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Sterling Ridge is the village on the western end of The Woodlands, TX, in Montgomery County (ZIP 77382). It opened in 1999, has more than 2,500 homes, and surrounds Carlton Woods, the guard-gated golf community. The median sale price was about $850,000 in February 2026, with homes ranging from townhomes to multimillion-dollar estates.
Most of the village is zoned to Conroe ISD; the May Valley area on the western edge is in Magnolia ISD. What sets Sterling Ridge apart is its mix: two golf courses, 19 public parks, and housing built mostly from 1999 onward, newer than the original eastern villages.
Live MLS statistics for Sterling Ridge: active listings, median prices and recent sales, updated automatically from the Houston Association of REALTORS®.
MLS data as of September 2026 (prices: Stahley Davis Properties, Feb 2026)
Sterling Ridge is one of the villages of The Woodlands. It sits west of Town Center along Woodlands Parkway, Kuykendahl Road and FM 2978, and it covers everything from attached homes to custom estates inside Carlton Woods. That spread gives it one of the widest price ranges of any village.
This guide covers what homes cost, the neighborhoods inside the village, school zoning, parks, shopping, commute routes and taxes. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so every price here is an MLS or portal estimate. Confirm current numbers with a live comp pull before you buy or list.
The median sale price in Sterling Ridge was about $850,000 in February 2026. Carlton Woods pulls the top of the range well into the millions, so the median sits higher than in most Woodlands villages.
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $850,000 (Feb 2026) | Stahley Davis Properties |
| Typical range, standard village inventory | $700,000 to $2.2M+ | Stahley Davis Properties |
| Days on market | 47 days, vs. 25 a year earlier (Nov 2025) | Redfin |
| Top of the market | $13M list price (2024): 30,000 sq ft on 4.2 acres in Carlton Woods | Community Impact |
Sterling Ridge price reference points. Portal and MLS estimates; Texas does not disclose sale prices.
Village-wide medians swing with the mix of homes that sell in a given month. For a single address, a comp set from the same section beats either number. Get one with our home value tool.
Sterling Ridge is a village, not a single subdivision. It holds dozens of named neighborhoods, each with its own street layout, lot sizes and build era. These are the ones buyers ask about most.
Other Sterling Ridge sections include Artist Grove, Bantam Woods, Bonny Branch, Knightsgate, Queenscliff, Rhapsody Bend, St. Peter’s Gate, Terrace Mill and Wyckham. If you are comparing villages, Alden Bridge is a nearby village to the northeast.
Most of Sterling Ridge is in Conroe ISD. May Valley, on the western edge, pays Magnolia ISD taxes and attends Magnolia ISD schools. Zones can be redrawn, and they do not follow village lines. Check every address with the district’s boundary tool before you go under contract.
| Level | Campus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary (K–6) | Coulson Tough Elementary | Next to Cranebrook Park |
| Elementary (K–6) | Joel L. Deretchin Elementary | K–6 grade structure |
| Junior high (7–8) | McCullough Junior High | Grades 7 and 8 |
| Grade 9 | The Woodlands High School 9th Grade Campus | In Sterling Ridge, near Woodlands Parkway and Branch Crossing Drive |
| Grades 10–12 | The Woodlands High School | Main campus |
Conroe ISD campuses commonly serving Sterling Ridge addresses. Verify by address.
For how zoning works across all the villages, see our Woodlands schools guide.
Sterling Ridge has 19 public parks run by The Woodlands Township, and they connect to the Township’s pathway network. Two golf courses shape the village.
At 8500 Terramont Drive: a disc golf course, skate park, dog park, lighted tennis and basketball courts, multipurpose fields, pavilions and a playground.
At 11800 Cranebrook Drive, next to Tough Elementary: a beach-entry pool with a slide and spray features, plus tennis courts and play equipment.
A private club with the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course (opened 2001, inside Sterling Ridge) and the Tom Fazio Championship Course (2005, in Creekside Park). Its clubhouse is about 53,000 sq ft. Membership is separate from buying a home.
Part of The Woodlands Country Club, at 8900 Sterling Ridge Drive. An 18-hole, par-72 course with water on 11 holes.
The other village parks are Artist Grove, Bantam Woods, Black Knight, Bonny Branch, Kirkpatrick Glenn, Marquise Pond, May Valley (with a splash area), Montfair, Old Sterling, Pepperdale, Player Bend, Saint Peter’s Gate, Spindle Tree, Spinning Wheel, Star Ridge, Terrance Mill and Winterra.
With the Kroger closed, full-service grocery runs from most Sterling Ridge streets now mean a drive to Walmart or to stores on Kuykendahl, FM 2978 or in Town Center. Test that drive from the specific street you are considering.
