South Houston
South Houston Map
The southern region of Houston is located south
of Loop 610 along Texas 288 and Texas 35. There is an ample supply
of quality older homes in this area. Proximity to downtown, Hobby
Airport, the Texas Medical Center and NASA’s Johnson Space
Center (JSC) contribute to the area’s popularity.
Alvin
serves as a hub for regional commerce and industry for the Gulf
Coast Region. It is within easy access of Houston, JSC, the Gulf
Coast petrochemical industries and Galveston. A city of trees, parks
and Victorian homes, Alvin is known for its hometown atmosphere and
economically diverse population. Alvin ISD has a recognized
rating from the state for academic achievement. Alvin Community
College provides higher educational opportunities. Attractions
include Texas Thunder Speedway, Nolan Ryan Center Exhibit and Bayou Wildlife Park.
Founded in 1894, the
City of Pearland is
one of the fastest-growing cities in the Gulf Coast region. Located
in northern Brazoria County and southern Harris County,
Pearland
shares a boundary with the City of Houston and is about 10 miles
from Hobby Airport. The area’s 40,700 residents enjoy
big-city amenities with a country atmosphere. Pearland ISD
has more than 10,000 students and an “Exemplary” district rating –
the highest rating given by the state. Many well-maintained,
economical and conveniently located multifamily units serve the
area. Silverlake, located at Texas 288 and FM 518, has a 29-acre
lake with a surrounding park and has eight recreational facilities,
including four tennis courts, walking trails, junior Olympic-sized
swimming pool and community center. Served by Pearland ISD, the
1,700-acre community will have 4,000 homes upon completion and a
championship golf course with clubhouse. Homes range from the $130’s
to$750’s.
South Acres/Crestmont Park is a suburban
area of south central Houston. Most of the housing is post-war,
single-family homes in typical suburban street patterns. There are
some large apartment complexes on the eastern edge. Bordered by
undeveloped land to the east and west, the community is seeing some
new developments to the south. Sunnyside includes a number of
subdivisions with typical suburban streets, as well as original
frame homes of the original neighborhood interspersed with small
churches. Recently, new developments have revived parts of the
community, especially along Cullen.
Alvin
Arcola
Brookside Village
Manvel
Pearland
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