Market Update for Each Village in The Woodlands - October 2025
Broadly, the market is healthiest in the family-oriented mid-price segments (Alden Bridge, Creekside, Sterling Ridge), while luxury remains selective but firm at the top (Carlton Woods, East Shore).
| Village | Homes Sold (Month) | Median Sale Price | Lowest Sale | Highest Sale |
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| Alden Bridge | 17 | $472,000 | $363,000 | $1,385,000 |
| Carlton Woods | 4 | $2,387,090 | $1,464,950 | $3,142,000 |
| Cochran’s Crossing | 17 | $570,000 | $337,661 | $1,410,000 |
| College Park | 14 | $377,000 | $306,500 | $1,794,500 |
| Creekside Park | 19 | $850,000 | $465,000 | $2,195,000 |
| East Shore | 2 | $3,235,000 | $1,025,000 | $5,200,000 |
| Grogan’s Mill | 13 | $565,000 | $225,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Indian Springs | 7 | $380,000 | $320,710 | $938,186 |
| Panther Creek | 9 | $480,000 | $345,000 | $960,000 |
| Sterling Ridge | 14 | $852,750 | $329,000 | $1,475,000 |
How to read this (and how I help you use it)
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Entry segments: College Park ($377K) and Indian Springs ($380K) lead The Woodlands with the largest share of affordable homes, particularly for first-time homebuyers and downsizers.
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Move-up potential: Alden Bridge ($472K) and Cochran’s Crossing ($570K) are showing steady move-up buyer action.
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Upper tier: Creekside Park ($850K) and Sterling Ridge ($853K) have both overall volume and price strength, but the updated homes are perfoming the best in these Villages.
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Luxury: Carlton Woods ($2.39M) and East Shore ($3.24M) are thin (4 and 2 sales, respectively). Exposure time and staging quality drive outcomes more than list price alone.
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Outliers to note: Parkgate Reserve, the Enclave where College Park’s $1.79M high was located in, has seen a surge in activity this year, with a total of 4 homes selling so far and 1 under contract, estimated to close in December.
Actionable takeaways
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Sellers
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Entry Level (College Park/Indian Springs): Price competitively and be patient; the buyer pool is the smallest in the $200K to $400K range.
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Core move-up (Alden Bridge/Cochran’s/Grogan’s/Panther Creek): Micro-comp within school zone and build year; target top-3 value position on day one.
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Upper tier (Creekside Park/Sterling Ridge): If your home is original, it's critical to get your pricing right or you'll see your home struggle to sell.
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Luxury (Carlton Woods/East Shore): Expect selective demand; craft a 30-day refresh plan (price bands, incentives, agent-to-agent outreach).
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Buyers
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Value hunting: Look to Grogan’s Mill low end ($225K) and Panther Creek lows ($345K) for renovation plays.
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Move-up leverage: With 17 sales in Alden Bridge and Cochran’s Crossing, negotiate on terms (closing costs, repairs) more than price.
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Upper tier focus: Days on market and inventory is rising faster than homes are selling in both Creekside Park Sterling Ridge. You have leverage, especially with outdated homes.
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Luxury strategy: The luxury market is typically the strongest market in The Woodlands, especially in the $600K to $1M range. These homes have the largest buyer pool so be prepared for competition among other buyers.
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Thinking about buying or selling a home in The Woodlands? Contact Julian Schwertz today to create a winning strategy for your real estate goals.
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