FAQ

hilltop lakes properties roadFrequently Asked Questions

General:

Who owns Hilltop Lakes?
How big is Hilltop Lakes?
What are current Property Owner Monthly Dues?
What does Property Owner Dues pay for?
Is the Golf Course a private Course?
How many homes are in Hilltop Lakes?
How many people live at Hilltop Lakes?
Who Provides Police, Fire and Emergency Services?
Are the Campgrounds available to anyone to use?
Is the airport open to anyone?
Do you have to be a Property Owner to use the motel, restaurant or club?

Realty:

Can you build your own home?
Can you use any builder you wish?
Is there a transfer fee due the POA when land at Hilltop Lakes is purchased?
What is the associated tax rates on property at Hilltop Lakes?
What is the price range of homes and lots?
What is the minimum square footage you can build?
Who provides the utilities?
Can you put a mobile home on your lot?
What School district serves Hilltop Lakes?

Recreation:

Is there Hunting at Hilltop Lakes?


Fishing: see amenities (Lakes)
Golf: see amenities
Campgrounds: see amenities
Hotel / Villas: see amenities
Tennis: see amenities
Miniature Golf: see amenities
Airport: see amenities
Exercise room: see amenities
Horseshoes /Volleyball: see amenities
Facility rentals: see amenities

General

Who owns Hilltop Lakes?
Hilltop Lakes is owned by the Property Owners. The Property Owners bought Hilltop Lakes from the original developer in June of 1998.

How big is Hilltop Lakes?
4,420 acres and 150 miles of road.

What are current Property Owner monthly dues?
Property Owners who own a lot in Hilltop Lakes pay $35.00 per month. Dues are currently $65.00 per month for lots with a home built on it.

What Does Property Owner Dues Pay for?
Property Owner Maintenance dues operate the POA and support its mission in providing for the general upkeep and maintenance of facilities and amenities for the Property Owners.

Is the Golf Course a private course?
Yes, The course is for Property Owners, their guest and guest of Hilltop Lakes (Hotel,Villas, and Campgrounds). Property Owner’s do not pay green fees. For more information see Amenities.

How many homes are in Hilltop Lakes?
There are approximately 610 homes.

How many people live at Hilltop Lakes?
Approximately 1,200 people live in Hilltop Lakes.

Are the campgrounds available for anyone to use?
Yes, there are 37 motor home spaces, 20 tent sites, a playground, pavilion, and a comfort station with showers, washer, dryer and courtesy phone. The campgrounds are not available for extended stay.

Is the airport open to anyone?
Yes, it is a private airport not subject to FAA standards. Land at your own risk! The runway is 3,000 feet paved with tie down areas. The runway is within walking distance of the hotel, villas and restaurant.

Do you have to be a Property Owner to use the hotel, restaurant or pub?
No, the hotel, restaurant and pub are open to the public.

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Realty

Can you build your own home?
Yes, you can contract and or build your own home subject to the deed restrictions.

Can you use any builder you wish?
Yes, Property Owners are allowed to select any builder they wish.

Is there a transfer fee due the POA when land at Hilltop Lakes is purchased?
Yes, there is a $50.00 dollar transfer fee per lot due to the POA by the new owner when land is purchased at Hilltop Lakes. Transfer fees defrey the administrative cost in documenting and registering the new Property Owners account to include issuance of Property Owner identity cards.

What is the associated tax rates on property at Hilltop Lakes?
Leon County enjoys some of the lowest tax rates within the State of Texas. The following rates are based on per $100.00 of value of appraised property.
Normangee ISD 1.44
Leon County .14777
Emergency Services .0008

What is the price range of homes and lots?
Typical new home construction averages between 130k to 300k. Hilltop offers a market of more traditional homes constructed in the 1970s through 1990s that often range from 75k to 175k. Land prices can vary depending on variables such as location in relation to primary amenities.

What is the minimum square footage you can build?
The square footage varies in different sections – some sections require 800 sq feet minimum while others require up to 1,400 sq. feet minimum.

Can you put a mobile home on your lot?
No, mobile homes are not allowed in the subdivision.

Who provides utilities?
Water – Hilltop Lakes Water Supply Corporation
Sewer – Septic systems (you must furnish own)
Electric – Navasota Valley Electric

Who provides police and fire and emergency medical services?
Leon County Sheriff’s Department provides Hilltop Lakes with 24 hour roving patrol. Hilltop also has a Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Department with the latest equipment to protect life and home.

What School district serves Hilltop Lakes?
Normangee ISD which is 9 miles from Hilltop Lakes.

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Recreation

Is there hunting allowed at Hilltop Lakes?
Yes, in specific areas of Hilltop Lakes Property Owners may hunt deer and wild hog. Hunting is limited to archery and is organized and controlled by the Hilltop Lakes Wildlife Management Club. Hilltop Lakes is a MLD program participant with the State of Texas and hence offers hunters the benefits of this program specifically regarding hunting license tags. For more information go to www.hilltoplakeswmc.org/.

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