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 The following information about Summerwood is provided by Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE.  A resident a real estate practioner in Summerwood for 5 years, Jeremy Williams knows the Summerwood market well.  Let Jeremy Williams bring you home to Summerwood.  Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE serves home buyers and home sellers in the northeast Houston area including Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Fall Creek, Summerwood, Eagle Springs, Lakeshore, Waters Edge, Summer Lake Ranch, and Walden on Lake Houston.  Summerwood the nature of great living.

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Have you considered moving to Summerwood?  Summerwood is a master planned community located in northeast Houston along the banks of Lake Houston and just north of the Beltway.  Only minutes to the Atascocita area one of the fastest growing areas in the Houston and Greater Houston area.  Enjoy the 150 acres of nature reserves and 17 acres of catch-and- release fishing.  Amenities include multiple Residents’ Clubs, a Jr. Olympic sized pool, water slides, playgrounds, volleyball courts, picnic area, tennis courts, and much more.  Spend time in the pristine outdoors on the hike and bike trails that connect the neighborhoods.  Summerwood is on the cutting-edge of technology utilizing structure wiring to provide access to up-to-date technology to improve your life and the community.  Summerwoodlife.com helps keep you informed about the happenings in the neighborhood including special events and club activities.  Summerwood the nature of great living.

Close to everything you want.  Including the peace and quiet.  Summerwood is located close to Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Memorial Hermann Northeast, the Houston Ship Channel, downtown Houston, and the Texas Medical Center.  The theatre district, shops, malls, family entertainment, and fine dining are all just minutes away.

Another convenience of Summerwood is the on-site elementary, Summerwood Elementary, the upcoming middle school (opening 2010), and the high school under construction, Summer Creek High School (open 2009).  Currently Summerwood middle school students are zoned to Atascocita Middle School and the high school students are zoned to Atascocita High School.  For more information concerning zoning, visit the Humble Independent School District website.  Some of the programs offered to students attending Humble Independent School district include SPICE (Special People in a Creative Environment), WINGS (Win for the Gifted Students), DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), PAL (Peer Assistance and Leadership) and a specific at-risk and remedial compensatory instruction.

Summerwood - Helpful Telephone Numbers

CIA Services 281-852-1700
Public Utility Commission 888-782-8477
Garbage Pickup - Republic Waste 281-446-2030
Gas - CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111
Technology - EnTouch 281-225-1000
Water - Southwest Water Company 713-405-1760
Emergency 911
Harris County Sheriff - Dispatch 713-221-6000
South Lake Houston EMS 281-459-1277
Animal Control 281-999-3919 (After Hours) 281-221-6000

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Top 10 Reasons to Live in Summerwood

(1) Location, location, location! Only minutes from Beltway 8, HWY 59, and FM 1960.

(2) Close to where you work! Summerwood is just 10 minutes from the aiport, 15 minutes to Greenspoint, 22 minutes to downtown Houston, and 15 minutes from the Houston Ship Channel.

(3) Quality education! Summerwood’s onsite elementary school is in the acclaimed Humble ISD. Right next door, Primrose School provides full-time and after-school childcare in a safe and fun learning environment. And nearby Atascocita High School opened in the fall of 2006.  Summerwood will soon have a middle school and an additional high school, Summer Creek, is currently being built across from the entrance of Summerwood.

(4) Natural surroundings! Come home to an oasis with over 150 acres of protected nature preserves, towering trees and 17 acres of pristinge, usable lakes, well-stocked for catch-and-release fishing.

(5) Hiking and biking trails! Miles of tree-lined natural and paved trails wind throughout the community, perfect for a safe run or family stroll around the lakes and through the nature preserves.

(6) Quiet parks and playgrounds! Numerous playgrounds and parks tucked throughout the community are a wonderful place to gather. Summerwood’s Lakeview Park, located on Lake Houston, includes 5 acres of walking trails, benches, and a beautiful view of the water.  The Lake Houston Family YMCA in partnership with Humble ISD will be opening a full-service branch in Summerwood.

(7) Recreational facilities! Summerwood’s newly-renovated Resident’s Club-Central is a 6,500 sq. ft. recreation center, offering a room for private parties, a fitness center, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, and a splash park. Baseball fieds, a multi-use sports field and lighted tennis courts are just steps away. Plus, the Resident’s Club-East has recently opened, with a third in the works.

