Hufsmith has grown considerably since its beginnings as a railroad stop
Founded in 1872 as a railroad stop between Spring and Navasota, Hufsmith is a steadily growing haven for semi-rural, community-focused living outside of Houston. Now, Hufsmith benefits from strong schools, affordable housing compared to homes within "The Loop" and proximity to numerous attractions. "Tomball kind of has that small-town vibe. It has a main street — a very charming single street where they do a Christmas parade and the homecoming parade. All locally-owned shops and lots of antique shops," says local Realtor Natasha Tessier of eXp Realty, who was born and raised in the area.
The local businesses in Hufsmith contribute to the community's character.
Many Hufsmith residents dine in the nearby Old Town Tomball at spots like Hee Haws.
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Homes old and new converge in Hufsmith
About 1,600 people live in Hufsmith today, primarily in three growing residential subdivisions that have emerged in the last decade. Main-level living is the name of the game here, with brick-and-stone ramblers of various sizes dominating the housing stock. These start in the $300,000s in Raleigh Creek, the largest neighborhood in Hufsmith, which also features Colonials and Prairie-style homes pricing around $500,000. Two gated communities nearby, Twelve Oaks and The Reserve at Spring Lakes, offer single-level homes up to 4,000-plus square feet from $600,000 to over $1 million. Many of the most expensive properties feature sleekly designed pools and patios. A few two-story custom builds also appear in these communities, adorned with wood pillars and high ceilings. As noted by local Realtor Cesar Martinez of BlueRoof Real Estate, who has sold dozens of homes around Greater Houston, properties within Houston's 610 Loop are among the most expensive in the city. Further outside the Loop, prices begin to decline. For this reason, more homebuyers are flocking to areas like Hufsmith for their relative affordability.
Hufsmith provides a picturesque backdrop for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle.
Hufsmith's housing options reflect a mix of traditional and modern architecture.
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Hufsmith schools earn A grades
The Tomball Independent School District began in 1908 as a one-room, 15-student schoolhouse. It’s continued nurturing young minds for the century-plus since, though its reach has expanded considerably. Today, it operates four schools serving all Tomball-area students. Young learners in Hufsmith are about 10 minutes from Tomball Elementary and Intermediate Schools, while 7th and 8th graders are a tad closer to Tomball Junior High School. Tomball High is the local high school. As the water tower just east of campus declares, Tomball High is “Cougar Country,” where over 2,300 Cougars can participate in 14 athletic teams on well-kept facilities. Each school earns A grades from Niche.
Tomball Intermediate has received the high grade of an A from Niche.
Tomball High School is a highly rated school in the Tomball ISD with an A grade from Niche.
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Jerry Matheson Park will see welcome additions
Juergens Park is the oldest city-owned park in Tomball. Some Hufsmith residents are less than two minutes from this railroad-adjacent green space, which offers a half-mile walking path, three playgrounds and public pickleball courts. “We have a lot of people drawn there in the evenings,” a Tomball city employee told Homes.com. “They’ll come in from The Woodlands and the Spring area to utilize those.” Across Ulrich Road, the 10-acre Jerry Matheson Park will soon have pickleball courts of its own, along with several other additions. “We’re going to be adding quite a few things, specifically a splash pad, new fencing, and we’re doing some pool repairs as well as general site development,” the city employee said.
Children play at Jerry Matheson Park where they can get lost in their imaginations.
Kids love playing on the playground of Juergens Park in Hufsmith.
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Dumas’s Taco has an unforgettable name
Mel’s Country Cafe has been an area staple since 1977. Known for its classic country setting complete with checkerboard tablecloths, Mel's sustains the generous spirit of its late original owners, Charles and Mary Weirich. Their daughter, Melody, is the restaurant’s namesake, and her family carries on the restaurant’s rich legacy today. Another dining option nearby is Dumas’s Taco, a traditional Mexican spot with a donkey as a mascot. Tomball’s nearby business district comes in handy for grocery runs with big-name supermarkets like H-E-B and Kroger offering a wide range of products and services.
Dumas's Tacos is a popular spot to grab authentic Mexican food in Hufsmith.
Hufsmith residents have easy access to popular grocery store chains like Kroger.
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Hufsmith's roads showcase the beauty of the surrounding countryside, creating a serene backdrop.
Hufsmith locals can easily commute to the city
Houston is just a 40-minute drive away without traffic, so you needn’t venture too far for a trip to the big city. Highway 249 runs just west of the neighborhood, which leads directly to downtown Houston. Public transportation options are scarce, but with so many amenities around, there's little reason to venture too far from Hufsmith.
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Hufsmith Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hufsmith, Tomball sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hufsmith, Tomball over the last 12 months is $372,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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