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    the plots thicken

    Booming national developer plots more than 1,600 homesites across Houston

    Steven Devadanam
    Oct 20, 2022 | 5:37 pm
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    A view of Woodforest in Montgomery County.
    Photo courtesy of Johnson Development

    In response to Greater Houston's never-ending housing demand, a development company is planning thousands of new sites to accommodate demanding buyers.

    National firm Johnson Development has announced more than 1,600 homesites coming to the Houston market now through the end of the year over a range of areas. Jordan Ranch, recently named to a list of the nation’s 50 top-selling communities for the first time this summer, will receive the most lots at more than 500 sites featuring eight notable builders.

    Houston's first farm-centric community, Harvest Green in Richmond, will see some 452 sites ranging from 45- to 75-foot properties, according to press materials. This extension will offer parks, trails, green space, and a pool in the agri-hood.

    “For several years, Harvest Green was ranked among the nation’s top-selling and has been nearly sold out for about the past year," noted Michael Smith, CEO of Johnson Development in a statement. "We’ve gotten many inquiries about when this new 630-acre addition will be selling.”

    Sienna, per Johnson Development, is slated to receive 145 sites by the end of October. The community is nestled in Missouri City and has been listed among the nation’s 50 best-selling master-planned communities for the past seven years.

    Up north in Montgomery County, more than 200 homesites are tapped for Woodforest, which has been ranked among the nation’s top-selling master-planned communities — since 2009.

    Grand Central Park in Conroe will see 102 homesites in the newest section of Grand Central Park, South Village, located near the 12-acre Deer Lake. The lush park at Deer Lake already boasts a fishing pier and pavilion; Grand Central Park was named “Best Overall Community Over 600 Acres” in the Texas Association of Builders’ Star Awards.

    Located in the Bay Area community of Webster, Edgewater will receive 86 sites, many with views of Clear Creek, which runs through the community, plus a dog park, a lakeside dock, and a pollinator garden in the works.

    “We are pleased to be able to bring these homesites to the market,” Smith added. “Texas continues to be a sought-after destination, and there’s a need for quality housing — especially in those communities that are nearing closeout. Homebuyers gravitate to highly amenitized, lifestyle-oriented communities, which is what Johnson Development brings to the table, and we’re pleased to once again be selected as the best developer in Texas.”

    Boasting 19 active communities in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Atlanta, Johnson Development has ranked No. 1 over the past 10 years with the nation’s most top-selling master-planned communities.

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    HAUTE PROPERTIES

    Texas beach town's new development features a kid-friendly water park

    Brandon Watson
    Feb 4, 2026 | 9:15 am
    Spoonbill Bay
    Spoonbill Bay/ Facebook
    A splashy waterpark will be the centerpiece of Spoonbill Bay.

    If frosty winter temperatures have Houstonians yearning for a beach vacation, an upcoming Port Aransas housing development may provide some inspiration — or at least a few daydreams. Spoonbill Bay is currently under construction on Mustang Island, promising ocean views and a slew of fun amenities.

    Future residents of the community, located bayside of State Highway 361, are in for some splashy fun. State regulatory records reveal that Spoonbill Bay will soon begin work on a water park that will have multiple pools, a lazy river, a splash pad, an amusement park-style slide tower, sunning decks, and cabanas.

    “This is what Phase One will be like when we open in May 2026,” said Alex Harris, owner and CEO of Brite Star Construction, in a Facebook post. “Children’s water slides and water playground, large family pool with a swim-up bar, second-floor pavilion for relaxing and parties, tiki bar with lots of TVs, and a full assortment of food at the entry building.”

    Spoonbill Bay Residents can enjoy their own private lap pools.Spoonbill Bay/ Facebook

    Surrounding the aquatic park will be several white cottages built in Lowcountry style with raised foundations, porches, and large windows to take in the Coastal sun. The two- to three-bed homes come in a variety of floor plans with their own private lap pools.

    Spoonbill Bay closes a gap in Port Aransas’ luxury vacation home market. Although the city is speckled with several ultra-high-end properties, the development provides a less expensive gateway to island living. The 916 to 1,284 square feet cottages start at $500,000, a hair below the area’s almost $600,000 median home price, according to Zillow.

    Some of the homes have already been completed, and the full construction is expected to wrap up in 2026. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings say the water park will be finished by late June, although timelines are always subject to change.

    Spoonbill Bay
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    A splashy waterpark will be the centerpiece of Spoonbill Bay.
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