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Spring, Texas North of Houston, the Woodlands, is a master-planned community. A permeable “eco-burb” stitched together by trails and greenbelts, walking paths and nature preserves. Tres Lagos, a gated community near the border of the Woodlands and Spring, offers a handful of calm cul-de-sacs, lake edges and access to long paths through canopied forestry. The gates keep out traffic while the homes invite people in. One such property, priced at $2.8 million, backs a small lake near the Fox Trail nature preserve. Mornings start with hush and herons. Afternoons shift to the resort-style yard – custom pool and spa, shaded lounge with gas fireplace and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. Inside, a sleek stone bar invites intimacy. Or a party (and the neighbors).

HOUSTON — Houston’s Tanglewood neighborhood is about to redefine upscale living with a new luxury condominium development that promises a rare feature in the city’s housing market: built-in, whole-home generators. Rising at 5010 Longmont Drive, between Sage Road and Post Oak Lane, The Beverly is a seven-story development offering residents high-end amenities and unmatched convenience. Each residence comes equipped with a personal generator, along with a backup for the building, ensuring that homeowners remain comfortable and powered even during severe storms or extended outages. Nancy Almodovar, CEO and co-founder of Nan and Company Properties, said the concept immediately caught her attention. “I fell in love with the concept, the location,” Almodovar said. “I have not seen anything like it in 20 years.” The Beverly promises luxurious features including private elevator entrances, 10-foot ceilings, sweeping terraces, and breathtaking city views. “It’s a lock-and-leave, and you have 360-degree views from every angle of your home,” Almodovar said. Developer Alan Taghdisi of RAMA Companies highlighted the practical benefits of the generators. “We’ve worked with CenterPoint to bury the power lines underground. With Houston’s storms, downed trees often knock out power. That won’t happen here,” Taghdisi said. Generators are increasingly popular in Houston’s housing market. According to the Houston Association of Realtors, 518 single-family homes sold with a generator listed as a feature in 2018. By 2023, that number had climbed to more than 1,641, and through early August 2025, over 1,535 homes with generators had already sold. Almodovar notes that The Beverly is designed for a specific clientele, specifically empty nesters, those downsizing from larger homes in areas like Memorial or River Oaks, and individuals relocating to Houston. “That’s the customer who’s knocking on our door right now,” Taghdisi said. Units start at $3.5 million, and construction is expected to be completed by the second quarter of next year. With its combination of luxury, location, and resilience, The Beverly aims to set a new standard for upscale living in Houston. “This is not your average condo. This is not something that will be duplicated again in Houston anytime soon, specifically not in this Tanglewood area,” Taghdisi said.

As the cost of building new homes has been slowly ratcheting upward, it should not be too surprising that Houston’s popular The Heights neighborhood has tipped the money scales with a $3 million home sale. The trend-setting property at 702 E. 19th Street went under contract and closed in less than 40 days, defying the national flat home sales reality. “The blend of Enterra Homes’ meticulous attention to detail, beautiful architecture, luxurious interior design features and the rare, expansive 12,000-plus square foot lot in The Heights truly set this property apart,” says Tommy Walker of Compass, the listing agent. “With its three-car garage and ample outdoor living space, it offers endless opportunities for enjoyment and entertainment. “The gated driveway adds an estate-like feel, making this home a unique gem.” Houston homes priced in the $3 million and up range are more typically found in River Oaks, Tanglewood and Memorial. But The Heights’ popularity is changing that traditional equation. So what in this particular 5,915-square-foot Heights home charmed the buyers? We could start with the 12-foot ceilings on the first floor and the abundance of windows spreading warm light throughout. The appealing paneled study features a fireplace and double 8-foot-height iron doors that open to a beautifully landscaped patio garden. In fact, there are three fireplaces for either gas or wood burning. Add the gated motor court to the allure and, as Walker mentioned, a showcase three-car garage. Each of the five bedrooms, with the guest suites on the first floor, comes with its own bath and walk-in closets while the primary suite boasts a vaulted ceiling, beverage bar and sitting area. Also on the second floor, you’ll find a fully-enclosed game room with that oh-so-necessary beverage bar. For this homeowner’s creative pleasure, just beyond the game room is 800 square feet of unfinished space. The state-of-the-art kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, soft closing cabinets and drawers and fitting with the preferred design of today, the kitchen opens to the family room which opens to an outdoor living and a dining area with a fireplace. This area was beautifully staged for sale, presenting a swoon-worthy scene. “Ultra-luxury homes in the Heights are rare, which makes this property such an exciting find for our client,” says the buyer’s agent Sara Black of Nan & Company Properties. “The neighborhood’s charm, walkability, and architectural character have always drawn interest, but we’re now seeing buyers who want those qualities without compromising on scale, amenities, or design. This home is a perfect example of how the Heights can deliver that blend of history and high-end living.”