(8) Shopping, dining and more! Signature Kroger, HEB, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Super Wal-mart, Hasta La Pasta, Double Dave’s, Blockbuster, and Chili’s Bar and Grill are only minutes from Summerwood. And the Shops at Summerwood offer homeowners a variety of onsite services from karate classes, to pedicures, to Mexican food.

(9) State-of-the-art technology! With structured wiring, broadband services, and a private community intranet, Summerwoodlife.com, you can easily keep in touch with your neighbors and the world around you.

(10) A master planned community! Owned by Newland Communities, Summerwood offers 1,500 acres of unmatched natural beauty and exclusive amenities in a wonderfully convenient location. With an abundance of parks, trails, shops and recreation, it’s the natural choice for your next home.

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Information provided by Jeremy Williams, residential real estate specialist, with Keller Williams Realty NE. Visit www.williams4yourhome.com or NE Houston Real Estate | Williams4YourHome.

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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.

Wooded Lot for Sale in the Highly Sought After Benders Landing Estates
28210 Whispering Maple Way
Spring TX 77386
Houston Association of Realtors: MLS# 8436374
List Price: $124,000
Approx. 1.25 Acres

Description: This gorgeous lot approx. 1.25 acres is located in the highly sought after neighborhood of Benders Landing Estates located in Spring TX. This lot is on a quiet street near the cul-de-sac and has a mix on Pine and Oaks throughout the wooded lot. Have you always wanted to build your dream home, now is your opportunity in the estates section of Benders Landing. Developer is currently building a clubhouse for the residents of the estates section along with several other amenities.

Directions: From I-45 N: (Exit and R) Rayford (L) Riley Fuzzel (R) into Benders Landing (L) Benders (R) E. Benders (L) Rayford (L) Whispering Maple Way. 3rd Lot on Right after N. Ossineke.

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About Benders Landing Estates

Benders Landing is a prestigious wooded sanctuary located north of Houston 1+ acre homesites.  Benders Landing Estates offers more than what you would expect from a conventional neighborhood.  Experience low taxes and NO MUD taxes.  Located minutes from The Woodlands and the Hardy Toll Rd., you will enjoy the accessibility to shopping, restaurants, and more in this centrally located neighborhood.  Enjoy the amenities including parks, hiking and biking trails, the Conroe Independent School District (Oak Ridge High School), stocked fishing lakes, and more.  See the virtual tour to see what the developer is providing for those who choose Benders Landing Estates.

For more information on this lot located in Benders Landing Estates, contact Jeremy Williams with Keller Williams Realty NE, 281-812-8229 or jeremy@williams4yourhome.com.  For information on how to utilize the real estate services of Jeremy Williams with Keller Williams Realty NE visit www.williams4yourhome.com or Jeremy’s blog at NE Houston Real Estate | Williams 4 Your Home.

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Welcome to Atascocita TX Real Estate is located south of Kingwood, TX approximately 18 miles northeast of downtown Houston, TX.  Atascocita is situated along FM 1960 approximately 6 miles east of Humble, TX with Lake Houston the eastern most boundary.  Atascocita, TX has been around since the early 1970’s named after the historic Atascocita Rd. now currently FM 1960.  In the 1990’s, Atascocita, TX was one of the fastest developing areas in greater Houston.  The growth in residential poplulation has allowed retail businesses, restaurants, churches, a library, and a volunteer fire department to take root.  The community contains serveral parks, masterplan communities (Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Lakeshore, Water’s Edge, and Summerwood), recreational opportunities on Lake Houston, and golf courses including Atascocita Country Club and Tour 18, a recreation of the nation’s most celebrated 18 holes of golf.  Atascocita (Spanish for “obstruction” or “boggy”) was once a stronghold owned by the Spanish government used against the French.  Contact Jeremy Williams, your local real estate source, for more information about Atascocita, TX.

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New Listing in Summerwood | Northeast Houston TX Listings
List Price: $184,500  MLS#: 8292312

3/4 bedroom, study, 2 bath Morrison home on cul-de-sac street in master planned community of Summerwood. Walking distance to amenities and elementary school. Features include: popular side-entry garage, sprinkler system, tile in high traffic areas and bathrooms, gaslog fireplace, walk-in pantry, 42 in. cabinets, oversized master bedroom, double sinks and separate garden tub and shower in master bath, walk-in closets, home pest protection system, brick and hardi plank, no back neighbors and more.

