Nothing says home like a cozy front porch but with 12326 Upper Mar Drive by Empire Communities, the porch is just the beginning. The three-bedroom home also sports an extended covered patio and a spacious backyard that easily meets all of your outdoor entertaining needs. Don’t worry about canceling the party if the heat is in triple digits because you can move everyone upstairs to the oversized game room! When can you move in? How about now?

More highlights:

  • Lovely brick-and-wood elevation offers unique curb appeal
  • Tile floor in the kitchen makes for easy clean up
  • Light and bright with tons of windows
  • Planning niche off the great room makes a convenient homework center 
  • Gorgeous kitchen boasts gray subway tile backsplash, island with counter seating, granite countertops and oversized white cabinets
  • Spacious upstairs master suite
  • Master bath offers separate shower, soaking tub and large walk-in closet
  • Two-car garage

This adorable 1,857-square-foot home is priced from the $260s. 

What’s in Your Backyard?

Backyards come in all shapes and sizes but whatever your backyard looks like, it’s got nothing on ours. Our backyard is a resort with a crystal clear lagoon and spectacular Amenity Village. Even better is our Northeast Beltway location off North Sam Houston Parkway and Woodland Hills Drive and the chance to send your kids to highly-regarded Humble ISD schools

Sales are booming in Balmoral and — according to a recent article in Builder magazine — it’s due in large part to our signature amenity: Texas’s first Crystal Lagoon.

In January, John Burns Real Estate Consulting gave a shout out to Balmoral on its annual list of the top 50 master-planned community for “Most Increased Sales” owing to a 345 percent jump in sales over a partial sales year in 2017.

What changed from 2017 to 2018? The opening of our beautiful centerpiece. Once people see the white sand and azure water, they don’t want to live anywhere else. 

Builder magazine points out that communities like Balmoral with active or upcoming lagoons have experienced rapid sales over the past year, and many have ranked among the top master-planned communities in the country, according to ranking of the top 50 master-planned communities. We took the No. 43 spot.

How much of a game changer is the presence of a crystal lagoon in a community? Read the article to find out. 

Kick off your Memorial Day weekend by supporting the service men and women who keep our country safe at our Red, White & Blue Showcase, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Balmoral Crystal Clear Lagoon & Beach Club, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive.  

During the event, we’ll be hosting Boots For Troopspackage parties. There will be two opportunities to wrap packages that day — the first from noon to 1 p.m. and the second  from 3 to 4 p.m. Please bring what you can to help support our troops. The most requested items are beef jerky, mixed nuts, energy bars, headphones, flushable wipes and healthy snacks. 

In between parties, we’ll add to the fun with food trucks, games, music, a cash bar provided by Bartending2U and more. Military members eat for free. Children are welcome to help. 

Boots for Troops supports the morale and mental wellbeing of active service members around the world by providing customized care packages tailored to each individual. The care packages always contain a pair of new boots from brands such as Justin, Ariat, Tony Lama, Timberland, Polo and more that they can wear every day. 

To participate, RSVP to [email protected] or call 833-LAGOON1. 

It’s that time again. Time to gather with colleagues and dive into the local business buzz at the Balmoral Sip and Seefrom 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15.

Bring your business buddies out for complementary cocktails and food by our Crystal Clear Lagoon, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, to network with other professionals. Don’t forget your business cards. 

This relaxing evening features an awesome line-up of cocktails prepared by Bartending2U. Delicious food will be provided by Jim Benton of Houston Jim Benton of Houston Catering and Event Planning.

As a special treat, we’re hosting a Jetsurf USA demo on the lagoon. The Jetsurf is a jet-propelled surfboard capable of speeds up to 36 mph. Weighing in at just 30 pounds, the Jetsurf can be easily carried down to the beach by a single person. With a range of up to 30 miles, it can be taken on short or long rides.

It’s just a reminder of the fun you can have if you make the move to Balmoral where every day is a vacation day!

Finding a home everyone in the family can love is as close as 12307 Oakleaf Bend Drivein Balmoral. Built by Gray Point Homes, the home offers five bedrooms — enough for everyone to have their own room. There’s a separate dining room for boisterous family meals and a large family room to relax in. The game room is a perfect place for kids to play while Mom and Dad relax in the large master suite. Visit today — it won’t last long. 

More highlights:

  • Brick elevation with wide, covered porch
  • Home sits on a cul-de-sac
  • Hardwood floors in common areas, plush carpeting in bedrooms
  • Separate dining room for formal dinners
  • Spacious open kitchen features granite countertops, island work station, walk-in pantry and warm wood cabinets
  • Breakfast nook
  • Guest bedroom on first floor
  • Large master suite
  • Master bath offers separate shower and tub, dual sinks and large walk-in closet
  • Lovely covered patio for warm summer nights
  • Two-car garage

This beautiful 2,550 -square-foot home is priced from the $250s. 

Wait ‘Til You See Our Lagoon!

Sure other master-planned communities have pools but none of them can match our crystal clear lagoon. Our signature amenity is where our residents gather to swim, paddleboard, sunbathe and just have fun! When not enjoying the beach, they are enjoying our eight-acre Amenity Village with an infinity-edge pool, splash pad for the kids, clubhouse and hammocks row. Make your home with us today.