Paul Sullivan
Sullivan Hill Country Properti
(833) 454-6796
678 Total Sales
1 in Holiday Lakes
$16,000 Price
Holiday Lakes
Rural Neighborhood in Texas
Brazoria County 77515
Holidays Lakes is a small, relatively flat neighborhood where the bottomland riparian forests of the Brazos River Basin meet the 70,000 acres of the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge. Surfside Beach on the Gulf of Mexico is a 28-mile drive south, and Houston City, with its dynamic economy and world-class medical system, is just 45 miles north. The subtropical climate and low-lying landscape make for hot and humid summers and mild winters in Holiday Lakes, and the entire neighborhood was classified as being on the floodplain by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
This is a rural area, and homes are spread far apart on wide and grassy lots covered by live oaks and pecan trees. Herons, hawks, foxes and bobcats roam the backwoods, avoiding the occasional neighborhood dog straying far from home. In planned subdivisions such as Planter's Point, 6-acre plots are listed for under $90,000. At the top of the market, 200-acre parcels are available for under $5 million. Construction is underway in these subdivisions, with new three- to four-bedroom millennium mansions with Tudor accents selling for under $300,000.
As its name suggests, Holiday Lakes was built around five lakes. But when asked if they're suitable for swimming, Cindy Clark, the Holiday Lakes City Secretary for the last 15 years, says, "Not unless they like swimming with alligators." Regarding recreation, "There's no hunting inside city limits," she says. "Some people do fish, but most go down to Freeport to the beaches to recreate." Holiday Lake City Park is a large grassy field with a small playground, but the 80-acre Brazos River County Park is just outside town. Bordered by a subdivision of homes and the Brazos River, the park has a raised woodland trail and a large playscape.
The two main places to eat and drink are owned by the same couple. The Watering Hole and The Hitching Post are where you'll get a cold drink and meet your neighbors if you live here. The Trading Post has a smattering of grocery items, and Holiday Lakes Baptist Church is the only religious establishment in town. "It may be a big county," says Better Medrano, bartender at The Watering Hole, "but it feels small because everybody knows each other." Residents looking for more can drive 5 miles east to Angleton. There, you'll find an HEB supermarket, a Walmart and a large selection of chain restaurants and local businesses. Route 288 runs through Angleton and leads north to Houston and South to the Gulf of Mexico.
Holiday Lakes is in the Angleton Independent School District, which received an A-minus on the school rankings website Niche. Frontier Elementary School received an A and offers students a gifted and talented pathway. Angleton Junior High School received a B grade and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to one. Angleton High School also received a B, offers AP classes, and is the culmination of the district's gifted and talented program. Living in a town of 1,000 people isn't for everyone, but Betty Medrano says, "I wouldn't live anywhere else."
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Paul Sullivan
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Cameron Namazi
Cameron Namazi
Summit Realty
(414) 519-9770
280 Total Sales
1 in Holiday Lakes
$297,000 Price
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Yesenia Vela
Yesenia Vela
Responds QuicklyPinnacle Realty Advisors
(409) 974-7385
54 Total Sales
1 in Holiday Lakes
$7,000 Price
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Grace Reutzel
Grace Reutzel
Responds QuicklyLand Shore Realty Group
(832) 648-2446
150 Total Sales
2 in Holiday Lakes
$100K - $375K Price Range
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Holli Evans
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Holli Evans
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premier Realty
(832) 775-8651
116 Total Sales
1 in Holiday Lakes
$307,500 Price
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Chris Bounds
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Chris Bounds
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty LLC
(888) 618-7046
30 Total Sales
1 in Holiday Lakes
$230,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Angleton Bates Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Dickey Park
First Capitol Park
Freedom Park
Brazos River County Park
Holiday Lakes City Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Holiday Lakes | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Holiday Lakes, TX sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Holiday Lakes, TX over the last 12 months is $299,200, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$216,000
Median Single Family Price
$252,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Months of Supply
6.00
Median List Price
$275,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
309
Median Year Built
1986
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,693
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
28,314
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,696
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,071
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,207
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.4%
College Graduates
4.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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