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Sugar Land

The city of Sugar Land in Fort Bend County, Texas got its name from when it was founded as a sugar plantation during the mid-1800s. Today, that name is still very much appropriate as the city is home to the headquarters of Imperial Sugar, one of the country’s top sugar producers. Present day Sugar Land is a booming metropolis with the largest number of master-planned communities in the county, where residents enjoy a high quality of life through the city’s offerings of excellent schools, amenities, and recreational opportunities. Sugar Land has appeared on various lists as one of the country’s top cities to live in publications such as Forbes.com and Money Magazine.

Things to Do

With more than 140 stores, the First Colony Mall along U.S. Highway 59 offers a complete shopping experience for Sugar Land residents, including a 24-screen cinema operated by AMC Theatres. Nearby is the Sugar Land Town Square, a retail and business center with shops, restaurants and services, plus a hotel and conference center.

Located along University Blvd., the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land features a variety of exhibits ranging from palaeontology to space sciences, housed in a building that was once a prison inmate dormitory. The museum also features an aquarium and digital dome theater.

Golfing enthusiasts can take their pick from any of Sugar Land’s challenging courses, which include the 27-hole course at the Sugar Creek Country Club; the 18-hole private course at the Riverbend Country Club; the two courses designed by Roger Packard at the Sweetwater Country Club; and the 18 holes at the Greatwood Golf Club, which is ranked among the Top 25 Best Courses in Texas.

Sugar Land Homes for Sale, Rentals and Houston Real Estate

Premier real estate options await homebuyers in Sugar Land, with choices ranging from single-family residences to townhouses and condos, to golf course homes, waterfront properties, and sprawling luxury estates. Land and lots ideal for new construction are also available for those who want to build their own home from scratch. Sugar Land is known for its numerous gated and master-planned communities that offer privacy, security, and their own set of amenities for its residents. These include neighborhoods such as the groundbreaking First Colony and its more than 9,000 homes; Telfair and its array of lovely brick houses; Sugar Creek and its acclaimed golf course; and Venetian Estates with its canals and waterways.

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League City

About a half-hour’s drive from Houston going to the southeast is League City, which occupies portions of two counties, Galveston County and Harris County. Initially a farming community when it was established during the 1800s, the area went through several name changes, including Butler’s Ranch and Clear Creek, until League City was chosen as the final name. Today, League City offers an exceptional quality of life in the Bay Area, with a prosperous economy, excellent education and medical facilities, a low crime rate, and numerous recreational opportunities.

Things to Do

The areas between Coryell Street and East Main Street contain numerous historic homes and buildings that were built during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Among the attractions are the G. H. & H. Railroad Section House, which now serves as offices for the League City Parks and Recreation Department; The Butler Building, a renovated brick building with professional offices; the site of the little green schoolhouse for West Bay Common School No. 13, which is now the West Bay Common School Children’s Museum; and the Walter Hall Home, now known as the Butler Longhorn Museum.

League City has numerous parks where one can enjoy a leisurely walk and pass the time enjoying the scenic, relaxing views or go bird watching. League Park, Helen’s Garden, and Walter Hall Park are also where you can find majestic, century-old oak trees that have been officially registered as historic oaks.

The South Shore Harbour Resort & Spa offers many accommodations and amenities, including dining facilities, a swimming pool, fitness center, conference venues, and marina. A few minutes drive to the south is the South Shore Harbour Country Club, with its challenging 27-hole private golf course.

League City Homes for Sale, Rentals and Houston Real Estate

Homebuyers will be presented with plenty of choices with regards to League City real estate. Housing options include single-family residences, affordable cottages, and waterfront homes that provide lovely views of Clear Lake or Galveston Bay. Most homes are located in beautiful neighborhoods and newer developments with landscaped streets and cul-de-sacs, and also include sprawling estate properties, contemporary housing such as townhomes and condos, as well as stately historic homes. And should you prefer to build your very own custom home, there’s available vacant land or lots suitable for new construction.

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