Mills Branch Village
A fenced 1990s village with its own trails and Echo Mountain Park.
Mills Branch is a 1990s village of about 1,213 homes near West Lake Houston Parkway and Northpark Drive, with village-owned trails, a concrete perimeter fence, a large pool and Echo Mountain Park.
What sets Mills Branch apart
Mills Branch runs its own trail network inside the area bounded by Northpark Drive, West Lake Houston Parkway and Mills Branch Drive, and owns a concrete fence around the community. The pool, with a diving board and slide, is run with the Kingwood Community Pool Company, and pool tags go only to owners current on assessments. Deed restrictions are recorded in six section documents.
Housing and architecture
HAR 2025 facts: 1,213 single-family homes, median year built 1991, median 2,327 sq ft, median lot about 7,022 sq ft. Source
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Everyday life and location
- Mills Branch Village pool and community centerWithin the village · 5230 Harvest Spring Dr, Houston, TX 77345 (listed as the community location; pool page gives no address)
- Echo Mountain ParkWithin the village
- Two pocket parksWithin the village
- Village trails (Northpark Dr / W Lake Houston Pkwy / Mills Branch Dr)Within the village
Community Impact placed Mills Branch near the intersection of West Lake Houston Parkway and Northpark Drive. Source
The village lists a community center (clubhouse), a large pool with diving board, slide and baby pool, Echo Mountain Park, and two smaller pocket parks. Source
Village-owned trails run within the area bounded by Northpark Drive, West Lake Houston Parkway and Mills Branch Drive. Source
The association lists its community location as 5230 Harvest Spring Drive, Houston 77345. Source
Pool tags are issued only to residents whose HOA assessments are paid in full; the pool is run with Kingwood Community Pool Company, and the village links the Marlins swim team. Source
Association and ownership
The village owns a concrete perimeter fence around the community. Source
Deed restrictions are recorded in six separate section documents (Sections 1 through 6), plus architectural guidelines and a leasing rules document. Source
Trash and recycling are by Best Trash: trash Tuesday and Friday, recycling Friday (per village site). Source
kingwood.com lists Mills Branch as a separate village from Mills Branch Forest/Woodspring Forest, with its own website. 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
Mills 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.
Homes in Mills Branch
I don’t have a listing in Mills 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 Mills Branch
- The deed restrictions for the home's section (there are six).
- Leasing rules, if you plan to rent the home: the village publishes a separate leasing document.
- Roof and HVAC age on an early-1990s home.
Selling here
Selling in Mills Branch
Mills Branch has steady sales volume. I price against the same section and lot type and highlight what you have updated since the home was built.
A valuation request is a pricing conversation based on recent sales, not an appraisal.
How Mills Branch compares
Questions about Mills Branch
Who manages Mills Branch Village?
Sterling Association Services (Sterling ASI), Kingwood office, 832-678-4500.
How many homes are in Mills Branch?
HAR's 2025 facts count about 1,213 single-family homes, median build year 1991.
Do I need to be current on dues to use the pool?
Yes. Pool tags are issued only to residents whose HOA assessments are paid in full.
Talk to Michael
Thinking about Mills Branch?
Ask about a home, a street or a section, or have me compare Mills 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.