Del Webb active-adult community ‘Magnolia’ blossoms April 2

​​MAGNOLIA – Del Webb is set to open a new active-adult community north of Houston.

The developer will hold a grand opening April 2 for Del Webb The Woodlands, located about five miles west of I-45 on FM 1488.

Del Webb acquired the undeveloped, 190-acre property in December 2014, and broke ground on the new community the following month.

Del Webb The Woodlands will feature 565 homes, ranging in size from 1,500 sf to 3,500 sf. Prices start from the $270,000s.

The gated community’s four model homes showcase features and amenities that will likely appeal to its 55-and-older residents. 

Del Webb The Woodlands is under construction on about 100 home sites in its first two neighborhoods. 

The first residents are expected to move into the new community in August.

Del Webb also plans to develop an 11,500-sf amenity center, featuring an indoor and outdoor pool, bocce ball area, tennis and pickleball courts and a fitness center and aerobics room. An on-site, full-time lifestyle director will plan programming, such as wine, cooking and volunteering clubs, for the new community.

The amenity building is expected to open in 2Q2017.