Megachurch pastor's six-home 'parsonage' in Simone Biles's Texas hometown hits the market for $15m

A megachurch pastor's jaw-dropping 24-acre 'parsonage' compound has hit the market for $15m in Simone Biles' Texas hometown.

The jaw-dropping $15 million compound features six separate houses spread across 24 acres in the Houston suburb of Spring, Texas.

The estate is being sold by the New Light Christian Center Church, having previously been home to the megachurch's founder, Bishop IV Hilliard, My San Antonio reported.

Called a 'parsonage' by Hilliard, the sprawling property has been tax-exempt, despite featuring a main mansion that the listing describes as 'magazine worthy.' 

New Light and its bishop allegedly used the parsonage tax exemption to avoid approximately $151,000 in property taxes

In 2021, Malachi Johnson, the attorney for New Light, told the Chronicle that 'Apostle Hilliard occupies only a portion' of the residence and that the 'primary use' of the property justified its tax exemption.

The 24 acre property boasts a resort style pool with cabanas, 30 bedrooms, 31 baths and 5 half baths, and over 40,000 SF of living space. 

'Ever dreamed of owning your own family compound or neighborhood? Operating your own bed and breakfast? Wedding venue? Event center?' the description, listed by realtor by David L. Cole. 'Then you must see this luxurious estate!' 

It comes with a 25-foot ceiling master bedroom, home theater, hair salon, and a commercial kitchen.

The compound also boasts an oversized pool, tennis court, volleyball court, and a pond stocked with bass.

'Granite throughout all wet areas, two wet bars, updated fixtures in all baths, a home theater, en suites in all primary estate bedrooms, a banquet hall, commercial kitchen and an office complex with a fitness center. But wait… there's more! The owner's suite is complete with a 25' ceiling, luxurious en suite including a sunken jacuzzi tub, private exercise room and more,' the listing continued. 

It is located in the hometown of Olympic star gymnast Simone Biles, whose parents even opened a training facility in the area.

The property, which features enough room for 22 vehicles, could serve as a family compound, small hotel, wedding venue or event center.

This comes as Texas continues to experience a major influx of new residents since the pandemic.

Texas led the nation in population growth over the past year, accounting for almost 30 percent of the 1.6 million people who moved to the US between July 2022 and July 2023.

The Lone Star State attracts approximately 395,000 new residents annually.

In 2022, the state saw a staggering increase with around 668,000 individuals relocating.