City Park Real Estate Guide

City Park homes for sale & insider real estate guide

City Park is a mixed-use master-planned development off of Highway 288 and Almeda Road. City Park features distinct communities and villages just a few minutes away from The Galleria and Texas Medical Center.

City Park is very popular thanks to its:

• PROXIMITY TO JOB CENTERS: City Park homes are minutes away from Houston’s major employment centers. The Medical Center is only 13 minutes away and The Galleria is 16 minutes away. Downtown Houston is 19 minutes away via HWY 288.

• MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES: City Park is home to several communities offering urban living with a small-town charm. The list includes City Oaks which features premier waterfront homes along Lake Vista. There is also City Park Village, featuring homes surrounding a grand central park and gazebo.

• RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS: City Park is surrounded by several entertainment options such as San Miguel Arena, NRG Stadium, and Pearland Town Center. Residents also get to enjoy upscale shops and restaurants in the Galleria / Uptown area. The hottest neighborhoods in the Inner Loop are also located nearby.

• TOP RATED SCHOOLS: City Park homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The HISD is the largest public school system in Texas. Students in the area may attend Almeda Elementary School, Dowling Middle School, and Worthing High School.

• EXCELLENT AMENITIES: The master-planned community features plenty of open green spaces. There are several playgrounds, parks, and greenbelts around the community. Also featured in the neighborhood are walking trails. These are similar to some of Houston’s best gated communities and best suburbs.

• TRADITIONAL AND MODERN HOMES: City Park homes are mostly done in traditional architectural styles. There are a few contemporary modern designs available in the area as well. Homes for sale in City Park feature an open concept floor plan with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and stainless steel kitchen appliances. Spacious backyards and landscaped front yards are also featured in City Park homes. Lot sizes in the area range from 4,000 up to 7,000 square feet. Prices for City Park homes for sale can start at around $195,000 up to $250,000.

City Park real estate can be challenging to navigate given the area’s proximity to major thoroughfares (which can hurt resale values), diversity of builders (some far superior to others), and uneven development in surrounding areas.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the City Park area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

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Table of Contents

1. City Park Home Sale Trends
2. City Park Best Realtor Insights
3. City Park Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. City Park Schools
5. City Park Real Estate Market

City Park Home Sale Trends

The City Park is a mixed-use master-planned community near Highway 288 and Almeda Road. Making City Park minutes away from Downtown and The Galleria, Houston's major business and retail hub.

City Park is popular for its:

• ACCESSIBILITY: Situated near Highway 288 and Almeda Road, the City Park is a few minutes away from major business centers. Only 10 miles away from Downtown and 8 miles away from Texas Medical center.

• ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS: The Galleria, which has restaurants and entertainment outlets, is 20 minutes away from City Park. NRG Stadium and Pearland Town Center are also minutes away from the City Park.

• GREAT AMENITIES: The neighborhood features walking trails and open green spaces. Many greenbelts, parks, and playgrounds surround
  the residents.

• TRADITIONAL AND MODERN HOMES: The majority of the homes constructed in City Park are traditional in style with few modern contemporary designs. Homes in City Park have an open concept layout, hardwood floors, and high ceilings.

The Houston Independent School District, Texas' largest public school system, is near City Park homes. Students in the area can attend Almeda Elementary School, Lawson Middle School, and Worthing High School.

City Park Best Realtor Insights

City Park is a mixed-use master-planned neighborhood that comprises urban sections inside the Beltway 8 loop.

• Situated off of Highway 288 and Almeda Road, City Park has easy access to Downtown and Texas Medical Center. Which is Houston's largest employment hub.

• City Park is close to entertainment venues and major retail stores. It includes the NRG Stadium, Pearland Town Center, and the Galleria. The most popular neighborhoods in the Inner Loop are also nearby.

• Many golf courses, hiking trails, and biking trails surround the City Park community.

• Several communities in City Park offer urban living with a small-town feel. City Oaks, with premier waterfront homes along Lake Vista, and City Park Village, with homes surrounding a grand central park and gazebo.

• Featured in the community are playgrounds, parks, walking trails, and greenbelts surrounding the neighborhood. Akin to Houston’s best-gated communities and best suburbs.

• Most home designs in City Park are in traditional architectural styles, but a few are modern in design.

• City Park Homes offers three to four-bedroom houses with three to two bathrooms.

• The open-concept floor plans of the City Park real estate listings come with hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and stainless steel kitchen appliances.

• The City Park offers lots with sizes ranging from 4,000 to 7,000 square feet.

• Prices for City Park homes for sale can start at around $240,000 up to $375,000.

City Park Maps, Location & Zip Code

City Park Schools

City Park is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Established in the 1920s, HISD is the largest school district in the state (with 276 schools). The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a “Met Standard” rating in 2016.

The city is home to Almeda Elementary School, Lawson Middle School, and Worthing High School.

There are also several notable private schools near City Park including St. Nicholas School and Triumph Christian Academy.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different City Park areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide or email Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com

City Park Real Estate Market

City Park Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Most homes in City Park are designed in traditional architectural styles and one- or two-story floor plans. Few of the houses are offered in a modern style.

Homes for sale in City Park feature an open concept floor plan with high ceilings, hardwood floors, stainless steel kitchen appliances, spacious back yards, and landscaped front yards.

Prices for City Park real estate range from approximately $240,000 to over $375,000.

City Park Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in City Park. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in City Park real estate. Please contact us if you’d like to see Houston townhomes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you.

City Park Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise City Park condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in surrounding areas.

Several condo buildings are located Downtown, including:

• Bayou Lofts
• Commerce Towers Houston
• Keystone Lofts Condo Houston
• Franklin Lofts Condo Houston
• St German Condo Houston
• The Edge Condo Houston

View all Houston's Condos for sale

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in City Park real estate. Please contact us if you’d like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

City Park TX History

The president of the land management firm Sam Yager Inc. approached City of Houston planners in April 2002 with the idea for the City Park project.

The City of Houston took part in the City Park project. To create jobs, lower housing prices, and encourage the development of retail businesses in the surrounding area

City Park was built on former farmland. It is designed to house people who work in the Texas Medical Center and Downtown Houston.

Today, City Park now houses over 1500 traditional and modern homes. With its real estate showing rising appreciation rates over the years.

Fun Things To Do Near The City Park

Residents of City Park are near multiple establishments, retailers, and parks thanks to its accessible routes nearby.

City Park offers tons of green space and hike-and-bike trails.

Dining

• Take The Wheel restaurant
• Pardis
• Happy China Cafe
• Red's Snow Wagon & More
• 7Spice
• Los Cocos Restaurant
• Dave's Seafood Kitchen
• Mogo Mogo Chinese Food
• Off The Wall Media & Entertainment
• Ono's Mexican Restaurant
• The LaRoux Table

Parks

• The Hills at Sims Greenway
• Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail
• Sunnyside Park
• Cloverland Park
• Townwood Park
• Tom Bass Regional Park 1
• Tom Bass Park II

Night Life

• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Big K's Sports Bar and Grill
• Forty Acres Sports Bar
• Bogie's
• Penny Whistle Pub

Groceries

• Watkins Grocery Store
• Cullen Food Store
• Kroger
• Pyburns Farm Fresh Foods
• Sugar Valley Market
• Stephen's Marketplace
• Almeda Food Store
• Waddell's Food Store

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