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| Neighborhoods and Communities |
— Gulfton
Single-family home sales were at a median of $260,000 in 2011, ranging from nearly $100,000 in Shenandoah to $337,000 in Williams Court, north of Bellaire. The Westpark Tollway, a major thoroughfare, services Gulton residents, and METRORail also plans to have stops in the area. In addition to Houston ISD, there are private schools, charter schools and child development centers in the area.
— Lake Olympia
Lake Olympia was developed in Missouri City, Texas, by Lake Olympia Development Corporation. With nine miles of shoreline featuring custom lakefront homes, this 1,000-acre planned community contains 130 acres of natural lakes. The family-oriented community offers its residents a fully stocked lake for fishing and boating, lighted tennis courts, a marina and swim club and numerous nature reserves and greenbelts.
— Meyerland
In 1955, George Meyer created the Meyerland subdivision with 2,700 lots and an 80-acre reserve for a shopping center. The area is defined by its strong Jewish roots, and today there are three synagogues and the Jewish Community Center for residents. There is a mix of homes, including original 1950s bungalows as well as new construction for home owners who are attracted to the area’s location and convenience. Home prices range from $65,000 to nearly $800,000.
— Missouri City
Incorporated in 1956, Missouri City is a growing community of 67,000 residents. Subdivisions include Quail Valley, Lake Olympia, Briargate, Brightwater and Hunter’s Glen A new planned community is being developed in Missouri City that has the potential to double the size of the community. Approximately 80 percent of the city lies in Fort Bend County and 10 percent lies in Harris County, with Fort Bend ISD serving the community. Community amenities include two golf courses along with many city and county parks. New home construction is available throughout subdivisions in Missouri City with home prices ranging from $50,000 to $250,000.
— New Territory
Located within easy access of U.S. 59, State Highway 6, Highway 90A and the Sam Houston Parkway, New Territory (www.newterritory.org) is located on 3,200 acres with 4,601 homes and 17,000 residents. Residents enjoy 450 acres of parks, lakes, greenbelts and recreation centers along with proximity to nearby schools, churches and retail shopping.
— Pecan Grove Plantation
Pecan Grove Plantation (www.pecangrove.org) is a 1,400-acre country-club community built around a 27-hole golf course set in the natural beauty of huge oak and pecan trees. There are approximately 1,500 homes in the community, from patio homes to those with golf course views. Recreational amenities include neighborhood parks, playing fields, jogging paths, swimming pools, tennis courts and a fitness center. Schools, retail outlets and other services are nearby.
— Richmond
Richmond (www.ci.richmond.tx.us), the county seat of Fort Bend County, is on the Brazos River 15 miles southwest of Houston. With a population of more than 11,000, the community is home to numerous master-planned developments, including the Lakes of Bella Terra, Weston Lakes, Sienna Plantation and Aliana.
— RiverPark West
RiverPark West (www.river-park-west.com) is a 545-acre master-planned community located in the growing southwest Houston suburb of Richmond, Texas. New homes range from the $190s to the $300s and are available from Meritage Homes and Perry Homes. Residents and new homebuyers enjoy easy access to nearby shopping, dining, medical, professional and business centers. Memorial Hermann-Sugar Land Hospital, the University of Houston/Sugar Land and First Colony Mall are just minutes away.
— Riverstone
Riverstone (www.riverstone.com) is a 3,700-acre, waterside master-planned community for 6,000 homes and more than 250 acres of lakes. More than 500 acres is devoted to open space, parklands and recreational facilities. Single-family homes and luxury townhomes are offered in the community.
— Rodeo Palms
This is a new, 600-acre home community, located in Manvel about 20 miles south of downtown Houston along Texas 288 south. The community features four award-winning homebuilders, including Perry Homes, Legend Homes, Pioneer and Meritage Homes. Homebuyers can select lakefront views, and amenities include a club house and a recreation center as well as easy access to Pearland’s shopping, dining and entertainment venues.
— Rosenberg
In the late 19th century, Rosenberg (www.ci.rosenberg.tx.us) was a bustling transportation hub connecting goods from the Port of Galveston to other parts of Texas. Today, the city offers many recreational amusements and attractions, including the Fort Bend County Fair, a picturesque and historical old town with numerous landmark buildings, antique shops and close proximity to the Brazos Bend State Park, George Ranch Historical Park and the George Observatory.
— Sharpstown
Sharpstown residents represent a wide range of lifestyles and many cultural and ethnic influences. Within the community are more than 7,000 brick homes along with a mix of apartments, condos, townhouses and duplexes. With Houston freeways nearby, residents are able to commute easily to different employment centers. With its winding streets, large yards and quiet neighborhoods, Sharpstown remains an affordable area with homes selling at a median of $89,000.
