Homes & rentals in Pinehurst, Texas
An unincorporated community along Highway 249 in southwest Montgomery County, between Tomball and Magnolia. Here’s what to know about buying, selling or renting in Pinehurst, plus the official links to check before you sign anything.
Highway 249Unincorporated communityMagnolia ISD & Tomball ISDMontgomery County
Year the first post office opened here, under the name Prairie Home
Source: Wikipedia
Year the name changed to Pinehurst, after the railroad was built
Source: Wikipedia
Residents in the Pinehurst census area
Source: 2020 U.S. Census
School districts serve Pinehurst: Magnolia ISD and Tomball ISD
Source: Wikipedia
Piney woods, right off 249.
Pinehurst has gone by three names. It started as Prairie Home, with a post office in 1860. It became Hunter’s Retreat in 1871, then took the name Pinehurst in 1904 after the railroad was built.
Pinehurst is a census-designated place, not an incorporated city. That means there’s no city government and no city property tax. Montgomery County and special districts, like MUDs, provide services.
Today it’s a mix of established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions and wooded lots, with Highway 249 as the main road through the area.
Close by
- Tomball, to the south along Highway 249
- Magnolia, to the northwest
- Texas Renaissance Festival on FM 1774 in Todd Mission (fall season)
- Lone Star College, the area’s community college system
Sources: Wikipedia; Texas Renaissance Festival.
Where Pinehurst sits on the map.
Highway 249 is Pinehurst’s main route, so it’s an easy trip south toward Tomball and Houston.
Highway 249
Runs through the Pinehurst area. Head south toward Tomball and Houston, or north toward Magnolia and beyond.
FM 1774
Runs north from the area to Magnolia and on to the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission.
Your commute
Drive times to Houston, The Woodlands or Tomball vary a lot with traffic. Test your commute at rush hour before you buy.
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 Pinehurst-area home.
Property taxes
Your tax bill is set by every taxing unit the home sits in: county, school district, 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.
School district
Pinehurst is split between Magnolia ISD and Tomball ISD. The exact address decides which one, so always confirm with the district before you buy or lease.
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 Pinehurst-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.
Magnolia ISDSchools and attendance zonesTomball ISDSchools and attendance zonesMontgomery 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 Pinehurst
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 Pinehurst?
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 Pinehurst.
Is Pinehurst a city?
No. Pinehurst is a census-designated place, not an incorporated city, so there’s no city government and no city property tax. Montgomery County and special districts, like MUDs, provide services.
Which school district serves Pinehurst?
Parts of Pinehurst are in Magnolia ISD and parts are in Tomball ISD. The exact address decides it, so check with the district before you buy or lease.
Are there MUD taxes here?
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 Pinehurst?
Search every home for sale and for lease on HAR, or call us for a no-pressure conversation about your plans.