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Towne Lake, boardwalk & boathouse.
Towne Lake — Cypress’s 300-acre lakefront master-planned community, anchored by the Boardwalk dining district and the iconic Towne Lake boathouse. Cy-Fair ISD schools, waterfront pricing premiums, and what to expect from lake-access homes versus lakeview homes versus everyone else.
What Towne Lake Is
A lakefront master-plan in Cypress.
Towne Lake sits in Cypress along the Grand Parkway. Build-out started in 2007 and is in its final chapters — only a handful of new builds remain, and Towne Lake today trades overwhelmingly as an established resale market. The community is built around a 300-acre private lake with lakefront homes, boat docks, and the Lakehouse town center anchoring dining and amenities. Cy-Fair ISD covers the schools. Perry Homes, David Weekley, and Highland Homes built the community — pedigree that now anchors its resale market.
What Towne Lake Is
Master-planned community built around a 300-acre private lake with lakefront homes, boat docks, the Lakehouse town center, top Cy-Fair ISD elementary feeders, and active new-construction inventory.
What Towne Lake Isn’t
Towne Lake is not the same as Bridgeland — it’s a smaller community 5 minutes south, built around the lake rather than a town center model. It’s also not flood-immune: lakefront properties have specific flood-zone considerations.
Who It’s For
Towne Lake fits Cy-Fair ISD-prioritizing families wanting lakefront living, boat-and-water lifestyle buyers, Energy Corridor commuters, and families looking for a smaller, more focused master-planned community than Bridgeland.
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19502 Riverhill Row Court Cypress, Texas
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10923 Sunnydale Ridge Lane Cypress, Texas
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10707 Painted Crescent Court Cypress, Texas
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10523 Winding Arbor Court Cypress, Texas
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19727 Hubbard Creek Court Cypress, Texas
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Newest active single-family listings in Towne Lake per Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS. Tap any home for full details, photos, and a showing request.
By the Numbers
Towne Lake market, plain language.
Towne Lake trades primarily in mid-tier resale pricing — entry-level around $400k, mid-tier $500k-$600k, lakefront estate $750k-plus.
Median Sale Price
$455k–$525k
Source: HAR MLS, May 2026 (typical range — verify current at har.com). Towne Lake combined median.
Median Days on Market
30–50
Source: HAR MLS, May 2026 (typical range). Lakefront homes typically clear faster than non-lakefront at the same price point.
Active Inventory
150–250
Source: HAR MLS, May 2026 (typical range). Smaller inventory than Bridgeland; lakefront sections are particularly thin.
Typical Price Range
$400k–$1.2M+
Non-lakefront entry-level at the low end; lakefront estate properties at the top.
Two things to watch in Towne Lake comp pulls. First, lakefront and non-lakefront homes don’t compare directly — lakefront commands a 20–40% premium. Second, MUD exposure varies by phase.
Inside Towne Lake
The three builders behind Towne Lake, quickly.
Towne Lake is built by a focused set of Houston builders. Each carries different floor plans and price tiers.
Texas-HQ · Volume
Perry Homes
Texas volume builder with active Towne Lake inventory. Strong base-price value, mid-tier floor plans.
National · Customizable
David Weekley Homes
National builder with Towne Lake presence. Floor-plan flexibility, mid-tier-plus pricing.
Texas-HQ · Mid-tier+
Highland Homes
Texas builder with mid-tier-plus pricing, larger floor plans, deeper finish standards. Active in Towne Lake’s lakefront sections.
Schools, Taxes, MUDs
The three things nobody warns Towne Lake buyers about until close.
Towne Lake’s lakefront-anchored profile comes with three consideration areas.
Cy-Fair ISD
Cy-Fair ISD covers Towne Lake. CFISD elementary feeders matter for resale; always confirm at the address.
Property Tax Rate
Towne Lake property tax rates typically land in the 2.7–3.2% range due to MUD bonded debt. Older phases have lower remaining MUD debt.
Lakefront Considerations
Lakefront homes carry specific flood-zone considerations, dock maintenance responsibilities, and HOA rules around lakefront use. Pull the FEMA flood-zone map, the HOA documents, and the seller’s disclosure carefully on any lakefront home.
Why People Pick Towne Lake
300 acres of lake, CFISD, and a quieter Cypress alternative.
Towne Lake’s lifestyle pull is the 300-acre private lake. The Lakehouse town center handles dining and amenities. Boat slips, paddleboard rentals, lakefront trails, and water-focused community programming run year-round. The community is smaller and more focused than Bridgeland; for families prioritizing water lifestyle, that’s a feature.
On the connectivity side, Towne Lake sits in Cypress along the Grand Parkway, 5 minutes south of Bridgeland. Downtown Houston runs 35–50 minutes via Highway 290. The Energy Corridor is 25–35 minutes east via I-10. For Cy-Fair-prioritizing buyers wanting lakefront access, Towne Lake works.
Towne Lake FAQ
The questions Towne Lake buyers actually ask.
Is Towne Lake a good place to live?
For Cy-Fair ISD-prioritizing families, lakefront-lifestyle buyers, and master-planned community buyers wanting a smaller community than Bridgeland, yes. Towne Lake scores high on amenities, water access, and CFISD schools.
What’s the average home price in Towne Lake?
Towne Lake home prices range from $400k entry-level to $1M+ for lakefront estate. Most active inventory sits in the $450k-$650k range.
Who built Towne Lake?
Perry Homes, David Weekley, and Highland Homes built most of the community. With build-out nearly complete, the market here is resale-first — and that builder pedigree is exactly what you’re comping when you price one.
What about flooding in Towne Lake?
Lakefront homes carry specific flood considerations. For any Towne Lake home, I pull the FEMA flood-zone map and review the seller’s disclosure carefully — particularly for lakefront properties.
Are property taxes high in Towne Lake?
Towne Lake property tax rates typically land between 2.7% and 3.2% of assessed value due to MUD bonded debt.
Is there still new construction in Towne Lake?
A handful of final-phase builds at most — Towne Lake is effectively built out. Buying here means buying resale: mature trees, settled HOA, real comps. If a rare new build is what you want, I’ll tell you honestly whether waiting on one makes sense.
How long is the Towne Lake commute to downtown Houston?
The drive runs roughly 35–50 minutes off-peak and 60–90 minutes during morning rush. The Energy Corridor is 25–35 minutes via I-10.
What’s the difference between Towne Lake and Bridgeland?
Towne Lake is built around a 300-acre lake with lakefront homes; Bridgeland is anchored by Lakeland Village’s town center and is much larger (11,400 vs Towne Lake’s smaller footprint). Both feed Cy-Fair ISD.
Ready to talk through Towne Lake?
I’ll pull current HAR data on Towne Lake, walk through lakefront vs non-lakefront pricing, and lay out school zoning, MUD exposure, and flood considerations for any address you’re tracking. Bring me on day one of model-home tours.
