Sealy + Bellville + Brookshire, Texas

A city that offers the best of both worlds with a slow-paced lifestyle

Quaint, Small Town Lifestyle + Amazing Location

Sealy, Bellville, and Brookshire are communities 15 to 20 minutes away from Katy with rich histories. The small town feel of less than 6,500 people is what appeals to current and prospective residents. Three main school districts serve the area including Sealy ISD, Bellville ISD, Wharton ISD, and Royal ISD. Though these towns are smaller, residents are a short driving distance away from anything they could want including wineries, golf courses, as well as everything the nearby Houston area has to offer.

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Sealy + Bellville + Brookshire, Texas > Quick Statistics

All three cities offer a semi-rural and small town feel with quick access to Houston's metropolitan area. With populations under 10,000, you are sure to not only know your neighbors, but everyone in the community! If you want a place that is rich in history and has maintained its tight-knit feel, Sealy, Bellville, and Brookshire are great places.

FAMILY

Sealy: cost of living 6% lower than national average

Bellville: cost of living 7% lower than the national average

Brookshire: cost of living 11% lower than the national average

COMMUNITY

Quaint, small town lifestyle ideal for slow-paced country living

SCHOOLS

Sealy: Awarded Sealy ISD and

Wharton ISD school districts

Bellville: Bellville ISD and

Brookshire: Awarded Royal ISD

 

ACTIVITIES

Many nearby places to visit like farms, wineries, breweries, historical markers, and museums

Brookshire, Texas

22

MINUTES

to Energy Corridor

Bellville, Texas

50

MINUTES

to Energy Corridor

Sealy, Texas

35

MINUTES

to Energy Corridor

Sealy, Texas

35

MINUTES

to Energy Corridor

Bellville, Texas

50

MINUTES

to Energy Corridor

Brookshire, Texas

22

MINUTES

to Energy Corridor

Schools in Sealy, Texas

Schools in Brookshire, Texas

Served by three school districts including Katy ISD, Lamar CISD, and Royal ISD

To find which school district and school you belong to, contact Katy ISD, Lamar CISD, Bellville ISD, and Royal ISD. You can also view on a map if your property belongs to Katy ISD here, Lamar CISD here, Bellville ISD here, or Royal ISD here.

Location + Commute

Location

Sealy makes up the zip code 77474

Bellville makes up zip code 77418

Brookshire makes up the zip code 77423

Flood Map for Sealy + Bellville + Brookshire


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Local Landmarks

From Sealy

  • From Sealy to NRG Stadium: 1hr
  • From Sealy to Katy, Texas: 26 mins
  • From Sealy to The Galleria: 52 mins
  • From Sealy to Energy Corridor: 35 mins
  • From Sealy to Hobby Airport: 1hr 9mins
  • From Sealy to George Bush Intercontinental: 1hr 5mins
  • From Sealy to Austin, Texas: 1hr 53mins
  • From Sealy to Dallas, Texas: 3hr 37mins
  • From Sealy to San Antonio: 2hr 29mins
  • From Sealy to The Woodlands: 1hr 12mins

From Bellville

  • From Bellville to NRG Stadium: 1hr 15mins
  • From Bellville to Katy, Texas: 40 mins
  • From Bellville to The Galleria: 1hr 6mins
  • From Bellville to Energy Corridor: 48 mins
  • From Bellville to Hobby Airport: 1hr 22mins
  • From Bellville to George Bush Intercontinental: 1hr 15mins
  • From Bellville to Austin, Texas: 2 hrs
  • From Bellville to Dallas, Texas: 3hr 32mins
  • From Bellville to San Antonio: 2hr 24mins
  • From Bellville to The Woodlands: 1hr 5mins


From Brookshire

  • From Brookshire to NRG Stadium: 45 mins
  • From Brookshire to Katy, Texas: 14 mins
  • From Brookshire to The Galleria: 42 mins
  • From Brookshire to Energy Corridor: 26 mins
  • From Brookshire to Hobby Airport: 58 mins
  • From Brookshire to George Bush Intercontinental: 54 mins
  • From Brookshire to Austin, Texas: 2hr 3mins
  • From Brookshire to Dallas, Texas: 3hr 35mins
  • From Brookshire to San Antonio: 2hr 41mins
  • From Brookshire to The Woodlands: 1hr 2mins

Carpool for free

Carpool for free using the HOV lane: HOV Lanes are restricted lanes reserved for vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers. Each vehicle that travels on an HOV Lane must carry at least two or, in some cases, three people. HOV Lanes allow drivers to travel faster and avoid congestion in regular lanes during peak periods. Motorcycles are permitted to travel on the HOV Lane at any time as per federal guidelines.

EZ Tag

Pay for the fast lane (aka EZ tag): For those who are unable to carpool and use the HOV lane, there is also another option to access the fast lane using the EZ tag. First and foremost, an EZ TAG account is not required, it is highly recommended for greater access and convenience. Qualifying vehicles may use the all-electronic (EZ TAG Only) toll lanes and will automatically receive the discounted tolling rate.

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How does the Ez Tag work?

An EZ TAG is a small adhesive device that adheres to the inside of the windshield. As EZ TAG customers use the system, tolls are electronically deducted from their account. When the EZ TAG account reaches the minimum balance level, it automatically charges (debits) the customer’s credit card or bank account to bring it back to the original deposit amount. 


