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Active-adult community Ivy Point Kingwood to soon open Phase 2 of its development

Ivy Point Kingwood opened the first phase of its development in April. Phase 2 will open in July.

Ivy Point Kingwood opened the first phase of its development in April. Phase 2 will open in July.

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By Kelly Schafler |

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Pinpoint Commercial’s 55-plus community Ivy Point Kingwood opened the first phase of its development April 1 at 2302 Ladbrook Drive, Kingwood. The active-adult community will feature 150 one- and two-bedroom units upon build-out, which will be complete in early July. The community also has a three-story clubhouse with an entertainment area, a coffee bar and a kitchen as well as a resort-style pool and activities. 281-747-9955. www.ivypointkingwood.com
By Kelly Schafler

Editor, Lake Houston | Humble | Kingwood

Kelly Schafler is the editor for the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood edition of Community Impact Newspaper, covering public education, city government, development, businesses, local events and all things community-related. Before she became editor, she was the reporter for the Conroe and Montgomery edition for a year and a half.

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