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55+ Active Adult Communities in Houston, Texas

The city of Houston is considered as one of the healthiest real estate markets in the United States. With its thriving economy, warm weather, affordable living, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, it’s hardly surprising why many retirees have decided to move to the Houston area through the years.

Though the actual number of 55+ active adult communities in Houston can’t compare with the other big Sunbelt metropolitan areas like Palm Springs or Phoenix, there are several topnotch active adult communities within and near the city.

Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass is a Del Webb 55+ active adult retirement community located in Richmond, southwest of Houston. Del Webb is regarded as the nation’s largest builder of active adult retirement communities, and has already built three active adult retirement communities in Texas: Frisco Lakes near Dallas, Hill Country Retreat in San Antonio, and Sun City Texas in Georgetown.

The community offers:

  • Express access to downtown Houston
  • Enough seclusion for privacy and security
  • Around 1,500 residences
  • Unparalleled lifestyle filled with various activities, clubs and classes.
  • A 27,000 square feet, fully staffed clubhouse called The Lodge with a host of amenities, including an indoor pool and fitness center, game room, ballroom and aerobics studio.
  • Tennis courts and venues for bocce and pickle ball, as well as a resort-style swimming pool
    Walking trails and nature areas that wind throughout the community

Windsor Hills

Approximately 40 miles to the north of Houston lies the lovely master-planned community of The Woodlands, with two communities for active adults aged 55 and better: Windsor Hills and Windsor Lakes.

Windsor Hills has:

  • 437 single-family and patio homes
  • Ample design luxuries such as open floor plans, high ceilings, gourmet kitchens, deluxe master bedroom suites, hardwood flooring, walk-in closets, sunrooms and large patios.
  • Homes surrounded by beautiful landscaping and lush greenery, which is a main feature of this active adult community
  • Club Windsor, the community clubhouse featuring an outdoor resort-style pool and spa area, fitness center, billiards lounge, arts and crafts room, library and computer room, as well as a multi-use room complete with catering kitchen, which is ideal for private parties and community events.
  • Winding paths for walking and jogging make it easy to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful natural setting of this age-restricted community

Windsor Lakes

A gated active adult community, Windsor Lakes offers:

  • 572 energy-efficient homes within a village-like setting
  • Home that are energy efficient with features like granite countertops and high-end stainless steel appliances
    Private fenced back yard
  • The Windsor Lodge, a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, which comes complete with an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, billiard room, arts and crafts room, library with computers, a multi-purpose room with a stage, audio-visual room, and a catering kitchen. All these make it an excellent venue for small and large gatherings.
  • Walking trails and biking paths throughout the community