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Tomball, Magnolia & Montgomery

Area numbers & practical checks

Checked November 1, 2026. A median is not the price range of all homes.

Homes: HAR: Tomball, median reported sale price $350,000; September 2026. Request a comparable-sales range for the chosen property type and subdivision. This figure covers only the named city, not this entire grouped area.
Property taxes: No verified area-wide rate range is available here. Combined rates depend on county, city, school and special districts; count any MUD once. Exemptions and taxable value change the bill.
HOA: Varies by subdivision; confirm regular dues and special assessments.
Schools: Tomball ISD, Magnolia ISD, Montgomery ISD and other boundary districts must be checked by exact location. Assignment is by exact address; this district list is not exhaustive.
Commute: Routes from Tomball reference location. Approximate off-peak minutes have not yet been verified: Downtown / Medical Center / Energy Corridor

When to compare this area—and what to check

Tomball, Magnolia and Montgomery span suburban subdivisions, new communities and acreage. A useful choice depends on whether you need maintained amenities or more land. For acreage, check well and septic condition where present, access and deed restrictions; for planned communities, compare dues and tax districts. A Tomball market figure does not price Montgomery acreage.

From suburban neighborhoods to acreage and new developments, property types vary widely. Check utilities, septic or well systems where relevant, deed restrictions and access roads.

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Town home, master plan or acreage?

Tomball, Magnolia and Montgomery cover different jurisdictions and travel patterns. Kresston is a Magnolia new-home comparison; Two Step Farm is in Montgomery County. For acreage, the questions extend beyond the house to access, utilities and land-use restrictions.

Check whether water and wastewater service are public or private, what inspections are appropriate and who maintains access roads. For a new subdivision, ask for the district tax disclosures and current construction phases. Do not assume a rural-looking lot is unrestricted.

Compare the commute from the actual driveway, not the nearest town’s map pin. A larger lot can require more maintenance and equipment; price those responsibilities before treating the additional acreage as a saving.

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Editorial comparison questions · Updated November 3, 2026. Compare major new-home communities · Moving from abroad

Before buying

Request comparable sales, inspect the property, obtain insurance quotes and estimate the complete monthly cost. For new construction, review completion dates, builder terms and taxes after the home is completed.

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Sources & address verification

HAR tomball price tables · Texas Education Agency: district locator · Texas Comptroller: property tax