re: Mont Belvieu Texas

Privateer, There are two aspects of living in SE Texas that I strongly recommend you do your "due diligence" on.
First there is the occurrence of subsidence. In Baytown a complete subdivision on the coast went underwater. Secondly, there is the issue of surface flooding. Everything to the north of SE Texas drains to the Gulf. Massive flooding can and does occur in some areas. Newer subdivisions are permitted with the streets designed as detention ponds. Fifty inches of rain occurred over the area during Hurricane Harvey. Massive flooding occurred along creeks and bayous and even along channelization which is used for drainage of stormwater. An official elevation certificate of your slab is a must and its up to you to ensure its adequate for what may come down the road. Real Estate people may or may not tell you of past flooding problems. Good luck on your search for a home.