Village of Panther Creek in The Woodlands, Texas

The Village of Panther Creek is part of The Woodlands, Texas, a community of homes and businesses north of Houston. The commute to Houston from The Woodlands ranges from 45 minutes to one hour and 15 minutes depending on variables such as routes (I-45, Hardy Toll, etc.), traffic and destination. The weather is dry and pleasant with 2 to 3 inches of precipitation per month and high temps from the 60s through the low 90s across the seasons. The village, formed in 1977, was the second community in The Woodlands, and Panther Creek is the namesake of the creek winding through the village. Panther Creek has a population of about 12,000 people in 3,600 homes.

• Panther Creek
  Real Estate For Sale
• Homes under $250,000
• $250,000 to $500,000
• $500,000 to $750,000
• Homes over $750,000

Schools

Shopping and Dining
Panther Creek has many opportunities for shopping and dining. The largest of these options is Panther Creek Shopping Center which has basic services such as banks, insurance offices, a drug store, dry cleaning and medical offices, as well as convenient amenities, such as hair care and nail salons, a florist, fitness clubs, and kid-themed venues. Sushi, Mexican, Chinese and other restaurants can be found at the Panther Creek Shopping Center. Nearby is The Woodlands Mall, a cornucopia of shopping, dining and entertainment. Market Street in The Woodlands is a community space that combines shopping, dining, entertainment, and hotel accommodations in a modern planned, outdoor setting. Those residents moving to Panther Creek will not want for choice – either luxury or practical-minded goods and services are readily available.

Parks and Recreation
No doubt, your move to Panther Creek is in part a decision to embrace a healthy lifestyle and seek a high quality of life. The Panther Creek community has long known that its greatest draw – for those relocating from busy, urban settings such as Houston – is its ability to bring forward the best balance in life to its residents and families. Panther Creek residents have easy access to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, which is a first-class performing arts amphitheatre, ranked sixth out of 100 venues in the world for 2009.

There are 13 parks within the village. Several parks are along Lake Woodlands, while others have their own fishing ponds. Two, Creekwood Park and Ridgewood Park, have swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer fields and basketball courts. "Concerts in the Park” are held on spring and summer evenings at the Northshore Park. Scattered amongst the many parks, commercial buildings and community space, you will find 46 pieces of public art.

For the avid golfer, there are more than 17 golf clubs and 24 courses within a 10-mile radius, and another 45 golf courses within 20 miles of Panther Creek and The Woodlands.

Living
The Village of Panther Creek is a dynamic and engaging community. It is suitable for both people who are looking to retire, and people who are just starting out looking to purchase their first home. There are homes for sale under $250,000 but you will also find million-dollar luxury listings as well. It has been said that real estate in Panther Creek comes in a price range for everyone. So, if you are looking to live in a vibrant community with high-quality real estate, stop looking, you've found it.

Schools, Health, Transportation
Children in Panther Creek attend schools that are part of the Conroe Independent School District which features a school-zone finder for a given address. Schools to review include Sally K. Ride Elementary – a school that has received an “exemplary” rating from the Texas Education Agency since 2006 – McCullough Junior High School, and Glen Loch Elementary School. There are also numerous private schools with religious affiliations or specialized curriculum including the Montessori Esprit International School , The Woodlands Christian Academy, and others.

The Village Medical Center at Panther Creek offer pediatrics, family practice and internal medicine located in the Panther Creek village center and can service daily health needs, well-child check-ups and other more advanced treatments. Comprehensive hospital care is available through the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, a 14-hospital healthcare system in Texas - which includes Children’s Memorial Hermann and a Trauma Center.