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Local Favorites + Family Fun

Local Family Favorites

Sealy


Bellville

Brookshire


Best Date Nights

Bars

  • Saddleback Saloon (Sealy)
  • Cast Iron Winery (Sealy)
  • Creekmore's Sports Bar (Sealy)
  • Iron Horse Saloon (Brookshire)
  • Shire Distilling (Brookshire)
  • Baa Baa Brewhouse (Brookshire)
  • Touchdown Sports Bar & Grill (Brookshire)
  • Huff Brewing Company (Bellville)

Coffee Shops

  • Studio Blend Gallery & Coffee Shop (Sealy)
  • Awakening (Brookshire)

Local Shopping


Local stores

Locally Sourced Grocers & Restaurants

  • Prasek's Sealy (Sealy)
  • Renaissance Chicken (Sealy)
  • Cast Iron Winery (Sealy)
  • Kmiec Farm (Sealy)
  • Frydek Heritage Farm (Sealy)

Sports + Recreation

Youth Sports

Sealy

Brookshire


Golf Courses


Veterinary

Sealy Veterinary Clinic

Sealy Animal Hospital

Brookshire Small Animal Clinic

Sealy/Bellville/Brookshire

Community Resources

Click here for the Austin County Central Appraisal District

Also, click here for access to every County Appraisal District in Texas

Click here to view the Property Tax information for Austin County

City of Sealy, Texas

Learn More Here

City of Bellville, Texas

Learn More Here

City of Brookshire, Texas

Learn More Here

Katy Moms Network

Learn More Here

Out and About

Parks + Recreation

  • Parks in Sealy

    Abe & Irene Levine Family Park

    • Playground, gazebo, pavilion, sand volleyball, picnic tables, restrooms
    • 406 Main Street, Sealy, Texas

    Sealy Business & Professional Women's Park 

    • Sports fields/courts, playground, Fishing lake, track, picnic tables, restrooms
    • 1008 Main Street, Sealy, Texas

  • Parks in Bellville

    Margaret Chesley Memorial Park

    • Picnic table, walking trail
    • N Bell St, Bellville, TX 77418

    City Park

    • Playground, kitchen, pavillion, 
    • Between State Hwy. 159 E. and FM 529 E. at the S. Amthor Street intersection

    Clark Park

    • Little league field, soccer fields, basketball pavilion, playscape, waterscape, amphitheater, RV spaces, walking trails, etc.
    • 650 N Holland St, Bellville, TX 77418



  • Parks in Brookshire

    Brookshire City Park 

    • Playground, basketball court, pavilion, picnic tables
    • 715 Bains Street, Brookshire, Texas

    Stephen F. Austin State Park 

    • Hiking trails, camp grounds
    • Park 38 San Felipe, Texas

  • Family Fun & Entertainment

    Water Park

    Attractions + Entertainment


You've got to experience

Living in Sealy + Bellville + Brookshire, Texas

Previously Sealy was a part of the original Mexican land grant to Moses Austin. The area was settled by Stephen F. Austin and the "Old Three Hundred". Sealy is the economic hub of Austin County and was officially incorporated on August 16, 1949. Sealy is home to many historical markers including the birthplace of what is now known as the Sealy mattress company. The city's location offers easy access to major metropolitan areas and prime paths of transportation, while still providing a quaint, small town lifestyle!


Belville was named after Thomas B. Bell, one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred. The town is located on the eastern end of the Texas-German belt and is home to many German descendants, fostering a strong German culture to this day The town is the definition of small town Texas living having only around 4,000 residents. Belville is rich in Texas history and you can find may historical markers around the the town. Being located a little over an hour outside of Houston's metropolitan area, Bellville is a great way to have small town living near big city luxuries!


Brookshire gets its name from one of the city's past large landowners, Nathan Brookshire. The area is characterized by its flat landscape and rich soil which provide an ideal farming and ranching community in which Brookshire was founded on. Brookshire is an area located near major roadways like I-10, which have contributed to its preparedness to grow. The city offers the best of both worlds with a slow-paced lifestyle located near Houston's metropolitan area!

GET IN TOUCH

Utilities + Providers

How we maintain and grow as a community

  • Internet + Phone Providers


    • AT&T (phone & internet)
    • EarthLink (internet)
    • Rise Broadband (internet)

  • What MUD districts are there in Sealy, Texas

    Sealy does not have a MUD district; it is a member of the Blue Bonnet Water Conservation District

  • What MUD districts are there in Bellville, Texas

    Bellville does not have a MUD district. There is the Austin County Water Supply Corporation

  • What MUD districts are there in Brookshire, Texas

    The city of Brookshire makes up the Brookshire Municipal Water District 

  • What are MUD Taxes?

    MUD stands for Municipal Utility District, which is a subdivision of the State of Texas that is created to build infrastructure and provide services such as water, sewer, and stormwater drainage in areas where a city cannot provide them. A MUD might be created for a brand new community that sits just outside Houston's public water services, for example. Municipal Utility Districts are funded through bonds. Homeowners then pay off those bonds through MUD tax. As the debt decreases, MUD taxes may also decrease over time.

  • What do MUDs provide to a community?

    In addition to their common functions of water and wastewater service, MUDs are legally empowered to engage in conservation, irrigation, electrical generation, firefighting, solid waste collection and disposal, and recreational activities (such as parks, swimming pools, and sports courts). A MUD can provide for itself the recreational amenities that are approved by the Board of Directors and funded by the District.

  • Will my taxes be higher in a MUD?

    MUD tax rates, like all property tax rates, vary according to property values and debt requirements. MUD rates generally decline over time as the MUD is built out and operating and debt service costs are shared by more homeowners.

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