Shadow Creek Ranch Homes & Real Estate
Search the newest Shadow Creek Ranch homes for sale & real estate in Pearland below! The master-planned community of Shadow Creek Ranch, located less than 20 miles south of the city of Houston, packs a complement of resort-style amenities into an expanse inspired by the area's many lakes and floral splendor. For more information about Shadow Creek Ranch properties for sale, including previous pricing history, property disclosures, and more, or to arrange a home showing, contact your LOCAL real estate experts today. Read more about Shadow Creek Ranch real estate.
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Shadow Creek Ranch Real Estate Market

With more than 300 acres of lakes, roughly one-third of the homes in Shadow Creek Ranch are waterfront homes! Sandwiched between the city of Fresno and Pearland, this quiet community primarily consists of brick- and stone-facade single-family homes. Two-story homes are prevalent in the community, but there's also a healthy mix of ranches, and listings usually reflect this. Homes for sale in Shadow Creek Ranch generally list from $300,000, and the majority of listings usually taper off around $500,000. Homes in this range typically feature at least three bedrooms and anywhere from 1,850–3,500 square feet of living space.
Luxury homes for sale in Shadow Creek Ranch usually list from $500,000, and the most exceptional homes can approach $700,000. These luxury homes typically have four-plus bedrooms, more than 3,500 square feet of living space, meticulously-manicured yards, and features like private pools and media rooms.
With tree-lined streets winding through 300 acres of glimmering lakes, it’s easy to find a home at Shadow Creek Ranch that sits on or near a lakeshore. In fact, a considerable number of the waterfront homes for sale in Pearland are located in Shadow Creek Ranch. Relax on the back porch of your waterfront home and let the stress melt away while you watch the sunset. Leash up your pets and walk right out your back door to stroll around one of the 18 lakes within the community.
Since its inception, the vision for Shadow Creek Ranch has been to maintain the overall beauty and serenity of the community. To ensure this, Shadow Creek Ranch does not allow swimming, boating, fishing, or feeding ducks; all pets must be on-leash.
Shadow Creek Ranch Community Amenities
Shadow Creek Ranch sets itself apart from other master-planned communities with the breadth and depth of the amenities offered. The community's 700 acres of green space and parks are exceptional, and the 300 acres of lakes make one out of every three homes in Shadow Creek Ranch a waterfront home. There's no shortage of reasons to love living in Shadow Creek Ranch.
Shadow Creek Ranch also has an excellent location to get to other Houston attractions. Shadow Creek Ranch is on Highway 288, meaning that residents have easy access to employment centers and attractions like Texas Medical Center, Pearland Town Center, NRG Stadium, and more within 15 miles of home.
Outdoor Recreation for All Ages
A fun and relaxing day at the Diamond Bay waterpark is what any kid—or parent, for that matter—needs for those hot Houston summers! If an active evening of tennis, volleyball, or basketball is more your style, Emerald Bay, Reflection Bay, and Biscayne Bay Recreation Centers each offer unique layouts with playgrounds and splash pads for the kids and lap pools and wading pools for a quieter experience.
If a relaxing hike while reconnecting with nature sounds good, the Shadow Creek Nature Trail is a quick walk north. The trail lies just far enough away to give you the full natural outdoor experience that makes you feel like you are on an open prairie in the country, away from the city. This path, which features elevated platforms and binocular stations, is ideal for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.
Pearland Town Center and Broadway Street
Fun at Shadow Creek Ranch is just around the corner—literally. Parks line the north side of the neighborhood, rec centers are scattered throughout, and the Shadow Creek Ranch outdoor shopping mall is at the southeast corner by the highway. The Mediterranean-style architecture and village setting here features anchor tenants such as HEB Plus, Longhorn Steakhouse, Hobby Lobby, and Ashley Furniture, offering you all you could want for your home needs. Need groceries? Electronics? Restaurants? A local gym? You can find it here.
If you prefer date night or shopping a little further away from home, jump into the car and head across Broadway Street to check out the larger retailers at Pearland Town Center. National retailers like Macy’s and factory outlet stores like Van’s, Forever 21, and Bath and Body Works are just a few places in Pearland Town Center. This Pearland hotspot is also perfect for grabbing a quick bite.
A quick drive east down Broadway offers additional shopping and dining options and fun nightlife spots. If you want to relax and watch the game with friends and family, places like Big City Wings, Killen’s TMX, and Bogie’s Grill are only a short jaunt from your home at Shadow Creek Ranch. There are a ton of great things to do in Pearland, and all of them are easily accessed from this community.
Shadow Creek Ranch Local Highlights
- Shadow Creek Ranch amenities include two recreation centers, a resort-style pool and water park, three more pools with lanes, sand volleyball and basketball courts, and much more.
- Shadow Creek Ranch's location on the outskirts of the greater Houston area provides both easy downtown access and a more rural, intimate environment.
- The Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center and the Pearland Town Center offer extensive retail and dining options right at home.
- Exceptional medical access is enabled by close proximity to Pearland Medical Center, complete with a 24-hour ER, and the Memorial Hermann Pearland Medical Complex.
Shadow Creek Ranch School Information

Shadow Creek Ranch schools are in one of two school districts. On the Brazoria County side, students attend Alvin ISD schools, including Shadow Creek High School. Residents from the Fort Bend County side of the community attend Fort Bend ISD schools, culminating at Willowridge High School in Houston.
Early Learning in Shadow Creek Ranch
Kids R Kids Learning Academy at 12015 Broadway Street, Pearland, is a childcare and preschool center that caters to the residents of Shadow Creek Ranch, Fresno, Brookside Village, and the city of Pearland. The center aims to provide a holistic learning environment to children between 6 weeks to 4 years of age. They have before- and after-school programs in addition to summer camps.
