Villages & neighborhoods

Sterling Ridge

A western village with golf, parks and a mix of neighborhoods near the Mitchell Library.

Sterling Ridge at a glance

Opened	1999
Median sale price	$730,000 (three months ending August 2026, down 3.2% from a year earlier)
Total tax rate	$1.84 per $100 (MUD 46)
Schools	Conroe ISD (three campuses) and one Magnolia ISD campus
Known for	Higher-end homes, the Gary Player golf course, Mitchell Library, Carlton Woods

History

Sterling Ridge opened in 1999, the same year The Woodlands celebrated its 25th anniversary, and its name honors that "sterling silver" anniversary.

Homes

Sterling Ridge is the higher-end suburban village, with a median sale price around $730,000 and homes selling in about 25 days. Townhomes in the village have sold for a median around $340,000, so there is a wide range. The gated Carlton Woods community sits within the village.

Amenities

The village has the George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, the Gary Player Signature championship golf course, the South Montgomery County YMCA, four parks and its own park and ride for Houston commuters.

What residents talk about

Woodlands Parkway west traffic, the park and ride, golf and the newer restaurants along the western edge of the community.

On the map

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