Sunset Terrace
A small community primarily located in West University Place, Sunset Terrace is loaded with charm. It’s also a wonderful place to live for anyone who values proximity to shopping centers and employment hubs.
Accessibility: With a Walk Score® of 69, residents can expect to be able to complete some of their errands by foot. There is some bike infrastructure here, and there are also a couple bus lines that help facilitate travel. The neighborhood is located nearby job centers, shopping, and plenty of entertainment. While you may have to travel outside of the area to meet your needs, you may not have to travel far due to the community’s central location.
Parks, Recreation, and Green Spaces: There are several parks in the area, including Wier Park, Judson Park, Friends Park, Fire Truck Park, and Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park. Less than ten minutes to the east, Hermann Park boasts plenty of land for picnics, jogging, and biking. Visitors to Hermann Park also enjoy the Houston Museum of Natural Science, a Japanese garden, the Houston Zoo, and more.
Commute: Interstate 69 and Route 59 to the immediate north make it easy to hop on the highway. Interstate 610 and Route 90 Alternate are also both located about ten minutes away. Commuters often benefit from the neighborhood’s close proximity to job hubs like Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza, and the Galleria district. At least two bus lines currently pass through the area.
Appreciation Values: Residents here typically enjoy a property appreciation value of 70.04% after 10 years, making it a fantastic neighborhood to invest in for the long-term.
Schools: Students who live in this community may be zoned to the following schools:
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History: Developed in the 1940s, this area contains approximately 450 homes and was annexed by the city of Houston shortly after its development. The community is built on the old Harris County Poor Farm. The neighborhood shares a civic association with neighboring Montclair Place.
Shopping: There’s no shortage of popular places to shop in the area. Braes Heights Shopping Center, the Museum District, Highland Village, Rice Village, the Galleria, and River Oaks Shopping Center are all nearby.
Community: One of the most expensive neighborhoods in Houston’s Inner Loop, Sunset Terrace is known for its new construction single-family homes. However, buyers can still find some older homes that may or may not be in need of repairs. The area is quite picturesque with streets lined with towering oak trees, and some of the properties here offer a bit more land than is typical in other communities. The Sunset Terrace/Montclair Civic Association preserves the area’s suburban charm and organizes events for residents.
Culture: There are several reasons to love this community. Great greenspaces attract residents who like to spend time outdoors, and the area is a hotspot for those whose commutes bring them to one of the nearby employment hubs. Residents also have easy access to numerous shopping destinations like Highland Village, Rice Village, the Galleria, and River Oaks Shopping Center. The Museum District is located about ten minutes away and is a fun place to catch a show, visit a museum, or enjoy nightlife. Residents who value quiet, suburban charm will also love that the area has a small-town community vibe. If you love the perks of big-city living but prefer to live somewhere with a cozy atmosphere, this neighborhood offers the best of both worlds.
If you are looking to sell or buy real estate in Sunset Terrace, contact Angel Fultz, Houston Realtor®, to advise and guide you.
