50 Years of Celebrating Life
AND CREATING COMMUNITIES THAT INSPIRE
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More Top-Selling communities than any other developer in America in the past decade.

Since 1975, award-winning Johnson Development has been elevating the concept of master-planned communities to new levels. Curating the ideal mix of prime location, high-performing schools and quality builders, Johnson Development has gone beyond the expected by also providing an outstanding amenity package that transforms its communities into masterpieces. Directors of Fun enhance resident lifestyle with an engaging array of events and activities for all ages.

Neighborhoods With a Purpose

Each community reflects the growing emphasis among families for neighborhoods with a purpose, where residents connect with their neighbors and amenities come together to enhance a family’s quality of life.

With this tenet as a guidepost, Johnson Development has created communities that celebrate life. 

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Celebrating 5 Decades of Excellence in Development

 

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Guided by a mission to create innovative, sustainable, and connected communities, Johnson Development has transformed visions into thriving neighborhoods that enrich lives for the last 50 years. From beautiful parks and vibrant amenities to exceptional designs, every detail reflects our dedication to quality and care. As we honor this milestone, we remain inspired to continue building spaces that bring people together and stand the test of time. Here’s to 50 years of commitment, collaboration, and continued growth as we build for the future.

By The Numbers

Twenty active communities, more than 100 model homes, 14,000+ acres of parks and open space and much more make for one impressive lifestyle for the tens of thousands of families who make their home in a Johnson community.

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20
Active Communities
100+
Model Homes to Tour
14k+
ACRES OF PARKS + OPEN SPACE CREATED
100+
CHARITIES SUPPORTED
2000+
ACRES OF LAND + WETLANDS
25+
ON-SITE SCHOOLS BUILT
16.7 MIL
SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL + COMMERCIAL SPACE
2 MIL
TREES PLANTED
235
MILES OF WALKING TRAILS IN OUR COMMUNITIES

A Have-It-All Lifestyle

Johnson Development is also a commercial real estate developer, which means you’ll have many conveniences only minutes away in a Johnson community:

  • Grocery stores, dry cleaners, gas stations and more for those everyday chores
  • Doctor offices, dentists, optometrists and even veterinarians
  • Churches, daycares and public and private schools
  • A range of restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and other eateries

Not only do these businesses make everyday life easy, they also employ many residents — the very definition of a live-work-play community!

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Commercial Development 

Creating Some of America’s Most Innovative & Best-Selling Communities Since 1975.

Known for innovative and environmentally-sensitive master planning, Johnson Development has earned a distinguished reputation for communities that foster an active, family-oriented lifestyle while preserving the natural beauty of the local landscape. 

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Find New Homes in the Best Suburbs of Top Cities

With more communities ranked among the nation’s best-selling over the past decade than any other developer in the nation, buyers find homes in communities that are ideally placed in top suburbs. Search for new homes in our communities and browse homebuyer resources! 

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See what it's like to live in a Johnson Development Community

The amenities at Viridian are second to none, with the pools, the beaches, the volleyball courts, and the community center... It has a real resort feel to it and something for every member of the family.

Brent J., Viridian

Love love love this community and all it has to offer. Many events for the family. I thank God every time I drive into this community. We spent tireless days and weeks looking for the perfect home and my heart fluttered when we drove into the community. I have been embracing a healthy eating lifestyle and to be able to live among people with the same interest makes it so much more enjoyable. Thanks Johnson Development.

Jennifer S., Harvest Green

What we really love is how on top of everything Woodforest is, especially with reforestation and the amenities they are always adding.

Bill Burges, Woodforest

Super impressed with the amenities and resources that Johnson Development offers for all of their communities. Outstanding job.

Jennifer C., Johnson Development

This place is home. We are one of many families to have purchased houses twice in Viridian, upgrading after learning the benefits of this community by living here. Located in the middle of the Metroplex, we have access to parks, bicycle trails, resort-like pools, and sports (sailing, fishing, tennis, sand volleyball, hiking) right out our front door. The neighborhood is economically, internationally, and ethnically diverse and inclusive.

Richard W., Viridian

Best neighborhood to live! So happy with my kiddo and family here.

Rachel H., Viridian

The scenery is nice and I love what they do for the families with the activities.

Kanesha R., Viridian

Magnificently laid-out housing complex. Good traffic flow, gorgeous lake & clubhouse/facilities, caring & knowledgeable staff. Superior living in the metroplex. Literally on top of everything but with that small hometown feel.

Patricia B., Viridian

Not only a great community with so many amenities but, above all, an outstanding place to live and raise a family.

