brazoria County just off State Highway 288 at Meridiana Parkway, south of Pearland, in Iowa Colony and Manvel.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
- Meridiana master homeowners association (legal name not published on the developer site): $1,330 per year (2026)
- Brazoria County MUD No. 55: $0.9000 per $100 (2025) and 2 more
Southdale
Southdale is a subdivision in the east part of the City of Bellaire (ZIP 77401), first built right after World War II as small houses for veterans.
- $941KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,422Median sq ft
- 2000Median year built
- Evelyn's Park, 0.5 mi
Sienna
Missouri City, eastern Fort Bend County, adjacent to Sugar Land; Sienna Parkway is the main road, reached from State Highway 6, with the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road running north toward Beltway 8 and Loop 610.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
- Sienna Residential Association (SRA): $1,580 year (2026)
- Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 12: $0.5400 per $100 (2024)
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
West Ranch details worth knowing.
- 01
766 acres on both sides of FM 518
Friendswood Development Company describes West Ranch as a 766-acre development in the City of Friendswood, north and south of FM 518 just east of FM 528, bordered by Centennial Park, Chigger Creek and Clear Creek.4
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A special district created in 2005
The Legislature created the West Ranch Management District in 2005 (SB 1806) to supplement, not replace, city and county services. The City of Friendswood appoints its five directors and must approve its improvement bonds, and the district has no eminent domain power.11
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Built out by 2020
Community Impact listed Perry Homes, Village Builders and Toll Brothers building in West Ranch in 2018. Friendswood Development Company says new home sales concluded in 2020, and the district told City Council in 2022 that residential development was complete.3
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Recreation center, pools and trails
Friendswood Development Company registered a West Ranch Recreation Center at 1201 Lake Mist Lane with TDLR in 2013. Community Impact's 2018 profile described recreation centers, pools and trails, and the district and the HOA rebuilt the West Ranch fishing pier on Clear Creek by 2022.5
- 05
2026 district projects
The West Ranch Management District registered two projects with TDLR for May to August 2026: a new playground with seating and shade structures at 1201 Lake Mist Lane (estimated $1,000,000) and new sidewalks tying into the existing trail network at 2550 West Ranch Drive (estimated $400,000).6
Getting around
From West Ranch to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: FM 518 east to I-45 and west to SH 288, FM 528 to I-45, and METRO's Southeast park and ride routes on the I-45 HOV lane.1516
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 West Ranch 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.
West Ranch market dashboard
What the market around West Ranch is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for West Ranch alone. HAR’s Friendswood and Pearland market areas cover the communities around West Ranch; we don’t claim West Ranch 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.
Friendswood
HAR market area · single-family
- $445,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 65Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 297Active listings, Oct 2026
- 3.5Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 25Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +9.2%Active listings vs. a year ago
Pearland
HAR market area · single-family
- $381,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 108Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 525Active listings, Oct 2026
- 3.8Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 25Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +1.4%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for West Ranch Lakeside: median market value $1,126,620, typical range $866K - $1.20M, median home 4,901 sq ft on a 12,129 sq ft lot, median year built 20151.
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, 202619.
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 West Ranch.
Galveston CAD lists West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 at $0.20 per $100 for 2025, on top of the city, county, drainage and Friendswood ISD 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.
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Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year2. Galveston County units: Galveston County (2025), Galveston County Road and Flood (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want a newer Friendswood home with a recreation center, creekside trails and Lake Friendswood right next door? West Ranch belongs on your list. Just know you are paying a West Ranch district rate on top of Friendswood's other taxes, and some streets back up to Chigger Creek and Clear Creek.
