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Golf and Lake Living on Lake Conroe
Bentwater, April Sound, Bluejack National and the public course at Margaritaville: golf and the lake in one place, with seasonal lake levels to understand.
Overview
Lake Conroe was completed in January 1973 and is owned two-thirds by the City of Houston and one-third by the San Jacinto River Authority 1. Since August 1, 2018 it has been lowered seasonally for flood mitigation under a joint reservoir plan 2, which matters for anyone buying a waterfront home with a dock.
Bentwater has three courses; Bluejack National, a private club in Montgomery, describes itself as the first U.S. course designed by Tiger Woods 3; the Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort is open to the public with published fees 4. We could not confirm from official sources whether any of these communities require or include club membership with a home, so ask before you buy.
Where to live
Neighborhoods
On the course
Fairway, green or water views and no rear neighbor. Expect stray balls on some lots (especially beside landing zones), mowing and blowers early in the morning, cart paths and golfers within sight, and stricter rules on fences, pools and landscaping. The premium depends on the hole and the view.
Inside the community
Access to the course, trails and amenities without course-lot tradeoffs, usually at a lower price per square foot. Club membership (where offered) is the same as for course lots unless the documents say otherwise.
Nearby
A short drive to the first tee, often with lower HOA costs and no golf-related restrictions. Best if you want to play but don’t need the view.
These are general tradeoffs, not findings about any specific home. Read the deed restrictions for the home’s exact section.
Housing, HOA and course-lot facts
- Home types listed: Sunday Homes, Retreats, Garden Homes, Lake Villas, Cottages, Member Suites, plus custom via Bluejack Design + Build. 3
Does a home here include membership?
- Bentwater Yacht & Country Club: Not stated by the club or community; confirm in writing. Club site does not state whether Bentwater residents must or may join.
- April Sound Country Club: Not stated by the club or community; confirm in writing. Not stated by club.
- Bluejack National: Not stated by the club or community; confirm in writing. Neither the club site nor press articles read state whether buying a home requires membership.
- The Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort: No club rights come with the home. Resort course; no attached residential membership found.
Confirm in writing with the club and in the resale certificate before your option period ends. How membership and home ownership work.
Flood research
No golf community is flood-free, and a course’s history doesn’t tell you about a specific home. Look up the exact address on the tools below, ask the seller for the Texas flood disclosure and any claims history, check the elevation certificate if there is one, and get a flood insurance quote before your option period ends.
Market information
We publish sold-price statistics only from authorized MLS data with the period and sample size stated. For current prices on and off the course, ask for a golf community market analysis; it compares recent sales on the same course and the same type of lot.
Live listings
Homes for sale in Lake Conroe golf communities
Live listings from every brokerage through our HAR.com MLS search, filtered by subdivision. A subdivision search shows the whole neighborhood, not only course lots; ask us for a list of homes on the course itself.
Listings are provided through HAR.com (Houston Association of REALTORS® Information Service) and include listings from all HAR MLS brokers. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Open this search in a new window · Search all Houston homes
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Conroe
- communityimpact.com/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/environment/breaking-officials-approve-joint-reservoir-plan-
- bluejacknational.com/
- margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-lake-resort-lake-conroe/spa-and-golf/golf/golf-facts-fees
Sources checked Oct 14, 2026. Prices, membership terms and operating status change; confirm with the club before you rely on them.
Golf community help
Find your fit in Lake Conroe
Looking for a home with golf course views or easy access to your next round? The Michael O’Neal Group can help you compare communities, understand the housing options, and find the right fit.
832-797-3780 · Broker · REALTOR®, The Michael O’Neal Group, Keller Williams Realty Northeast