West University Homes

In 1917 West University Place was developed by former Tennessee Governor Ben Hopper and in 1925 it was incorporated into a city.

West University is located in the state of Texas. The city is surround by Houston, Southside Place and Bellaire. Because of its easy access to Downtown Houston and the Medical Center as well as the Museum District, many professionals have chosen the city as their home.

West University real estate is a profitable investment as the area is acclaimed for many features such as its academically recognized elementary school. As a home for children, the area has wonderful, mature parks that are beautifully landscaped, Little League and recreational facilities. The architectural style is eclectic and West University houses are in high demand. In fact, there are very few vacant home lots which remain in the city.

The city as well as its residents work together to keep the community a well established community and to preserve the beauty and the integrity of the neighborhoods.

West University Facts:

West University is an upper scale city with many beautiful homes. The zip code for the city is 77005. The county is Harris county. West University Place has 1,348 single family properties. The median lot square foot of the properties is 7.500. The median appraised value of home is $910,000.

The zoning and deed restrictions are tough and protects the city from industrial and commercial development. This has protected the city and kept it a residential city with stability. The city currently has 20 acres of commercial property. The city currently requires that each lot within the city contains a specific amount of space, keeping the nature and surrounding landscape of the city in tact and beautiful. The Urban Forester also protects cherished trees in the city, so that West University does not lose these cherished trees.

Although the median priced home is $910,000 homes can be found anywhere between $200,000 to $2 million dollars.

West University operates its own police department and fire department. The number of residents that live in the city is currently 13,000. The city of West University Place spans over 1.200 residential acres. Residents enjoy programs, facilities and services from the West University Place Parks and Recreation that encourages community participation and promotes a vibrant environment.

For children the city is an atmosphere that is geared to the child with many wonderful parks and recreation activities. Colonial Park includes a community pool which nearly every child in town can be found at. The pool is designed for children and features a rock wall, drop slide, lily pad crossing and play-structure.

West University Place is a city neighborhood that is filled with many wonderful people. The City is considered to be a small town with a big heart. The city is idea for young families, professionals and retired couples and is truly the perfect place to raise a family with a community focus on safety and involvement. The streets are tree-lined and the homes well maintained and the park system is magnificent.