About Houston Gardens
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $70,000 to $365,000
Closed Prices: $50,500 to $385,000
Median Sale Price: $185,000
Average $ per sq ft: $166
Association Fee Ranges: $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1928 to 2022
Sq. Ft.: 514 to 3327 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 0 to 5 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 0 to 4 Bathrooms
Around Houston Gardens
Houston Gardens has many affordable single-family homes and condominium complexes, especially along the 610 Loop and Highway 59. In the central part of neighborhood, there are older homes among vacant acres of land. There are numerous houses on the market that attract real estate investors. Since George Bush Intercontinental Airport and major freeways are close by, this area is experiencing higher demand than some of the surrounding areas.
You can find the usual fast food chains and restaurants along Highway 59 and the 610 Loop, but the neighborhood also has a lot of local eateries. There are a handful of restaurants on Lockwood Drive that have been serving patrons for decades. Carrol’s Diner on Laura Koppe Road serves traditional soul food, while Triple J’s Smokehouse is a favorite among BBQ lovers.
This area has a suburban and industrial look. It experienced slow economic growth during the 1980s and 90s, but has picked up over the years. There are many subdivisions in rural areas, where you will see an abundance of trees and acres of land for sale. You will also spot commercial planes flying low overhead due to its proximity to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston Gardens has a wide variety of local dive bars, lounges and other nightlife venues, but most of them tend to concentrate around Highway 59 and commercial strip malls along the 610 Loop. Homestead Road and East Crosstimbers Street also have a handful of venues.
This quiet suburban community is pretty laidback on Sundays. You will see neighbors mowing their lawns or hosting BBQs in the summer. There are also many sports bars along Highway 59 and the 610 Loop, where locals enjoy watching Texans and Rockets games. There are also a variety of parks on Hirsch Road, where you will see joggers and families enjoying their Sunday.
Locals Love
- Quiet community
- Close to major freeways
- Affordability
Locals Don't Love
- Vacant lots
- Traffic
- Few entertainment options
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