Whether you’re searching for a starter home or are looking to upgrade to a more spacious abode, Houston offers plenty of choice when it comes to detached homes.
Here are 10 single-family new construction projects now selling in the Houston area that you can score for under $300,000.
1. Forbes Crossing
Developer: Centex Homes
Location: Greater Hobby Area
Priced from: $177,740
Located off of East Orem Drive, this South Houston community of homes is ideal for the commuter given its proximity to major highways and William P. Hobby Airport. Access to Highway 288, Interstate 45 and Beltway 8 provide easy access to downtown Houston, League City and beyond. Have your pick from a range of bungalow and two-story homes with open-concept layouts, entertainment areas and flexible living spaces.
2. Towne Park Village
Developer: K. Hovnanian Homes
Location: Settegast
Priced from: $186,950
This community of homes is close to parks, schools and handy retailers, plus highway access to downtown Houston for easy commuting. Each home features a landscaped front yard, brush chrome door hardware and Caiman-style doors. In the kitchen, future owners can enjoy a gas range, black appliances and a deep stainless steel sink for easy clean up.
3. Bayou Oaks at West Orem
Developer: K. Hovnanian Homes
Location: Central Southwest
Priced from: $219,990
Situated near Almeda Road, Bayou Oaks at West Orem is a gated community just east of Highway 288. These three- to five-bedroom homes range from 1,390 to 2,300 square feet and showcase stained oak kitchen cabinets, soaker bathtubs in the master bathrooms and lush landscaping packages.
4. Thornton Landing
Developer: TBA
Location: Yale Street Acres
Priced from: $279,990
Northwest of downtown Houston, this single-family collection spans 46 three-bedroom residences starting from 1,600 square feet and up. Located slightly north of the West 43rd Street and Shepherd Drive intersection, Thornton Landing is walking distance to retailers, LA Fitness and Shepherd Park, kitted out with picnic tables and a playground.
5. Bridges on Lake Houston 60s
Developer: D.R. Horton
Location: Second Ward
Priced from: $236,990
This master-planned community boasts lake views and a host of conveniences. Residents will have access to communal amenities, including a clubhouse, pool and park area. Offering a selection of bungalow and two-story homes, floorplans at the Bridges on Lake Houston boast three- to four-bedrooms and span 2,117 to 3,171 square feet.
6. Terra Del Sol
Developer: K. Hovnanian Homes
Location: Houston
Priced from: $248,950
Close to Highway 6, Terra Del Sol offers buyers seven different home designs ranging from 1,390 to 2,214 square feet and spanning two to five bedrooms. Each residence is fitted with flat maple kitchen cabinets, brushed nickel lighting fixtures and concrete patios in the backyard, perfect for hosting those summer get-togethers.
7. City Park
Developer: Express Homes and D.R. Horton
Location: Central Southwest
Priced from: $253,990
Starting from 2,142 square feet, the homes at City Park offer a variety of floorplans touting three to four bedrooms. The community is conveniently located next to Highway 288, and it’s a straight shot to the Texas Medical Center, Houston Zoo and The Galleria.
8. Martin Street Grove
Developer: Legion Builders
Location: Yale Street Acres
Priced from: $279,900
A mix of 22 single-family and condominium suites, Martin Street Grove provides open and bright floorplans paired with two-car garages and easy access to Interstate 45. Each layout offers 1,800 square feet of living space, finished with stainless steel kitchen appliances, private bathrooms in each bedroom and walk-in closets.
9. Cedar Brook
Developer: KB Home
Location: Spring Branch Central
Priced from: $259,995
This gated community sits in the triangle of three major Houston transit routes — Interstate 10, Highway 290 and the Katy Freeway. Cedar Brook is a short commute from grocery stores, services and parks, including Long Point Shopping Center and Walgreens.
10. Westview Landing
Developer: KB Home
Location: Houston
Priced from: $174,995
Spanning 1,631 to 2,961 square feet, the homes at Westview Landing are ideally located near Highway 249 and Interstate 45 for easy travel to downtown Houston and the Energy Corridor. Completing the weekly grocery run is no trouble at all thanks to the local Kroger, Aldi and Fiesta Mart.
