Forest Cove
Acre lots, an old golf course and a riverside greenway.
Forest Cove began as a golf-course community in the mid-1960s, before Kingwood's first village opened. Its lots are often about an acre, and its pool and marina are on Marina Drive.
What sets Forest Cove apart
Forest Cove predates Kingwood's first village, with a median build year of 1970 and a median lot of about 43,500 sq ft. Kingwood Cove Golf Club operated there from 1967 to 2017, and the association says the course was sold to a developer proposing homes. After Harvey, Harris County Flood Control bought out and demolished the 13 Riverview Townhomes, and part of that site is now the San Jacinto Bayou Greenway, a 2.5-mile trail that opened in April 2023. The association says its dues cannot pay Kingwood Service Association fees.
History and development
FCPOA says Forest Cove began as a golf course community, with an operating course for most of its history since the mid-1960s. Source
Kingwood Cove Golf Club at 805 Hamblen Rd was an 18-hole course that opened in 1967 and closed in 2017, per ForeTee. Source
FCPOA says the golf course was sold to a developer that proposes homes there; the POA is negotiating drainage, traffic and utility issues. Source
Housing and architecture
HAR counts 393 single-family properties in Forest Cove U/R, median lot 43,470 sq ft (about one acre), median year built 1970. Source
Everyday life and location
- Forest Cove Pool / MarinaWithin the village · 1025 Marina Dr
- San Jacinto Bayou Greenway trailWithin the village
The San Jacinto Bayou Greenway, a 2.5-mile trail partly on the former townhome site, opened April 15, 2023, linking to the Kingwood greenbelt trails at Woodland Hills Drive. Source
The residents-only Forest Cove pool at 1025 Marina Dr opens Memorial Day to Labor Day; dues must be current to use it. Source
Association and ownership
FCPOA says its assessment funds cannot pay Kingwood Service Association membership fees, which cover facilities like the boat ramp and parks. Source
Forest Cove has 12 platted sections (1-7 and CC 1-4A), each with its own deed restrictions; exterior work needs ACC approval first. 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
Forest Cove 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 (Oct 2020) lists Foster Elementary, Kingwood Middle and Kingwood Park High as Forest Cove's schools. Source
Drainage and flood history
Harvey made the Riverview Townhomes at Forest Cove uninhabitable; HCFCD bought the 13 townhomes through voluntary buyouts and was finishing demolition in November 2019. Source
The townhome demolition was budgeted at $300,000, with FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant paying 75% and HCFCD 25% (Houston Chronicle, 2019). Source
A village name cannot tell you an individual home’s flood risk. Use the tools in my flood and drainage guide for the specific address.
Homes in Forest Cove
I don’t have a listing in Forest Cove 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 Forest Cove
- Flood history, elevation and the FEMA map for the specific lot, given the area's documented Harvey impact.
- The status of the former golf course and any development plans near the home.
- Whether you can get Kingwood Service Association park access, since the association's dues do not cover it.
- The deed restrictions for the home's section (there are 12).
Selling here
Selling in Forest Cove
Forest Cove buyers are often after land. I price the lot and house separately and address flood history directly with documentation.
A valuation request is a pricing conversation based on recent sales, not an appraisal.
How Forest Cove compares
Questions about Forest Cove
Is Forest Cove part of the Kingwood Service Association?
FCPOA says its assessments cannot be used to pay KSA's membership fee, so KSA facilities are not covered by Forest Cove dues.
What happened to the Forest Cove golf course?
The course closed in 2017 and was sold to a developer that proposes homes; FCPOA is negotiating drainage, traffic and utilities.
Did Forest Cove flood in Harvey?
Harvey made the Riverview Townhomes uninhabitable; Harris County Flood Control bought and demolished them, and the site is now part of a greenway.
Talk to Michael
Thinking about Forest Cove?
Ask about a home, a street or a section, or have me compare Forest Cove 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.