The Good
- Homes built through 2020Perry Homes, Village Builders and Toll Brothers were building here in 2018, and new home sales wrapped up in 2020.34
- A recreation center with fresh money behind itThe recreation center on Lake Mist Lane opened after 2013 construction, and the district registered a $1,000,000 playground and shade project there plus $400,000 in new trail sidewalks for 2026.56
- Lake Friendswood next doorThe city's 40-acre lake park, with a boardwalk, fishing pier, kayak launch and 1-mile trail, is reached through West Ranch.7
- An elementary school inside the communityFriendswood ISD opened the new Cline Elementary in West Ranch in fall 2023.89
- Creek frontage kept as open spaceThe district owns the land along Chigger Creek and Clear Creek and the retention ponds, and it rebuilt the fishing pier on Clear Creek with the HOA.10
The Bad
- An extra district rateGalveston CAD lists West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 at $0.20 per $100 for 2025, on top of the city, county, drainage and Friendswood ISD rates.2
- Two creeks on the boundaryWest Ranch is bordered by Chigger Creek and Clear Creek, and Harvey (2017) brought 500-year flood events along Clear Creek through Friendswood.420
- HOA dues we could not confirmThe HOA owns most of the greenspace and recreation center grounds, but we found no assessment published by the association or its manager.10
- Windstorm paperworkGalveston County is a first-tier coastal county, so a home built since 1988 needs a WPI-8 to qualify for TWIA wind and hail coverage.21
- Commercial land still to comeIn 2022 about 45 acres near FM 518 and West Boulevard and about 13 acres near West Boulevard and Friendswood Parkway were still open for commercial use.10
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineWest Ranch is where I would start in Friendswood if you want a newer house with amenities you will actually use every week. Pull the Galveston CAD account to see the full rate stack, get the HOA resale certificate early, and study the flood maps on any lot near the creeks or ponds before you fall for the floor plan.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a newer home inside the Friendswood city limits
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a recreation center, trails and a lake park close to home
- You may love it ifBuyers who want an elementary campus inside the community
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you would rather skip a special district rate and buy an older home, look at the rest of Friendswood.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want new construction from builders still selling, compare League City, where the west side is still filling in.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a city recreation center with a 50-meter pool and SH 288 toll lanes, look at Pearland.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: West Ranch is where I would start in Friendswood if you want a newer house with amenities you will actually use every week. Pull the Galveston CAD account to see the full rate stack, get the HOA resale certificate early, and study the flood maps on any lot near the creeks or ponds before you fall for the floor plan.
Schools
Schools for a West Ranch address.
Galveston CAD lists West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 at $0.20 per $100 for 2025, on top of the city, county, drainage and Friendswood ISD rates.2
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 West Ranch address.
Galveston CAD lists West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 at $0.20 per $100 for 2025, on top of the city, county, drainage and Friendswood ISD rates.2
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- Galveston County Floodplain Permitting (flood zone determinations)County flood resources
- Our flood map guideHow to read the official maps
- 2017
Two creeks on the boundary
West Ranch is bordered by Chigger Creek and Clear Creek, and Harvey (2017) brought 500-year flood events along Clear Creek through Friendswood.4
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
West Ranch vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
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Questions buyers actually ask
West Ranch questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in West Ranch?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “West Ranch Lakeside” show a median market value of $1,126,620, a typical range of $866K - $1.20M, a median home of 4,901 sq ft on a 12,129 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 2015. 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 West Ranch besides Galveston County?
Our records show City of Friendswood at $0.5142 per $100 (2025); Friendswood ISD at $1.0300 per $100 (2025); West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 at $0.2000 per $100 (2025); Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District at $0.1155 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the GCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: galvestoncad.org.
What did HAR’s Friendswood market area show this fall for buyers looking at West Ranch?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $445,000 for single-family homes in its Friendswood market area, with 65 sales that month, 297 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 3.5 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).
