Sweetwater Real Estate Guide

Sweetwater homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Sweetwater Sugar Land is a master-planned community built around the Sweetwater Country Club Golf Course. Developed by Sugarland Properties, it is located in the Sugar Land area, southwest of Houston.

It has many features and amenities, including:

• CONVENIENT LOCATION: Sweetwater’s location makes major economic and entertainment centers like Energy Corridor and Downtown easily accessible. It is less than 10 minutes away from Highway 6 and about 3 miles from Interstate 69. Retail centers such as Sugar Land Town Square Plaza, First Colony Marketplace, and First Colony Mall are just a short drive away.

• RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: As part of the First Colony Community, Sweetwater residents have access to a variety of recreational facilities. The golf course at Sweetwater Country Club has two courses: Pecan and Cypress. Other amenities include aquatic centers and neighborhood pools, tennis courts, and a clubhouse There is also a boathouse, parks and trails, Bocce Ball courts, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables, greenbelts, and lakes.

• LARGE ESTATES: Homes in the community offer a variety of architectural styles and floor plans and have around 6,000 square feet of living space with 5-7 bedrooms. Lots are large and feature lovely mature trees, averaging over 15,000 square feet.

• TOP NOTCH SCHOOLS: Sweetwater Sugar Land students are zoned to the Fort Bend Independent School District, with some schools being among the Best in the Greater Houston Area. Some notable schools are Settlers Way Elementary, Colony Bend Elementary, First Colony Middle School, and Clements High School. There are also many quality private schools near the community.

Buying in the Sweetwater area can be tricky to navigate. Some homes in Sweetwater were built in the 1980s, while some estates were built in this decade. Prices for Sweetwater Sugar Land homes for sale start at around $500,000 to more than $3 million for larger properties.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Sweetwater Sugar Land area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

“In the past six months, the Houston Properties Team has helped us sell two homes with the utmost professionalism, extraordinary organizational skills and a level of expertise any other realtor would envy. We worked primarily with Holly Hernandez who is the absolute best person and best realtor for both sales and rentals. (She also found excellent renters for us a few years ago, for one of the properties we just sold.) Holly and her team prepared market information for us ahead of the sales so we could make informed decisions about listing prices and which listings ours might be competing with for buyers. They communicated well, and often, by email and text so we never had to wonder what was happening or what the next step would be. Particularly helpful was the detailed calendar which guided us step-by-step through the listing, sale and closing process. Both homes were beautifully staged, attracting more buyers than an empty home, and were shown often and to good effect. The Houston Properties Team don’t just list your home and wait for a buyer to come! They reach out to prospective buyers and agents who might represent interested buyers. Due to their diligence and proactiveness, we got offers on both homes very quickly after listing, a tribute to the team’s great and effective promotion. Please consider this a personal endorsement of the most excellent, compassionate, and dedicated agent, Holly Hernandez and her hardworking team at Houston Properties. We wouldn’t consider using anyone else for a future purchase or sale. You shouldn’t either.” - Stacy Rushton (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

1. Sweetwater Home Sale Trends
2. Sweetwater Best Realtor Insights
3. Sweetwater Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Sweetwater Schools
5. Sweetwater Real Estate Market

Sweetwater Home Sale Trends

Sweetwater Sugar Land is a master-planned community built around the Sweetwater Country Club Golf Course. It is located in the Sugar Land area, just southwest of Houston.

Its many features include:

• CONVENIENT LOCATION: Sweetwater’s location makes major economic and entertainment centers like Energy Corridor and Downtown easily accessible. It is less than 10 minutes away from Highway 6 and about 3 miles from Interstate 69.

• RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: As part of the First Colony Community, Sweetwater residents have access to a variety of recreational facilities. These include swimming pools, a golf course and country club, parks, greenbelts, and lakes.

• LARGE LIVABLE SPACES: Homes in Sweetwater, on average, have around 6,000 square feet of living space. They usually have 5-7 bedrooms.

Some homes in Sweetwater were built in the 1980s, while some estates were built in this decade.

Sweetwater Best Realtor Insights

Sweetwater Sugar Land is located southwest of Houston, in the Sugar Land area.

• This upscale neighborhood is within the First Colony master-planned community by Sugarland Properties.

• The neighborhood is comprised of more than 570 homes.

• The community is made up of Sweetwater and Sweetwater Estates built around the Sweetwater Country Club Golf Course.

• Sweetwater’s location makes major economic and entertainment centers like Energy Corridor and Downtown easily accessible. It is less than 10 minutes away from Highway 6 and about 3 miles from Interstate 69.

• Sweetwater homes also feature proximity to shopping establishments such as Sugar Land Town Square Plaza and First Colony Mall.

• Healthcare institutions such as Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and St. Luke’s Hospital are also less than 15 minutes away from the community.

• As part of the First Colony Community, Sweetwater residents have access to a variety of recreational facilities. The golf course at Sweetwater Country Club has two courses: Pecan and Cypress. Other amenities include aquatic centers and neighborhood pools, tennis courts, a clubhouse, a boathouse, parks and trails, Bocce Ball courts, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables, greenbelts, and lakes.

