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Tavola & New Caney TX — NE Houston US-59 Corridor Buyer's Guide 2026

Tavola / New Caney TX (NEW OLH silo — opens NE Houston US-59 corridor, distinct from NW Houston Bridgeland/Grand Prairie and SW Houston Katy/Fulshear silos): Friendswood Development Company; New Caney, Montgomery County; ~30 mi NE downtown Houston; US-59/I-69 + Grand Parkway (Hwy 99) access; John Burns #66 nationally. Combined property tax rate 3.2%-3.6% (New Caney ISD + Montgomery County + Lone Star College + MUD) — on $400K home ~$13,600/yr or $1,133/mo; HIGHER than Fort Bend ~2.5-2.8%; comparable to Grand Prairie Hockley 3.29%. Builders: Lennar Cottage Collection from $210,000s; Chesmar Homes $280K-$500K+; David Weekley Homes $300K-$600K+; Highland Homes $280K-$550K; Perry Homes $320K-$600K+; Westin Homes $300K-$700K+. Design: heavily wooded Montgomery County setting; greenbelt trails; lakes; recreation center pool+park+playground; outside 100-yr floodplain, some 500-yr floodplain — verify FEMA maps per lot; flood mitigation drainage infrastructure; FirstService Residential HOA management. Schools: New Caney ISD; on-site Tavola Elementary; Keefer Crossing MS; New Caney HS — zones vary by street, verify by address. Employment access: Greenspoint Business District; downtown Houston 30mi/35-50min off-peak; George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) proximity. Nearby: Valley Ranch Town Center; Lake Houston; Big Rivers Waterpark; Kingwood.

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Tavola & New Caney TX — NE Houston US-59 Corridor Buyer's Guide 2026

Tavola: #66 nationally, Friendswood Development Company, wooded/greenbelt design, $210s–$700s+. Builders: Lennar, Chesmar, David Weekley, Highland, Perry, Westin. New Caney ISD with on-site Tavola Elementary. US-59/I-69 + Grand Parkway access. IAH airport proximity. Tax rate 3.2–3.6% — model before any offer.

#66
Tavola — National MPC Volume Ranking
$210s–$700s+
Full Price Range Across All Builders
6
Active Builders — Lennar/Chesmar/David Weekley/Highland/Perry/Westin
3.2–3.6%
Combined Tax Rate — Must Model
New Caney ISD
On-Site Tavola Elementary
30 mi
Tavola to Downtown Houston
⚠️ Tavola's combined property tax rate (New Caney ISD + Montgomery County + Lone Star College + MUD) runs approximately 3.2%–3.6% — among the higher rates in the greater Houston master-planned community landscape. On a $400,000 home, this adds approximately $1,133/month in taxes alone. Always request a new-buyer tax estimate based on your purchase price, and model your complete monthly payment before any Tavola offer.
Opening NE Houston's US-59 Corridor
OLH covers NW Houston (Bridgeland/Cypress, The Grand Prairie/Hockley) and SW Houston (Katy, Fulshear). Northeast Houston's US-59/I-69 corridor — anchored by New Caney and Tavola — is a completely different employment geography, serving IAH airport, Greenspoint, and northeast Houston employers rather than the Energy Corridor or Galleria. At #66 nationally, Tavola was the most significant Houston-area MPC gap remaining in OLH's portfolio.

Tavola's Builder Lineup

BuilderPrice RangeNotes
LennarFrom $210,000sCottage Collection; entry-level access point; smart home features
Chesmar Homes$280,000s–$500K+Texas-focused; quality mid-tier finishes
David Weekley Homes$300K–$600K+Nationally recognized; energy-efficient construction
Highland Homes$280K–$550KTexas builder; family-oriented floor plans
Perry Homes$320K–$600K+Large Texas-specific floor plan selection
Westin Homes$300K–$700K+Texas luxury tier; larger floor plans

The Wooded, Greenbelt Design

Tavola's defining character is its heavily wooded Montgomery County setting — greenbelt trails, lakes, and recreational spaces integrated throughout the community rather than added as an afterthought. The development incorporated drainage infrastructure specifically designed to mitigate flooding; Tavola sits outside the 100-year floodplain, with some portions in the 500-year floodplain (buyers should consult current FEMA maps for specific lot-level details). The recreation center (pool, park, playground) and miles of trails through forested and greenbelt areas give Tavola a genuinely different daily experience than the open-prairie design philosophy of communities like The Grand Prairie in Hockley.

