New Construction Homes in The Woodlands & North Houston
If you are searching for a brand-new home "in The Woodlands," here is the first thing to know: the original Woodlands is essentially built out. Most genuine new construction today is in a few of its newest sections and — increasingly — in the fast-growing master-planned communities that ring it across Conroe, Spring, Magnolia, and Willis.
This is the 2026 guide to where the new construction actually is, which builders are active, what it costs, and how to weigh a new build against an established Woodlands home.
Is There New Construction In The Woodlands Itself?
The Woodlands is the roughly 28,000-acre master-planned community that George P. Mitchell founded in 1974. Its villages opened in sequence through Creekside Park (2007), the newest and last village, and the community is now home to roughly 123,000 residents and is largely built out.
Because of that, true new construction inside the original footprint is limited and concentrated in the Creekside Park area — including the Liberty Branch traditional-neighborhood section (Tomball ISD), which is now largely sold through. Beyond scattered infill lots and custom tear-down rebuilds, buyers who specifically want a brand-new home generally look to the surrounding communities below.
"The Woodlands Hills" Is A Separate Community
One common point of confusion worth clearing up: The Woodlands Hills is not part of The Woodlands. It is a separate master-planned community — roughly 2,000 acres and about 4,500 planned residences — developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation in Willis and Conroe, about 13 miles north of The Woodlands. It is a strong new-construction option in its own right; just know it is its own place, served primarily by Willis ISD (with a Conroe ISD portion — verify by section).
Top New-Construction Communities Near The Woodlands (2026)
The communities below are actively building and selling in 2026. Price points are starting ranges and move frequently — always confirm current pricing and availability directly with each builder before you tour.
- Woodson's Reserve (Spring) — ~692 acres in southern Montgomery County, Conroe ISD. Builders include Toll Brothers, Perry Homes, Meritage Homes, and Taylor Morrison. Pricing generally from the high $300,000s.
- Harper's Preserve (Conroe) — a gated ~800-acre community, Conroe ISD. Builders include D.R. Horton, Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Chesmar, and Plantation Homes. Roughly low $300,000s to $1M+.
- Artavia (Conroe) — a large amenity-driven community of 2,000+ acres, Conroe ISD. Builders include Perry Homes, Lennar/Village Builders, David Weekley, Coventry, Highland, and Chesmar. Roughly high $200,000s to the $600,000s.
- Audubon (Magnolia) — ~3,000 acres with a third district underway in 2026, Magnolia ISD. Builders include Smith Douglas, David Weekley, Newmark Homes, and Sitterle. From the low $200,000s.
- The Woodlands Hills (Willis/Conroe) — the Howard Hughes community ~13 miles north, primarily Willis ISD. Builders include Highland Homes, Chesmar, Perry Homes, David Weekley, and Century Communities. From the high $200,000s.
- Evergreen (Conroe) — a 740-acre Shea Homes community at FM 242 & FM 1314, Conroe ISD. Builders include Shea Homes, Chesmar, and Perry Homes. Roughly the $300,000s to $700,000s.
- The Meadows at Imperial Oaks (Spring/Conroe) — off Rayford Road, Conroe ISD. Builders include David Weekley, Coventry, and Ashton Woods. Roughly low $300,000s to the $600,000s.
- Ladera Creek (Conroe) — off Loop 336, about 12 miles from The Woodlands, Conroe ISD. Builders include Lennar and Stylecraft. From the high $200,000s.
- Liberty Branch — Creekside Park (in The Woodlands proper) — a 120-acre traditional-neighborhood section, Tomball ISD. Built by David Weekley, Coventry, Palmetto Homes, and J. Kyle Homes; now largely sold through, so recent-build resale is usually the route here.
Builders Active In North Houston
The national and regional builders most active across these communities include Toll Brothers, Perry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Chesmar Homes, Coventry Homes, Shea Homes, Lennar/Village Builders, D.R. Horton, Meritage Homes, Taylor Morrison, Smith Douglas, Newmark Homes, Sitterle, and Stylecraft Builders. Lineups change by community and by section, so confirm who is building — and in which collection — on the specific community you are considering.
What New Construction Costs In 2026
According to HAR, new-construction homes in the city of Montgomery averaged approximately $580,879 (about $209 per square foot) in 2026. That average is pulled upward by Lake Conroe luxury inventory, so it overstates a typical new build.
Community entry points across North Houston are materially lower. Many master-planned communities start in the high $200,000s to low $300,000s (for example Audubon, Ladera Creek, and The Woodlands Hills), scaling to $600,000–$1M+ in established or premium sections such as Harper's Preserve, Artavia, and Woodson's Reserve. Use both numbers together: the HAR average for context, the community ranges for what you will actually pay to get in.
Why Buyers Choose New Construction
- Builder warranties. New homes typically include a builder warranty covering workmanship and materials (commonly around one year) plus longer structural coverage (often up to 10 years) — protection resale homes generally do not carry.
- Energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR-certified new homes are built to use roughly 15–30% less energy than typical new homes (averaging around $300 a year in savings), with current insulation, windows, and HVAC standards.
- Amenities and customization. These communities are built around amenity centers, pools, and trail systems, and buyers can often select the floorplan, finishes, and homesite before the home is built.
The honest counterweight: new-build communities can mean ongoing construction nearby for a few years, a younger and smaller tree canopy than the mature villages inside The Woodlands, and MUD/HOA costs to underwrite. For some buyers a recently built resale home in a settled village is the better fit — see our Woodlands real estate investment guide for how we weigh new versus established. For current pricing trends across the area, see our Woodlands market report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there new construction available in The Woodlands, TX? Only in a limited way. The original Woodlands is largely built out, with its newest homes in the Creekside Park area (including Liberty Branch, now largely sold). Most current new construction is in the surrounding communities in Conroe, Spring, Magnolia, and Willis.
Is The Woodlands Hills part of The Woodlands? No. The Woodlands Hills is a separate master-planned community developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation in Willis and Conroe, about 13 miles north of The Woodlands, served primarily by Willis ISD.
What is the most affordable new construction near The Woodlands? Several communities start in the high $200,000s, including Audubon (Magnolia), Ladera Creek (Conroe), and The Woodlands Hills (Willis). Prices move often, so confirm with the builder.
Which school districts serve these new communities? Conroe ISD covers most of them (Woodson's Reserve, Harper's Preserve, Artavia, Evergreen, The Meadows at Imperial Oaks, and Ladera Creek). Audubon is in Magnolia ISD, The Woodlands Hills is primarily Willis ISD, and Liberty Branch/Creekside Park is Tomball ISD. Verify exact campus zoning by section before purchase.
How much does a new-construction home cost near The Woodlands? In 2026, new construction in the city of Montgomery averaged about $580,879 per HAR, while community entry points across North Houston commonly start in the high $200,000s to low $300,000s.
Working With The Kink Team On New Construction
A model-home sales rep represents the builder — not you. The Kink Team represents buyers in new-construction transactions across The Woodlands and North Houston, from comparing communities and builders to reviewing the contract, the upgrades, and the inspection. If you are weighing a new build against an established home, we are glad to walk you through both.
Sources: HAR.com (Montgomery County new-construction market data and master-plan pages), official community sites (Woodson's Reserve, Artavia, Audubon, Evergreen, The Woodlands Hills, The Meadows at Imperial Oaks), builder websites, NewHomeSource.com, The Howard Hughes Corporation, The Woodlands community history, U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR, and Community Impact. Pricing and availability verified as of June 2026 and subject to change; confirm current figures with each builder.