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West Ranch at a Glance
766 acres on both sides of FM 518. Friendswood Development Company describes West Ranch as a 766-acre development in the City of Friendswood, north and south of FM 518 just east of FM 528, bordered by Centennial Park, Chigger Creek and Clear Creek. Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch
A special district created in 2005. The Legislature created the West Ranch Management District in 2005 (SB 1806) to supplement, not replace, city and county services. The City of Friendswood appoints its five directors and must approve its improvement bonds, and the district has no eminent domain power. Texas Legislature: SB 1806 (2005) bill analysis, West Ranch Management District
Built out by 2020. Community Impact listed Perry Homes, Village Builders and Toll Brothers building in West Ranch in 2018. Friendswood Development Company says new home sales concluded in 2020, and the district told City Council in 2022 that residential development was complete. Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018) Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
Recreation center, pools and trails. Friendswood Development Company registered a West Ranch Recreation Center at 1201 Lake Mist Lane with TDLR in 2013. Community Impact's 2018 profile described recreation centers, pools and trails, and the district and the HOA rebuilt the West Ranch fishing pier on Clear Creek by 2022. TDLR: West Ranch Recreation Center (EABPRJB3809082) Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018) Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
2026 district projects. The West Ranch Management District registered two projects with TDLR for May to August 2026: a new playground with seating and shade structures at 1201 Lake Mist Lane (estimated $1,000,000) and new sidewalks tying into the existing trail network at 2550 West Ranch Drive (estimated $400,000). TDLR: West Ranch Management District Amenity Enhancements (TABS2026018561) TDLR: West Ranch Management District Trail Enhancements (TABS2026018364)
Next to Lake Friendswood. Lake Friendswood, a 40-acre city lake and park that opened in 2017 with a boardwalk, fishing pier, kayak launch and 1-mile walking trail, is reached through the West Ranch subdivision, per Community Impact. Community Impact: Lake Friendswood to open to the public (Jan. 2017)
Who owns the open space. In its 2022 report to City Council, the district said the West Ranch HOA owns most of the greenspace along the roads and around the recreation centers, while the district owns and manages the land along Chigger Creek, Clear Creek and the retention ponds. Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
A school inside the community. Friendswood ISD built the new Cline Elementary in the West Ranch subdivision with 2020 bond funds and opened it in fall 2023. Friendswood ISD: students sign off on new Cline building Community Impact: Friendswood ISD approves new attendance zones for 2023-24 (May 2022)
Commercial land still open in 2022. The district reported about 45 acres of commercial land left near FM 518 and West Boulevard and about 13 acres near West Boulevard and Friendswood Parkway, with Friendswood Development Company still looking for a town center developer. Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
Farm roads toward I-45 and SH 288. TxDOT routes FM 518 from SH 288 east via Friendswood to League City and Kemah, and FM 528 from SH 6 to I-45. TxDOT highway designation file: FM 518 TxDOT highway designation file: FM 528
Homes and the West Ranch Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ranch Lakeside | 125 | 4,901 sq ft | 12,129 sq ft | 2015 | $1,126,620 | $866K - $1.20M |
| West Ranch Estates | 70 | 4,899 sq ft | 20,352 sq ft | 2009 | $968,770 | $772K - $1.13M |
| Arbor Gate At West Ranch | 232 | 4,071 sq ft | 11,576 sq ft | 2018 | $846,210 | $700K - $1.13M |
| West Ranch West Lake | 139 | 4,071 sq ft | 10,947 sq ft | 2013 | $788,580 | $680K - $835K |
| Austin Chase At West Ranch | 84 | 3,496 sq ft | 10,112 sq ft | 2016 | $763,075 | $633K - $797K |
| West Ranch Lake Ridge | 138 | 3,717 sq ft | 8,793 sq ft | 2013 | $689,905 | $549K - $713K |
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.
