Homes & rentals in Conroe, Texas
The Montgomery County seat, about 40 miles north of Houston on I-45, with Lake Conroe just to the northwest. Here’s what to know about buying, selling or renting in Conroe, plus the official links to check before you sign anything.
I-45 & Highway 105Lake ConroeHistoric downtownConroe ISD
Year Isaac Conroe built the sawmill the city is named for
Source: Wikipedia
Residents inside city limits
Source: 2020 U.S. Census
North of Houston on Interstate 45
Source: Wikipedia
Acres of Lake Conroe, created in 1973
Source: Wikipedia
County seat, lake next door.
Conroe began with a sawmill Isaac Conroe built in 1881. The settlement was first called Conroe’s Switch, and it was incorporated in 1904. Today it’s the county seat of Montgomery County.
Lake Conroe, a 19,640-acre reservoir created in 1973, sits northwest of downtown and supplies drinking water as well as recreation.
Historic downtown Conroe was named a Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts in 2022. It’s home to the Crighton Theatre, which opened in 1935, plus local shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Close by
- Lake Conroe: boating, fishing and waterfront living
- Historic downtown and the Crighton Theatre
- Heritage Museum of Montgomery County
- Montgomery County War Memorial Park
Sources: Wikipedia; City of Conroe.
Where Conroe sits on the map.
Conroe sits on I-45 between Houston and Huntsville, with Highway 105 running east to west through town.
Interstate 45
Connects Conroe south to The Woodlands and Houston, and north toward Dallas.
Highway 105
Runs east to Cleveland and west to Montgomery and Lake Conroe.
Loop 336
Circles the city, making it easier to get around town without cutting through downtown.
What to check before you make an offer.
Two homes a mile apart can have very different monthly costs. These are the things we look at for every Conroe-area home.
Property taxes
Your tax bill is set by every taxing unit the home sits in: county, school district, city and any special districts. The home’s record on the Montgomery Central Appraisal District site lists them.
MUD taxes
Some neighborhoods, especially newer ones, are in a Municipal Utility District (MUD), which adds its own tax. We check it for every home you’re serious about.
Flood zones
Look up any address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, read the seller’s disclosure, and get a flood insurance quote before your option period ends. Near Lake Conroe or the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, also check the San Jacinto River Authority’s lake information.
School district
Most of Conroe is in Conroe ISD, with small portions in Willis ISD and Montgomery ISD. The exact address decides it, so always confirm with the district.
HOAs & deed restrictions
Many subdivisions have HOA dues, rules and deed restrictions. Read them before you buy, especially if you plan to add a shed, a pool or a fence, or to park an RV or boat.
Homestead exemption
If it will be your primary home, file for your homestead exemption. Our Montgomery County homestead guide walks you through it.
Check the facts at the source.
We’d rather send you to the official source than guess. Bookmark these links. We use them for every Conroe-area home.
We share facts and official sources about each community and let you decide what’s right for you. Hometown Realtors of Texas follows all fair housing laws.
City of ConroeCity services, permits and downtown eventsConroe ISDSchools and attendance zonesSan Jacinto River AuthorityLake Conroe levels and informationConroe townhomes, condos & homes for leaseOur Conroe rentals pageConroe duplexes, townhomes & condos for saleOur Conroe listings pageMontgomery Central Appraisal DistrictProperty values, taxing units and exemptionsMontgomery County Tax OfficePay or look up property tax billsMontgomery County floodplainCounty floodplain permits and informationFEMA Flood Map Service CenterLook up the flood zone for any addressTexas School Report CardsOfficial state data for any Texas school or districtOur homestead exemption guideHow to file in Montgomery County
Renting in Conroe
We help renters find a lease that fits and understand the application before paying any fees. That covers homes, townhomes, and furnished or short-term leases when they’re available.
Own a home in Conroe?
We’ll price it from recent sales or real lease comps, tell you which fixes are worth the money, and market it where local buyers and renters are looking.
Questions people ask about Conroe.
Which school district serves Conroe?
Most of Conroe is in Conroe ISD, and small portions are in Willis ISD and Montgomery ISD. The exact address decides it, so check with the district before you buy or lease.
Is every Conroe address inside the city?
No. Many homes with a Conroe mailing address are outside the city limits in unincorporated Montgomery County. The MCAD record shows whether the City of Conroe is one of the home’s taxing units.
Are there MUD taxes in Conroe?
Some neighborhoods are in a Municipal Utility District (MUD) and some aren’t. The home’s record on the Montgomery Central Appraisal District site lists every taxing unit, and we pull that for any home you’re considering.
How do I file a homestead exemption?
Once you own the home and live in it as your primary residence, you can apply with the Montgomery Central Appraisal District. Our homestead guide walks you through it.
Ready to look at homes in Conroe?
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