$479,090Average Value$164Average Price per Sq Ft17Homes For Sale
A picturesque setting and neighborly camaraderie in Mar Bella
Mar Bella – or “beautiful sea” – is a fitting name for this quiet League City neighborhood surrounded by picturesque lakes and a resort-style pool. Entering the community, residents pass by a lighted fountain and palm trees to streets lined with Mediterranean-style homes. “It’s got a marina feeling without having congested city life,” says resident Tina Tomey, a Realtor with Foundations Realty. “It’s nice being halfway between Houston and Galveston.” Families are also attracted to the area’s highly rated schools and child-friendly atmosphere nurtured through neighborhood events. “It’s a very involved community. It’s more like an extended family,” she says.
Traditional 21st-century homes with a Mediterranean flair
Brick contemporary and traditional-style homes built in the 2000s sell for $310,000 to $745,000, depending on size and proximity to the lakes. The architecture is fitting of a seaside neighborhood. “Everything on this side of Highway 45 was designed with a Mediterranean feel,” says HOA President Linda Treadway, a Realtor with eXp Realty. “People are getting a little bit more away from that [style], but it’s kind of that look – rich woods and earth tones.” The annual HOA fee is $1,060, or $2,010 for residents in a gated northeastern section. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Flooding can impact areas around the lakes, but not as often as neighborhoods to the south.
A two story brick home sits alongside a street in Mar Bella.
A newer built home displays a well kept yard in the Mar Bella neighborhood.
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Clear Creek Education Village’s school pipeline
Students are never far from home, as the neighboring Clear Creek Education Village is home to three schools. “It was really convenient for all of my kids to go to school so close,” says former resident Melissa Ard, a Realtor with eXp Realty. The neighborhood is zoned for the Clear Creek Independent School District, which earns an A rating on Niche. Students may attend Sandra Mossman Elementary School and Clear Falls High School, both earning A grades, and A-minus-rated Bayside Intermediate School.
Clear Falls High School in League City is a school of innovation and collaboration.
Students at Sandra Mossman Elementary School in League City are always eager to learn.
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Highways travel north to Houston and south to Galveston
Highway 146 runs along the neighborhood’s eastern edge, while Interstate 45 is 2 miles west. Both travel north toward Houston and south to Galveston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 47 miles north. A UTMB Health League hospital is 8 miles west, and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is 33 miles away.
Recreational opportunities in and outside of Mar Bella
At the heart of the neighborhood, a resort-style pool overlooks a lake with fountains. The HOA recently invested $500,000 to renovate the pool, which Treadwell says “is the finest pool this side of Interstate 45. It’s gorgeous, it’s huge, it’s tropical. It looks like a hotel.” Paved trails make a 2-mile loop around the centrally located lakes. Nighttime walks are illuminated by LED-lit fountains that change colors for holidays or special events. They may be red and green during December or red, white and blue in January for the presidential inauguration. Nearby small beaches, including El Jardin Beach Park, are a welcoming atmosphere for picnics on the sands of Galveston Bay. Clear Lake is 4 miles north and offers leisure boating and fishing.
Mar Bella is located just minutes from Clear Lake, a great option for boaters.
Mar Bella offers many picturesque sights among its residential roads.
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A night out on the Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah, a small city 3 miles north, has seafood restaurants with waterfront dining. “It’s a restaurant mecca,” Treadway says. Walls are lined with lighted fish tanks at Aquarium Restaurant, while the sun sets over Landry’s Seafood House’s patio. For turf instead of surf, T-Bone Tom’s serves up barbecue, while Bakkhus Taverna has homestyle Mediterranean dishes. The Kemah Boardwalk theme park features roller coasters and funnel cakes. Restaurants along Highway 146 include Brooklyn Pizza and La Brisa Mexican Bar and Grill. A nearby shopping center houses Marshalls and Walmart. Grocery options within 3 miles include H-E-B Plus and Kroger off League City Parkway.
The Kemah Boardwalk features a theme park on the banks of Galveston Bay.
Brooklyn Pizza is a neighborhood staple in the Mar Bella area.
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Mar Bella’s neighborhood events and active community Facebook page
Mar Bella’s events range from a chili and crawfish boil to a Mardi Gras golf cart parade. “There are lots of social events to get people out of their houses and meet their neighbors. It’s a very tight community, even as big as it is,” Treadway says. She added that when her mother turned 85, she posted a birthday notice on the neighborhood’s Facebook page, which resulted in children dropping off homemade cards. “They were people we didn’t even know. That’s the kind of neighbors that you have out here."
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Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
38 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mar Bella
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mar Bella, League City sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mar Bella, League City over the last 12 months is $485,944, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 2135 Llerena Lane in League City, Texas. This spacious two-story home boasts nearly 2700 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The open concept kitchen, dining area, and living room feature high ceilings. In addition to the 5 bedrooms, there is a versatile extra room. Located in the desirable Mar Bella neighborhood, close to Kemah Boardwalk and CCISD Educational Village,
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Stop the car—this is the one! Stunning 1-story home in the highly sought-after Marbella community, complete with a HEATED POOL and JACUZZI. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this home blends luxury, comfort, and functionality. Step inside to SLEEK TILE FLOORING throughout, SOARING CEILINGS, and elegant 8-ft doors. The open-concept kitchen is a chef’s dream, showcasing GRANITE COUNTER-TOPS,
Bedrooms 2 and 3 off foyer with Jack and Jill bathroom. Formal Dining and Study off the vestibule. Large island kitchen open to family room with corner fireplace. Master with bay window option, dual closets at master. Covered rear patio off Family and Breakfast area. Upstairs features a game room & powder bath with optional bedroom 4 and optional bath 3. Overlooks grassy meadow.
Immaculately maintained 3/2/2 located on a quiet double cul de sac street, in the highly desirable community of Mar Bella! Home is perfect for first time home buyers*Quick access to the highly accredited Education Village/K-12 in CCISD*Texas-sized living room with corner fireplace, updated tile surround and glass doors*Kitchen boasts granite countertops & some soft close wooden cabinets*Don't
Welcome home to this beautiful 3 bedroom/2 bathroom sanctuary located within the fantastic Mar Bella community. An added plus is a large bonus room that could be utilized as an office, playroom, or even a 4th bedroom. Striking details throughout the home include high ceilings, arched doorways, and crown molding. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home amid an open concept living/dining floor
Don't miss this opportunity to lease a spacious two-story, 4-bedroom home with stunning lake views in Mar Bella, available for move-in on April 7th! Built in 2011, this Taylor Morrison Oakdale floorplan features a light-filled design with soaring ceilings, gracefully arched doorways, and neutral paint throughout. The heart of the home boasts a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,843
Median Age
36
Population under 18
33.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$149,951
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$177,946
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
65.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.5%
% Population in Labor Force
77.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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