Welcome to the City of Magnolia, Texas!

Thank you for taking the time to visit the City of Magnolia’s Website. We are glad you stopped by to get acquainted with our community. Our community reflects the friendliness of a small town yet it is a growing City with nearby access to our big city neighbors of Houston, Conroe and The Woodlands. We are a small community with big hearts and great pride. Quality families are the cornerstone of this inviting City. Family values permeate throughout the community creating a warm and safe place to start a family and raise children of all ages.

The City of Magnolia is located at the junction of farm roads 1774 and 1488, approximately 45 miles northwest of Houston and 25 miles southwest of Conroe. We are approximately 20 miles from both IH45 and US290, two of the Houston’s main highway systems. The City limit population is small, however; the greater Magnolia area spans approximately 12 miles in all directions with an estimated population of more than 65,000.

Throughout the years, this area has seen many changes, going from a railroad town and agriculture community to a "bedroom community" where residents may work in another City or County but live, pay taxes and spend most of their income in their City. With the planned widening of highways FM 1488 and FM 1774 the Magnolia area will continue to grow with changes, challenges and an ever evolving image.

Magnolia’s Area Chamber of Commerce promotes the community and its businesses by enhancing commerce, tourism and beautification opportunities, and works with the City to anticipate and meet the needs of both established and new businesses.

The main goal of the City is to maintain a small-town atmosphere and to provide quality services to its citizens. Our community is firmly grounded in traditional American values and down-home, small town charm. You will find the people of Magnolia to be some of the friendliest folks in Texas. A school district that is among the finest in the state, high-quality churches of all denominations as well as a very manageable cost of living are just a few qualities that make Magnolia a great place to live, work and visit.

The year 1840 may have been the turning point in the history of what is now known as Magnolia, Texas. That was the year that the southern boundary of Montgomery County was extended to Spring Creek. This area was officially named Mink, Texas on September 3, 1885. The first known application for "Magnolia" was dated January 17, 1885, however; the official name change to Magnolia did not occur until July 28, 1903.

By 1924 it was a thriving community. Several large sawmills were open as well as several general stores, saloons, barbershop, ice cream store, telephone office, livery stable, bank, hotel, boarding house, doctor’s office, pharmacy, blacksmith shop, syrup and grist mills, churches, school, land office, railroad depot, telegraph station, cotton gin, tanning yard, feed store and garage. Magnolia became a shipping center for lumber, farm products and cattle.

An election was held on September 28, 1968, to determine if the territory known as Town of Magnolia should become an incorporated municipality. There were a total of 123 votes cast, 106 votes for and 17 votes against. The City of Magnolia became an incorporated municipality on October 15, 1968 with Cedric Smith serving as the first Mayor.

Today, the official population of the City of Magnolia is 1,111 as of the 2000 U. S. Census. However; the 2006 U. S. Census report reflects population estimate trends at 1,263. The City of Magnolia is a General Law Type A government and operates under the Mayor-Council form of government. The City Council is the governing body and has the power to make and enforce all laws and policy related to municipal affairs.

Magnolia Texas Real Estate Market

Average price per square foot for Magnolia TX was $43, a decrease of 21.8% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Magnolia TX for Jul 09 to Sep 09 was $106,232 based on 4 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased 3.2%, or $3,508, and the number of home sales decreased 55.6%.

Magnolia Texas Real Estate for Sale

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If you are looking for hlep with buying or selling  a home in Magnolia or
the North Houston Texas area contact:

Magnolia Real Estate Agent Priscilla Ferguson

Phone
(713) 826-0159 
(281) 746-7700 
Email: priscilla.ferguson@gmail.com  

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