East / North Houston Corridor 1 Active Acreage Developments County Seat: Houston, TX

Harris County Land & Acreage Guide

While most of Harris County is densely developed, northeastern Harris County (Huffman and Lake Houston) offers rare wooded and waterfront acreage estates. The Commons on Lake Houston provides private boat ramps, equestrian nature trails, and custom lakeside living just 30 miles from Downtown Houston.

Average Tax Rate 1.85% - 1.98% 0.00% MUD in Acreage

Typical Acre Pricing $95,000 - $275,000+ Varies by timber & frontage

CAD Assessor Harris Central Appraisal District Certified Property Tax Rolls

Water Aquifer Jasper / Chicot Private Well & Utility Options

OSSF Septic & Soil Rules

Harris County Public Health Environmental Services

Required System Type

Class 1 Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU)

Typical Soil Classification

Sandy Loam to Fine Forest Silts

Permit Timeline

3 to 4 weeks for OSSF plan review

Utilities & Internet

Power & Water Grid

Electric Power Providers

CenterPoint Energy / Entergy Texas

Water Supply

Central Water Utility or Private Water Wells

Broadband & Fiber

Tachus Fiber, Comcast Xfinity, AT&T

School Districts

Texas Education Agency

Huffman ISD Recognized

Serves Huffman and The Commons on Lake Houston acreage.

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Official Harris County BOYL Page

Energy Star certified custom architectural builds and turnkey BOYL construction throughout Huffman and Lake Houston acreage enclaves.

DEED-VERIFIED SUBDIVISIONS

Active Acreage Communities in Harris County

1 Developments Qualified (5+ Active Lots)

16 Lots · Active Release

Open BOYL

Harris County🔥 Active Developer Lots1.0 to 5.0+ Acres

The Commons on Lake Houston

"Waterfront & Wooded Acreage with 30+ Miles of Nature Trails in Huffman"

LOT PRICING$110,000 - $350,000

SCHOOL DISTRICTHuffman ISD

AMENITIESResort Living & Trails

ACCOLADESPremier Acreage

TAX RATE1.95% Tax • No MUD

Launch Unredacted Dossier

Acreage Due Diligence

Frequently Asked Questions: Harris County

What amenities does The Commons on Lake Houston have?

The Commons on Lake Houston features two private gated boat launch parks on Lake Houston, 30+ miles of wooded horseback riding and mountain bike trails, fishing piers, and community pavilions.

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