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Rodeo Palms

Manvel's most established community — community amenities, great schools, and accessible value

Why Buyers Choose Rodeo Palms
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Community Amenities
Pool, splash pad, trails, and ponds
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Alvin ISD Schools
Manvel High School
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Best Value in Manvel
$270K–$420K with full amenity package
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Houston Access
~35 min to downtown Houston
$270K – $420K
Price Range
~$600–$1,000/yr
HOA Dues
Alvin ISD
School District
~35 min
To Downtown Houston
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Community Pool
Splash pad and recreation center
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Alvin ISD
Manvel High School
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Best Value
Most accessible Manvel community
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Ponds & Trails
Scenic walking paths throughout
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Established
Manvel's most mature community
The Rodeo Palms Experience

Manvel's most established community — amenities, Alvin ISD schools, and the area's best value

"Rodeo Palms is where Manvel buyers start and often end their search — a well-established community with real amenities, solid schools, and prices that still leave room in the budget for the rest of life."

Rodeo Palms is Manvel's most established master-planned community — built over time and settled in enough to have that neighborhood feeling that newer developments take years to develop. Community pools, a splash pad, walking trails, and scenic ponds give residents the everyday lifestyle infrastructure that matters for families.

The school story is Alvin ISD feeding into Manvel High School — the district's high school that serves this growing part of Brazoria County. For buyers choosing Manvel, the school assignment is a primary consideration, and Rodeo Palms delivers consistently on that front.

The value proposition — $270K to $420K — makes Rodeo Palms one of the most accessible master-planned communities in the greater South Houston area. Buyers who've looked at Pearland, League City, or Clear Lake often find that Manvel generally and Rodeo Palms specifically offer meaningfully more home for their money.

🏊 Established · Alvin ISD · Manvel
Manvel's premier community with
genuine amenities and great value
~35 min from downtown Houston. Alvin ISD with Manvel High School. Community pool, splash pad, trails, and ponds.
  • Alvin ISD — Manvel High School
  • Community pool, splash pad, and clubhouse
  • 35 min to downtown Houston
  • Scenic ponds and walking trails
  • Manvel's most established community
  • Best value in the South Houston market
  • Growing Manvel amenity corridor nearby
Homes in Rodeo Palms

The South Houston area's best value — community living at accessible prices

Rodeo Palms offers established family homes from entry-level to move-up, all within a true amenity community with Alvin ISD schools — at prices that represent genuine value in today's market.

Entry Level
$270K – $330K
Rodeo Palms entry homes — solid construction with full community amenity access, pond views, and Alvin ISD school assignment at South Houston's most accessible community price.
Best for
First-time buyers · Young families · Value-focused buyers
Premium Homes
$380K – $420K
Larger Rodeo Palms homes — often on premium pond-front lots with more square footage. The community's top tier still offers outstanding value versus equivalent homes in Pearland or League City.
Best for
Larger families · Buyers wanting premium lots · Move-up buyers
Schools

Alvin ISD — Manvel High School

Rodeo Palms is zoned to Alvin Independent School District, feeding into Manvel High School — the primary high school serving Manvel and the surrounding Brazoria County communities.

Alvin Independent School District (Alvin ISD)
Most homes in Rodeo Palms
🏫 E.C. Mason Elementary 📚 Rodeo Palms Junior High 🎓 Manvel High School
School campus assignments are address-specific — always confirm the specific assignment for any address before purchasing. Campus may vary by section within Rodeo Palms.
Location & Commute

Highway 6 and SH 288 access — Houston within reach, Pearland amenities nearby

Rodeo Palms' Manvel location gives residents access to both SH 288 and Highway 6, connecting to downtown Houston in about 35 minutes and putting Pearland's full range of shopping and dining right next door.

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~35 min
Downtown Houston
via SH 288 or Hwy 6
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~30 min
Texas Medical Center
via SH 288
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~35 min
NASA Johnson Space Center
via Beltway 8
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~30 min
Hobby Airport
via I-45 or Beltway 8
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~40 min
Kemah Boardwalk
via Beltway 8
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~50 min
Galveston Island
via I-45 S
Active Listings

Homes for sale in Rodeo Palms right now

Browse current Rodeo Palms listings — from entry-level to pond-front premium — or contact Phil to discuss which homes offer the best value in Manvel's most established community.

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Life Outside Your Front Door

Manvel living with Pearland's dining and shopping right next door

Rodeo Palms residents enjoy quick access to Pearland's growing restaurant scene, excellent grocery options, medical services, and the broad amenity corridor developing along SH 288.

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Dining
Killen's Texas BBQ
Killen's Texas BBQ
Award-winning Pearland BBQ — one of Texas's most celebrated pitmasters, nearby in Pearland
Pearland area · ~10 min
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Houston-area Tex-Mex favorite with fajitas, margaritas, and great atmosphere
Pearland / SH 288 area
BJ's Brewhouse
BJ's Brewhouse
Craft beer and American dining popular with Manvel and Pearland families
Pearland / SH 288 corridor
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Groceries & Essentials
H-E-B
H-E-B
Texas grocery royalty — full market, pharmacy, and curbside pickup nearby
Manvel / Pearland area
Kroger
Kroger
Full-service grocery with pharmacy and fuel center
Manvel / Pearland area
Walgreens
Walgreens
Convenient pharmacy and daily essentials
Manvel area
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Medical & Services
Kelsey-Seybold
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Multi-specialty medical group serving Manvel and Pearland residents
Pearland area
LA Fitness
LA Fitness
Full-service gym with pool, courts, and group fitness classes
Pearland area
Chase Bank
Chase Bank
Full-service branch with ATM and in-person banking
Manvel / Pearland area
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Entertainment & Recreation
Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens
Galveston's premier family resort with aquarium, rainforest, and rides
Galveston Island · ~50 min
Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston
NASA's world-class visitor center — great family day trip about 35 min away
NASA Pkwy, Houston · ~35 min
Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk
Waterfront dining, rides, and entertainment about 40 min from Rodeo Palms
Kemah · ~40 min
Common Questions

Rodeo Palms — frequently asked questions

Rodeo Palms is zoned to Alvin Independent School District, feeding into Manvel High School. Always confirm the specific campus for your address before purchasing.
Rodeo Palms features a full amenity package: community pool, splash pad, walking trails, scenic ponds, and clubhouse — the most complete amenity offering of Manvel's established communities.
Home prices in Rodeo Palms range from approximately $270,000 to $420,000 — one of the most accessible master-planned communities in the greater South Houston area. The most active range is typically $330K–$380K for updated homes.
Rodeo Palms is approximately 35 minutes from downtown Houston via SH 288 or Highway 6 to I-45 — and about 30 minutes to the Texas Medical Center. Most residents work within Houston or in Pearland/Manvel's growing employment base.
Rodeo Palms is often considered Manvel's most established community — it has the most mature neighborhood character of Manvel's options, with well-developed amenities and settled streets. Newer communities like Del Bello Lakes and Sedona Lakes offer newer construction; Rodeo Palms offers more established character.
HOA fees in Rodeo Palms typically range from $600–$1,000 per year, covering the community pool, splash pad, trails, and common area maintenance. Always verify the current amount before closing.
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