Woodtrace
Woodtrace Neighborhood Guide
Woodtrace is a gated master-planned community by Friendswood Development Company in Pinehurst, in Montgomery County off SH 249, built around a 23-acre spring-fed lake. It is in Tomball ISD, and most of its homes are recent: HAR puts the median year built at 2020.
- Type
- Master-planned community
- City or county
- Unincorporated Montgomery County (Pinehurst mailing address); confirm city or ETJ status for an address with the county
- County
- Montgomery
- School district
- Tomball ISD
- ZIP code
- 77362
- Median market value (HAR 2025)
- $637,905
- Median year built (HAR 2025)
- 2020
Photos from nearby, for a sense of the area (about 5.2 miles straight line from Woodtrace).
Woodtrace at a Glance
Pinehurst, off SH 249. Woodtrace has a Pinehurst 77362 address in Montgomery County, and Community Impact's profile places it off Hwy. 249. HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts) Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile
A Friendswood Development community. Friendswood Development Company markets Woodtrace as a gated master-planned community in Pinehurst served by Tomball ISD. Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace
Built around a lake. The developer lists a 23-acre spring-fed lake, wooded trails and a park among the community's features. Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace
Mostly newer construction. HAR's 2025 facts count 900 single-family homes with a median year built of 2020, a median of 3,501 square feet and a median lot of 10,230 square feet. HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts)
Builders HAR lists. HAR's community page names Drees Custom Homes, J. Patrick Homes and Village Builders and describes Lake Woodtrace, a central park and greenbelt trails. Confirm current builders and sections with the developer. HAR.com: Woodtrace community page
One name among many Pinehurst subdivisions. HAR groups 24 subdivisions under its Woodtrace area page, including older Pinehurst neighborhoods such as Decker Oaks Estates and Cripple Creek Farms, but the Woodtrace subdivision itself is a separate HAR neighborhood. Make sure a listing is in Woodtrace proper. HAR.com: Woodtrace subdivisions
SH 249 and the Grand Parkway. SH 249 runs south through Tomball, where the Tomball Tollway continues toward Houston, and the Grand Parkway connects west to US 290 (Segment F-1) and east to I-45 (Segment F-2). Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile Community Impact: Tomball Tollway opening TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
Utility districts. Community Impact's tax list for Woodtrace includes Woodtrace Municipal Utility District No. 1, and the Legislature created Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Montgomery County in 2019 with road powers. Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile Texas Legislature: H.B. 1697 (2019), Wood Trace MUD No. 4
Homes and the Woodtrace Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodtrace | 900 | 3,501 sq ft | 10,230 sq ft | 2020 | $637,905 | $382 - $767 K |
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.
HAR's Woodtrace community page lists Drees Custom Homes, J. Patrick Homes and Village Builders; the developer's own page did not name builders in text. Confirm who is building now before you shop new homes. HAR.com: Woodtrace community page Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace
Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for Woodtrace 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 Woodtrace; 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 Woodtrace
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Lone Star College | $0.1058 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County ESD No. 10 | $0.0963 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
Community Impact's Woodtrace profile listed Woodtrace MUD No. 1, Tomball ISD, Montgomery County, Lone Star College, Montgomery County ESD No. 10 and the Hospital District as the taxing units (profile date not shown, so its rates are not repeated here). Confirm the exact units and current MUD rate on the address's appraisal record. Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile Montgomery Central Appraisal District
The Legislature created Wood Trace MUD No. 4 of Montgomery County in 2019. It can levy a debt tax 'without limit as to rate or amount' for voter-approved bonds and can build roads, so a section in a newer district may carry a different MUD rate from the original sections. Texas Legislature: H.B. 1697 (2019), Wood Trace MUD No. 4
Tomball ISD collects its own taxes and is not on the Montgomery County Tax Office's 2026 sheet; check its adopted rate with the district's tax office. Tomball ISD: Tax Office Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 Tax Rates and 2026 Exemptions
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.