No builders are selling new homes here now: Friendswood Development Company says new home sales concluded in 2020. Community Impact listed Perry Homes, Village Builders and Toll Brothers in 2018. Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018)
Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for West Ranch 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 West Ranch; 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 West Ranch
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 | $0.200000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| City of Friendswood | $0.514172 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Galveston County | $0.322660 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Galveston County Road and Flood | $0.003000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District | $0.115550 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Friendswood ISD | $1.030000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
Rates are per $100 of taxable value and are the 2025 rates on Galveston CAD's table; together the six add to $2.185382 before exemptions, which is not anyone's bill. Galveston CAD lists a $25,000 over-65 and disabled exemption for the West Ranch district, a 20% homestead exemption for the city and a $140,000 school homestead exemption for Friendswood ISD. Galveston Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemptions
Community Impact's 2018 profile listed Galveston County Consolidated Drainage and the West Ranch Management District on the West Ranch bill. Galveston CAD's table names the district West Ranch Municipal District No. 1; TDLR filings in 2026 still use West Ranch Management District. Confirm every unit on the Galveston CAD account for the address. Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018) Galveston Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemptions TDLR: West Ranch Management District Amenity Enhancements (TABS2026018561)
The district's 2005 law requires voter approval for district property taxes and for bonds paid from them, and City of Friendswood approval for improvement bonds. In 2022 the district listed lowering homeowner costs and paying off existing bonds as goals. Texas Legislature: SB 1806 (2005) bill analysis, West Ranch Management District Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
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.
West Ranch has an HOA that owns most of the greenspace along the roads and around the recreation centers, per the district's 2022 report. We did not find the association's own published assessment or a management company page, so no dues figure is shown; Community Impact's 2018 dues estimate did not come from the association. Ask for the resale certificate and the dedicatory instruments. Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022) Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018)
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: Galveston Central Appraisal District property search, Galveston County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving West Ranch
- Friendswood ISD
Friendswood Development Company says West Ranch students are zoned to Friendswood ISD, which serves the Galveston County part of the City of Friendswood. Cline Elementary opened in West Ranch in fall 2023. Campus assignments change with district rezoning, so confirm every campus for the exact address with the district. Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch Friendswood ISD: attendance zones Friendswood ISD: students sign off on new Cline building
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 West Ranch
West Ranch borders Chigger Creek and Clear Creek, in the Clear Creek watershed that HCFCD says spans parts of Harris, Galveston, Brazoria and Fort Bend counties. Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch Harris County Flood Control District: Clear Creek watershed
The West Ranch Management District owns the land along both creeks and the retention ponds. In 2022 it reported quarterly inspections of its drainage and detention facilities and about $105,000 spent over three years on drainage maintenance and rehabilitation beyond routine mowing. Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
Community Impact reported 500-year flood events along Clear Creek through Friendswood in Hurricane Harvey (2017), with about 3,000 Friendswood homes in floodwater by preliminary estimate, and six Friendswood homes flooded in Tropical Storm Beta (2020). Those reports are citywide and do not say which streets flooded, so check the FEMA zone, the elevation certificate and the seller's disclosure for the specific lot. Community Impact: Pearland, Friendswood invest in repairs after Hurricane Harvey (Sept. 2017) Community Impact: after Tropical Storm Beta, Friendswood shares drainage updates (Oct. 2020) FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Galveston County is a first-tier coastal county, so a West Ranch home needs a windstorm certificate of compliance (WPI-8) to qualify for TWIA wind and hail coverage unless it was built before Jan. 1, 1988. Texas Department of Insurance: TWIA overview
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Galveston County Floodplain Permitting (flood zone determinations)
