This gem is where you want to be if you want the energy and excitement of large city living (downtown Houston is only 19 miles away) while enjoying a slower pace and the peaceful nature of a small town. Your Manvel Real Estate Guide will detail why Manvel is a desirable combination of both lifestyles. As you’ll see in this Manvel real estate guide, the area is one of the nicest suburbs near Houston that combines easy access/commute into the Metroplex while being able to enjoy a more tranquil lifestyle in a smaller city.
Manvel sits in northern Brazoria County about 50 miles inland from the gulf beaches – a nice distance to have less worry about tropical storms and flooding.
Want to know more? Follow along in this Manvel real estate guide to learn everything about this little Texas gem!
Manvel was founded in 1890 and started as a small group of businesses established along local railroad crossings. Manvel endured its share of hardships, weather, and economic worry until 1930 when Texas Oil Company discovered oil here … the tipping point for the population to grow!
Fun fact – Manvel was originally known as Pomona until they realized another city with the same name already existed in Texas (guess there really wasn’t any Google available back when!), so they renamed to Manvel, after the president of the railroad.
Manvel was incorporated in 1961. The 2021 population of Manvel is about 15,000 residents. The projected population is expected to reach 35,000 by 2028. Much of the ado about Manvel is proximity to Houston’s Metroplex (about 7 million residents). This commute/drive into Houston has become much more convenient with State Highway 288 Toll Road (SH 288), which makes the miles super convenient between Manvel and Houston.
SH 288 is 58.87 miles long, originating in Freeport (off Gulf Coast) and extending north to downtown Houston. Additional expansions to the SH 288 project are best explained on their site.
The Manvel Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has adopted a comprehensive master plan for the expected growth pattern of the city. Diligence is being taken to strategically position Manvel with the optimum mix of residential, commercial, infrastructure and services to maintain and achieve community sustainability. This attentiveness to city structure is another reason your Manvel Real Estate Guide is lucky to guide homebuyers to the area!
Your Manvel Real Estate Guide loves to look at properties for homebuyers! The current median price is running about $320K, but options are available in all price ranges in the area. Here are some great subdivisions to start with:
Rodeo Palms – a 600-acre master planned community with a clubhouse, lakes, and community events
Pomona – 1000 acres right on Mustang Bayou, 2 miles to Pearland Town Center, 15 miles to Texas Medical Center, and full of action in the neighborhood with trails, parks, playgrounds and community involvement/activities
Del Bello Lakes – a new home community with top notch builders, 40 acres of lakes, 5 miles of trails, playgrounds, a recreation center, and more!
These are just a few of the opportunities for homes in Manvel – your Manvel Real Estate Guide will take your wish list (and budget!) and begin a search for your home.
Manvel is also part of the Alvin Independent School District with an elementary school and high school located directly in Manvel. The school district receives solid marks and is committed to both excellence in learning and community involvement.