Single-family home sales were at a median of $260,000 in 2011, ranging from nearly $100,000 in Shenandoah to $337,000 in Williams Court, north of Bellaire. The Westpark Tollway, a major thoroughfare, services Gulton residents, and METRORail also plans to have stops in the area. In addition to Houston ISD, there are private schools, charter schools and child development centers in the area.
— Lake Olympia
Lake Olympia was developed in Missouri City, Texas, by Lake Olympia Development Corporation. With nine miles of shoreline featuring custom lakefront homes, this 1,000-acre planned community contains 130 acres of natural lakes. The family-oriented community offers its residents a fully stocked lake for fishing and boating, lighted tennis courts, a marina and swim club and numerous nature reserves and greenbelts.
— Meyerland
In 1955, George Meyer created the Meyerland subdivision with 2,700 lots and an 80-acre reserve for a shopping center. The area is defined by its strong Jewish roots, and today there are three synagogues and the Jewish Community Center for residents. There is a mix of homes, including original 1950s bungalows as well as new construction for home owners who are attracted to the area’s location and convenience. Home prices range from $65,000 to nearly $800,000.
— Missouri City
Incorporated in 1956, Missouri City is a growing community of 67,000 residents. Subdivisions include Quail Valley, Lake Olympia, Briargate, Brightwater and Hunter’s Glen A new planned community is being developed in Missouri City that has the potential to double the size of the community. Approximately 80 percent of the city lies in Fort Bend County and 10 percent lies in Harris County, with Fort Bend ISD serving the community. Community amenities include two golf courses along with many city and county parks. New home construction is available throughout subdivisions in Missouri City with home prices ranging from $50,000 to $250,000.
— New Territory
Located within easy access of U.S. 59, State Highway 6, Highway 90A and the Sam Houston Parkway, New Territory (www.newterritory.org) is located on 3,200 acres with 4,601 homes and 17,000 residents. Residents enjoy 450 acres of parks, lakes, greenbelts and recreation centers along with proximity to nearby schools, churches and retail shopping.
— Pecan Grove Plantation
Pecan Grove Plantation (www.pecangrove.org) is a 1,400-acre country-club community built around a 27-hole golf course set in the natural beauty of huge oak and pecan trees. There are approximately 1,500 homes in the community, from patio homes to those with golf course views. Recreational amenities include neighborhood parks, playing fields, jogging paths, swimming pools, tennis courts and a fitness center. Schools, retail outlets and other services are nearby.
— Richmond
Richmond (www.ci.richmond.tx.us), the county seat of Fort Bend County, is on the Brazos River 15 miles southwest of Houston. With a population of more than 11,000, the community is home to numerous master-planned developments, including the Lakes of Bella Terra, Weston Lakes, Sienna Plantation and Aliana.
— RiverPark West
RiverPark West (www.river-park-west.com) is a 545-acre master-planned community located in the growing southwest Houston suburb of Richmond, Texas. New homes range from the $190s to the $300s and are available from Meritage Homes and Perry Homes. Residents and new homebuyers enjoy easy access to nearby shopping, dining, medical, professional and business centers. Memorial Hermann-Sugar Land Hospital, the University of Houston/Sugar Land and First Colony Mall are just minutes away.
— Riverstone
Riverstone (www.riverstone.com) is a 3,700-acre, waterside master-planned community for 6,000 homes and more than 250 acres of lakes. More than 500 acres is devoted to open space, parklands and recreational facilities. Single-family homes and luxury townhomes are offered in the community.
— Rodeo Palms
This is a new, 600-acre home community, located in Manvel about 20 miles south of downtown Houston along Texas 288 south. The community features four award-winning homebuilders, including Perry Homes, Legend Homes, Pioneer and Meritage Homes. Homebuyers can select lakefront views, and amenities include a club house and a recreation center as well as easy access to Pearland’s shopping, dining and entertainment venues.
— Rosenberg
In the late 19th century, Rosenberg (www.ci.rosenberg.tx.us) was a bustling transportation hub connecting goods from the Port of Galveston to other parts of Texas. Today, the city offers many recreational amusements and attractions, including the Fort Bend County Fair, a picturesque and historical old town with numerous landmark buildings, antique shops and close proximity to the Brazos Bend State Park, George Ranch Historical Park and the George Observatory.
— Sharpstown
Sharpstown residents represent a wide range of lifestyles and many cultural and ethnic influences. Within the community are more than 7,000 brick homes along with a mix of apartments, condos, townhouses and duplexes. With Houston freeways nearby, residents are able to commute easily to different employment centers. With its winding streets, large yards and quiet neighborhoods, Sharpstown remains an affordable area with homes selling at a median of $89,000.
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