Best Neighborhoods in West / Southwest Houston Suburbs

Planning to buy a home? Here's a curated list of the best places to live in West / Southwest Houston based on their 5-year appreciation.

Major events in the past five years drastically altered Houston real estate. West / Southwest generally showed good performance through COVID-19, Hurricane Harvey, and the oil and gas price crash.

One of the reasons why is its top-performing schools. The Best Schools in Houston include several schools in this region.

The area is home to several master-planned communities in Houston. Some of these communities offer unique amenities such as village farms.

The region's Fort Bend County made it into Forbes’ America’s Fastest Growing Counties list.

Several Fortune 500 firms have main headquarters operating in the region. They provide the major source of employment to neighboring suburbs.

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Table of Contents

1. 5-Year Appreciation: Best West / Southwest Houston Areas
2. List of Best West / Southwest Houston Neighborhoods
3. Methodology
4. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

5-Year Appreciation: Best West / Southwest Houston Areas

Curious to know which Houston suburbs are best for you? On the lookout for a specific home in any of these neighborhoods? We've got you. Contact us at [email protected].

List of Best West / Southwest Houston Neighborhoods

"The Houston Properties Team is fantastic!!! I use to live in a townhome community. My neighbor’s home came on the market two weeks before we listed. My home sold and theirs is still sitting on the market (now a month after our closing!) Their marketing program works. I’d highly recommend them to anyone who wants to sell their home.” – Brian Donaldson Shell International Exploration & Production

Memorial West

Made up of over 20 neighborhoods and communities, Memorial West spans a large area south of I-10.

Memorial West homes appeal to people looking for:

• GREAT COMMUNITIES: Memorial West features several well-established communities as well as newer developments. Talia Trails, Frostwood, Nottingham Forest, Westchester and Memorial Forest are all within the area.

• SHORT COMMUTE TIMES: Memorial West homes are minutes away from key retail, entertainment, and employment hubs like the Energy Corridor, the Galleria, and Memorial City.

• TOP SCHOOLS: Parts of Memorial West are zoned to the Spring Branch ISD, while others are served by the Houston ISD. Several top-ranked schools are located in the area.

Memorial West offers several retail and dining spots, including Memorial City Mall, CityCentre Plaza, and Town & Country Village. Residents also enjoy easy access to parks and trails.

Energy Corridor

Energy Corridor is a flourishing community of residential and commercial areas. Conveniently located along Interstate 10, between Beltway 8 and the Grand Parkway. The 2,000-acre business district is becoming more popular among prospective property buyers.

Energy Corridor homes are popular thanks to:

• HOME OPTIONS: The Energy Corridor houses some Best Gated Communities in Houston. With a variety of residential options, from single-family houses, townhomes to condos and apartments.

• DINING AND SHOPPING: The business center offers various dining options, including a Michelin-starred restaurant (Le Mistral). There are over 150 yelp-rated retail outlets, shopping centers, and a selection of different cuisines.

• ACCESSIBILITY: Houston's expressways are nearby, including the I-10/Katy Freeway, 610 Loop, Highway 290, and Beltway 8. Residents enjoy proximity to Downtown and Memorial City Medical Center. Galleria and Greens point is near, besides surrounding business and corporate institutes. The district is launching a commuter bus service, which will increase convenience and foot traffic.

• GREEN URBAN AREAS: The government and corporations have re-invested in the Energy Corridor Community. It will enhance civic foundation, urban planning, and environmental efforts. The district is close to a 26,000-acre park with hiking and biking routes, sports grounds, and picnic areas.

Properties in Energy Corridor are in high demand. Recent initiatives include a commuter bus service project. A master plan is turning the district into a world-class residential and business community.

Sugar Land North

Sugar Land North is a vibrant and sought-after neighborhood in Houston, Texas. Sugar Land is the largest city in Fort Bend County.

Sugar Land North is famous for its:

• ACCESSIBILITY: Sugar Land North is a few miles away from some of Houston's major roads. The Southwest Freeway (I-69) is accessible, allowing residents to reach Downtown Houston conveniently. The Westpark Tollway offers a direct connection from Sugar Land North to the western areas of Houston, providing convenient access to places like Westchase and the Energy Corridor.

• PLENTY OF RETAIL NEARBY: Sugar Land North has many shopping centers and a variety of places to eat. Sugar Land Town Square, West Oaks Mall, and First Colony Mall are some.

