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Bellaire

A standout amongst Houston's most mainstream neighborhoods, Bellaire highlights a residential area vibe that blends pleasantly with its simple access to huge city solaces. Affectionately known as the “City of Homes,” Bellaire is an independent city within the Houston area.

HIGHLIGHTS

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Solid REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: Bellaire is among the best Houston neighborhoods in both Land Value Appreciation and Real Estate Appreciation.

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TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: According to Houston's Best Public Schools, a considerable lot of Bellaire's public schools are positioned among the best in the state of Texas.

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MAGNIFICENT LOCATION: Bordered by the urban areas of Houston and West University, Bellaire appreciates a focal area and a good commute to Texas Medical Center, Galleria, Downtown, and Energy Corridor.

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GREAT ACCESSIBILITY: Bellaire homes have conveient access to main streets and roads, including Loop 610, Southwest Freeway, Bissonnet Street, and Bellaire Boulevard.

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CITY OF HOMES: Largely private, the city brags of tree-lined streets, a great number of parks, and award winning schools.

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SPACIOUS LOTS: Lot sizes in Bellaire vary widely, though its standard 75 feet by 130 feet lot parcels are noticeably more spacious than West University's 50 by 120 foot lots.

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Bellaire real estate can be tricky to navigate given the area’s different school zoning maps (land values in certain areas sell for more than others), proximity to railroad tracks (bad for resale), being on a major thoroughfare (bad for resale) and a diversity of builders (some are far superior to others).

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Contact Joon Chae, a Top Realtor in Houston, and one of Bellaire's most active real estate agents, if you're looking to buy or sell a home in Bellaire

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12 Things Bellaire Real Estate Buyers Should Know

A city within a city, Bellaire is located south of the Southwest Freeway (US 59) and along Loop 610.

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  • Bellaire real estate continues to be a popular option, thanks to its great location, high accessibility, and superb schools.

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  • With the city of Houston next door, residents are minutes away from key areas like the Galleria, the Medical Center, and Downtown.

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  • Main roads and freeways go through Bellaire, including Loop 610, Southwest Freeway, Bissonnet Street, and Bellaire Boulevard.

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  • Largely residential, the city boasts of tree-lined streets, a good number of parks, and award-winning schools.

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  • Bellaire homes enjoy convenient access to schools, retail areas, restaurants, entertainment centers, and parks. Business and employment hubs are also nearby.

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  • The city is zoned to the Houston ISD, and is home to Bellaire High School, a top performing high school, and Pin Oak Middle School, a National Blue Ribbon School.

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  • Lot sizes in Bellaire vary widely, though its standard 75 by 130 feet lot parcels are noticeably more spacious than West University’s 50 by 120 foot lots.

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  • Bellaire real estate has steadily appreciated over the years, thanks to the city’s continued popularity.

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  • Homes in the city are a mix of older single-family homes, new construction homes, and large estate-style homes.

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  • Older homes can feature 3- to 4-bedroom floor plans, with lot sizes ranging from 5,000 to 9,300 square feet.

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  • The most expensive Bellaire homes can feature 7,000 to more than 20,000 square feet.

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  • Prices for Bellaire homes for sale can start at around $400,000 and can go up to more than $2,000,000.

Schools

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS

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Condit Elementary School

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  • 7000 South 3rd Street

  • PK - 5th Grade

  • 648 Students

  • Above average TAKS scores

  • TEA Exemplary rating

  • 9 out of 10 rating       (greatschools.org)

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Horn Elementary School

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  • 4350 Holly Street

  • Pk - 5th Grade

  • Magnet School with TEA exemplary rating

  • 10 out of 10 rating (greatschools.org)

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Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion Magnet School

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  • 6300 Avenue B.

  • New magnet primary school

  • PK - 5th Grade

  • Diverse student body

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Ripley House Charter School

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  • 4410 Navigation Boulevard

  • Co-educational charter school

  • 1,530 Students

  • PK - 5th Grade

MIDDLE

SCHOOLS

Pin Oak Middle School

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  • 4601 Glenmont Dr.