- 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 West Ranch
Groceries
- Friendswood H-E-B 701 West Parkwood, Friendswood (pharmacy with drive-thru); outside West Ranch
- Kroger Autumn Creek 3135 E FM 528 Rd, Friendswood (pharmacy); outside West Ranch
- Kroger Old Friendswood 151 N Friendswood Dr, Friendswood (drive-thru pharmacy); outside West Ranch
Pharmacies
- Walgreens 102 N Friendswood Dr, at FM 2351 and FM 518, Friendswood
Shopping
- Baybrook Mall 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood mailing address, by I-45
Hospitals and urgent care
- HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland 11100 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland (emergency care, Level IV trauma center)
- HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 500 Medical Center Blvd, Webster
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital 18300 Houston Methodist Drive, Houston (Clear Lake)
- Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital 11800 Astoria Blvd, Houston
Parks and trails
- Walter Hall Park 807 SH 3 N, League City (Galveston County park)
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 West Ranch
FM 518 runs east from SH 288 via Friendswood to League City and Kemah, FM 528 runs from SH 6 to I-45, and FM 2351 runs from SH 146 near Shoreacres southwest via Friendswood to the Brazoria County line. TxDOT highway designation file: FM 518 TxDOT highway designation file: FM 528 TxDOT highway designation file: FM 2351
Toward downtown: FM 518 or FM 528 east to I-45 (Gulf Freeway), which TxDOT widened between NASA Parkway and FM 518. Toward the Texas Medical Center: FM 518 west to SH 288. TxDOT highway designation file: FM 518 TxDOT highway designation file: FM 528 Community Impact: I-45 widening from NASA Parkway to FM 518 (Oct. 2021)
METRO's Southeast park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane: Routes 244, 247 and 249 serve the Monroe, El Dorado, Fuqua and Bay Area lots to downtown, and Route 297 runs to the Texas Medical Center. METRO: Park and Ride bus
To Hobby or IAH: I-45 north is the main route; check live traffic before you leave. Community Impact: I-45 widening from NASA Parkway to FM 518 (Oct. 2021)
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.
West Ranch Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of buying in West Ranch?
The pros are homes built through 2020, a recreation center, trails and a fishing pier on Clear Creek, Lake Friendswood next door, Cline Elementary inside the community and Friendswood ISD. The cons are a $0.20 per $100 district rate on top of city, county, drainage and school taxes (2025), creek frontage on Chigger Creek and Clear Creek, Galveston County windstorm rules and HOA dues we could not confirm from the association.
Sources: Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch TDLR: West Ranch Recreation Center (EABPRJB3809082) Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How much do homes in West Ranch cost?
HAR tracks West Ranch by section, so values differ a lot by section. HAR's 2025 Facts median market values run from $588,150 in Stonecreek At West Ranch to $1,126,620 in West Ranch Lakeside, with Arbor Gate At West Ranch at $846,210. Those are appraisal-based values, not sale prices; ask for an MLS report of recent sales in the section you like.
Sources: HAR.com: West Ranch Lakeside HAR.com: West Ranch Estates HAR.com: Arbor Gate At West Ranch Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What is the West Ranch Management District and how much does it add to taxes?
It is a special district the Legislature created in 2005 to supplement city services; the City of Friendswood appoints its board. Galveston CAD lists it as West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 at $0.20 per $100 for 2025, with a $25,000 over-65 and disabled exemption. It owns the creek frontage and retention ponds and is building a playground and trail sidewalks in 2026.
Sources: Texas Legislature: SB 1806 (2005) bill analysis, West Ranch Management District Galveston Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemptions Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What is the total property tax rate in West Ranch?
For 2025, Galveston CAD lists the West Ranch district at $0.20, the City of Friendswood at $0.514172, Galveston County at $0.32266, road and flood at $0.003, Consolidated Drainage at $0.11555 and Friendswood ISD at $1.03 per $100. Those add to $2.185382 before exemptions; confirm the units on the CAD account for the address.
Sources: Galveston Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemptions Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How much are HOA dues in West Ranch?
We could not find the West Ranch HOA's own published assessment or a management company page, so we do not quote a figure. The HOA owns most of the greenspace and recreation center grounds, so ask for the resale certificate and the current budget before you commit.
Sources: Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Is there a school inside West Ranch?
Yes. Friendswood ISD opened the new Cline Elementary in the West Ranch subdivision in fall 2023, built with 2020 bond funds. Attendance zones were redrawn when it opened, so confirm the campus for the exact address with the district.