The state HOA registry lists Lakes of Woodtrace Community Association and Lakes of Woodtrace Homeowners Association, both in Pinehurst 77362. Get the current assessment, any gate or sub-association fees and the deed restrictions from the resale certificate. Texas Real Estate Commission HOA registry: Woodtrace search
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: Montgomery Central Appraisal District property search, Montgomery County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving Woodtrace
- Tomball ISD Attendance Zone page (feeder table)
The developer lists Tomball ISD. Tomball ISD redrew elementary, intermediate, junior high and high school zones in phases through 2026-27, so confirm the campuses for the address with the district. Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace Tomball ISD: District zone reset Tomball ISD: Attendance zone page
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 Woodtrace
Woodtrace is built around a 23-acre lake. We did not find an official flood history for the community, which is not the same as saying it has none; check the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and Montgomery County's engineering resources, and ask for the seller's disclosure and any flood claims. Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace FEMA Flood Map Service Center Montgomery County Engineering Department
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 Woodtrace
Groceries
- H-E-B Tomball Pkwy and Graham 28520 Tomball Parkway, Tomball (store with pharmacy), south on SH 249
- H-E-B Magnolia Place 13663 FM 1488, Magnolia (store with pharmacy)
Restaurants
- Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue 200 N. Elm St., downtown Tomball
Shopping
- Grand Parkway Marketplace 6545 N. Grand Pkwy. W, Spring
Hospitals and urgent care
- HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball 605 Holderrieth Blvd., Tomball
Parks and trails
- Lake Woodtrace and community park inside the community
- Spring Creek Park 15012 Brown Road, Tomball (Harris County Precinct 4)
- Kleb Woods Nature Preserve 20303 Draper Road, Tomball
- Jerry Matheson Park 1240 Ulrich Rd., Tomball: pool, splash pad, tennis and pickleball
Entertainment
- Main Street Crossing 111 W. Main St., downtown Tomball
Libraries
- Lone Star College-Tomball Tomball campus, south on SH 249
Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Oct. 28, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.
Getting Around from Woodtrace
Main route south is SH 249 through Tomball; HCTRA's Tomball Tollway on SH 249 continues south toward Houston from north of FM 2920. Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile Community Impact: Tomball Tollway opening
The Grand Parkway (SH 99) crosses SH 249 south of Tomball: Segment F-1 runs west to US 290 and Segment F-2 east to I-45 toward The Woodlands. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1 TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-2
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.
Woodtrace Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of Woodtrace in Pinehurst?
Pros: a gated Friendswood Development community around a 23-acre spring-fed lake with trails, and mostly recent homes (HAR median year built 2020). Cons to check: MUD taxes on top of county and school taxes, ongoing construction, and errands that mean driving out to SH 249 or Tomball.
Sources: Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts) Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What do Woodtrace homes cost?
HAR's 2025 facts show a median market value of $637,905 for Woodtrace, with a value range of $382K to $767K. That is appraisal-based market value, not a sale price; ask for an MLS report for recent sales.
Sources: HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts) Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Is Woodtrace in a MUD, and what taxes apply?
Yes. Community Impact listed Woodtrace MUD No. 1 among its taxing units, and the Legislature created Wood Trace MUD No. 4 in 2019. On the county's 2026 sheet, Montgomery County is $0.3860 per $100, the Hospital District $0.0458, Lone Star College $0.1058 and ESD No. 10 $0.0963; add Tomball ISD and the MUD for the address.
Sources: Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile Texas Legislature: H.B. 1697 (2019), Wood Trace MUD No. 4 Montgomery County Tax Office: 2026 Tax Rates and 2026 Exemptions Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Who runs the Woodtrace HOA?
The state registry lists Lakes of Woodtrace Community Association and Lakes of Woodtrace Homeowners Association in Pinehurst. We could not read an official assessment amount, so get the current dues and any gate fees from the resale certificate.
Sources: Texas Real Estate Commission HOA registry: Woodtrace search Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Which school district serves Woodtrace?
Tomball ISD, per the developer. The district rezoned every level between 2024-25 and 2026-27, so confirm campuses for the specific address with Tomball ISD.
Sources: Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace Tomball ISD: District zone reset Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Where do Woodtrace residents buy groceries?
There is no grocery store inside the community. The H-E-B at 28520 Tomball Parkway (Graham) has a pharmacy, and H-E-B Magnolia Place is on FM 1488.
Sources: H-E-B: Tomball Pkwy and Graham H-E-B Magnolia Place Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What roads connect Woodtrace to Houston and The Woodlands?
SH 249 runs south through Tomball, where the Tomball Tollway continues toward Houston. The Grand Parkway crosses SH 249 and runs east to I-45 (Segment F-2) and west to US 290 (Segment F-1).
