The Highlands — Encore Collection
Porter, TX

What The Highlands Encore Collection Is

The Highlands Encore Collection is Del Webb's age-targeted 55-and-older product inside The Highlands master-planned community in Porter, Texas — northeast Harris County near the Grand Parkway. “Encore” is Del Webb's smaller-scale, more affordable brand versus full Del Webb resort communities like Sweetgrass or Fulshear. New construction began in 2024.

The Encore brand distinction matters: Encore communities have smaller amenity centers and fewer lifestyle programming resources than full Del Webb communities. The product is designed to deliver the Del Webb neighborhood character at a lower price and HOA cost than a flagship Del Webb. For buyers comparing The Highlands Encore to Del Webb Fulshear or Del Webb Sweetgrass, Encore delivers less amenity infrastructure in exchange for a lower price point and HOA.

The Highlands Location

The Highlands is a rapidly developing master-planned community that benefits from the Grand Parkway's northeast extension — the TX-99 tollway brings northeast Harris County within 30–40 minutes of The Woodlands' medical infrastructure. The Highlands master plan includes golf, parks, and trails. Humble ISD serves the area. Harris County tax rate 1.8–2.4% plus active MUD for a 2024 development. Verify specific lot MUD rate at hcad.org. 65-and-older school freeze applies — file with Harris County CAD.