Hi friend! If you're looking to save money on property taxes while still enjoying a great place to live, you’re in the right spot. In this blog, we’re exploring the neighborhoods in Kingwood, Texas with the lowest tax rates in 2025. Lower taxes can mean more affordable homeownership, lower monthly payments, and extra cash for the things that matter most. Whether you're buying your first home or planning a move, let’s dive into where you can get the best value for your money!
Get to Know Kingwood
Kingwood is known as “The Livable Forest,” and it was thoughtfully designed as a collection of villages, each with its own character, parks, pools, and access to the community’s extensive greenbelt trail system. One of the things people love about Kingwood is how established it feels — with mature trees, winding streets, and a layout that encourages outdoor living and neighborhood connection.
Each village is part of a homeowners association, which helps maintain the parks, community amenities, and the beautiful natural landscaping that Kingwood is known for. Across Kingwood, you’ll notice that property tax rates are generally lower than in many of Houston’s newer master-planned communities. As a general rule, the older the village and the more established the neighborhood, the lower the tax rate tends to be. Meanwhile, newer sections and recently developed areas may have slightly higher tax rates because of newer infrastructure and municipal utility district funding.
Whether someone is looking for a charming, tree-lined street with classic architecture or a newer home with updated features, Kingwood offers a wide range of options — all while maintaining that peaceful, forest-like setting that makes the community feel worlds away from the city, even though you're still just a short drive from everything Greater Houston has to offer.
The most common tax rate is between 2.2% and 2.35%.
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Cheat Sheet for the Villages of Kingwood, Texas
| Style | Villages |
| Upscale / Estate Homes | Kings Point, Kings Forest, Deer Ridge Estates, King’s River Estates |
| Golf Course Areas | Kingwood Lakes Village, Fosters Mill, Sand Creek, Oakhurst |
| More Affordable | Sherwood Trails, Elm Grove, Mills Branch, Hunters Ridge |
| Newest Homes | Royal Brook, Oakhurst, King’s Mill, King’s Manor |
Historic Core Villages of Kingwood, Texas
| Village Name | Opened | Notes |
| Trailwood Village | 1971 | First Kingwood village |
| Woodland Hills Village | 1973 | Near the greenbelt and community pool |
| Bear Branch Village | 1975 | Known for Bear Branch Park and schools |
| Forest Cove | Pre-Kingwood | Older homes and golf course access |
| Hunters Ridge Village | 1977 | Popular for walkability |
| Greentree Village | 1979 | Close to Creekwood Middle & greenbelts |
| Sherwood Trails Village | 1980 | Quiet and centrally located |
| Elm Grove Village | 1980 | More modest home prices historically |
| Bear Branch Village East / Mills Branch | 1982 & 1984 | Family-oriented, parks, greenbelts |
| Sand Creek Village | 1984 | Highly sought after |
| Fosters Mill Village | 1985 | Close to golf club, mature trees |
| Kings Forest | 1970s | Estate-style lots & larger homes |
| Kingwood Lakes Village | 1980s | Golf course & lake-adjacent homes |
| South Woodland Hills | 1980s | Pool, parks, nature access |
| Kings Point Village | 1990s | One of the nicest villages |
| King’s River & King’s River Estates | 1990s | Lake Houston access |
| Royal Brook at Kingwood | 2016-present | Newest Section |
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