Bear Branch Village
Late-1970s homes and the Creekwood Nature Area.
Bear Branch is a village of about 1,090 homes with a median build year of 1978, and the entrance to the Creekwood Nature Area sits at the end of Maple Park Drive.
What sets Bear Branch apart
Bear Branch has one of the oldest median build years among the villages researched here, 1978, with homes around 2,760 sq ft on lots near 10,800 sq ft. Creekwood Nature Area, one of the five parks run by the Kingwood Service Association, is entered from inside the village. The association is managed by Goodwin & Company.
Housing and architecture
Community Impact (Aug 2020) counted 1,091 single-family homes, with a median build year of 1978 and median home size of 2,761 sq ft. Source
HAR's 2025 facts list 1,090 single-family properties, median year built 1978, median 2,764 sq ft, median lot about 10,800 sq ft. Source
Everyday life and location
- Creekwood Nature Area (entrance at end of Maple Park Dr)Within the village · End of Maple Park Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
The entrance to Creekwood Nature Area sits at the end of Maple Park Drive in Bear Branch Village. Source
Association and ownership
Assessments are billed once a year and are due July 1; most exterior changes need architectural approval, and reviews can take up to 45 days. Source
The association is managed by Goodwin & Company and lists its address as 3215 Cedar Knolls Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339. Source
Best Trash collects household trash in the village on Tuesdays and Fridays. Source
Assessments, rules and management change. Get current figures and the deed restrictions from the association or the title company before your option period ends.
Schools
Bear Branch Village is in Humble ISD. School assignments are set by address and can change each year, so confirm with the district’s lookup tool before you rely on a campus. See my Kingwood schools guide for the official tools.
Community Impact lists Bear Branch Elementary, Creekwood Middle and Kingwood High as the zoned schools. Source
Homes in Bear Branch
I don’t have a listing in Bear Branch right now. You can see every active home here on HAR.com, or tell me what you’re looking for and I’ll send matches as they come up, including homes before they hit the market when sellers allow it.
Buying here
What I would check before buying in Bear Branch
- Updates on a late-1970s home: roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing and windows.
- Architectural approval timing: the association says reviews can take up to 45 days, so plan renovations accordingly.
- Whether the lot backs to the greenbelt or the nature area, and what that means for privacy and drainage.
Selling here
Selling in Bear Branch
Buyers in Bear Branch weigh condition heavily because the homes share a common era. I lead with the work you have done and price against updated and original-condition sales separately.
A valuation request is a pricing conversation based on recent sales, not an appraisal.
How Bear Branch compares
Questions about Bear Branch
Who manages the Bear Branch Village HOA?
Goodwin & Company manages the association. Assessments are billed annually and due July 1.
What schools serve Bear Branch?
Community Impact lists Bear Branch Elementary, Creekwood Middle and Kingwood High in Humble ISD. Confirm a specific address with Humble ISD.
Talk to Michael
Thinking about Bear Branch?
Ask about a home, a street or a section, or have me compare Bear Branch with other villages for you. Call or text 832-797-3780.
Sources and last review
Last reviewed October 11, 2026. Each fact above links to its source. Listing-based details describe specific homes and may not apply to every home in the village.