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First Colony Sugar Land TX: Best Commute Times and Lots of Amenities

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Description

Price Range: Home prices range from $150K to more than $3M (Sweetwater) with $315K the average (overall). Each subdivision has it’s own price range and average.  

First Colony Sugar Land is a large community consisting of many different subdivisions (over 60)  in the heart of Sugar Land TX. Unsurpassed in amenities and conveniences, First Colony, Sugar Land evokes a sense of family and community. It has a unique blend of residential neighborhoods and businesses with protective architectural guidelines.

First Colony Sugar Land offers a spectacle of tree lined streets, miles of walking paths, lush parks, 10 swimming pools–truly unlimited recreational opportunities. With convenient access to the Southwest Freeway (I59) First Colony is less than 20 miles from downtown Houston.

 

 

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Map

This interactive map shows where First Colony Sugar Land is located.

 

 

Schools

This is a list of the schools zoned to First Colony Sugar Land.  The Score refers to the GreatSchools.com score which gives an overview of a school’s test results based on a comparison of test results for all schools in the state. For the Score, the higher the number, the better the school’s test performance. You can click the name of a school to see more information about that school, including consumer reviews, demographics, test results, etc.

 NOTE: These scores are as of June 2014 and are likely to change in the future.

School

Type

Score

Address

Austin Parkway Elementary

Elementary

10

4400 Austin Pkwy

Clements High School

High School

10

4200 Elkins Dr

Colony Bend Elementary

Elementary

9

2720 Planters St

Colony Meadows Elementary

Elementary

10

4510 Sweetwater Blvd

Dulles Elementary

Elementary

7

630 Dulles Ave

Dulles High School

High School

9

550 Dulles Ave

Dulles Middle

Middle School

8

500 Dulles Ave

First Colony Middle

Middle School

10

3225 Austin Pkwy

Fort Settlement Middle School

Middle School

10

5440 Elkins Rd

Highlands Elementary

Elementary

8

2022 Colonist Park

Lexington Creek Elementary

Elementary

9

2335 Dulles Ave, Missouri City

Settlers Way Elementary

Elementary

10

3015 Settlers Way Dr

» See more statistics on schools at Sugar Land School Search.

 

The following map shows the Greatschools.org Scores for schools near First Colony Sugar Land. The highest rated (8-10) schools are shown in Green, moderately-rated schools (4-7) are shown in Yellow, and low-rated schools (1-3) are shown in Red.

First Colony Schools 

» Get more information about Sugar Land schools.

Demographics

To determine demographics for First Colony Sugar Land you can look at the demographics for the middle school. Or you can get more specific by looking at the demographics for a specific elementary school (click the school links in the school table).

» Get more information about Sugar Land demographics.

First Colony Middle School

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Dulles Middle School

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Fort Settlement Middle School

Fort Settlement Middle School Demographics

Source: Greatschools.org June 2014

Amenities

This neighborhood has the following amenities:

  • Club House = Many!
  • Swimming Pools = Many!
  • Waterpark = Yes
  • Splash Pads = Yes
  • Tennis Courts = Many!
  • Parks/playgrounds = Many!
  • Sport Leagues (Kid) = Yes
  • Sport Leagues (Adult) = Yes
  • Walking Trails = Yes
  • Lakes = Yes
  • Golf Course = Sweetwater
  • Community Intranet = No

Annual HOA fees start at $748 but each subdivision may have added fees for various amenities unique to it. For example, some subdivisions in Sweetwater can go up to $1800/yr because they have a Constable service. 

» Go to First Colony Home Owner’s Association Website for details on amenities. 

» Learn about HOAs and Sugar Land Master Planned Communities

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Swimming Pool

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Water Park

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Commute Times

Here is a chart with approximate travel times in standard commuting traffic. This data was collected using Google Maps on February 24, 2010. The miles and minutes listed in this chart are estimates only during regular traffic times (not rush hour) assuming the roads are clear of wrecks and obstacles. Different addresses within the same neighborhood will vary in both miles and minutes. This chart is meant to be a “guesstimate” only.

Location Miles Minutes
Downtown Houston  24 32
Medical Center  23 28
Galleria Area  16 21
Bush Intercontinental Airport  44 49
Hobby Airport  31 38

» Get more information about Houston traffic.

Crime

“Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land was recently named America’s 20th Safest City, a distinction based on an analysis of FBI crime statistics. The distinction makes Sugar Land the second safest city in Texas…”

» Read more about Sugar Land Crime

Sugar Land Crime

Source: RaidsOnline

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Home Values

Here are some charts and graphs to show home values and trends in this neighborhood since January 1, 2004 (past 10 years).

» Get detailed Sugar Land market reports (custom generated on monthly basis)
» Get more information about Sugar Land real estate market statistics

» Get detailed First Colony Market Report with current month's real estate stats

 

 

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Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Sheila - Great information for anyone looking for more information on the Sugar Land area and the different neighborhoods that are available.  I hope buyers and sellers call you for more information, you really show them in this post why you are a local expert!

Jul 12, 2014 11:41 AM
Sheila Cox
Agent Success Builder - Katy, TX
Author, Trainer, and Five-Star Real Estate Agent

Thanks Laura. I hope the market in Lake Tahoe is wonderful. Wish I could visit!

Jul 13, 2014 01:59 AM