A mammoth discovery sparked growth in a Houston suburb
A mammoth-sized lifestyle awaits in Clute, Texas, a thriving Houston suburb with much more than what meets the eye. With the discovery of an actual 38,000-year-old mammoth bringing notoriety to the city, a newfound interest in the area brought about recent home developments, and new residents.
Ranch-style homes and lakeside builds offer outdoor appeal
Cozy ranch-style homes dating back to the 1960s reign supreme in Clute, sitting on spacious lots with large yards used for entertaining outdoors. Manicured lawns surround the homes, while mature trees line the streets, providing shade from the sun. More recently built New Traditionals are also popular, featuring arched entryways, attached garages and huge windows allowing ample natural light. Many homes in the Woodshores community are situated along lakes and include residential boathouses, outdoor kitchens and incredible lake views. New builds come in various styles and aesthetics. New builds are priced from the high $200,000s to the low $300,000s. Older ranch-style homes can be found in the $100,000s, while more spacious established homes can go up to the $500,000s.
Brazosport ISD offers a robust athletics department
As part of the Brazosport Independent School District, students can attend Griffith Elementary School and Clute Intermediate School to prepare for studies at Brazoswood High School. With a flourishing athletic department, Brazoswood holds nine state championships in various sports, including football, baseball and wrestling, and an overall Niche grade of B-plus. Griffith also has a B-plus, while Clute Intermediate has a B-minus.
Fun at Clute Municipal Park and B.R. Hester Complex
An essential hub of all things parks and recreation, Clute Municipal Park offers outdoor fun and opportunity. The B.R. Hester Complex is conveniently located within the park and houses the main offices of the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Clute Visitors Bureau, the Clute Event Center and the Clute Fitness Center. The park also has a playground for kids and an open space for pet exercise. The ever-popular Great Texas Mosquito Festival is also held here. Other smaller parks — like Broaddus Park, Wilson Park and Calvit-Eagle Park – offer playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecue pits and basketball courts.
Diners and markets offer comfort food and fresh ingredients
Locals pay a visit to the Kroger Marketplace for groceries and everyday essentials, or La Michoacana Meat Market for prime cuts of meat and fresh produce. For a filling meal on Mammoth Lake, some pop into Asiel’s Restaurant — named in honor of the mammoth that brought the city fame. With delicious dishes like donut French toast and jumbo bacon-wrapped shrimp, there’s no wonder that Asiel’s was voted best breakfast and seafood in Brazoria County. Specializing in the Czech treat of the same name, The Kolache Shop is known for its full list of flavors and toppings and its pig-in-a-blanket menu, including fajita and pepper jack, ham and cheese and boudin.