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Atascocita TX Community Profile | Atascocita Real Estate | Eagle Springs, Walden on Lake Houston, Atasca Woods, Atasca South

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Atascocita TX Community Profile | Atascocita Real Estate | Eagle Springs, Walden on Lake Houston, Atasca Woods, Atasca South

History

As early as 1690, Spanish explorer Alonzo DeLeon established an east-west trail for military use that became known as the Atascocito Road.  It took its name from the Spanish outpost now known as Liberty, Texas.  In 1757, the Spanish built a fort and established the Atascosito Settlement on this road to prevent the French from trading with the Indians.  It became so widely used that by 1820 it had become the most traveled road in Texas, connecting San Antonio, San Felipe, and Atascosito.  Today, known as FM 1960, it serves as the most direct east-west route in the region.  The community of Atascocita now encompasses more than 15 subdivisions, and has become one of the fastest growing residential communities in the nation.

New communities in the Atascocita area in recent years include Eagle Springs and Summerwood.  Each of these developments broaden the boundaries of the community.

Amenities

Most of the individual subdivisions in Atascocita feature their own parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and easy access to recreational facilities.  Additionally, area residents can enjoy two recreational facilities.  Located on more than 120 acres, the Lindsay Lyons Park/Sports Center features a playground and barbecue pavilion, in addition to numberous athletic fields and facilities for soccer, baseball, football, and girl’s softball.  For information call (281) 454-5326.  Located across Lake Houston from Atascocita in Huffman, I.T. May Park features a state-of-the-art community center that is home to one of the area’s best senior citizen’s programs.  For information call (281) 324-1294.

Bordering Atascocita on the east, Lake Houston plays a vital role in the area’s recreational offerings.  Formed by the damming of the San Jacinto River, the lake offers excellent opportunities for swimming, boating and skiing.  With access from numerous public boat ramps, fishing enthusiasts are drawn to more than a dozen varities of fish found in the lake.  Boat enthusiasts find that the lake has sufficient depth to accomodate power boats, ski boats, bass boats, and jet skis.  At the other end of the spectrum, human-powered, shallow-draft vessels such as canoes and kayaks can navigate the breathtaking scenery and native, human-powered, shallow-draft vessels such as canoes and kayaks can navigate the breath taking scenery and native wildlife of the lake and its sources such as the San Jacinto River and Spring Creek.  The waters of the lake and its tributaries are patrolled by Lake Patrol authorities and Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens.

Atascocita Facts

Population - 42,582
Total Households - 13,922
Deed Restrictions - Enforced
Government - Unincorporated
Education - Humble Independent School District - 281-641-8000

Mobility

Metro Park & Ride - To Downtown Houston
Metro Park & Ride - To Greenspoint
Rush Hour Drive to Downtown - 40 Minutes

Information provided by the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Friday, January 11th, 2008

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The information listed below is provided by Jeremy Williams with Keller Williams Realty NE.  For assistance with buying or selling a home located in Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Fall Creek, Lake Shore, Summer Lake Ranch, Water’s Edge, Walden on Lake Houston, Woodforest, or Channelview, call 281-812-8229.  Jeremy Williams specializes in residential in the northeast Houston area.  To learn more about the real estate services Jeremy provides his customers and clients visit www.williams4yourhome.com or NE Houston Real Estate | Williams 4 Your Home blog.  Enjoy!

Area Links and Helpful Information

Banquet Facilities

Savannah Rose Banquet Facility

Business Networking Groups

7:45 AM Business Networking for Kingwood, Atascocita and Humble-It’s Free!!!
Kingwood Now
 
Colleges and Universities

Kingwood College - Kingwood, TX
Rice University - Houston, TX
Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX
South Texas College of Law - Houston, TX
Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
University of Houston - Houston, TX
University of Texas - Austin, TX

Family and Fitness

Kingwood Country Club
Kingwood Fit: Marathon Training
Lake Houston Family YMCA
Gold’s Gym - Kingwood
24 Hour Fitness - Atascocita
BFC Fitness
Changed 4Ever Fitness & Spa
Curves - Atascocita
Life Time Fitness - Atascocita (Houston Chronicle Article)
QLS Health Complex
Bally Total Fitness - Humble

Houston Museums

Houston Museum of Natural Science
Museum of Health and Medical Science
The Children’s Museum of Houston
The Museum of Fine Arts

Houston Professional Sport Teams

Houston Aeros
Houston Astros
Houston Comets
Houston Rockets
Houston Texans
Men’s Golf
Houston Dynamo
Professional Tennis
Women’s Golf

Northeast Houston Golf Courses

Tour 18 - America’s Greatest 18 Holes - Humble, TX
Oakhurst Golf Club - Porter, TX
The Clubs of Kingwood - Deerwood Course - Kingwood, TX
The Clubs of Kingwood - Island, Lake, Marsh, and Forest Courses - Kingwood, TX
Atascocita Country Club - The Clubs of Kingwood - Kingwood, TX
Redstone Golf Club - Fall Creek
Shell Houston Open - Fall Creek
Sanctuary Golf Resort and Spa - Huffman, TX

Movies

Blockbuster
Deerbrook AMC Theatre

Newspapers

Aggieland’s New Independent News Resource Maroon Weekly
Houston Business Journal
Houston Chronicle
Houston Community Newspapers
The Tribune

Real Estate Information

Real Estate Center
Jeremy Williams - Keller Williams Realty
NE Houston Real Estate Blog
Keller Williams Realty NE

School Districts and Information

Aldine Independent School District
Conroe Independent School District
Huffman Independent School District
Humble Independent School District
New Caney Independent School District
Sheldon Independent School District
Splendora Independent School District
Spring Independent School District
Texas Education Agency

Vacation and Travel

CruiseOne
Hotwire
Priceline
Travelocity

Youth Sport Programs

Fun-Fair-Positive Soccer
Humble Area Baseball Association
Kingwood / Forest Cove Baseball Association
Kingwood Competitive Basketball League
Kingwood Football League
Lake Houston Family YMCA
Texas Heat Wave
Kingwood Lacrosse
Houston High School Inline Hockey
Lake Houston Performing Arts Center
Rising Sun Karate
Rowland Ballard - Kingwood, TX

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