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County: HARRIS
Schools:
Kingwood is served by Humble Independent School District. Kingwood boasts
ten elementary schools, three middle schools, a 9th grade campus, and one
high school. Kingwood College, a North Harris Montgomery Community
College, is also located in Kingwood.
Developer: FRIENDSWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Recreation: Kingwood has 19
community swimming pools, more than 65 miles of greenbelt trails and 500
acres in community parks, two youth sports parks, a private boat launch,
private stables and three athletic clubs. Kingwood Country Club offers
four 18-hole championship golf courses, 26 tennis courts, 5 swimming pools
and elegant dining. The Deerwood Club also offers members an 18-hole golf
course and fine dining. Kingwood Cove offers the public 18 holes of
challenging golf and Family Golf Kingwood provides a lighted 9-hole, par 3
public golf course.
Community Associations: Each separate village located
within Kingwood has community associations. Check with a REALTOR
for more information on each particular community's associations.
Mobility Amenities: Kingwood has one Metro Park & Ride
facility in Town Center with a second facility under construction south of
Kingwood on U.S. Hwy 59. Express shuttles run between Kingwood and the
Greenspoint area as well as corporate subsidized vanpool options.
Utilities: Provided by the City of Houston except for Kings
River, Kings River Estates, and Kingwood Glen villages. Kings River, Kings
River Estates, and Kingwood Glen villages receive utilities from Harris
County Municipal Utility District.
Police Protection: City of Houston Police Department and
contracted Harris County Constables.
Taxes: Please see our
tax rates for Kingwood for 2001
to
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This information is accurate as of 01/2008, but may change at any time. Prospective purchasers should confirm all information prior to making a decision to purchase in Kingwood.
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Kingwood
was opened in 1971 by Friendswood Development Company. Located just 24
miles north of downtown Houston on U.S. Highway 59, Kingwood is one of the
most beautiful communities in all of Texas. With 14,000+ acres just North
of the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston, water activities, 6 golf
courses, and miles and miles of greenbelt trails, make Kingwood a premiere
place for recreational activities.