The US-59 / Grand Parkway Employment Corridor

Tavola's position on US Highway 59 (I-69) with Grand Parkway (TX-99) access connects residents to the Greenspoint Business District, downtown Houston, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) — all significant northeast Houston employment anchors. For buyers who work at IAH-area logistics, aviation, or corporate campuses, or who travel frequently and want airport proximity, Tavola's NE Houston position offers genuine advantages over NW or SW Houston communities. Downtown Houston is approximately 30 miles southwest — a 35–50 minute drive off-peak via US-59, longer during Houston's genuine peak-hour congestion.

New Caney ISD

New Caney Independent School District serves Tavola directly, with Tavola Elementary School located on-site within the community — a meaningful convenience for families with young children. Keefer Crossing Middle School and New Caney High School complete the assigned campus pathway, though zone assignments can vary by specific street within larger Tavola sections. New Caney ISD has invested in new campus construction to keep pace with the area's rapid growth — a pattern consistent with other fast-growing Montgomery County exurban districts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tavola in New Caney TX?
Tavola is a master-planned community in New Caney, Texas (Montgomery County), developed by Friendswood Development Company — located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Houston with direct access to US Highway 59 (I-69) and the Grand Parkway (Highway 99). The community is ranked #66 nationally by John Burns Research & Consulting in annual new home sales volume. Tavola is set within a heavily wooded landscape featuring greenbelt trails, lakes, and recreational spaces — a recreation center with a pool, a park with playground, and miles of trails through forested areas. Active builders include Lennar (from the $210,000s), Chesmar, David Weekley, Highland, Perry, and Westin Homes, with prices ranging from the $280,000s to $700,000s+ depending on builder and section.
What is the property tax rate in Tavola New Caney?
Tavola's combined property tax rate runs approximately 3.2%–3.6%, which includes rates for New Caney Independent School District, Montgomery County, Lone Star College, and a Municipal Utility District (MUD) assessment. This is on the higher end for Houston-area master-planned communities (comparable to The Grand Prairie's 3.29% in Hockley, higher than Fort Bend County's typical 2.5–2.8%). On a $400,000 home, a 3.4% combined rate represents approximately $13,600 per year or $1,133/month in property taxes alone. Always obtain a new-buyer tax estimate (not the current owner's bill) and model your full PITI before any Tavola offer — this is standard advice for all Montgomery County MUD-served communities, not unique to Tavola.
What schools serve Tavola in New Caney?
Tavola is zoned to New Caney Independent School District, with the on-site Tavola Elementary School serving the community directly, Keefer Crossing Middle School, and New Caney High School. School zone assignments can vary by specific street within larger sections of Tavola — always verify exact campus assignment for your specific address with New Caney ISD before any purchase. New Caney ISD has invested in new facilities to keep pace with the area's rapid growth, similar to the pattern seen across fast-growing Montgomery County and Harris County exurban school districts.
How does Tavola compare to other NE Houston communities?
Tavola anchors New Caney's master-planned community tier alongside The Highlands (another large MPC in the immediate area) and more established neighborhoods like Roman Forest and Woodbranch. Tavola's distinguishing features are its heavily wooded, greenbelt-trail design and its position directly on US-59/I-69 with Grand Parkway access — giving residents connections to the Greenspoint Business District, downtown Houston, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), all within a reasonable commute. Compared to The Grand Prairie (Hockley, NW Houston) or Bridgeland (Cypress), Tavola serves the specific NE Houston / US-59 corridor buyer who works near IAH, Greenspoint, or northeast Houston employment centers rather than the Energy Corridor or Galleria-area employers that NW and SW Houston communities serve better.
Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO · FL BK3626873

The Houston buyer who works near IAH or Greenspoint and discovers Tavola's wooded, greenbelt-trail design at a $210,000s Lennar entry point usually didn't know this corridor existed. The 3.2-3.6% tax rate is the honest number I show them before they fall for the trees. Call me.

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