Aging Houston suburbs (150-250K). Perspectives?

[ricoria]

Originally Posted by Ghost Town

At the same price point, Copperfield or Deerfield Village would be more solid choice. About same age area, well developed, lesser prone to flooding, community feel, with walking trails.

Thanks Ghost Town. Both areas are solid leads and I'll keep an eye on them. They must be great neighborhoods because inventory is low. No one wants to leave apparently.

[As Above So Below...]

Originally Posted by NigerianNightmare

I honestly thought it was too knew. A lot of it reminds me of he older parts of Katy and Sienna is less than 15 years old. That area is super underrated but I thought Fort Bend Houston is more similar to what was asked.

Mo City is honestly a very polar place. Parts of it are among the nicest in the greater Houston area. Parts of it look like the 5th Ward. I would have no issue living there personally if I was looking for a burb.

[modster]

If your family is southeast, you might consider some of the transitional, non-cookie cutter neighborhoods that direction. Meadowcreek Village in 77017 is decent. You can still get into Garden Villas & Glenbrook Valley in 77061 (Hobby area) for that price point, although it may take some luck and timing. Garden Villas typically has the really large lots. www.houstoniamag.com/home-and-real-estate/2018/02/top-neighborhoods-houston-2018

[ricoria]

Originally Posted by modster

If your family is southeast, you might consider some of the transitional, non-cookie cutter neighborhoods that direction. Meadowcreek Village in 77017 is decent. You can still get into Garden Villas & Glenbrook Valley in 77061 (Hobby area) for that price point, although it may take some luck and timing. Garden Villas typically has the really large lots. www.houstoniamag.com/home-and-real-estate/2018/02/top-neighborhoods-houston-2018

I'm saving both zip codes. It looks like 77017 is more likely to flood than 77061. Another thing I love about these older homes in established neighborhoods would be the large main bedrooms. The new builds in my price range have really small master suites. AND many of them are not brick. Certainly, Houston, like the DFW area, have termites? Thank you, Modster the areas look lovely.

[WRM20]

Originally Posted by ricoria

I'm saving both zip codes. It looks like 77017 is more likely to flood than 77061. Another thing I love about these older homes in established neighborhoods would be the large main bedrooms. The new builds in my price range have really small master suites. AND many of them are not brick. Certainly, Houston, like the DFW area, have termites? Thank you, Modster the areas look lovely.

Brick isn't going to stop termites. The brick is a veneer applied over the framing and sheathing, just like Hardi or any other siding.

Keep in mind that the houses built in the late 70's and early 80's were built during an oil boom, so quality can vary a lot. Have any prospective home inspected.

[ricoria]

Originally Posted by WRM20

Brick isn't going to stop termites. The brick is a veneer applied over the framing and sheathing, just like Hardi or any other siding.

Keep in mind that the houses built in the late 70's and early 80's were built during an oil boom, so quality can vary a lot. Have any prospective home inspected.

Thanks, WRM20! I didn't know that