A Magnolia, TX real estate agent for new builds and acreage
Looking for a top-rated Magnolia realtor? Whether you want a new home in Audubon or Kresston or a few acres outside town, I help you compare price, taxes and schools with real data.
4.96/5 Client Experience Rating from 49 completed surveys on HAR.com (as of Nov 2026)
Why work with me in Magnolia
- Most Magnolia ISD sales are new construction. Of 2,738 single-family sales in the past year, 1,752 were new builds. I help you compare builders, read new-construction contracts and MUD notices, and negotiate incentives with your interests in mind, not the builder’s.
- Mailing address is not the school district. Some Magnolia ISD communities have a Montgomery (77316) mailing address, and the district also reaches into the western edge of The Woodlands. I confirm zoning for each address.
- Acreage takes different homework. Wells, septic, easements, flood risk and agricultural valuations all matter outside town. I work with a Farm & Ranch team on acreage purchases.
- VA buyers. I have closed more than 50 VA loan transactions over five years, including in Magnolia.
- Commute reality checks. The tolled SH 249 Aggie Expressway extension runs past Audubon and Kresston toward Tomball and Houston. I can test your route, tolls included, before you commit.
Clayton Jones, REALTOR®
Texas real estate sales agent, TREC License #0763424
Sponsoring broker: Keller Williams Brazos West, Broker License #597259-B
1099 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 100, Granbury, TX 76048 · Office (817) 279-6996
Call/text me: (832) 402-8784 · [email protected]
Magnolia neighborhoods I cover
- Magnolia relocation guide: Magnolia ISD, master plans, commutes, taxes and MUDs
- Audubon: Large master plan at SH 249 and FM 1488
- Kresston: Johnson Development community on FM 1486
- Mostyn Manor, Mostyn Reserve and Mostyn Springs: Three communities at very different price points
- Escondido Ranch and Magnolia Ridge: Newer communities with many new builds
- Lake Windcrest: Lakefront and luxury homes
- In-town Magnolia and rural acreage: Older homes, land and acreage
Magnolia market snapshot
From the Magnolia guide (HAR MLS, single-family homes sold Nov. 3, 2025–Nov. 3, 2026):
Magnolia ISD overall: 2,738 single-family sales, median sold price $325,000 (typical range $264,000–$485,000), median $159 per sq ft and 42 days on market. New construction: median $306,000 (1,752 sales, 48 days); resale: median $440,000 (986 sales, 32 days). HAR MLS, single-family homes sold Nov. 3, 2025–Nov. 3, 2026.
| Community | Sales | Median sold price | Typical range (25th–75th pct.) | Median $/sq ft | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon | 129 | $388,000 | $335,000–$590,000 | $174 | 72 |
| Kresston | 131 | $425,000 | $390,000–$489,000 | $163 | 79 |
| Escondido Ranch | 153 | $349,000 | $325,000–$390,000 | $154 | 89 |
| Magnolia Ridge (incl. Magnolia Ridge Forest) | 179 | $240,000 | $215,000–$285,000 | $148 | 41 |
| Lake Windcrest | 40 | $1,038,000 | $906,000–$1,230,000 | $241 | 30 |
How these were compiled: closed sales of Classic Single-Family homes in the district’s HAR MLS export, grouped by the listing’s Subdivision and Master Planned Community fields (name spellings and section numbers vary, so sections were combined). Medians are rounded to the nearest $1,000. Groups with fewer than 10 sales are not given a median. A median describes the homes that happened to sell, not the value of any one home. More communities are in the full guide.
All information is deemed reliable estimates but is not guaranteed and is subject to change at any time. Source: HAR MLS, single-family homes sold Nov. 3, 2025–Nov. 3, 2026. Data compiled by Clayton Jones.
What clients say
4.96/5 from 49 completed surveys on HAR.com (as of Nov 2026). Excerpts, quoted as posted:
“I want to sincerely thank Clayton Jones for helping me find and purchase my very first home. From start to finish, he was incredibly patient and understanding.”
Ashley W · Buyer · posted Oct 16, 2025
via HAR.com“I wanted something far in the country and my husband wanted something close to his job. … He found us a new home out in the country but also 5 minutes from my husbands job.”
Katy B · Buyer · posted Oct 15, 2025
via HAR.com
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Coming up in Magnolia
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Texas Renaissance Festival (final weekends)
Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 29, plus Thanksgiving Friday (Nov. 27), 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (no entry after 7 p.m.)
Remaining themed weekends: Heroes and Villains (Nov. 7–8), Barbarian Invasion (Nov. 14–15), Highland Fling (Nov. 21–22), Celtic Christmas (Nov. 27–29).
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission
The long-running Renaissance fair just northwest of Magnolia, with a different theme each weekend of its fall season.
Official details: Texas Renaissance Festival (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Recurring
Magnolia Market Days (Texas Makers Market)
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (listed: Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5)
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21088 FM 1488, Magnolia
Open-air market of local makers and growers with food trucks, produce, plants and crafts. Free admission and parking.
Official details: Southwest Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
- Recurring
The Courtyard Collective Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., rain or shine
The Courtyard Collective, 32907 Tamina Rd., Magnolia
Family-friendly weekly market of local farm, food and craft vendors. Free.
Official details: Southwest Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce calendar (opens in a new tab) ↗ · checked 2026-11-03
Surrounding areas
Magnolia buyers often weigh The Woodlands and Tomball as well, and I also help clients in Cypress and nearby Pinehurst, Montgomery and Conroe.
Magnolia real estate FAQ
Is a Magnolia mailing address the same as Magnolia ISD?
Not always. The district’s mailing addresses include Magnolia (77354, 77355) and, in some newer communities such as Kresston, Montgomery (77316). Magnolia ISD also serves parts of The Woodlands, such as May Valley and Del Webb The Woodlands. Confirm the district and campuses for the exact address.
What do homes in Magnolia ISD sell for?
Magnolia ISD had 2,738 single-family sales between Nov. 3, 2025 and Nov. 3, 2026, with a median sold price of $325,000 (typical range $264,000–$485,000) per HAR MLS. New construction made up 1,752 of those sales, at a median of $306,000; resales had a median of $440,000.
What is the Magnolia ISD tax rate?
For tax year 2026 Magnolia ISD adopted a total rate of $0.9325 per $100 of taxable value, down from $0.9583. Your total bill also includes Montgomery County, other taxing units and, in most new communities, a MUD or water district, so ask me for an all-in estimate on any address.
Do you help with acreage and land near Magnolia?
Yes. I work with a Farm & Ranch team on acreage, and I can help you check the basics that matter outside a subdivision, such as utilities, flood risk and access, before you commit.
Should I use my own agent when buying new construction?
The builder’s sales consultant represents the builder. Having your own agent means someone is reading the contract, MUD notice and incentives on your behalf. I am happy to explain how buyer representation works in a free consultation.
Talk with me about Magnolia
Tell me what you're looking for and when you're moving. I'll follow up with next steps, and there's no obligation. Prefer the phone? Call or text (832) 402-8784.