2518 Massey Tompkins rd
Baytown, TX 77521
Development Opportunity in Baytown · Terrain À vendre · 6,67 ha

Rarely available single-family residential development opportunity in one of the Houston metro's fastest-growing submarkets. This ±16.47-acre SF1-zoned tract at 2518 Massey Tompkins Road offers a well-configured parcel with meaningful frontage along both Massey Tompkins Road and Crosby Cedar Bayou Road, providing strong visibility, excellent accessibility, and multiple potential points of ingress and egress — a distinct advantage for residential subdivision design and future homebuilder marketing. The site is fully surrounded by established single-family communities, confirming the corridor's proven residential demand and neighborhood continuity. Chapparal Village (485 homes) sits to the northwest, Kings Bend (184 homes) to the northeast, and Whispering Pines (274 lots) to the north. Stephen F. Austin Elementary School sits immediately adjacent to the property — one of the most compelling amenities a residential developer can offer prospective buyers and a natural marketing centerpiece for any future subdivision. The property is served by the highly regarded Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, with Cedar Bayou Junior High School and Ross S. Sterling High School rounding out the feeder pattern. An additional ±2.88-acre parcel is available adjacent to the primary tract, presenting the opportunity to assemble a larger contiguous development footprint for a builder seeking greater scale or flexibility in subdivision design. Utilities are available to the site, and the 2025 total tax rate of 2.58% reflects levies from Goose Creek CISD, Harris County, Harris County Flood Control, Port of Houston Authority, Harris County Hospital District, Harris County Education Department, Lee Junior College District, and the City of Baytown — a competitive rate for a Houston-area infill development opportunity of this caliber. The surrounding demographic profile strongly supports new residential absorption. The 2026 population estimate reaches 8,241 within 1 mile, 55,436 within 3 miles, and over 105,000 within 5 miles. Average household incomes are $94,496 within 1 mile and $92,056 within 5 miles, while median owner-occupied home values range from $228,717 to $246,923 across the trade area — metrics that signal a stable, income-qualified buyer pool well-suited for new single-family product. Beyond the immediate site, Baytown's broader market momentum is equally compelling. The city is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from its historically industrial identity toward a true live-work-play destination. On the residential side, several large-scale master-planned communities are actively delivering or under development nearby, including Baytown Crossings (520 acres, 1,600 homes), Riceland (1,500 acres), Southwinds (220 acres, 375 SF and 450 MF homes), and Ascend at Legends Bay (565 lots). These projects reflect strong builder conviction in the submarket and validate the depth of housing demand across Baytown's growing residential corridors. Commercial investment is equally robust. The former San Jacinto Mall is being redeveloped into San Jacinto Marketplace, a modern open-air retail destination anchored by a next-generation Sam's Club and featuring a central community green space. Chambers Commons is bringing a new HEB and Starbucks to the trade area, while a Hyatt Regency and Convention Center is planned to further elevate Baytown's hospitality and tourism profile. Perhaps the most significant demand driver on the horizon is the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center (EMBEC) — a $75 million, 150,000 to 200,000 square foot multipurpose sports and entertainment facility currently in the design phase, with construction slated to begin in late 2026 and a projected opening in late 2028. The center is expected to attract over 200,000 annual visitors and generate up to $70 million in yearly tourism revenue, fundamentally reshaping Baytown's regional identity and drawing new residents, businesses, and investment to the area. On the employment front, ExxonMobil's ongoing refinery reconfiguration project is expected to add 700 jobs to the local economy, Grove Business Park is slated for completion by Q3 2026, and Talke USA opened a new recycling center in January 2026 — all contributing to a diversifying and expanding employment base that will continue to support housing demand throughout the submarket. Infrastructure improvements further reinforce the long-term investment thesis. The Garth Road widening project will improve traffic flow across the corridor, the Market Street Corridor is undergoing revitalization and beautification through Baytown's growing downtown arts district, and San Jacinto Boulevard is being extended to create a new direct connection between I-10 and East Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road — enhancing regional accessibility for residents and commuters alike. Located just 25 miles east of downtown Houston on the northern shores of Galveston Bay, Baytown offers residents a lifestyle that extends well beyond the typical suburban experience. Pirates Bay Waterpark, the Baytown Nature Center, a 500-acre bird sanctuary peninsula, Umbrella Alley, sculpture trails, and the oldest continuously operating ferry in Texas are all part of the city's growing cultural and recreational identity. The iconic Fred Hartman Bridge — a cable-stayed landmark spanning the Houston Ship Channel — serves as a daily reminder of the city's unique character and waterfront sense of place. For a homebuilder or residential developer seeking infill land with strong demographics, immediate utility access, an adjacent elementary school, and the full tailwind of one of the Houston metro's most actively transforming submarkets, 2518 Massey Tompkins Road represents a compelling and timely opportunity.