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Are you thinking about selling your home and would like the exsposure in today’s market that you deserve? Contact Jeremy Williams with Keller Williams Realty Northeast.  Jeremy Williams with Keller Williams Realty Northeast specializes in residential real estate in the northeast Houston area including Summerwood Homes for Sale. To learn more information about Jeremy’s services visit www.williams4yourhome.com or NE Houston Real Estate | Williams 4 Your Home blog. You may also reach him by calling his direct line at 281-812-8229 or jeremy@williams4yourhome.com. 

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Water’s Edge, a Pulte Development, and Lakeshore are two new communities in northeast Houston.  These masterplan developments are located south of Walden on Lake Houston and north of Summerwood.  Both developments offer lake front and lake view properties.  For additional information on these developments located in Atascocita, TX contact Jeremy Williams, your local real estate source, with Keller Williams Realty NE at 281-812-8229 or jeremy@williams4yourhome.com for more information about Waters Edge and Lakeshore. 

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Walden on Lake Houston is located east of W. Lake Houston Pkwy. and south of FM 1960 in Atascocita, TX.  Located minutes from the heart of Atascocita and 15 minutes from Bush Intercontinental Airport, Walden on Lake Houston is a masterplan golf community.  Walden on Lake Houston is approximately 750-acres with nearly 2,000 residents.  Close to restaurants and shopping, Walden on Lake Houston is located minutes from the newly develop New Orleans Square, the Collonade, and Kings Harbor (a new trendy development with waterfront views).  For those who like to golf the Walden course is challenging with narrow fairways, water, and a multitude of sand traps.  Walden on Lake Houston in Atascocita, TX is a community of natural serenity with soaring pine trees and manicured lawns in close proximity to Lake Houston.  Contact Jeremy Williams, your local real estate source, for additional information about Walden on Lake Houston in Atascocita, TX.

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Summerwood located in northeast Houston is located south of FM 1960 (the Atascocita area) and north of Beltway 8 East.  Minutes from downtown Summerwood offers tree-lined trails,  serene open spaces, and 17 acres of lakes for canoeing and fishing.  Enjoy the recreation center, fitness facility, pools (including splash pads for small children),  tennis courts, hike and bike trails, and 150 acres of nature preserve.  Summerwood is a masterplan Newland Communities development offering a variety of builders in prices from the $120,000’s - $500,000’s.  Summerwood is located in the highly sought after Humble Independent School District.  Currently there is a neighborhood elementary with plans for a middle school and future high school (south of the beltway) Summer Creek to be open in the next few years.  Also in development is a satellite YMCA facility part of the Lake Houston Family YMCA that will have a facility that will share a portion of the new middle school.  Summerwood is now covered by the newly opened Houston Fire Department substation located at the corner of W. Lake Houston Pkwy. and Duessen.  Primrose daycare facility, Manuel’s Mexican Food, Rising Sun Karate, Edward Jones with Don Gaddy, Mc Donald’s and Roma’s are just a few of the businesses currently operating in Summerwood.  Summerwood is located only minutes from restaurants and grocery stores at the intersection of FM 1960 and W. Lake Houston Pkwy.  Enjoy lake recreation at Duessen Park, a 130-acre Harris County maintained park, located in close proximity to Summerwood.  Duessen Park offers multiple boat launch points for those looking to ski or fish.  Contact Jeremy Williams, your local real estate source, for additional information about Summerwood in Atascocita, TX. 

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Eagle Springs is a masterplan community developed by Newland Communities located in Atascocita, TX.  The community is situated south of FM 1960 and accessible from Atascocita Rd.  The neighborhood is bisected by Eagle Springs Pkwy., Will Clayton, and Timber Forest.  Home prices in the neighborhood range from the lower $100,000’s to the $500,000’s.  Eagle Springs is a 1,360 acre residential community featuring a variety of builders.  The community offers several parks, club houses, neighborhood pools, and athletic facilities to it’s residents.  Living in Eagle Springs you will find you are close to many conveniences including CVS Pharmacy, Kids R Kids, and Humble Pediatric Associates, an affiliate of Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates.  The Eagle Springs Professional Center is approximately 26,000 sq. ft. of professional office space located near the corner of Timber Forest and Atascocita Rd.  Eagle Springs is located minutes from a variety of restaurants including Chili’s, On the Border, IHop, Denny’s, Taco Cabana, Panera Bread, Mo’s BBQ, Rancho Grande, Johnny Carino’s, Applebees, Spring Creek, Chimichurri’s, Raffa’s and Tin Roof.  Near by grocery stores and shopping include Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Petco, Target (soon to be open), HEB, and Krogers.  Contact Jeremy Williams, your local real estate source, for additional information about Eagle Springs in Atascocita, TX.

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