$882,809Average Value$257Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Whispering Lakes Ranch homes are on one-acre lots
The gated community of Whispering Lakes Ranch offers spacious estates on large lots. “It’s a unique neighborhood because every house is on at least an acre,” says Natasha Valasek, a Whispering Lakes Ranch resident and a broker with Real Broker, LLC. The layout prioritizes seclusion and elbow room while retaining proximity to League City retail districts and waterfront parks along Trinity Bay. Residents appreciate the upscale home features and are zoned for top-notch schools in Galveston County. The neighborhood is also about 30 miles from Downtown Houston for work and just over 20 miles to Galveston for a trip to the beach.
Many homes in Whispering Lakes Ranch have pools and hot tubs and sit on at least 1 acre of land.
Long driveways and well manicured lawns are a common site in Whispering Lakes Ranch.
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Upscale single-family homes offering seclusion
Whispering Lakes Ranch is a high-end housing market, with the median single-family home price more than double the League City median. “It's not only gated, but we also actually own our own streets, as in they’re owned by the HOA, so they’re not city streets,” says Valasek. “The cops can’t just come and give citations on the roads here.” Homes here range from $750,000 to $1 million, varying by square footage and lot size. Buyers can find several large New Traditional and custom homes, usually on 1-acre lots. In addition to large lot sizes, the average square footage of homes here is 4, 482, more than twice the national average. Small duck ponds and trees decorate the neighborhood, adding a rural flair to this expansive suburb. As a low-lying Gulf Community, Whispering Lakes Ranch has a moderate flood risk during hurricane season, and many homeowners purchase flood and wind insurance. The neighborhood gets a CAP Index Crime Score of 1, indicating the lowest level of reported crime and significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Whispering Lakes Ranch is a gated community, offering high-end custom homes.
Whispering Lakes Ranch boasts large homes that hit the market at up to $1 million in price.
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Top ranked schools in Clear Creek Independent School District
Clear Creek Independent School District serves Whispering Lakes Ranch for education, ranked as the No. 5 best school district in the Houston area by Niche. Students can attend Mossman Elementary and Clear Falls High, which both hold A ratings from Niche, while Bayside Intermediate School gets an A-minus. All three of these schools are located on the same campus, called the Education Village, with the aim of fostering a dynamic learning experience from kindergarten through 12th grade. Clear Falls High is also ranked as the No. 3 best public high school in Galveston County on Niche.
Bayside Intermediate School is the #5 rated public middle school in Galveston County.
Clear Falls High School in League City is a school of innovation and collaboration.
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Locals can exercise at parks in League City or try watersports in Bacliff
Hometown Heroes Park is a 28-acre public park a few miles west of the neighborhood. It offers a playground, ballfields, and a community center with a pool and an indoor gym. Seven miles east in the neighboring town of Bacliff is Bayshore Park, which features a playground, baseball fields, a boat launch, and a pier for anglers to cast lines in the brackish waters of Trinity Bay, which is fed by the Gulf of Mexico. And with the shores of Galveston Island within a short drive, residents here can have impromptu beach days, stroll the historic Galveston Pier or visit one of the many museums there, and still be home in time for dinner.
Soccer players can play on the soccer fields at the expansive Hometown Heroes Park.
Bayshore Park, near Whispering Lakes Ranch, offers a two lane boat ramp into Trinity Bay.
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Nearby League City options for a shopping run or dinner date
The nearest shopping center is at the intersection of League City Parkway and South Shore Boulevard, where locals can get groceries at Kroger or H-E-B, or grab dinner and drinks at Craft 96 Draught House + Kitchen, with a menu of sandwiches, seafood specials and 63 craft brews on tap. A couple of miles west is Bay Colony Town Center, home to Walmart, Kohl’s, JCPenney and Bass Pro Shops on either side of the Gulf Freeway.
Craft 96, located near Whispering Lakes Ranch, is known for their famous hamburgers.
HEB offers everyday essentials and locally made goods for residents.
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Commutes to Houston or Galveston via Interstate 45
Commuters can take Interstate 45 for 32 miles north to reach Houston, which takes anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, depending on rush hour traffic. Taking I-45 just 29 miles south leads to Galveston, which features miles of sandy beaches for a spring break or summer trip. Employees working at NASA can commute to the Johnson Space Center, 10 miles north of Whispering Lakes Ranch. William P. Hobby Airport is 26 miles northeast, offering both domestic and international flights.
The famous Johnson Space Center hosts visitors and family friendly events year round.
Houston Hobby Airport is the go-to international airport choice for those south of Houston.
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Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
41 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Whispering Lakes Ranch
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Whispering Lakes Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whispering Lakes Ranch, League City sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Whispering Lakes Ranch, League City over the last 12 months is $390,000, up 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$390,000
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$360,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$390,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
47%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
281
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,522
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
47,044
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
919
Median Age
42
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$219,231
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$228,191
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
74.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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