Afton Oaks and Highland Village
Quiet, established streets tucked between River Oaks and Uptown, with Highland Village shopping at the corner.
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Ranch houses, new builds, and some of Houston's best Korean food, all close to the Energy Corridor and Uptown.
“Spring Branch is one of the best values close to Memorial and the Energy Corridor. New construction sits next to original ranch homes, so compare carefully street by street.” Dillon
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154 areas to explore
Quiet, established streets tucked between River Oaks and Uptown, with Highland Village shopping at the corner.
An affordable north Houston area near Bush Intercontinental Airport with quick highway access.
A diverse, affordable area in southwest Houston with some of the best Asian food in the city along Bellaire Boulevard.
A small town south of Pearland with a historic downtown and a growing set of new communities.
Piney woods country around Lufkin, with lakes and national forest nearby.
The Brazoria County seat, with a courthouse square, local shops and easy access to the coast.
Rural East Texas land in the Davy Crockett National Forest area.
A fast growing community on Lake Houston with master planned neighborhoods and a golf course.
Laid back bayfront communities on Galveston Bay, known for fishing and waterfront homes.
A canal community on West Galveston Bay where most homes have a boat slip out back.
A growing east side city on Galveston Bay, with the San Jacinto Monument and plenty of new construction.
Established west side subdivisions near Bear Creek Park, with trails and sports fields close by.
Open country in Grimes County with pastures and weekend properties.
A small city of its own inside the loop's backyard, with big parks and quiet streets.
Crystal Beach, Gilchrist and Port Bolivar, a laid back stretch of beach reached by the Galveston ferry.
Tree lined streets along Brays Bayou, close to the Medical Center, Rice Village and Meyerland.
An established southwest Houston area with parks, trails and a strong value for the size of home.
Lake Jackson, Clute, Richwood and Freeport, a group of Brazoria County towns near the beaches.
A small pocket just east of Uptown, with townhomes, condos and quick access to Memorial Park.
A well kept neighborhood between the Galleria and Tanglewood, with big lots and mature trees.
Established, family friendly subdivisions off Westheimer with parks, pools and active civic clubs.
Quiet streets off Westheimer between the Galleria and Westchase, with townhomes and single family homes.
A small town west of Katy on Interstate 10 with new master planned communities on the rise.
Rural Leon County towns with ranch land and a quiet pace.
Wide open country east of Houston, from Mont Belvieu's new neighborhoods to the marshes near Anahuac.
Golf course living around the Champions Golf Club, with mature trees and established subdivisions.
A small, quiet collection of established streets on the west side with mature trees and larger lots.
Home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, with lakefront living, sailing and a strong family community.
Pines, Lake Livingston access and the Sam Houston National Forest.
A growing Montgomery County city with a lively downtown, Lake Conroe nearby and lots of new construction.
A large, established northwest community with parks, pools and quick access to Highway 6.
A compact grid of new townhomes and older cottages between Washington Avenue and Interstate 10.
A rural feeling community northeast of Houston with acreage, horses and new subdivisions.
A large, family focused suburb with master planned communities like Bridgeland and Towne Lake.
The FM 1960 corridor along Cypress Creek, with mature neighborhoods, shopping and easy commutes.
A family friendly city east of Houston with strong schools and the San Jacinto Battleground nearby.
A historic, tight knit east side neighborhood with deep roots and great local food.
A small Galveston County city between Houston and the coast with bayou access and affordable homes.
High rise living with Discovery Green, the ballpark and the theater district out the front door.
Houston's historic East End, with murals, taquerias, Navigation Boulevard and fast moving new development.
Newer west side subdivisions north of Interstate 10, close to the Energy Corridor and George Bush Park.
A major job center along Interstate 10 with Terry Hershey Park trails and quick access to Katy.
A master planned community in northeast Houston with a golf course, trails and resort style pools.
A diverse southwest Houston area along the Fort Bend line with affordable single family homes.
A rural stretch of northwest Fort Bend County with acreage and new development pushing west.
Rural land in southeast Fort Bend County, south of Sienna and Missouri City.
Rural ranch country around Fairfield, halfway between Houston and Dallas.
A friendly suburb between Houston and Clear Lake known for strong schools and a hometown feel.
One of the fastest growing areas in Texas, with Cross Creek Ranch and other new master planned communities.
Houston's shopping and business hub, with high rises, Uptown dining and the Post Oak skyline.
Historic homes, The Strand, the Seawall and the beach, all on one island.
Big lots, tall trees and a mix of cottages and new builds just north of the Heights.
A dense, diverse area near Bellaire Boulevard and Hillcroft, mostly apartments and condos.
A marina community near Hitchcock with deep water slips and open views of the bay.
A small Waller County town on Highway 290, known for its watermelons and ranch land.
A small, rural feeling area near La Marque and Hitchcock in Galveston County.
A small Galveston County city with rural character and quick access to Galveston.
The neighborhoods around Hobby Airport, with affordable homes and fast access to Interstate 45.
Open country northwest of Cypress with acreage, horses and new master planned communities.
A rural community near Lake Houston with acreage and a quiet, country pace.
A small city in northwest Houston with its own police, a golf course and a tight community feel.
Big master planned communities, top rated schools, and a historic downtown with small town roots.
The Livable Forest, with green belts, trails and tall pines along Lake Houston.
Established north Harris County neighborhoods with well regarded schools and easy access to Highway 249.
