Taxes and fees dictate your monthly mortgage payment far more than most buyers realize. In typical high-density master-planned communities burdened with 3.0%+ tax rates and heavy utility assessments, homeowners pay hundreds of extra dollars every single month purely in taxes—money that builds zero personal equity. Ultra-Low 1.17% Tax Rate (After Homestead): With no costly MUD tax, your monthly escrow payment is drastically lower than competing developments in Dayton and Greater Houston. $90,000 in Added Buying Power: That massive tax savings translates into roughly $90,000 in additional purchasing power on the exact same monthly budget. Invest in Your Home, Not the Tax District: Instead of handing your hard-earned money over to utility debt, that buying power goes directly into what matters: larger wide-profile floor plans, elevated finishes, soaring architectural ceilings, and genuine land ownership. Low Annual HOA Dues: Keep your recurring overhead minimal without sacrificing the peace, cleanliness, and long-term prestige of a premier acreage neighborhood.

Discover luxury 1-3 acre estate homes in New Waverly, TX from the $700s. The Manors features wide floor plans, 3-car side-load garages & a low 1.27% tax rate.

Price Point: Starting in the $700s Homesites: 1 to 3 sprawling, flat acres Home Sizes: 2,200 to 4,235 sq. ft. Garage Designs: 3-car side-load garages standard with optional drive-through 3rd bay Tax Rate: Exceptional 1.27% tax rate after homestead (No costly MUD tax) Streetscape: Ranch-style fencing, decorative culvert masonry, and wide estate streets Model Home & Sales Center: 126 Travis Point, New Waverly, TX 77358

Welcome to The Manors, Kendall Homes’ premier flagship community. Situated in the peaceful countryside of New Waverly just north of Montgomery County, The Manors is crafted for buyers who demand grandeur, privacy, and uncompromised architectural substance. The Manors introduces an elevated standard of living on expansive 1 to 3-acre private homesites. Here, life moves at a more refined, tranquil pace. Surrounded by mature greenery and open skies, this master-planned acreage enclave provides the quiet seclusion of a private country estate, all while keeping regional commuter routes, premier shopping, and major employment corridors just minutes away.

As our most distinguished acreage community, everything in The Manors is scaled larger and built with purpose. Ranging from 2,200 to 4,235 square feet, each residence showcases expansive horizontal architecture designed to complement the breadth of your land. Expansive 1 to 3-Acre Homesites: Our largest acreage offerings to date. The natural, flat landscape offers total freedom to build an expansive private pool, a detached guest house or mother-in-law casita, an executive workshop, or private gardens. Side-Load 3-Car Garages & Drive-Through Bays: Every estate features a stately side-load three-car garage to maintain an uninterrupted front architectural elevation. Select floor plans also incorporate our exclusive pull-through third-car garage bay for seamless backyard access. Elevated Architectural Customizability: From soaring volume ceilings and chef-inspired kitchens to sprawling primary retreats and flexible indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces, our estate plans offer extensive personalization options tailored to your lifestyle. You will find more customizable options at The Manors versus any of our other communities. Even our floor plans are uniquely created just for The Manors. Heirloom Construction Quality: Built with structural integrity, thick exterior envelopes, hand-selected finishes, and fine interior craftsmanship that distinguish a true custom estate from an ordinary production build.

The Manors is intentionally designed to reflect the prestige of an upscale country manor from the moment you arrive: Distinguished Community Aesthetics: Extra-wide roadways, open vistas, signature decorative culverts, and classic ranch-style fencing create a cohesive, private-estate atmosphere throughout the neighborhood. Quiet, Uncrowded Country Living: Experience minimal traffic, low light pollution, and true peace and quiet, nestled just moments from the recreational trails and waters of the Sam Houston National Forest. Ultra-Low 1.27% Tax Rate (After Homestead): Enjoy a substantial financial advantage. With an overall tax rate of just 1.66% after homestead and no expensive MUD taxes, you save thousands annually in escrow payments compared to high-density developments.

The Manors offers the rare luxury of feeling miles away from the city while maintaining effortless access to regional transportation: Directly connected to FM-150 & 5 minutes from I-45: A short, light-free drive connects you straight to Interstate 45, making commutes south toward Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands quick and seamless. 10–15 Minutes to Willis & Lake Conroe: Rapid access to waterfront marinas, boat launches, lakeside dining, and local shopping conveniences. 25 Minutes to The Woodlands: Enjoy effortless day trips or evenings out at Market Street, The Woodlands Waterway, Hughes Landing, and premier medical districts. Acclaimed New Waverly Schools: Benefit from the tight-knit educational community and lower student-to-teacher ratios of New Waverly ISD.

If your goal is simply the lowest price per square foot in a crowded suburban tract, production subdivisions have plenty of uniform boxes to offer. But if you value architectural presence, authentic acreage, refined finishes, and a home built to stand as a multi-generational asset, The Manors welcomes you home. Visit our on-site model home at 126 Travis Point or schedule your private estate tour today to select your 1 to 3-acre parcel.