Shady Acres vs. Sunset Heights

[City Love]

Originally Posted by aimeenp

OK, i think i am confusing Sawyer Heights with Old 6th Ward. I am thinking of this little neighborhood just north of memorial and south of washington, with Beaver's nearby. Old victorians and some newer construction as well. That area looks really neat.

Sounds like the historic 6th ward. Brick roads? The first ward is changing quickly closer to Houston Ave and Washington Ave, but there is still quite a bit of progress to be made. Sounds like you want something more established, but not too established(pricey!)

I wouldn't disregard the section north of the tracks and South of I-10. That should transition nicely once all the frontage roads are complete on I-10. Plus the fact that it's between The Heights and Washington Ave/Rice Military area will only help it. As you've probably seen, construction is non-stop in many areas.

What about something like this around Rice Military?
314 Reinicke St, Houston, TX 77007 - HAR.com
1209 Detering, Houston, TX 77007 - HAR.com
4702 Dickson St, Houston, TX 77007 - HAR.com An actual yard!
5210 Gibson St B, Houston, TX 77007 - HAR.com

But I think you have options. It does get expensive into The Heights. Montrose is great too!

[Bullsonparade]

I moved into Shady Acres in August and I have been very pleased with my decision. I feel very safe taking my son and dog out for a walk. You see other families and people out for a stroll all of the time. Like someone previously mentioned, having Crisp and Cedar Creek in the neighborhood is a big plus! The biggest issue the civic club is trying to address is street parking, it has become a big issue with all of the development.

[aimeenp]

Bullsonparade, i know it's been a pretty dry year, but on the few occasions when we have seen rain, have the streets fared ok? A lot of those newer houses being built appear to be on pier and beam foundation, with only the garage at the bottom, which i think is pretty smart.

Are you located on the flood plain and is your flood insurance astronomical?

I really do like the feeling of Shady Acres, bc it kind of mimic's the laid back attitude of the Heights. Not sure what it will look like in 5-10 years, but seems like there is room to grow.

Oh, and I forgot to mention, there's BINGO over there too!

[Bullsonparade]

Aimeenp,

We experienced nothing close to flooding or high water the few times that rained. I am on a flood plain and the flood insurance is about 300 annually. I forgot to mention Hubcap Grill, El Gran Malo, Rainbow Lodge, ect as great assets to the neighborhood!

[catdaddyhorn]

Originally Posted by aimeenp

I have driven around Shady Acres and I definitely don't feel like it would be unsafe. They put in a new restaurant right in the middle of the neighborhood and I am hoping that's a sign for things to come. As far as eateries/bars, i could walk to El Grand Malo, Tony's, Crisp and Cedar Creek, so that would be really cool. The only street that seemed a little sketchy was on 21st. Also, 21st near ella is in the "floodway" not just the 100 year flood plain, so I think we would need to be 23-26 and closer to Durham to avoid mandatory flood insurance.

I haven't done as much research on Sunset Heights, but i notice some pretty nice homes have popped up on HAR, and they appear to be stand alone, not part of a larger development, so looks like it would have more character. Not sure about the safety factor, driving down Main near 610, i have definitely felt like this area could be unsafe...not sure though if i am just being a weenie. Since i don't have as much experience in the area, i am not sure what cool spots are close by.

It's pretty much the opposite. I live in that range of streets and I'm required to get flood insurance.

[David Dollar]

Gatlin's, Hubcap, and Papa Geno's are also in Shady acres.