Spring

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The suburban community of Spring, is located about 20 miles north of Houston in Harris County and is a part of the Houston-Baytown metro area. With a land size of approximately 23 square miles, this neighborhood has a resident population of about 36,000. Real estate options consist primarily of detached, single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses as well as land lots for custom building. Commuters to and from the area will find convenient access to I-45. Those dependent on air travel for either business or pleasure will find the proper accommodations through nearby George Bush Intercontinental Airport located about eight miles away. Temperatures in Spring vary from the mid-80's in the summertime to the low 50's during the winter. The economy within the area is rather diverse and includes such industries as educational, health and social services; retail trade; transportation and warehousing; and utilities; all providing local employment opportunities. Residents with children from grades K-12 will find exceptional educational amenities through the Spring Independent School District with three public high schools and nine public primary and middle schools. Those in wishing to pursue a degree in higher education will find seven local college and university campuses at their disposal including the University of Houston-University Park and the University of Saint Thomas. Nearby areas for recreation and leisure activities include Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center and Lake Houston State Park.

Real Estate

The real estate market within the neighborhood is composed of primarily single-family detached homes with plenty of opportunities to own a condo or townhouse property. A standard single-family home equipped with three bedrooms and two baths can be purchased for less than $125,000. A slightly larger four-bedroom home with three baths can be purchased for less than $220,000. Larger estate properties boasting five bedrooms or more can be found listed from about $400,000 to well over $1.5 million. A typical two-bedroom, two-bath townhouse or condominium can be bought for about $100,000. A slightly larger condo or townhouse with three bedrooms and three baths can be acquired for just under $150,000. There are good opportunities to purchase empty lots of land for those who wish to implement custom designs and build their dream homes. An acre of residential land can be purchased for about $80,000. If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, just fill out the Free Real Estate Information Form. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Avenue B Properties, the top home and property specialist, specializing in Spring real estate and home values in Harris County, Texas.

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Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center was opened to the public in 1982. Spanning over 275-acres, this nature park is named after the late Jesse H. Jones and aims to preserve the Native American and pioneer lifestyles which were commonly found along the banks of the Cypress and Spring creeks from the late 1700's to the early 1800's. Visitors can explore diverse ecosystems including ancient cypress bogs, natural white sand beaches and wildflower meadows. Recreational amenities include five miles of hiking trails, a nature center featuring live animals and displays, a large playground area, fishing, a picnic pavilion, pontoon boat tours and much more.

Lake Houston State Park is located in neighboring New Caney and offers over 4,900 acres of land with opportunities to camp, hike, bike, and horseback ride. Situated at the confluence of Caney Creek and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River the park extends northward. Fishing is allowed in adjacent Lake Houston where largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill are fair game in areas where habitat can be found. Blue catfish are the primary sport fish and are plentiful in most areas of the reservoir especially along the channels of the east and west forks of the San Jacinto River.