Sources: Friendswood ISD: students sign off on new Cline building Community Impact: Friendswood ISD approves new attendance zones for 2023-24 (May 2022) Friendswood ISD: attendance zones Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How does West Ranch connect to Lake Friendswood?
Lake Friendswood, the city's 40-acre lake park with a boardwalk, fishing pier, kayak launch and 1-mile trail, is reached through the West Ranch subdivision, per Community Impact's 2017 report. Check the city's current hours and rules before counting on it.
Sources: Community Impact: Lake Friendswood to open to the public (Jan. 2017) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Can you still buy a brand new home in West Ranch?
Not from the original builders. Friendswood Development Company says new home sales in West Ranch concluded in 2020, so today's homes are resales. Perry Homes, Village Builders and Toll Brothers were building there in 2018.
Sources: Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where do West Ranch residents buy groceries?
There is no grocery store inside West Ranch. The nearest are outside it: Friendswood H-E-B on West Parkwood, Kroger Autumn Creek on FM 528 and Kroger Old Friendswood on North Friendswood Drive, all with pharmacies, and Baybrook Mall by I-45.
Sources: H-E-B: Friendswood H-E-B Kroger: Autumn Creek Kroger: Old Friendswood Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What routes do West Ranch commuters use?
FM 518 and FM 528 lead east to I-45 toward downtown, and FM 518 runs west to SH 288 toward the Medical Center. METRO's Southeast park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane, with Route 297 to the Texas Medical Center.
Sources: TxDOT highway designation file: FM 518 TxDOT highway designation file: FM 528 METRO: Park and Ride bus Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Is more construction coming to West Ranch?
Residential building is done, but in 2022 the district reported about 45 acres of commercial land left near FM 518 and West Boulevard and about 13 acres near West Boulevard and Friendswood Parkway, with a town center developer still being sought. Ask what is planned near any home that backs up to those tracts.
Sources: Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in West Ranch?
Pull the Galveston CAD account to confirm the West Ranch district and drainage lines, get the HOA resale certificate, and check the FEMA zone and elevation certificate for lots near Chigger Creek, Clear Creek or the retention ponds. Ask for the windstorm certificate (WPI-8), and confirm the school campuses with Friendswood ISD.
Sources: Galveston Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemptions Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022) Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in West Ranch? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a newer Friendswood home with a recreation center, creekside trails and Lake Friendswood right next door? West Ranch belongs on your list. Just know you are paying a West Ranch district rate on top of Friendswood's other taxes, and some streets back up to Chigger Creek and Clear Creek.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Homes built through 2020
- A recreation center with fresh money behind it
- Lake Friendswood next door
What Might Surprise You
- An extra district rate
- Two creeks on the boundary
- HOA dues we could not confirm
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Friendswood H-E-B, 1.3 mi
- ER: UTMB Health League City Campus Hospital, 4.4 mi
- Shopping: Baybrook Mall, 3.5 mi
- Park: Independence Park, 6.6 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
West Ranch is where I would start in Friendswood if you want a newer house with amenities you will actually use every week.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in West Ranch
- 1Homes built through 2020
Perry Homes, Village Builders and Toll Brothers were building here in 2018, and new home sales wrapped up in 2020.
Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018) Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch
- 2A recreation center with fresh money behind it
The recreation center on Lake Mist Lane opened after 2013 construction, and the district registered a $1,000,000 playground and shade project there plus $400,000 in new trail sidewalks for 2026.
TDLR: West Ranch Recreation Center (EABPRJB3809082) TDLR: West Ranch Management District Amenity Enhancements (TABS2026018561) TDLR: West Ranch Management District Trail Enhancements (TABS2026018364)
- 3Lake Friendswood next door
The city's 40-acre lake park, with a boardwalk, fishing pier, kayak launch and 1-mile trail, is reached through West Ranch.
Community Impact: Lake Friendswood to open to the public (Jan. 2017)
- 4An elementary school inside the community
Friendswood ISD opened the new Cline Elementary in West Ranch in fall 2023.