Sources: Community Impact: Tomball Tollway opening TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1 TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-2 Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Is Woodtrace still building new homes?
HAR's 2025 median year built is 2020, and HAR's community page names builders there. Expect construction traffic and new sections nearby; confirm the builder and section with the developer.
Sources: HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts) HAR.com: Woodtrace community page Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Woodtrace?
Confirm the MUD on the appraisal record and its current rate, the HOA and any gate fees on the resale certificate, the Tomball ISD campuses for the address and the FEMA flood map for the lot, especially near the lake or greenbelts.
Sources: Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile Texas Real Estate Commission HOA registry: Woodtrace search Tomball ISD: District zone reset Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Woodtrace? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a newer home on a gated street around a 23-acre lake, with Tomball ISD? Woodtrace puts that on the table. Just budget for the MUD on top of county and school taxes, and expect to drive out to SH 249 for groceries.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- A lake at the center
- Gated, with newer homes
- Room inside and out
What Might Surprise You
- More than one utility district
- A $637,905 median
- Construction is still going
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: H-E-B Magnolia Place, 5.0 mi
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 5.3 mi
- Shopping: Grand Parkway Marketplace, 10 mi
- Park: Spring Creek Park, 3.7 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Woodtrace is about the lake, the gate and a newer house, and you pay for that in price and in a MUD.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Woodtrace
- 1A lake at the center
The developer built Woodtrace around a 23-acre spring-fed lake, with wooded trails and a park.
- 2Gated, with newer homes
Friendswood markets it as a gated community, and HAR's 2025 median year built is 2020, so most homes are recent construction.
Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts)
- 3Room inside and out
HAR's 2025 medians are 3,501 square feet of living space on a 10,230 square foot lot, larger on both counts than nearby Northpointe Meadows (1,640 on 4,000).
HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts) HAR.com: Northpointe Mdws (2025 facts)
- 4Tomball ISD
The developer lists Tomball ISD, which has opened new campuses including Tomball West High School for 2026-27.
Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace Tomball ISD: District zone reset
- 5Tollway and Grand Parkway
SH 249 runs south through Tomball to the Tomball Tollway, and the Grand Parkway connects to US 290 and I-45.
Community Impact: Tomball Tollway opening TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1 TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-2
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Woodtrace
- 1More than one utility district
Community Impact listed Woodtrace MUD No. 1 on the tax bill, and the Legislature created Wood Trace MUD No. 4 in 2019 with road powers and an unlimited debt tax for voter-approved bonds. Find out which district the house is in and its current rate.
Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile Texas Legislature: H.B. 1697 (2019), Wood Trace MUD No. 4
- 2A $637,905 median
HAR's 2025 median market value is $637,905, and the range runs from $382K to $767K.
- 3Construction is still going
With a 2020 median year built and builders named on HAR's community page, expect new sections, trucks and model traffic for a while.
HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts) HAR.com: Woodtrace community page
- 4Errands mean a drive
There is no grocery store in the community; the nearest H-E-B we confirmed is at 28520 Tomball Parkway, and the hospital is in Tomball on Holderrieth Blvd.
H-E-B: Tomball Pkwy and Graham HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
- 5School zones just changed
Tomball ISD redrew zones at every level from 2024-25 through 2026-27, so the campus a seller's listing names may not be current.
Who Might Love Woodtrace?
- Buyers who want a lake and trails inside a gated community
- Buyers who want recent construction with larger floor plans
- Buyers who want Tomball ISD and SH 249 access
- Buyers comfortable with a MUD in exchange for newer infrastructure
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want an older home with no MUD and city utilities, compare the neighborhoods inside Tomball city limits.
- If you want acreage, possibly with a well and septic, look up FM 1488 toward Magnolia.
- If you want a half acre lot and HAR shows no MUD on the tax table, compare Mostyn Manor in the Magnolia area.