Sterling Ridge is the western end of The Woodlands, so it is the farthest village from I-45 and closer to FM 2978 and the Grand Parkway corridors. Woodlands Parkway is the main route east to Town Center and the interstate.
| Destination | Usual route | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| I-45 | East on Woodlands Parkway to Exit 76B | Crosses the length of The Woodlands; traffic lights set the pace |
| Grand Parkway (SH 99) | South on Kuykendahl Road or Gosling Road | Access toward Spring, Tomball and the northwest |
| ExxonMobil campus (Springwoods Village) | Kuykendahl or I-45 south to SH 99 | Campus sits near I-45 and the Grand Parkway |
| George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) | I-45 south, then the Hardy Toll Road | About 30 miles from The Woodlands |
| Downtown Houston | I-45 south or the Hardy Toll Road | About 37 miles; roughly 45 to 75 minutes by car |
Typical routes from Sterling Ridge. Drive times vary with traffic; test at rush hour.
The Woodlands Express park-and-ride also runs commuter buses to downtown Houston. Check current schedules with The Woodlands Township.
Sterling Ridge homes pay Montgomery County, school district, MUD and Township taxes. The Township adopted a 2026 rate of $0.1694 per $100 of taxable value, down from $0.1714 in 2025.
| Area | MUD | School district | Approx. total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Ridge | MUD 46 ($0.1813) | Conroe ISD ($0.9496) | $1.84 |
| May Valley | MUD 386 or 46 | Magnolia ISD ($0.9895) | $2.14 or $1.88 |
Rates per $100 of taxable value on 2025 tax bills (set fall 2024), from The Woodlands 2025 tax sheet. Rates change every year.
Browse current homes on our listings page, or call the Kink Team at (281) 364-4828 for a Sterling Ridge shortlist.
Price by section, not by village. A golf-course lot in the Player sections, an interior lot in Winterra and a Carlton Woods estate each need their own comps, and the village median tells you little about any one of them.
Start with a free estimate from our Woodlands home value page. The Kink Team, the RealTrends #1 team in The Woodlands with Keller Williams The Woodlands, led by CLHMS-certified Diane Kink, will follow up with a section-level pricing plan.
The median home price in Sterling Ridge was about $850,000 in February 2026, according to Stahley Davis Properties. Standard village homes typically run from about $700,000 to more than $2.2 million, while Carlton Woods estates reach eight figures. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these are MLS and portal estimates.
Most of Sterling Ridge is in Conroe ISD, served by campuses such as Tough and Deretchin elementaries, McCullough Junior High, and The Woodlands High School with its 9th Grade Campus inside the village. The May Valley area on the western edge is in Magnolia ISD. Zones can change, so verify every address with the district before signing a contract.
Yes. The original Carlton Woods, about 827 acres around the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, sits inside the Village of Sterling Ridge behind a 24-hour staffed gate. A second section, Carlton Woods Creekside, is in the Village of Creekside Park. Carlton Woods has its own owners association, and membership in The Club at Carlton Woods is separate from owning a home.
No. Most of Sterling Ridge is open, like the other villages of The Woodlands, with streets and pathways connecting to the rest of the Township. The exception is Carlton Woods, the guard-gated golf enclave inside the village. If a listing says Carlton Woods, confirm whether the home is actually inside the gates, because dues and deed restrictions differ.
Sterling Ridge opened in 1999, the year of The Woodlands’ 25th anniversary, which inspired its name. Most sections were built during the 2000s and 2010s, so the homes are generally newer than in eastern villages such as Grogan’s Mill and Panther Creek. Buyers touring 2000s-era homes should check the age of the roof, HVAC and water heater.
On 2025 tax bills, most Sterling Ridge homes in MUD 46 paid a combined rate of about $1.84 per $100 of value, covering Montgomery County, Conroe ISD, the MUD and the Township. May Valley, in Magnolia ISD, ran higher. The Township lowered its own rate to $0.1694 for 2026. Check a parcel’s actual bill with the Montgomery County Appraisal District.
Sterling Ridge has 19 public parks. Terramont Park has disc golf, a skate park, a dog park and lighted courts, and Cranebrook Park has a beach-entry pool. The village also has the Gary Player Course at The Woodlands Country Club and the private Nicklaus course at Carlton Woods, plus a farmers market run by the village association.
Downtown Houston is about 37 miles away, typically 45 to 75 minutes by car depending on traffic. Most drivers take Woodlands Parkway east to I-45, then I-45 or the Hardy Toll Road south. IAH is about 30 miles from The Woodlands. The ExxonMobil campus near I-45 and the Grand Parkway is reached by Kuykendahl Road or I-45.
Start with an online estimate, then get a comparison against recent sales in your own section, because a golf-course lot, an interior lot and a Carlton Woods estate price very differently. The Kink Team at Keller Williams The Woodlands prepares section-level pricing. Use the home value page on this site or call (281) 364-4828.
Texas does not require sale prices to be disclosed, so price figures are MLS and portal estimates. Verify school zoning, taxes and HOA dues for a specific address.
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