The Goddard School at 2151 Kingsley Drive, Pearland, focuses on a child's health and well-being, along with giving them holistic education. The school runs several programs for children between 6 weeks to 6 years of age. They also have after-school programs and organize summer camps with activities.
Other early learning options in Shadow Creek Ranch include:
- The Growing Tree Academy: This Shadow Creek Ranch day care center has programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers from six weeks to five years old, and after-school and summer programs for students up to 12 years old. One of its special features is its Spanish immersion classes.
- Primrose School: Primrose School of West Pearland is on Kirby Drive. It teaches a "Balanced Learning" curriculum from infancy to kindergarten, as well as after-school and summer activities.
- Silverline Montessori Shadow Creek Ranch: This Montessori school is located on-site right across the street from the Growing Tree Academy. The Montessori method focuses on self-directed learning and fostering personal independence and motivation.
- Bright Learners Academy: This elementary-prep school has programs for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, as well as private 1st grade, tutoring, and summer programs. It's located on Kirby Drive near Shadow Creek High School.
Alvin Independent School District
Students whose homes are in Brazoria County are zoned for seven Alvin ISD schools, including four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.
Mary Burks Marek Elementary School at 1947 Kirby Drive, Pearland, is conveniently located for residents of Emerald Bay Village. The school prides itself on providing a challenging curriculum. The management also runs half-day programs. One special feature of this school is its Two-Way Dual Language program, allowing students to learn in both English and Spanish regardless of their first language.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School at 2225 Kingsley Drive, Pearland, reflects personal development goals alongside academic lessons. You can also expect your child to participate in various non-academic activities, like book reading sessions, sports, etc. during their time at school. Subdivisions near this school include The Village of Reflection Bay and The Village of Biscayne Bay.
Glenn York Elementary School is located at 2720 Kingsley Drive, Pearland. While students in the north areas of The Village of Reflection Bay and The Village of Biscayne Bay attend Wilder Elementary, students living in the south areas of these neighborhoods may attend Glenn York Elementary. In addition to a Gifted and Talented program and Special Education teachers, Glenn York Elementary has its own dyslexia therapist.
Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary at 2910 Halfmoon Bay Drive, Pearland, serves students in the southern areas of The Village of Emerald Bay and The Village of Reflection Bay. The education team at Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary includes a dyslexia specialist, literacy and math coaches, and an advanced academics specialist, creating an environment where students at all levels can excel.
Once your student leaves elementary, they'll attend one of three middle schools near Shadow Creek Ranch. Nolan Ryan Junior High at 11500 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, serves 6th- through 8th-grade students in the northern areas of the Emerald Bay, Reflection Bay, and Biscayne Bay neighborhoods. NRJHS offers an abundance of extracurriculars and fine arts, including orchestra, dance, drama club, art, athletics, band, choir, and SeaPerch, an underwater robotics program.
Serving the southern areas of Shadow Creek Ranch, McNair Junior High at 2950 Kingsley Drive, Pearland, shares several programs with its fellow Alvin ISD middle school, including AVID, a college readiness elective. Throughout AISD, the Magnet Academic Program offers qualifying students accelerated math/science courses or integrated reading/social studies courses. In addition, the STEM Academy program offers further advanced material.
Shadow Creek Ranch High School is located just south of the community at 11850 Broadway Street, Pearland, and further expands the academic options available to Shadow Creek Ranch students. Organizations and extracurriculars include HOSA, a national student organization for those interested in medical fields, Fashion Club, Mock Trial Club, and traditional high school electives. Academic courses include engineering, AP courses, and dual credit courses in partnership with Alvin Community College.
Fort Bend Independent School District
Shadow Creek Ranch students in Fort Bend County are zoned for one elementary, middle, and high school in Fort Bend ISD.
Blue Ridge Elementary School at 6241 McHard Road, Houston, teaches students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Notable programs include the Eagle Club, which rewards high performers with after-school activities like games and movies, and elementary-level music and art programs.
Christa McAuliffe Middle School at 16650 S Post Oak Road, Houston, is attended by 6th through 8th graders. You can expect several extracurricular activities, including sports, art, public care projects, and even a karate club.
Willowridge High School at 16301 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, runs a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. The idea behind the CTE program is to spread awareness about different career options available to high school students and help them choose one that fits their interests the best.
Colleges and Universities Near Shadow Creek Ranch
Alvin Community College at 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, offers close to 900 different credit courses, including creative and technical degree programs. The college has a Child Development Lab that offers childcare to the children of its alumni. It also has dual credit programs for high school students that lets them earn college credits.
The University of Houston Clear Lake at 1200 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, offers junior, senior, and graduate courses across a number of disciplines. Established in 2010, it is a nationally accredited university which shares its campus space with the Pearland Economic Development Corporation.
Some Alvin Community College classes are also held on the UHCL campus. Credits earned for all such courses are transferable between both colleges. Education, nursing, psychology, and behavioral sciences are some of the many degrees offered here.
Houston's best master-planned communities are only as strong as their amenities. For the best amenities in the greater Houston area, not to mention beautiful homes and lake views throughout, look no further than Shadow Creek Ranch!
Shadow Creek Ranch Real Estate Search
This page is updated with Shadow Creek Ranch home listings several times per day directly from the Pearland, Texas MLS.
The property price, number of days on the market, square footage, year built, lot size, and other important listing details like assigned schools and construction type are listed on each Shadow Creek Ranch MLS listing by the listing agent.
Remember to review local Shadow Creek Ranch property tax information and if the current listing is active, under contract, and pending. Many properties have features such as greenbelt locations and swimming pools, and these will be listed with Shadow Creek Ranch community amenities such as golf courses and parks.
Shadow Creek Ranch Real Estate Agents
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