Héctor L., Viridian

We want to teach our family about healthy living and about sustainability and being close to your neighbors…. I’m never moving!

Sadaf Ali, Harvest Green

This beautiful community is so well designed and maintained/improved, every time I visit the community, either with potential buyers, or for real estate-related education programs sponsored by Johnson Development, I am always impressed. Between the roads, amenities, schools, and local shopping/dining and conveniences, this community has so many wonderful features. The improved roads around Sienna make getting into the city much easier and faster!

Dierdre L., Sienna

Tranquil — it’s a word we use a lot when we talk about Woodforest.

Roslyn Valentino, Woodforest

My husband and I chose Bryson for several reasons, particularly the landscape, and the desire to keep it natural as much as possible.

Michelle O’Connor, Bryson

We could not be happier. We love our home, our wonderful neighbors, all the activities, and our link to River Legacy Park. The developers have a very real concern for the environment and for the residents of Viridian

Carol W., Viridian

We built our first house here in 1999. The location was also a huge draw. We knew we had options to get into downtown between 59, the Fort Bend Parkway and 288– that was a big, big draw. If you're in the market for a home especially if you've got children, you've got to consider Sienna.

Melissa H., Sienna

I think we met more people before our house was even built at all the different events, than we did three years in our former neighborhood.

Stacey Williams, Harvest Green

Sienna is an incredible community! Excellent amenities, schools, neighborhood. They host lots of fun events and activities which brings together the entire community. Big melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds which makes it even more fun to live in! Couldn’t be happier about our decision to move here.

Chandni P., Sienna

One of the advantages or being here obviously is you're central to almost everything. We happen to be northerners and are hockey fans so what we love to do is get on the train, the TRE right here, and ride the train right into the American Airline Center for hockey or basketball– so it's very convenient for that.

Richard Wray, Viridian

I’ve lived in many communities and states over the years and have to say my years in Sienna were the best. Looking at numerous communities in the Fort Bend area, it was clear that Sienna was a stand-out. Even in its early years, the amenities were fabulous and events in the community brought people together. We were no longer neighbors; we were friends. Today, I know what makes Sienna so exceptional is Johnson Development. Every detail is thought out, and they truly care about building the very best community for their residents.

Haunani S., Johnson Development

Our family hasn't even been in our home for a week yet and we are already meeting people. It's a wonderful place to live.

Julie B., Viridian

When we started to look at the homes here we just fell in love with the area and the community and what was coming to this area in Fort Bend County. I'll just say this, Johnson Development is a great master-planned community developer.

Frank Hester, Riverstone

Cross Creek West is an amazing community in Fulshear. With convenient access to both I-10 and 1093 this hidden gem is a must see. The abundance of amenities and top rated schools bring this masterpiece together. This is a wonderful community with a small town feel where residents can grow together.

Andrew T., Cross Creek West

Exceptionally gorgeous community and gorgeous homes! Great location!

Grace M., Viridian

Amazing company with top-notch amenities, customer service, and master planned communities throughout the Houston & surrounding areas.

Derrick B., Johnson Development

Really it's like a resort daily. Life away from work feels... good here.

John S., Viridian

Such a great company. They create beautiful communities with amazing amenities that are always kept up and looking beautiful. The residents are always first, they are constantly thinking about them.

Vanesa A., Johnson Development

Amazing community with an extreme deep dive in human wellness. I expect this community to pave the way on how communities should try to care about people even more than they do themselves. It is beautiful.

Cory G., Jubilee

We moved here for the on-site school, all the amenities and the quiet nature of the community.

Brock Adams, Woodforest

Grand Central Park is breathtaking.

Van Tran, Grand Central Park

I remember the first event we had here was a Valentine's Day event. We met so many people, more people I met in one single night than I met in 4 or 5 years living at my previous neighborhood.

Ammar Munshi, Harvest Green

We have been blessed to be surrounded by such a supportive community.

Kara Turnage, Woodforest

It's always clean, well-maintained & adorned with flowers or seasonal decorations... An active life is steps away from outside your home

Tiffany C., Viridian

Bryson’s location is great in just a few minutes we are on the tollroad and on our way to wherever we want to go.

Maria Gatling, Bryson

We are so proud and happy to be a part of a community that cares so much about its residents and neighbors.

Tara Dismore, Woodforest

The trails are really wide trails, you can go walking with your friends and have two strollers next to each other and you feel like you're walking through nature. The trails aren't right next to the road, they are winding around the lake through trees and you feel real serene like you're in the country.

Jami Van Brunt, Cross Creek Ranch

Very thankful for the neighborhood. We love Trinity Falls.

Kimberly Bourland, Trinity Falls

What our residents are saying