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A picturesque setting and neighborly camaraderie in Mar Bella
Mar Bella – or “beautiful sea” – is a fitting name for this quiet League City neighborhood surrounded by picturesque lakes and a resort-style pool. Entering the community, residents pass by a lighted fountain and palm trees to streets lined with Mediterranean-style homes. “It’s got a marina feeling without having congested city life,” says resident Tina Tomey, a Realtor with Foundations Realty. “It’s nice being halfway between Houston and Galveston.” Families are also attracted to the area’s highly rated schools and child-friendly atmosphere nurtured through neighborhood events. “It’s a very involved community. It’s more like an extended family,” she says.
Traditional 21st-century homes with a Mediterranean flair
Brick contemporary and traditional-style homes built in the 2000s sell for $310,000 to $745,000, depending on size and proximity to the lakes. The architecture is fitting of a seaside neighborhood. “Everything on this side of Highway 45 was designed with a Mediterranean feel,” says HOA President Linda Treadway, a Realtor with eXp Realty. “People are getting a little bit more away from that [style], but it’s kind of that look – rich woods and earth tones.” The annual HOA fee is $1,060, or $2,010 for residents in a gated northeastern section. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Flooding can impact areas around the lakes, but not as often as neighborhoods to the south.
A two story brick home sits alongside a street in Mar Bella.
A newer built home displays a well kept yard in the Mar Bella neighborhood.
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Clear Creek Education Village’s school pipeline
Students are never far from home, as the neighboring Clear Creek Education Village is home to three schools. “It was really convenient for all of my kids to go to school so close,” says former resident Melissa Ard, a Realtor with eXp Realty. The neighborhood is zoned for the Clear Creek Independent School District, which earns an A rating on Niche. Students may attend Sandra Mossman Elementary School and Clear Falls High School, both earning A grades, and A-minus-rated Bayside Intermediate School.
Clear Falls High School in League City is a school of innovation and collaboration.
Students at Sandra Mossman Elementary School in League City are always eager to learn.
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Highways travel north to Houston and south to Galveston
Highway 146 runs along the neighborhood’s eastern edge, while Interstate 45 is 2 miles west. Both travel north toward Houston and south to Galveston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 47 miles north. A UTMB Health League hospital is 8 miles west, and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is 33 miles away.
Recreational opportunities in and outside of Mar Bella
At the heart of the neighborhood, a resort-style pool overlooks a lake with fountains. The HOA recently invested $500,000 to renovate the pool, which Treadwell says “is the finest pool this side of Interstate 45. It’s gorgeous, it’s huge, it’s tropical. It looks like a hotel.” Paved trails make a 2-mile loop around the centrally located lakes. Nighttime walks are illuminated by LED-lit fountains that change colors for holidays or special events. They may be red and green during December or red, white and blue in January for the presidential inauguration. Nearby small beaches, including El Jardin Beach Park, are a welcoming atmosphere for picnics on the sands of Galveston Bay. Clear Lake is 4 miles north and offers leisure boating and fishing.
Mar Bella is located just minutes from Clear Lake, a great option for boaters.
Mar Bella offers many picturesque sights among its residential roads.
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A night out on the Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah, a small city 3 miles north, has seafood restaurants with waterfront dining. “It’s a restaurant mecca,” Treadway says. Walls are lined with lighted fish tanks at Aquarium Restaurant, while the sun sets over Landry’s Seafood House’s patio. For turf instead of surf, T-Bone Tom’s serves up barbecue, while Bakkhus Taverna has homestyle Mediterranean dishes. The Kemah Boardwalk theme park features roller coasters and funnel cakes. Restaurants along Highway 146 include Brooklyn Pizza and La Brisa Mexican Bar and Grill. A nearby shopping center houses Marshalls and Walmart. Grocery options within 3 miles include H-E-B Plus and Kroger off League City Parkway.
The Kemah Boardwalk features a theme park on the banks of Galveston Bay.
Brooklyn Pizza is a neighborhood staple in the Mar Bella area.
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Mar Bella’s neighborhood events and active community Facebook page
Mar Bella’s events range from a chili and crawfish boil to a Mardi Gras golf cart parade. “There are lots of social events to get people out of their houses and meet their neighbors. It’s a very tight community, even as big as it is,” Treadway says. She added that when her mother turned 85, she posted a birthday notice on the neighborhood’s Facebook page, which resulted in children dropping off homemade cards. “They were people we didn’t even know. That’s the kind of neighbors that you have out here."
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On average, homes in Mar Bella, League City sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mar Bella, League City over the last 12 months is $454,999, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This impressively large two-story home in Mar Bella offers an abundance of space, with six bedrooms and five bathrooms spread across approximately 5,000 square feet in the Mar Bella subdivision. The thoughtful layout provides convenience and privacy, with two bedrooms located on the main floor and four more upstairs. Beyond the bedrooms, the home is a hub for entertainment and relaxation,
Stunning 1-story home featuring 4 bedrooms (optional 5th), 2 flex rooms, a dining room, huge kitchen & primary bedroom, tall ceilings, and open concept living. New roof, paint, flooring, window blinds, dishwasher, toilets, faucets, mirrors, and water heater! The garage is spectacular with cabinets, blinds, paint and high-grade flooring. A sprinkler system in the front & back plus French drains.
Back on the market with a reduction in price! Gorgeous kitchen with an open concept design. Expansive family room. Generously sized primary bedroom with ensuite bath, huge walk-in closet, dual sink vanity, soaking tub w/separate shower. Zoned to desirable Clear Creek schools!!!!
Daryl CharbulaWeichert, Realtors - The Murray Group
Step into this inviting 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near Clear Creeks Education Village. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly to a covered patio, ideal for gatherings. Discover granite countertops, soaring ceilings, and a spacious island in the kitchen. The primary closet provides ample storage space. The fenced backyard is a haven for outdoor fun. Just a quick drive away lies the excitement
Welcome to 4479 Gran Canary Drive in the beautiful Marbella subdivision! This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen with paneled cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large farmhouse sink, breakfast area, and breakfast bar that opens into the expansive living room. The primary bathroom includes a double sink vanity, separate shower, and relaxing bathtub. Designed with
4723 Sabero Ln is a stunning 2-story Mar Bella gem with soaring high ceilings and an abundance of windows for natural light. The large family room opens to a chef’s kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, pantry, granite counters, stainless steel GE appliances, and beautiful backsplash. The private primary suite boasts a bay window, coffered ceilings, Toto toilet, double vanity, jetted tub,
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3/2/2 HOME READY TO BE OCCUPIED BY 9/1/2025. SOME UPDATES NEW INTERIOR PAINT UPDATED MASTER BATH NICE SIZE BACKYARD CORNER LOT WITH A PALAPA FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT. JUST STEPS AWAY FROM AREA ELEMENTRY SCHOOL. SO COME AND ENJOY THE CUMMUNITY POOL, AND WALKING TRAILS IN THIS ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD.
This stunning one-story home invites you in with fresh landscaping and a charming front porch. Inside, formal living and dining spaces showcase elegance, setting the stage for everyday comfort and entertaining. The spacious eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar flows seamlessly into the cozy family room with fireplace—perfect for relaxing nights in. The split-bedroom layout offers privacy, with a
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