Rosenberg Property Management

The history of Rosenberg is interesting and distinctly Texan. Situated on Highway 59 roughly 28 miles southwest of Houston in the middle of Ford Bend County, the land that now comprises Rosenberg was originally settled in 1823 by some of the settlers who were granted land by Stephen F. Austin in 1823. However, it was neighboring Richmond that actually inadvertently caused Rosenberg to emerge as a city.

At the time, Richmond was confronted by the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway with a request to build tracks through the city. Richmond refused and forced the railroad to stretch three miles to the west. As a result, a crossroads was established in 1880 in what is now Rosenberg.

The town of Rosenberg is named after Henry Rosenberg, a Swiss immigrant who settled in the Galveston area and was, for a time, president of the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company.

Rosenberg enjoyed considerable growth from the late 19th century all the way up through the middle of the 20th century. By 1945, there were an estimated 3,457 residents and 128 businesses. Less than a decade later, those numbers had nearly doubled to 6,210 residents and 234 businesses. Growth remained strong over the latter part of the 20th century and the 2000 census calculated the population at 24,043.

Over the years, Rosenberg has relied on its land. The petroleum and mineral industries produce petroleum, natural gas, sulfur and derivatives like clay, salt, gravel, and sand. Farming has always been an important staple in Rosenberg and rice, sugar, livestock, cotton, pecans, feed, and vegetables have been quite popular for years.

There’s a lot of diversity in the Rosenberg workforce. Many residents work in the city and many more travel into Houston or one of the other surrounding towns for work. Among male workers, construction, retail trade, and manufacturing are the three most common industries. For female workers, health care and social assistance, educational services, and retail trade are the three most popular industries.

When you study Fort Bend County as a whole, the top eight employers employ nearly 12,000 people. They are as follows: Fluor Corporation, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, United Parcel Service, Oak Bend Medical Center, Nalco Company Energy Services Division, Frito-Lay Inc. and Texana Center.

You don’t have to venture all the way into downtown Houston to find something to do. There are plenty of attractions in and around Rosenberg for the entire family. Check out a few of them:

• Brazos Bend State Park. Just southeast of Rosenberg is Brazos Bend State Park, a 5,000-acre paradise for bikers, hikers, birdwatchers, campers, and stargazers. There are more than 300 species of wildflowers, hundreds of different mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, and beautiful hardwood forests with breathtaking marshes. You could easily spend a whole day here and still come back for more.
• Constellation Field. Located in nearby Sugar Land metropolitan area, Constellation Field is home to the Sugar Land Skeeters – an independent professional minor league baseball team. It’s cheaper than traveling into town to the see the Astros play, and still a lot of fun for the kids.
• Rosenberg Railroad Museum. Are you a fan of trains and railroads? The Rosenberg Railroad Museum pays homage to the town’s humble beginnings and features a miniature train riding exhibit, museum gallery, observation platform, gift shop, and more.

At Green Residential, we know Rosenberg and the rest of Greater Houston like the back of our hands. Our family owned and operated real estate business has been around for three generations and we take great pride in serving our clients with honesty and transparency. If you’re looking for someone who can help you buy or sell your home in Rosenberg,  you’ve come to the right place. We also offer lease renewal, tenant placement, rent collection services, and many more.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out and contact us today!