Everyday Convenience in Woodtrace
- Trails and lake at home Daily recreation is inside the gates: the lake, wooded trails and park the developer lists. Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace
- Shopping along SH 249 Groceries and most shopping are south along SH 249 toward Tomball, including H-E-B at Tomball Parkway and Graham. H-E-B: Tomball Pkwy and Graham Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile
- Downtown Tomball for dinner Downtown Tomball on FM 2920 has Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue and the Main Street Crossing music venue. Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue Main Street Crossing
Main routes: SH 249 (Tomball Tollway south of Tomball) and the Grand Parkway, Segment F-1 west to US 290 and Segment F-2 east to I-45. Community Impact: Woodtrace neighborhood profile Community Impact: Tomball Tollway opening TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
| Nearest H-E-B | H-E-B Magnolia Place 5.0 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Tomball Pkwy and Graham H-E-B 5.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at H-E-B Magnolia Place 5.0 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball 5.3 mi |
| Major shopping | Grand Parkway Marketplace 10 mi |
| Parks and nature | Spring Creek Park 3.7 mi |
| Golf | Augusta Pines Golf Club 8.6 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 23 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 42 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Woodtrace, 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 | $637,905 | HAR 2025 facts (Woodtrace) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $382 - $767 K | HAR 2025 facts (Woodtrace) |
| Median home size | 3,501 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Woodtrace) |
| Median lot | 10,230 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Woodtrace) |
| Median year built | 2020 | HAR 2025 facts (Woodtrace) |
| Single-family homes | 900 | HAR 2025 facts (Woodtrace) |
| Tax rate: Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Lone Star College | $0.1058 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Woodtrace 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 Woodtrace Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Woodtrace is about the lake, the gate and a newer house, and you pay for that in price and in a MUD. Pull the appraisal record to see which Wood Trace district the lot is in, read the HOA resale certificate for gate and sub-association fees, and confirm the Tomball ISD campuses for that address. Then compare it with an older home inside Tomball before you decide the MUD is worth it.
Woodtrace vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Woodtrace vs. Tomball
Choose Tomball and you gain: Inside Tomball city limits you get city water, sewer, gas and trash and a historic downtown, with no MUD on many older homes.
You give up: You pay Tomball's city tax of $0.340940 per $100, and original-town homes are much older and smaller, built about 1951 at HAR's median.
Woodtrace vs. Magnolia
Choose Magnolia and you gain: Magnolia offers lots up to acreage, about 2.5 acres at the median in Ridgewood, and a low $0.2234 city rate inside city limits.
You give up: Acreage often means a private well and septic, and many new subdivisions there carry their own MUD.
Woodtrace vs. Mostyn Manor
Choose Mostyn Manor and you gain: Mostyn Manor's HAR 2025 median lot is 21,824 square feet, and HAR's tax table for it lists no MUD.
You give up: You give up the gate and the 23-acre lake, at a similar HAR median value ($636,000 against $637,905) and an older 2014 median build year.
Questions buyers ask about Woodtrace
Is Woodtrace a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a gated community built around a 23-acre lake, recent construction and Tomball ISD. Before you buy, check the MUD and its rate, the HOA and gate fees, and the current school zones.
Sources: Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts) HAR.com: Northpointe Mdws (2025 facts) Checked Oct 28, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Woodtrace?
There is more than one Wood Trace utility district, so the MUD rate depends on the section. HAR's median market value is $637,905, construction is ongoing, and groceries are a drive away on SH 249.
Sources: Friendswood Development Company: Woodtrace HAR.com: Woodtrace (2025 facts) HAR.com: Northpointe Mdws (2025 facts) Checked Oct 28, 2026
Researched and checked Oct 28, 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
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Neighborhood fact sheet
Woodtrace 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 Oct 28, 2026).
Check the address. Property taxes, flood zone, HOA dues and school assignments are set for each address and can differ between homes in the same neighborhood. Before relying on anything on this sheet, look the address up in the official tools linked here.
Homes
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median year built | Median market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodtrace | 900 | 3,501 sq ft | 2020 | $637,905 |
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 Oct 28, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $0.3860 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0458 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Lone Star College | $0.1058 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Montgomery County ESD No. 10 | $0.0963 per $100 | 2026 | 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.
- Montgomery Central Appraisal District property search
- Montgomery County Tax Office
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
Checked Oct 28, 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
- Tomball ISD Attendance Zone page (feeder table)
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
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 10 mi
- The Woodlands Mall 13 mi
Parks and nature
- Spring Creek Park 3.7 mi
- Kleb Woods Nature Preserve 6.4 mi
- Zube Park 12 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Augusta Pines Golf Club 8.6 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Woodtrace, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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