Known as the Northern gateway to Houston’s metro area, Conroe is a dynamic town that was, not too long ago, known for its wooded lands and open prairies. As the county seat of Montgomery County, Conroe is a town poised for substantial growth; yet all the while maintaining its quiet, small-town feel.
Residential Real Estate Sector
From its revitalized downtown area to its substantial growth in the commercial sector, Conroe is a community to watch, as real estate can only soar upward as impressive growth begins to take hold.
As of June 2009, the average price per square foot for a residential home in Conroe was $75, an increase of almost 38 percent from just three months earlier. The median sales price for a home as of June 2009 was $100,000 and the average listing price was $280,758.
The historic town square of Conroe, coupled with its many downtown attractions, such as the Conroe Symphony Orchestra, Lampros Gallery and Wilson’s Performing Arts, has encouraged residential development. The result: an influx of new, residential home developments, which have attracted a wide array of homeowners. Conroe, in addition to its new home communities, also boasts some pretty impressive ranch estates near Lake Conroe.
The Perks of Living in and Visiting Conroe
Conroe is conveniently situated just 40 miles north of Houston, and is a popular weekend getaway for many Houstonians. It is home to a nice variety of resorts, such as the La Torretta Del Lago Resort. Just some of the activities enjoyed in Conroe include live theater and entertainment, golfing, dining at one of the many upscale restaurants and nightclubs, museums and, of course, partaking in the fun and excitement along Lake Conroe.
In fact, the 22,000-acre Lake Conroe is a prime spot at which to fish, swim, canoe and kayak.
Combined with a low cost of living and low taxes and it’s easy to see why so many Houstonians have flocked to Conroe to get in on a piece of the suburban pie.