Why Live in Raintree
Raintree in College Station, TX, is a well-established neighborhood known for its mature trees and traditional 1980s homes, many situated on quiet cul-de-sacs. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a few rental properties, and features an HOA that maintains the neighborhood for a modest fee. Raintree Park offers a serene spot for walks and picnics, while nearby Stephen C. Beachy Central Park provides paved trails, a fishing lake, and a splash pad, along with festive holiday decorations in winter. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including College Hills Elementary, Oakwood Intermediate, A&M Consolidated Middle, and A&M Consolidated High School, known for its academic excellence. Raintree Drive connects residents to major roads like Texas 6 Frontage Road and State Highway 6, facilitating travel to Houston, about 90 miles away, and to Texas A&M University. Easterwood Airport offers flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center is just 4 miles away. Retail therapy is available at Post Oak Mall, which hosts the Aggieland Farmers Market, and Texas Avenue features various shopping centers and dining options, including local favorite Cooper's BBQ. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, making it a safer place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raintree a good place to live?
Raintree is a good place to live. Raintree is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Raintree is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $123,916 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 63.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Raintree are home owners, with 21.8% of residents renting and 78.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Raintree can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Raintree neighborhood guide.
Is Raintree, TX a safe neighborhood?
Raintree, TX is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Raintree?
The median home price in Raintree is $1,298,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $259,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,730 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $288K a year to afford the median home price in Raintree. The average household income in Raintree is $124K.
What are the best public schools in Raintree?
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Home Trends in Raintree, TX
On average, homes in Raintree, College Station sell after 169 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Raintree, College Station over the last 12 months is $1,335,000, up 341% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,170,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$313
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$1,298,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
341%