Friendswood ISD: students sign off on new Cline building Community Impact: Friendswood ISD approves new attendance zones for 2023-24 (May 2022)
- 5Creek frontage kept as open space
The district owns the land along Chigger Creek and Clear Creek and the retention ponds, and it rebuilt the fishing pier on Clear Creek with the HOA.
Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to West Ranch
- 1An extra district rate
Galveston CAD lists West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 at $0.20 per $100 for 2025, on top of the city, county, drainage and Friendswood ISD rates.
Galveston Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemptions
- 2Two creeks on the boundary
West Ranch is bordered by Chigger Creek and Clear Creek, and Harvey (2017) brought 500-year flood events along Clear Creek through Friendswood.
Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch Community Impact: Pearland, Friendswood invest in repairs after Hurricane Harvey (Sept. 2017) Harris County Flood Control District: Clear Creek watershed
- 3HOA dues we could not confirm
The HOA owns most of the greenspace and recreation center grounds, but we found no assessment published by the association or its manager.
Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
- 4Windstorm paperwork
Galveston County is a first-tier coastal county, so a home built since 1988 needs a WPI-8 to qualify for TWIA wind and hail coverage.
- 5Commercial land still to come
In 2022 about 45 acres near FM 518 and West Boulevard and about 13 acres near West Boulevard and Friendswood Parkway were still open for commercial use.
Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
Who Might Love West Ranch?
- Buyers who want a newer home inside the Friendswood city limits
- Buyers who want a recreation center, trails and a lake park close to home
- Buyers who want an elementary campus inside the community
- Buyers who use FM 518 and FM 528 toward I-45 or SH 288
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you would rather skip a special district rate and buy an older home, look at the rest of Friendswood.
- If you want new construction from builders still selling, compare League City, where the west side is still filling in.
- If you want a city recreation center with a 50-meter pool and SH 288 toll lanes, look at Pearland.
Everyday Convenience in West Ranch
- Errands are outside the gates There is no grocery store inside West Ranch; Friendswood H-E-B on West Parkwood and Kroger on FM 528 are the closest full grocers. H-E-B: Friendswood H-E-B Kroger: Autumn Creek Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
- Sidewalks and trails The district is adding sidewalks that tie into West Ranch's existing trail network in 2026. TDLR: West Ranch Management District Trail Enhancements (TABS2026018364)
- Construction to watch Commercial tracts along FM 518, West Boulevard and Friendswood Parkway were still undeveloped in 2022, so check what is planned near any home that backs up to them. Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
Main routes: FM 518 east to I-45 and west to SH 288, FM 528 to I-45, and METRO's Southeast park and ride routes on the I-45 HOV lane. TxDOT highway designation file: FM 518 TxDOT highway designation file: FM 528 METRO: Park and Ride bus
| Nearest H-E-B | Friendswood H-E-B 1.3 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | El Dorado H-E-B 4.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Friendswood H-E-B 1.3 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | UTMB Health League City Campus Hospital 4.4 mi |
| Major shopping | Baybrook Mall 3.5 mi |
| Parks and nature | Independence Park 6.6 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 36 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 13 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of West Ranch, 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 | $1,126,620 | HAR 2025 facts (West Ranch Lakeside) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $866K - $1.20M | HAR 2025 facts (West Ranch Lakeside) |
| Median home size | 4,901 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (West Ranch Lakeside) |
| Median lot | 12,129 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (West Ranch Lakeside) |
| Median year built | 2015 | HAR 2025 facts (West Ranch Lakeside) |
| Single-family homes | 125 | HAR 2025 facts (West Ranch Lakeside) |
| Tax rate: West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 | $0.200000 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: City of Friendswood | $0.514172 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Galveston County | $0.322660 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 West Ranch 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 West Ranch Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: West Ranch is where I would start in Friendswood if you want a newer house with amenities you will actually use every week. Pull the Galveston CAD account to see the full rate stack, get the HOA resale certificate early, and study the flood maps on any lot near the creeks or ponds before you fall for the floor plan.
