Discover new homes for sale in Alvin, TX by Century Communities—one of the nation's top homebuilders. Alvin maintains its rural and suburban feel despite being located just 25 miles from downtown Houston and about 30 miles from the beaches of Galveston. Farming, ranching, and horticulture are common in the area, and the Alvin-Manvel Chamber of Commerce often hosts events that celebrate the agricultural roots of the community. Alvin is also the hometown of strikeout king Nolan Ryan.