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Northern Brazoria County Gateway

Farms & Ranches in Manvel, TX

Welcome to Manvel, a northern Brazoria County city south of Houston that blends its railroad-and-farming roots with new master-planned communities along Highway 288.

Manvel sits in northern Brazoria County, Texas, about 20 miles south of downtown Houston along the Highway 288 corridor, just below Pearland. It is a city defined by a transition: a place with deep agricultural and railroad roots that has become one of the Houston area's most active centers of master-planned residential development. The community's history reaches to the late 1800s, when the Santa Fe Railroad shaped the townsite. Originally called Pomona, the settlement was renamed for Allen Manvel, a Santa Fe Railroad president, and grew around Chocolate Bayou as a farming and ranching community. Manvel incorporated in 1960 and remained a quiet, agrarian town for decades before Houston's southward growth reached it. That growth transformed Manvel's geography. Master-planned communities—Pomona, Valencia, Del Bello Lakes, and Meridiana among them—have added thousands of new homes with lakes, trails, pools, and community centers, while an H-E-B-anchored town center has risen at the Highway 288 and Highway 6 junction. The city's population has more than doubled from its 2020 level of under 10,000 to roughly 18,000, reflecting a wave of new residents drawn by location and housing choice. Despite the change, Manvel retains a "town and country" feel, with traditional homes on large lots in its older core alongside the new developments, and open land still visible between them. Public schools are part of Alvin ISD, with Manvel High School anchoring secondary education in the city. Highway 288—now tolled along its southern stretch—and Highway 6 connect Manvel to the Texas Medical Center, downtown Houston, Hobby Airport, and Galveston. The city suits commuters who want newer housing and community amenities at a lower density than Pearland, as well as buyers seeking an established lot with more space. Manvel is, in essence, a former farming town successfully becoming a full-service Houston suburb.

Population 17,621
County Brazoria
Active Listings 657
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What county is Manvel, Texas in?

Manvel is in northern Brazoria County, Texas, roughly 20 miles south of downtown Houston. It sits along the Highway 288 corridor just south of Pearland, with convenient access to the Texas Medical Center, Hobby Airport, and Galveston.

What school district serves Manvel?

Manvel is served by Alvin Independent School District, which operates Manvel High School, opened in 2006 as the district's second high school, along with elementary and junior high campuses serving the city and surrounding area.

How far is Manvel from Houston?

Manvel is about 20 miles south of downtown Houston, reached primarily via Highway 288. The 288 toll road has improved commutes to the Texas Medical Center and downtown, and Highway 6 provides east-west access toward Alvin, Pearland, and the wider metro.

What master-planned communities are in Manvel?

Manvel's master-planned communities include Pomona, Valencia, Del Bello Lakes, and Meridiana, which offer amenities such as lakes, trails, pools, and community centers. The city also retains traditional homes on larger lots, giving it a 'town and country' feel.

What is the history of Manvel, Texas?

Manvel was founded in the 1800s and named for Allen Manvel, a president of the Santa Fe Railroad. It grew around Chocolate Bayou and agriculture before incorporating in 1960, and it has since expanded through residential and commercial development along Highway 288.

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Went Under Contract 0
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payments Median Sale Price $540,000 +0.0%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $212
schedule Avg Days on Market 15
sell Homes Sold 1
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 98.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 1,635.0

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4227 Old Chocolate Bayou Road For Sale $2,000,000
4227 Old Chocolate Bayou Road
Manvel, TX 77578
4500 Sq Ft Built 1965 10100414
Croix Road For Sale $550,000
Croix Road
Manvel, TX 77578
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NE Belcher ,   Cr 397 For Sale $1,092,537
NE Belcher , Cr 397
Manvel, TX 77578
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3645 County Road 58 For Sale $1,150,000
3645 County Road 58
Manvel, TX 77578
3 Beds 2 Baths 2032 Sq Ft Built 2000 87701621
3645 County Road 58 For Sale $1,150,000
3645 County Road 58
Manvel, TX 77578
3 Beds 2 Baths 2032 Sq Ft Built 2000 87701621
Bailey Road For Sale $2,150,000
Bailey Road
Manvel, TX 77578
49141070
3511 Old Massey Ranch Road For Sale $1,499,999
3511 Old Massey Ranch Road
Manvel, TX 77578
1435 Sq Ft Built 1960 46420672
County Road 98 For Sale $3,300,000
County Road 98
Manvel, TX 77578
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