• EXCELLENT SCHOOLS: Sugar Land is part of Fort Bend ISD which is an award-winning school district. Students can attend top-rated schools in the area. Some are Highlands Elementary School, Macario Garcia Middle School, and Clements High School.

Sugar Land North is an appealing destination for individuals and families looking for a dynamic and welcoming place to call home.

Methodology

"The Houston Properties Team make real estate transactions a lot less complicated for sellers – they take care of everything AND they get the highest prices and the shortest closings. Paige went the extra mile in helping us and has been diligent in giving us reliable and intelligent recommendations. You're the best Paige and congrats on being the #1 Keller Williams agent in the entire state of Texas!" – Kathryn (Google Review)

• The Houston Association of Realtor (HAR) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has categorized the Houston general metropolitan service area. It has created about 200 distinct "Geo Market Areas".

• All Houston area properties in the MLS are classified into one Geo Market Area based on their location.

• Since Houston sprawls over 600 square miles, we took the Geo Market Areas within a 40-mile radius of Houston. We did not include areas like Angelina County, Tyler County, and Freeport. They are generally considered outside of the Houston-Woodlands-Baytown MSA.

• We categorized these geo markets into six regions:

1) Inner Loop. (All or the majority of the Geo Market Area resides in Houston's 610 Loop.)

2) Close In, But Not In the Inner Loop. (All or the majority of the Geo Market Area resides in Houston's Beltway 8, but not within 610 Loop.)

3) West / Southwest areas.

4) North / Northwest areas.

5) East / Northeast areas.

6) South / Southeast areas.

• *Default median housing price values are from single-family homes except in these neighborhoods. Condos, townhomes, and single-family homes are considered in these neighborhoods. This is due to the above-average number of condos/townhomes in these market areas. All regions where anything other than single-family homes are used have a * designation.

• Annual home prices are based on HAR MLS reported sales for the prior year between January 1 and May 31. Starting on June 1, the current year HAR MLS sales data is used.

• Reporters or news outlets, please contact [email protected] for details. We may provide an Excel export of every neighborhood’s associated data and calculations.

• Data is deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Information is provided for informational purposes only.

The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

The Houston Properties Team has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member. Each member is a specialist in their role – which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.

Paige Martin, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty, and the Houston Properties Team are ranked among the top residential Realtors in the world.

They have been featured on TV and in dozens of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Reuters, Fox News in the Morning, Money Magazine, Houston Business Journal, Houstonia, and Houston Chronicle.

Paige Martin was just ranked as the #5 agent in the world with Keller Williams, completing over $1 Billion in Houston residential real estate sales.

Recent awards include:

– 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com
– 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021
– 2021: America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
– 2020: America’s Best Real Estate Teams, Best of America Trends
– 2020: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2020: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2020: #6 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
– 2020: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas (Top Keller Williams Realtor)
– 2020: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
- 2019: Top Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2019: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2019: #5 Individual Agent, KW Worldwide
- 2019: #1 Individual Agent, KW Texas
- 2018: #5 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2018: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2018: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2018: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2017: #10 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2017: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2017: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2017: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2016: #20 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2016: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2016: Five Star Realtor, Featured in Texas Monthly
- 2016: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2015: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2015: Five Star Realtor, Texas Monthly Magazine
- 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2014: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams Memorial

...in addition to over 318 additional awards.

Paige also serves a variety of non-profits, and civic and community boards. She was appointed by the mayor of Houston to be on the downtown TIRZ board.

Benefits Of Working With The Houston Properties Team

Our team, composed of distinguished and competent Houston luxury realtors, has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member.

We find the team approach as the most effective way to sell homes. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. Each Houston Properties Team member is a specialist in their role—which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.

The benefits of working with a team include:

• the ability to be in two or three places at one time; a member can handle showings, while another answer calls
• collective time and experience of members
• targeted advice and marketing of agent expert in your area
• competitive advantage by simply having more resources, more ideas, and more perspectives
• a “checks and balances” system; selling and buying a home in Houston is an intensely complex process
• more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale
• efficient multi-tasking; one agent takes care of inspections and repair work, while another agent focuses on administrative details
• multiple marketing channels using members’ networks
• constant attention: guaranteed focus on your home and your transaction
• lower risk for mistakes. Multiple moving parts increase oversights. A team approach handles these “parts” separately
• flexibility in negotiation and marketing
• better management of document flow
• increased foot traffic through more timely and effective showing schedule coordination; and
• increased sphere of influence and exposure to more potential buyers.

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