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West University

West University is one of Houston's top rated (and most expensive) neighborhoods.

HIGHLIGHTS

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  • TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: According to Houston’s Best Public School Guide, West University Elementary is ranked amongst the top schools in the United States.

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  • SECURITY: West University has its own police force, which boasts that they have “one of the best crime rates in all of Houston.” Residents can sign up for text messages to be alerted to any community issues, in real time.

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  • BEST REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION RATES: West University has one of the best five and ten year appreciation rates of any neighborhood in Houston.

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  • EXCLUSIVITY: With a median home price over $1M (and new construction constantly selling over $2M), West University is consistently ranked as one of the best and most expensive neighborhoods in Houston.

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  • CENTRAL LOCATION: West University offers an easy commute to Houston’s major job hubs including: Downtown Houston, The Medical Center, The Galleria, Greenway Plaza, and all major highways.

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  • STRONG COMMUNITY: West University’s park system, baseball fields, recreation center, library, and Rice Village all make WestU one of Houston’s most accessible communities.

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Contact Joon Chae, a Top Realtor in Houston, if you're looking to buy or sell in West University

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12 Things West University Real Estate Buyers Should Know

  • Nestled south of the Southwest Freeway, West University real estate is minutes away from key Houston locations, including the Texas Medical Center, the Galleria, and Downtown.

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  • The city has convenient access to main roads like the Buffalo Speedway, Bissonnet Street, Kirby Drive, and Bellaire Boulevard, as well as Loop 610 and US 59.

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  • Some of Houston’s dining, retail, and entertainment hotspots – Rice Village, the Greenway Plaza, and the Galleria – are a short drive away from West University Place homes.

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  • Like Bellaire, West University is mostly made up of gorgeous single-family homes, some of which date back to the 1930s.

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  • West University real estate continues to post strong appreciation rates over the years. The average median price of homes in the city has reached over $1,000,000.

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  • Average price per square foot and land values have posted similar positive changes.

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  • During the 1990s and early 2000s, many of West U’s original homes were torn down to make way for new construction.

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  • The city of West University Place has a council-manager form of government and maintains its own fire and police departments.

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  • Homes in the area are zoned to the Houston ISD’s West University Elementary School, Pershing Middle School, and Lamar High School.

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  • West University homes range from recent construction to updated and carefully maintained vintage homes.

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  • Lot sizes are typically between 5,000 to 20,000 square feet.

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  • Prices for West University homes for sale can range from $600,000 to more than $3,000,000

Schools

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS

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West University Elementary

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  • 3756 University Blvd.

  • K - 5th Grade

  • 10/10 Rating in GreatSchools.org

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The Rice School

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  • 7550 Seuss Dr.

  • K - 8th Grade

  • Magnet School for Technology and Spanish

  • 7/10 Rating in GreatSchools.org

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Mandarin Chinese Immersion School

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  • 6300 Avenue B, Bellaire

  • First dedicated Mandarin Language immersion magnet School

  • K - 3rd Grade 

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MIDDLE

SCHOOLS

Pin Oak Middle School

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  • 4601 Glenmont St.

  • Offers a Foreign Language magnet program

  • 6 - 8th Grade

  • 10/10 Rating in GreatSchools.org

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Pershing Middle School

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  • 3838 Blue Bonnet blvd.

  • 6 - 8th Grade

  • Offers a Fine Arts magnet program

  • 7/10 Rating in GreatSchools.org

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HIGH

SCHOOLS

Lamar High School

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  • 3325 Westheimer Rd.

  • IB World Schools

  • Offers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme as well as a business management magnet program.

  • Lamar is also known for its great athletics offers

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Southampton Montessori School

  • 5012 Morningside Dr.

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St. Mark's Episcopal School

  • 3816 Bellaire Blvd.

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The Post Oak School

  • 4600 Bissonneet St.

Episcopal High School

  • 4650 Bissonnet St.

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St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School

  • 6802 Buffalo

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St. John's School

  • 2401 Claremont Ln.

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St. Francis Episcopal Day School

  • 335 Piney Point Rd.

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RICE UNIVERSITY

  • Rice University is just a few minutes east of West University Place. The city is also served by the Houston Community College System, with several campuses around Houston. The University of Houston and the Texas Southern University, on the other hand, are minutes away from West U.

West University homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

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West University Elementary School is located within the city.

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Pershing Middle School and Lamar High School are in nearby Braeswood Place and Upper Kirby, respectively.

To find an updated listing of all West University real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Joon Chae at injoonchae@gmail.com with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

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Fun Things To Do Near West University Houston

Residents of West University Place enjoy a variety of activities and establishments within the neighborhood. The city’s many parks and green spaces offer facilities where residents can go bird watching, do team sports, or have a relaxing bike ride.

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Colonial Park features a playground, a picnic area, tennis courts, a pavilion, a walking path, and a sand volleyball court. It also offers a recreational center as well as a pool.

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Wier Park, on the other hand, has lighted tennis courts and a basketball court.

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West University residents aren’t far from retail either, as Rice Village, one of the area’s best-loved shopping destinations, is a stone’s throw away from the city. Covering 16 blocks with over 300 shops, the shopping district is home to a hodgepodge of high-end boutiques, small shops, restaurants, delis, and pubs.

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Thanks to the city’s central location, residents are mere minutes from Houston’s finest, including the Galleria, the Museum District, Hermann Park, and Memorial Park.

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DINING

  • Bite Macarons

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  • Local Foods

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  • Uchi

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  • The Breakfast Klub

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  • Luna Pizzeria

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  • Hobit Cafe

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  • Kolache Factory​

NIGHTLIFE

  • Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

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  • Baker St. Pub and Grill

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  • The Ginger Man

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  • Grand Prize Bar

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  • Mezzanine Lounge

PARKS

GROCERIES

  • Colonial Park

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  • Friends Park

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  • Huffington Park

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  • Whitt Johnson Park

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  • Judson Park

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  • Wier Park

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  • Rice Village

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  • H-E-B

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  • Kroger

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  • Urban Harvest Farmers Market

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  • Central Market - Houston​

OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS

  • Hermann Park

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  • Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

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  • Rice Running Trail

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  • Memorial Park

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  • Buffalo Bayou Park

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  • Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

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