Texas Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Spring, Texas

Population: 33,500

Located in Harris County

Spring is an unincorporated area located along I-45, about 20 miles north of Houston that is situated mainly in Northwest Harris County but extends into the southwestern part of Montgomery County. Spring is close enough to Houston to be able to enjoy the amenities but far enough away to still feel like you are in the country. Spring is also very accessible to the amenities of the Woodlands.

The area around Spring, Texas was settled by German immigrants in 1840. The Wunsche family settled in the area and began farming the land. The area had a tremendous growth after the railroad was built through the town of Spring in 1871. Spring served as a railroad center in the early 1900's. Many locals remember that one of the three Goodyear blimps, the airship America was based here from 1969 to 1992.

Housing prices in Spring Range from $70,000 to over $1,000,000. The area is booming with many new shopping facilities opening up. A new Walmart is being built at the corner of 2920 and Kuykendahl which will make shopping much more accessible for the rural areas of Spring. The area has many fine golf course communities and country clubs.

Spring has plenty for all to do, probably the most popular place is Old Town Spring, which is a quaint turn-of-the-century town composed of shops, restaurants museums, and art galleries. You will find a variety of antiques, collectibles, clothing, and accessories for the home and gifts for all occasions.

Located near the original rail yards built in the early 1900's by the Great Northern Railroad, our Victorian-style shops have character which adds to the nostalgic feeling of having "stepped back in time." Some of our shops occupy buildings constructed in the early 1900's for the then booming railroad town.

The merchants of Old Town Spring literally travel the globe in search of unique and unusual wares for their shops. We are not a mall! Picture, instead, a place to get outside. Enjoy a leisurely meal at one of the many restaurants offering a tempting array of menus. Bring the children. Bring the family, friends and business associates. Plan to spend the entire day. You and your guests will want to return again and again.

Old Town Spring hosts four major festivals each year: Springfest in March, the Crawfish Festival in May, The Long Horn Rod Run in September and Home for the Holidays, which begins with two Open House weekends in November. Old Town Spring has over 150 shops to tempt your curiosity, satisfy your hunger, fill your senses with local history and guarantee an end to the search for that perfect item for the home or that "special occasion" gift. Old Town Spring is always open for your visit and shopping pleasure. This is truly a town for all seasons.

Another area that is popular all year round is the Jesse Jones Park and nature center, which is located in a heavily wooded area. There are 5 miles of hiking trails meandering through the woods, going across boardwalks and over a pond, ending at the sandy shores of Spring Creek. Programs and exhibits on plant and animal life and special children's program take place in the Nature Center Building.

If a more formal setting is your cup of tea, come and try the Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens for size. This 214-acre facility is filled with formal gardens. The arboretum has gardens and nature trails, along with a picnic area. For those with a yen for all things water, you don't want to miss out on Splashtown! Located along I-45 at Holzwarth Road, exit 68 Splash Town is an exceptional 46-acre water park. You can catch a wave in enormous wave pools and experience the waterfall on Shot Gun Falls or splash into the Blue Lagoon, a two-level activity pool. There's something for everyone at the 46-acre park.

Two school districts are here, the Spring ISD and Klein ISD (Klein is indicative of the town's German roots) and between these two districts students are guaranteed a great education, with plenty of choices in terms of curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

Spring is in the perfect location, experiences the perfect climate, warm all year round and has great home prices, what are you waiting for? Come on and check out your perfect home right here in the community of Spring!