Small, established neighborhoods between Braeswood and the Medical Center, near Loop 610.
A Galveston County city on the way to the island with affordable homes and new growth.
A bayfront city east of Houston with Sylvan Beach, a historic downtown and a strong local feel.
Waterfront living on Lake Conroe, with golf, boating and weekend homes.
Livingston and the shores of Lake Livingston, a popular weekend and retirement spot.
A fast growing suburb between Houston and Galveston with strong schools and new communities.
Liberty, Dayton and Cleveland, a fast growing area east of Houston with land and new subdivisions.
Rural Houston County communities with small farms and woods.
A small town on Interstate 45 known for its mushroom festival and ranch land.
Fast growing communities south of Pearland, including Meridiana and Sierra Vista.
Tree lined streets around the world's largest medical complex, with Hermann Park and Rice Village close by.
A small, leafy pocket bordering Houston's favorite park, with the trails and the Land Bridge next door.
Six small villages with big lots, deep shade, and Spring Branch ISD schools.
Leafy, established neighborhoods west of the Beltway, with top schools and the Terry Hershey trails nearby.
A classic southwest Houston neighborhood along Brays Bayou, with Meyerland Plaza and a strong community.
Walkable blocks of bars, restaurants and apartments between Downtown and Montrose, linked by the light rail.
An affordable, established area on the Harris and Fort Bend line, close to Highway 6 and Westpark Tollway.
A diverse, established suburb in Fort Bend County with parks, golf and quick access to Houston.
Rolling country and small towns in northwest Montgomery County, near Montgomery and Lake Conroe.
Houston's most eclectic neighborhood, full of art, coffee shops, restaurants and historic homes.
A small town in southern Fort Bend County with farmland and a close knit community.
Rural Leon and Madison County land between Bryan and Interstate 45.
Established east side communities along Interstate 10 near the Ship Channel, with quick access to Beltway 8.
A broad, affordable area northeast of Downtown with a mix of older homes and new construction.
One of Houston's oldest neighborhoods, just north of Downtown, with strong roots and new investment along the light rail.
A broad area along Highway 290 and Beltway 8 with established subdivisions and easy commutes.
Mid century ranch homes, big trees, and a close knit feel just north of the Heights.
A historic East Texas city with the Texas State Railroad and Victorian architecture.
A large, hardworking city east of Houston with affordable homes and easy access to the Ship Channel.
A popular family suburb south of Houston with strong schools, shopping and new communities.
Rolling country near the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds in Grimes County.
Tall pines and new communities along Interstate 69 north of Kingwood.
Museums, Hermann Park and Rice University set the tone for some of the most elegant streets in the city.
Historic Fort Bend towns on the Brazos River, surrounded by growing master planned communities.
Houston's most iconic address, with estate homes, the River Oaks Country Club and upscale shopping nearby.
Historic Riverside Terrace, with mid century homes along Brays Bayou and a deep Third Ward history.
Rural Brazoria County land south of Houston with acreage and new communities.
A small town in Galveston County with acreage, horses and a close knit community.
One of Houston's first master planned neighborhoods, with a golf course and incredible international food.
A quiet, established neighborhood north of Loop 610 with big lots and a strong civic association.
A tiny bayfront city near La Porte with big lots and waterfront homes.
A large master planned community in Missouri City with trails, parks and a water park.
A small city southeast of Houston near Hobby Airport, with affordable homes and a local feel.
Established southeast Houston neighborhoods near Ellington Field and the Beltway.
A growing north Houston suburb with Old Town Spring, trails and master planned communities.
Ranch houses, new builds, and some of Houston's best Korean food, all close to the Energy Corridor and Uptown.
A small city between Houston and Sugar Land with no city property tax and quick access to US 59.
Parks everywhere, planned communities, and one of the most diverse food scenes in Greater Houston.
Master planned communities near Lake Houston with parks, lakes and newer homes.
A small beach town near Freeport with a laid back, old Texas coast feel.
Wide lots, tall pines, and a boulevard made for evening walks, right next to Uptown.
A small, working area along the Ship Channel near Channelview.
A Galveston County city on the bay with affordable homes and a long industrial history.
Porches, bungalows, and a walkable main street feel just minutes from downtown.
A master planned forest community with trails, lakes, The Woodlands Mall and the Waterway.
A canal community just off the Galveston causeway, with boat slips behind many homes.
Mid century ranch homes and big trees just northwest of the Heights, with quick access to the White Oak Bayou trail.
A historic railroad town northwest of Houston with a charming downtown and growing neighborhoods.
The area around the University of Houston and TSU, where historic Third Ward streets meet new development.
Central and polished, with Levy Park, great restaurants and quick drives to River Oaks and the Galleria.
Huntsville and New Waverly, home to Sam Houston State University and the Sam Houston National Forest.
A small town on Highway 290 northwest of Houston with acreage and new communities.
Rice Military and the Washington Avenue strip, packed with townhomes, patios and weekend energy.
Rural Brazoria County land west of the Brazos River, near West Columbia and Sweeny.
West U's tree lined streets, strong schools and small town feel, right next to Rice Village.
A business district with parks, trails and a mix of housing between Beltway 8 and Gessner.
A small town north of Conroe close to Lake Conroe and the Sam Houston National Forest.
Established neighborhoods near Willowbrook Mall and Highway 249 with easy access to shopping.
A compact townhome and condo pocket near Westheimer and Fountainview, close to the Galleria.
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