West Ranch vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
West Ranch vs. Friendswood
Choose Friendswood and you gain: A wider choice of established neighborhoods across the city, many without West Ranch's $0.20 district rate.
You give up: West Ranch's newer homes, its recreation center and the in-community elementary campus.
West Ranch vs. League City
Choose League City and you gain: A lower 2025 city rate ($0.36355 versus $0.514172) and new subdivisions still being planned on the west side.
You give up: Friendswood ISD and West Ranch's lake park and trail setting.
West Ranch vs. Pearland
Choose Pearland and you gain: A large city recreation center and natatorium and SH 288 toll lanes toward the Medical Center.
You give up: Friendswood's lower 2025 city and school rates ($0.514172 and $1.03 versus Pearland's $0.63 and $1.135) and West Ranch's lake park setting.
Questions buyers ask about West Ranch
Is West Ranch a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a newer Friendswood home with a recreation center, trails, Lake Friendswood next door and an elementary campus inside the community. Check the $0.20 West Ranch district rate on top of the other taxes, the flood map for lots near the creeks, and the HOA dues on the resale certificate.
Sources: Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018) Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch TDLR: West Ranch Recreation Center (EABPRJB3809082) Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in West Ranch?
You pay a special district rate on top of city, county, drainage and school taxes, the community borders Chigger Creek and Clear Creek, and Galveston County's windstorm rules apply. We also could not confirm HOA dues from the association, and commercial land near FM 518 was still undeveloped in 2022.
Sources: Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018) Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch TDLR: West Ranch Recreation Center (EABPRJB3809082) 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
West Ranch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ranch Lakeside | 125 | 4,901 sq ft | 2015 | $1,126,620 |
| West Ranch Estates | 70 | 4,899 sq ft | 2009 | $968,770 |
| Arbor Gate At West Ranch | 232 | 4,071 sq ft | 2018 | $846,210 |
| West Ranch West Lake | 139 | 4,071 sq ft | 2013 | $788,580 |
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 | $0.200000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| City of Friendswood | $0.514172 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Galveston County | $0.322660 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Galveston County Road and Flood | $0.003000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District | $0.115550 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Friendswood ISD | $1.030000 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.
- Galveston Central Appraisal District property search
- Galveston 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
- Friendswood ISD
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
- Galveston County Floodplain Permitting (flood zone determinations)
- 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
- Baybrook Mall 3.5 mi
- Pearland Town Center 14 mi
Parks and nature
- Independence Park 6.6 mi
- Clear Lake Park 8.3 mi
- Centennial Park 8.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of West Ranch, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See West Ranch on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com West Ranch Lakeside, 2025 Facts
- City of Friendswood
- Community Impact: featured neighborhood West Ranch (Apr. 2018)
- Friendswood Development Company: West Ranch
- TDLR: West Ranch Recreation Center (EABPRJB3809082)
- TDLR: West Ranch Management District Amenity Enhancements (TABS2026018561)
- Community Impact: Lake Friendswood to open to the public (Jan. 2017)
- Friendswood ISD: students sign off on new Cline building
- Community Impact: Friendswood ISD approves new attendance zones for 2023-24 (May 2022)
- Reporter News: West Ranch shares annual report with City Council (July 2022)
- Texas Legislature: SB 1806 (2005) bill analysis, West Ranch Management District
- H-E-B: Friendswood H-E-B
- Kroger: Autumn Creek
- TDLR: West Ranch Management District Trail Enhancements (TABS2026018364)
- TxDOT highway designation file: FM 518
- TxDOT highway designation file: FM 528
- HAR.com, Friendswood market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Pearland market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Community Impact: Pearland, Friendswood invest in repairs after Hurricane Harvey (Sept. 2017)
- Texas Department of Insurance: TWIA overview
Community facts: city, district and association records, the Galveston 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.