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Neighborhood GuideLiving in Riceland, Mont Belvieu, TX
Mont Belvieu's first true master-planned community — 1,500 acres, up to 4,500 homes at build-out, 30 miles of planned trails, two stocked lakes, and a 30-acre town center anchored by the new City Hall, all a few miles from the Grand Parkway.
Riceland at a Glance
Sources: Riceland community materials (ricelandtx.com); West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation reporting, April 2025; City of Mont Belvieu. 5 Crowns Realty Group tracks current phase releases and pricing as they open.
Lakes, Parks & 30 Miles of Trails
Riceland was master-planned around outdoor recreation, with amenities still coming online in phases as the community builds out.
- Eagle Lake (8.5 acres) and Otter Lake (nearly 19 acres), both stocked
- Sweet Gum Park with a playground and trails
- The Lakehouse amenity center — pool, fitness building, and playground (opening summer 2026)
- 30 miles of planned trails throughout the community
- Pickleball courts, wiffle ball fields, and dedicated kids' play areas
- Golf-cart community designation for easy neighborhood mobility
A Town Center Built Into the Neighborhood
Riceland isn't just houses — it includes a 30-acre commercial town center with Mont Belvieu's new City Hall and fire station, plus planned restaurant and retail space, so daily errands and city services are genuinely close to home.
- A 30-acre Town Center anchored by the new City Hall, a fire station, and the Mill House retail building
- Four homebuilders offering a wide range of styles and price points: Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Chesmar Homes, and David Weekley Homes
- Floor plans from about 1,480 to 4,900 square feet
- The first phase (417 lots) is largely built out, with over 150 homes sold and roughly 180 under construction as of a recent count
Getting Around, Schools & What's Coming
Major Highways & Commute
Riceland sits at the intersection of FM 565 and FM 3180 in Chambers County, with quick access to the Grand Parkway (TX-99) a few miles away for the drive toward Baytown, Houston, or the rest of the Houston metro.
Schools
Riceland borders a Barbers Hill Independent School District campus directly — one of the area's top-rated districts, and a significant draw for families comparing Mont Belvieu to nearby cities. Ask us to confirm current campus assignments for a specific section of the community.
Builders & Pricing
Four builders are active in Riceland — Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Chesmar Homes, and David Weekley Homes — with floor plans from about 1,480 to 4,900 square feet and prices generally running $340,000 to $800,000. As the first true master-planned community in Mont Belvieu, Riceland is still building out toward its eventual 4,500 homes, so new phases and price points continue to release — 5 Crowns Realty Group can flag new openings as they come available.
Thinking About Riceland?
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