• Sweetwater Sugar Land students are zoned to the Fort Bend Independent School District with some schools that are among the Best in the Greater Houston Area. Some notable schools are Settlers Way Elementary, Colony Bend Elementary, First Colony Middle School, and Clements High School. There are also many quality private schools near the community.

• Homes in the community offer a variety of architectural styles and floor plans and have around 6,000 square feet of living space with 5-7 bedrooms.

• Lots are large and feature lovely mature trees, averaging over 15,000 square feet.

Sweetwater Maps, Location & Zip Code

Sweetwater Schools

Sweetwater Sugar Land is zoned to the Fort Bend Independent School District. Some schools are among the Best in the Greater Houston Area.

The Fort Bend ISD covers a 170-square-mile area and serves most of Sugar Land. It covers some parts of Pearland, Houston, Missouri City, and Meadows Place. The Texas Education Agency gave the district a “Recognized” rating. The National Schools of Character Program named FBISD as the National School District of Character as well.

Washington Post ranks Clements, Dulles, Kempner, Austin, Travis, Hightower, and Elkins High as seven of the Top High Schools. These are all Fort Bend ISD schools.

Elementary Schools

• Colony Bend Elementary at 2720 Planters St.: The parents and community contribute to the academic excellence of the learners. Students can enroll in a bilingual or English program. GreatSchools.org ranked the school with 8/10.

• Colony Meadows Elementary at 4510 Sweetwater Blvd.: The school shapes its students to be academically, socially, and emotionally successful. The school's values are followed to achieve the life-long goals of the students. It received a rating of 8/10 from GreatSchools.org.

Middle Schools

• First Colony Middle School at 3225 Austin Pkwy.: First Colony MS first opened in 1985. As a National Blue Ribbon School, it recognizes and develops the strength and talents of its students. It offers elective courses, including orchestra, band, theater, and athletics.

• Fort Settlement Middle School at 5440 Elkins Rd.: FSMS started receiving students in 2001, including international students. A National Blue Ribbon School, it has various clubs to reflect students' skills. It includes fine arts, athletics, photography, and many more. FSMS received a rating of 10/10 from GreatSchools.org.

High Schools

• Clements High School at 4200 Elkins Rd.: It followed the name of former Texas governor Bill Clements. Since 1983, it has served students from portions of Sugar Land. Its curriculum offers more than 30 advanced placement courses. It received a rating of 8/10 from GreatSchools.org.

To find an updated listing of all Sweetwater real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Sweetwater areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.

Sweetwater Real Estate Market

Sweetwater Single-Family Home Sale Trends

In Sweetwater, homes listed for sale are custom-built and single-family homes. Sweetwater Sugar Land features homes built in the 1980s. But many of the homes in the neighborhood are modern and built in this decade.

Homes in the community offer a variety of architectural styles and floor plans. Average homes are around 6,000 square feet, but some are over 8,000 square feet. Lots are large, averaging over 15,000 square feet, and some are double the size.

Most estate homes have five bedrooms, while some have six to seven. These homes often have high ceilings, extra rooms, and landscaped lawns. There are homes situated next to golf courses as well.

Sweetwater Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Sweetwater. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Sweetwater real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston townhomes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you.

Sweetwater Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Sweetwater condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Sweetwater real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

Sweetwater TX History

Sweetwater is in Sugar Land, which shares the same history. In 1853, the Oakland Plantation changed hands from the Williams. Post-Civil War, Colonel E. H. Cunningham purchased the 12,500-acre plantation. He built a sugar refining plant and a town in the area.

Isaac H. Kempner and William T. Eldridge acquired the Ellis Plantation. It covers 5,300 acres adjacent to the Cunningham Plantation. In 1908, the partners bought the Cunningham Plantation as well. This led to the rise of the Imperial Sugar Company and the town built around it: Sugar Land.

Sugar Land was a company town. It has ample housing for employees, schools, a hospital, and several retail and entertainment establishments. Today, Sugar Land continues to flourish. It is home to 13 master-planned communities and golf courses.

Fun Things To Do Near Sweetwater

Sugar Land has continuous commercial developments. Sweetwater's residents can access dining, retail, and leisure options.

Sugar Land Town Square is one of the go-to destinations in the area. Another go-to destination is the First Colony Mall. It is a regional shopping mall located in First Colony. It has over 150 retail stores and establishments.

Here’s a list of must-visit places in Sweetwater:

Dining

• Piada Italian Street Food
• State Fare Kitchen & Bar
• BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill
• The Rouxpour - Sugar Land
• Corelli’s Italian Restaurant
• Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
• Guru

Parks and Trails

• Oyster Creek Park
• Lost Creek Park
• Crescent Lakes Park
• Oaks of Alcorn Park
• Austin Meadow Park
• Avalon Lakes Park

Groceries

• Keemat Grocers
• Whole Foods Market-- 99 Ranch Market
• Jusgo Supermarket
• New IQRA Supermarket
• Welfresh Market
• Spice Bazaar

Nightlife

• Pennison’s
• Baker St Pub
• Bar Louie - Sugarland
• Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
• Bogie’s
• Gridiron Bar & Grill
• The Lounge at Six

Golf

• Sweetwater Country Club
• Riverbend Country Club
• Quail Valley Golf Courses & City Centre

Best Sweetwater Houston Realtor - Paige Martin

As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.

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