  • National Blue Ribbon School

  • 6 - 8 Grade

  • Exemplary TEA rating

  • 10 out of 10 rating  (greatschools.org)

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Ripley House Middle School

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  • 4410 Navigation Boulevard

  • Ripley House Charter School's middle school campus

  • 6 to 8 Grade

HIGH

SCHOOLS

Bellaire High School

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  • 5100 Maple Street

  • Great academics and athletic programs

  • Produced a lot of professional athletes and other accomplished alumni with notable achievements in various fields

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Episcopal High School

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  • 4650 Bissonnet Street

  • Co-educational private day school with a curriculum based on four pillars: Academics, Religion, Fine Arts, and Athletics

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The Post Oak School

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  • 4600 Bissonnet Street

  • Montessori school with campuses in both Bellaire and the Museum District in Houston

  • Received accreditation from both the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS

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Veritas Christian Academy

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  • 7000 Ferris Street

  • Private School that offers an accelerated Classical Program.

  • Excellent Arts, Academics, and Athletics programs

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Bellaire is home to some of the best schools in the area. It is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

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The HISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award winning schools. Bellaire, in particular, has some of the best schools in the district zoned to its subdivisions.

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The city is home to Bellaire High School, a top performing high school, and Pin Oak Middle School, a National Blue Ribbon School.

To find an updated listing of all Bellaire 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.

Fun Things To Do Near Bellaire

Bellaire’s excellent location gives it great access to the Galleria, the Museum District, and Downtown Houston. Bellaire residents also enjoy proximity to commercial and entertainment establishments at the Rice Village, Meyerland Plaza, and Uptown Park.

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The neighborhood houses a good number of parks that offer various amenities for indoor and outdoor sports and recreational activities.

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Bellaire Zindler Park, named after journalist Marvin Zindler, is one of the biggest parks within city limits. It’s a 7.5-acre park with a neighborhood pool, two tennis courts, a picnic area with grill, a little league field, a gazebo, and a playground.

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The Bellaire Recreation Center and the Bellaire Civic Center, which offer auditoriums and meeting rooms, are also located within the park.

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Paseo Park, on the other hand, features a historical trolley which used to ply Bellaire Boulevard, a special events area, and an esplanade. Other parks near Bellaire single-family homes feature softball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, open play areas, baseball fields, and outdoor fitness areas.

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Bellaire also has its own public library, supported by a non-profit organization called The Friends of the Bellaire Library.

DINING

PARKS

NIGHTLIFE

  • Brennan's Restaurant

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  • Cafe Annie

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  • Daminan's Cucina Italiana

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  • Sorrento's Ristorante

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  • Cafe Le Jadeite

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  • Colleena's

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  • Casa Dominguez Bellaire

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  • La Madeleine French Bakery

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  • Saltgrass Steak House

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  • Thai Cottage

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  • Samurai Japanese Steak & Sushi House

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  • Auntie Pasto's

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  • MargieBeth's Bake Shop LLC

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  • Romeros Trattoria Italian Grill

  • Bellaire Zindler Park

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  • Loftin Park

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  • Paseo Park

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  • Jaquet Park

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  • Joe Gaither Park

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  • Feld Park

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  • Locust Park

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  • Mulberry Park

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  • Russ Pitman Park

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  • Henshaw House Community Center & Nature Discovery Center

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  • Evergreen Park

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  • Horn Field

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  • Lafayette Park

  • Little Woodrow's

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  • Firehouse Saloon

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  • Richmond Arms Pub

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  • Big Woodrow's

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  • Pinot's Palette

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  • The Deco on Fountainview

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  • The West End

  • H-E-B Pantry Foods

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  • Randall's Food Market

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  • Davis Food City

GROCERIES

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