Evergreen sits in a different part of the North Houston new construction market than most communities we track — it is east of I-45 in Conroe, positioned at FM 242 and FM 1314, which gives it a distinctly different commute profile and buyer pool than the Magnolia and Montgomery communities further west. At 740 acres with Shea Homes as the primary builder alongside Chesmar and Perry, it has real substance. Here is what buyers need to know before touring.
Where Exactly Is Evergreen?
Evergreen is located at the intersection of FM 242 and FM 1314 in Conroe, Texas, east of I-45. This positioning is important to understand before comparing it to other communities. Evergreen is not a Woodlands-adjacent community — it is a Conroe-area community that serves a different employment corridor, including buyers working in Conroe, Spring, east Montgomery County, and points along 242 and 1314 east toward the Lake Houston area.
Buyers who assumed Evergreen was similar in commute profile to Grand Central Park or Artavia — which both sit on or near I-45 — will find Evergreen slightly further from the interstate, which changes the commute dynamic depending on destination. For buyers going east or northeast rather than south to The Woodlands, Evergreen's location can actually be advantageous.
The 740-Acre Nature-Forward Design
Evergreen is specifically designed around preserved natural areas, with significant pine forest retained throughout the community. This is not just marketing language — the tree canopy at Evergreen is meaningfully denser than what you find at communities built on cleared land. For buyers who prioritize a wooded, nature-integrated feel over amenity density, Evergreen delivers something that few North Houston communities can match at this price point.
Trails, preserved areas, and the general aesthetic of living adjacent to forest are central to Evergreen's appeal. If that matters to you, this community is worth prioritizing on your tour list. If you want resort density, open sports fields, and urban energy, a community like Grand Central Park will fit better.
Builder Lineup
Shea Homes
Shea is the anchor builder at Evergreen and the primary reason buyers search specifically for this community. Shea's reputation for design quality is consistent — we have covered them at Wildtree and Woodhavyn in Magnolia, and the product quality is reliably above production builder standard. At Evergreen, Shea's designs tend to lean into the community's nature-forward aesthetic with more attention to window placement, outdoor living areas, and materials that complement a wooded setting.
Chesmar Homes
Chesmar is a Texas-based regional builder with a strong reputation in the North Houston market. They build across multiple communities including Kresston and Briarley. Their product at Evergreen gives buyers a strong local alternative to Shea with slightly different floor plan emphasis and a design center experience that some buyers find more personalized than the larger national builders.
Perry Homes
Perry's presence at Evergreen provides the most accessible entry pricing in the community and the broadest floor plan selection. Perry at Evergreen follows the same playbook as Perry anywhere — volume, value, and active incentive programs. For buyers who want to be in Evergreen specifically but have budget constraints, Perry is the entry point.
See current Evergreen inventory, price drops, and builder incentives.
Pricing
Evergreen pricing generally runs from the low $300Ks through the mid $500Ks depending on builder, floor plan, and lot position. This makes it competitively priced against Audubon and Artavia at equivalent square footage, with the nature-forward setting as a differentiator rather than a premium. Buyers who have toured Grand Central Park and found pricing elevated relative to remaining inventory will find Evergreen's active-phase pricing more accessible.
Commute and Schools
Evergreen is served by Conroe ISD, one of the larger and more resource-rich school districts in Montgomery County. Conroe ISD consistently earns strong ratings and has the scale to maintain specialized programs that smaller districts cannot support. For families prioritizing district size and program variety over the tighter community feel of Montgomery ISD or Magnolia ISD, Conroe ISD is a genuine advantage.
The commute from Evergreen to The Woodlands runs 25 to 40 minutes depending on the specific Woodlands destination and time of day. The route to Conroe itself is significantly shorter. Buyers working in Conroe, Spring, or east Montgomery County should find Evergreen's location more convenient than Magnolia-area communities.
How Evergreen Compares
vs Audubon (Magnolia): Audubon is larger, has more builders, and sits along the FM 1488 corridor. Evergreen has a more distinctive nature-forward character and Conroe ISD instead of Magnolia ISD. Buyers who toured Audubon and wanted more trees and less density will likely respond well to Evergreen.
vs Artavia (Conroe): Artavia is on I-45, making it more convenient for Woodlands commuters. Evergreen is east of I-45, making it better for east-facing commutes. Artavia has different builder options. If commute direction matters most, the I-45 versus FM 242 positioning is the deciding factor.
vs Grand Central Park (Conroe): Grand Central Park is further along in its development cycle and is entering final phases. Evergreen has more active phase inventory and more negotiating leverage at this point in both communities' lifecycles. Buyers who need fresh inventory with room to negotiate should weigh Evergreen seriously.
vs Woodforest (Montgomery): Woodforest offers golf course access and a more mature community profile. Evergreen is younger, more nature-immersed, and generally more accessibly priced. Different buyer entirely — Woodforest for lifestyle prestige, Evergreen for nature access and value.
Who Should Consider Evergreen
- Buyers who specifically want a wooded, nature-integrated community feel
- Conroe ISD families who want new construction with a strong school district
- Shea Homes buyers who want Shea's best nature-focused product
- Buyers whose commute goes east or northeast rather than south toward The Woodlands
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Michael Krynski is a Keller Williams The Woodlands and Magnolia agent. Book a free 15-minute call to compare Evergreen against Audubon, Artavia, and Grand Central Park for your specific commute and budget.
Michael Krynski
Keller Williams The Woodlands & Magnolia agent specializing in North Houston new construction. Helps buyers navigate builder contracts, incentives, and community selection across Magnolia, Conroe, The Woodlands, and Montgomery.