Two Step Farm — Frequently Asked Questions

Two Step Farm is developed by Rise Communities, the developer behind premier Texas master-planned communities including Cane Island in Katy and Meridiana in Manvel. Rise specializes in nature-integrated, amenity-rich neighborhoods that blend local heritage with contemporary residential architecture.

Two Step Farm spans over 2,000 acres in Montgomery County and is planned for approximately 4,000 single-family homes across multiple phases. Homesite options range from low-maintenance garden home lots to half-acre custom estate sites.

Signature rural-modern amenities include a central community hub with an outdoor amphitheater, event lawn, and gathering spaces; resort-style pools, splash pads, and fitness facilities; miles of hiking and biking trails connected to preserved greenbelts and natural waterways; neighborhood parks, playgrounds, dog parks, and catch-and-release fishing lakes; and a dedicated on-site lifestyle director coordinating year-round community programming.

Nine. We work with all nine and we don't have a favorite — the right builder depends on your floor plan needs, timeline, and lot preference, not on a ranking.

Perry Homes (open-concept 1- and 2-story plans, smart home automation, 2-year workmanship warranty), Highland Homes (high-end architectural detail, energy-efficient designs), Coventry Homes (Eco Smart energy standards, broad customization), DSLD Homes (modern construction at value-oriented price points), Drees Custom Homes (custom luxury on executive homesites), Pulte Homes and Autograph Homes (contemporary plans suited to work-from-home lifestyles), and Partners in Building (full-custom luxury).

Custom homes are supported within designated sections through Two Step Farm's approved custom builder program. All plans must be submitted to and approved by the community's Architectural Review Committee (ARC).

Like most new Texas master-planned communities, Two Step Farm sits within a Municipal Utility District (MUD) that finances water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure. The estimated combined rate typically falls between 2.80% and 3.20% of assessed value before exemptions: Montgomery County & Hospital District ~0.37–0.40%, Montgomery ISD ~1.04–1.10%, county emergency services ~0.09–0.10%, and the local MUD ~1.20–1.50%. MUD rates generally trend lower as the community builds out and the tax base matures.

Primary residents can apply through the Montgomery Central Appraisal District (MCAD) for the General Residential Homestead Exemption (reduces taxable value for school taxes by $100,000 and caps annual assessed-value growth at 10%), the Over-65 or Disabled Person Exemption (additional exemptions plus a permanent school-tax freeze), and the Disabled Veteran Exemption (tiered from $5,000 to $12,000, up to a full 100% exemption for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability).

Yes. The master HOA maintains common grounds, community lighting, private roads, the resort amenity centers, trails, security patrols, and the community lifestyle events program.

Along Fish Creek Thoroughfare in Montgomery, TX 77316 (Montgomery County). FM 1488 and FM 2854 give direct routes to Conroe/I-45 and Magnolia; The Woodlands Town Center and Market Street are roughly 20–25 minutes; Lake Conroe is about 15 minutes for boating and waterfront dining; and Cypress and NW Houston are an easy commute via the Aggie Expressway (SH 249).

The community is zoned to the highly regarded Montgomery Independent School District (Montgomery ISD).

The builder's sales representative works for the builder. Having your own agent means someone is reviewing the contract, the lot, the options list, and the timeline on your side of the table. We recommend bringing an agent to your very first builder visit, because most builders ask you to register your representation on that first visit.

Sometimes, and sometimes not — builder registration policies differ. Call us and we'll tell you honestly where you stand with that specific builder.

A quick move-in home is already under construction or finished, so the timeline and price are known and incentives are often strongest. A build job lets you choose the lot, plan, and finishes, but the timeline is longer and pricing can move. We can show you both.

Yes. Brian and Holly Mathieson are residents of Two Step Farm. That's why we can talk about the lots, the streets, and the day-to-day of the community rather than reading a brochure to you.

Model home sales consultants represent the builder's financial interests. As independent REALTORS® and actual residents, we represent you — and buyer representation is builder-funded, so it never costs you out of pocket. You also get resident insider knowledge on lot grading, builder quality, upcoming phases, and ARC guidelines; real-time tracking of builder incentives, rate buydowns, and design credits; and access to transition programs like Sell Your Home First, Buy Before You Sell, Lease Buyouts, and Instant Cash Offers.

Schedule a free buyer consultation, or call 281-595-9774. We'll talk about timeline, budget, and which builders are worth your Saturday.