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    $300,000 Playland House

    Playland: This $300,000 house comes with its own wooded wonderland, waterfall pool & putting green

    Barbara Kuntz
    Barbara Kuntz
    Apr 29, 2014 | 6:01 am

    Editor's Note: Houston, the surrounding areas and beyond are loaded with must-have houses for sale in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. In this continuing series, CultureMap snoops through some of the best and gives you the lowdown on what's hot on the market.

    With an expected 10,000 new employees moving to the major Exxon Mobil corporate campus near The Woodlands in 2015, a little gem of a house with a backyard oasis is sure to go fast — especially at the listing price of $300,000.

    Walk through

    The quaint single-family house sits at the end of a cul-de-sac on a one-block street, affording owners peace and quiet under towering pine trees. The back of the property is just across Lake Woodlands Drive from the award-winning Palmer Course of The Woodlands Country Club.

    Enter into the large, open main room with hardwood floors and center contemporary fireplace serving as an architecturally interesting divider between the living area and dining room. The kitchen features an artisan backsplash, under counter lighting, pass-through snack bar and moveable island in the middle.

    The breakfast nook at the end of the kitchen takes in views of the backyard via oversized windows. In fact, the backyard is visible from the kitchen, living and dining rooms and all three bedrooms in the house, thanks to multiple double-paned windows.

    Hardwood floors continue into the master bedroom and lead to French doors taking owners to a private deck. Double sinks and a huge double shower with bench are highlights of the master bath. The other two bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, share a second bath with clawfoot tub and vessel sink.

    Step outside
    The backyard is truly a retreat with natural-style swimming pool, hot tub and spa, waterfalls, bridge to a garden escape and sandy beach. A path off the patio takes you into a wooded wonderland with four-hole putting green, sand trap and chipping area. Outdoor seating is spread throughout the yard, offering a new owner many places to enjoy the outdoors.

    The brick-and-wood house comes with a two-car attached garage on the 15,240-square-foot lot.

    Square footage: 1,800

    Asking price: $300,000

    Listing agent: Betty Bellomy, John Daugherty, Realtors

    The house sits back on a large lot at the end of a cul-de-sac.

    1 On the Market 39 Cottage Grove place The Woodlands April 2014
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    ZIP-ing to TX

    These 2 Houston neighbors are the hottest ZIP codes to move to in 2026

    Amber Heckler
    Jul 30, 2026 | 11:30 am
    16815 Seminole Ridge Drive, Cypress home for sale, Houston home for sale
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    This modern farmhouse-style home in Cypress' 77433 neighborhood is on the market for $475,000.

    A new migration report has reaffirmed Texas as one of the hottest destinations for movers during the first half of 2026, and two Houston neighbors — Katy and Cypress — are attracting more movers than almost any other ZIP code in America.

    Nearly 5.3 million moves were recorded throughout the U.S. during the first six months of the year, according to MovingPlace's new 2026 mid-year migration report. An astounding eight of the top 10 U.S. ZIP codes attracting the most movers are based in Texas, with Katy's 77493 ZIP code ranking No. 4 nationally for the highest number of moves during that timeframe.

    Nearly 2,700 moves have been recorded in 77493, which spans Houston Executive Airport to the west and spans east toward Park Row. The ZIP code covers a small portion between I-10 and U.S. 90 to the south, and stretches as far north as Katy Hockley Road and Sharp Road.

    Katy has blossomed into a bustling boomtown over the last several years, and MovingPlace says it's one of the fastest-growing suburban communities in the greater Houston area.

    "The area’s appeal comes from its combination of new construction, strong school districts, and access to major employment corridors in west Houston," the report's author wrote. "Large-scale residential development has allowed Katy to absorb continued demand from families seeking space and suburban amenities."

    The city boasts a population of about 62,300 residents, a median household income of $118,464, and its median home price sits at $321,900, according to MovingPlace's data.

    Cypress' 77433 ZIP code ranked No. 7 nationally on MovingPlace's top 10 list of the hottest ZIP codes by total move volume so far in 2026. The city's population has surpassed 112,000 residents with 2,518 new moves recorded during the first half of the year.

    The report designates Cypress as an attractive place for families thanks to its "extensive master-planned communities and continued suburban growth." Homes in the 77433 area have a median price of $384,400.

    "The area’s newer housing stock, strong schools, and proximity to major employment centers have made it a preferred destination for families," the report said. "And as Houston expands westward, Cypress continues to capture a significant share of regional housing demand."

    These are the top 10 hottest ZIP codes in America right now:

    • No. 1 – New Braunfels, Texas (78130)
    • No. 2 – McKinney, Texas (75071)
    • No. 3 – Leander, Texas (78641)
    • No. 4 – Katy, Texas (77493)
    • No. 5 – Winter Garden, Florida (34787)
    • No. 6 – Pflugerville, Texas (78660)
    • No. 7 – Cypress, Texas (77433)
    • No. 8 – Summerville, South Carolina (29486)
    • No. 9 – Aubrey, Texas (76227)
    • No. 10 – San Antonio, Texas (78253)
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