Fannin Station Real Estate Guide

Fannin Station homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Fannin Station is a 24-hour guard-gated neighborhood located only 2 miles from the Texas Medical Center. The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the US.

Fannin Station is one of Houston's Best Gated Communities. It sits just outside the Inner Loop and is a convenient half-mile distance away from the Fannin South MetroRail Station.

Fanning Station is a popular option, thanks to:

• UPSCALE GATED COMMUNITY: Fannin Station is a gated "lake community" that sits between two lakes and an expansive jogging trail. The subdivision also features its own swimming pool, as well as a 24-hour manned entrance.

• GREAT ACCESSIBILITY: The area is nestled between major thoroughfares and roads in the city. It is also close to public transport, making quick access to key districts in Houston, such as Downtown, The Galleria/Uptown, and Museum District. Fannin Station is also one of Houston's neighborhoods with easy access to the METRORail.

• CITY CONVENIENCE: Residents enjoy access to Houston's main business centers, upscale shopping establishments, parks, dining venues, theaters, and university campuses. A few minutes will bring one to Hermann Park or the NRG Stadium.

• SUBURBAN VIBE: Fannin Station provides homeowners with a residential neighborhood. It has tree-lined streets, suburban amenities such as lakes, and lovely homes.

• EXCELLENT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: The neighborhood is within proximate distance to several golf clubs and parks, including Wildcat Golf Club, River Oaks Country Club, Memorial Park, and Buffalo Bayou Park. Fannin Station is near some of Houston's Best Golf Course Communities.

• PROXIMITY TO UNIVERSITIES: Fannin Station offers a proximate distance to several higher academic institutions. The list of colleges and universities includes the University of Houston, the Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the Rice University.

Fannin Station real estate can be tricky to navigate, given the neighborhood's proximity to public transportation and major thoroughfares, as well as the number of home options available. Homebuyers can benefit from the assistance of a realtor familiar with the area and the market.

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Table of Contents

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

Fannin Station Home Sale Trends

Fannin Station is just 2 miles from the Texas Medical Center. The area is on the list of Best Gated Communities in Houston.

People opt to stay in Fannin Station due to its:

• GATED LAKE COMMUNITY: The area has a round-the-clock manned entrance. Homes are built adjacent to a few scenics of the lakes.

• CONVENIENT LOCATION: The community has direct access to key Houston districts thanks to its proximity to public transportation. It is one of the neighborhoods in Houston with easy access to the METRORail.

• OPTIONS FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Residents have easy access to lakes, athletic pools, and expansive jogging trails.

Fannin Station is located adjacent to the Inner Loop. Residents have easy access to vibrant retail, entertainment, and business centers.

Fannin Station Best Realtor Insights

Located near the Texas Medical Center, Fannin Station is a gated community featuring a mix of new-construction single-family homes and townhomes.

• A "lake community", Fannin Station sits between two lakes and an expansive jogging trail. The subdivision also features its own swimming pool, as well as a 24-hour manned entrance.

• Nestled between major thoroughfares and roads in the city, as well as close to public transport, Fannin Station has direct access to key districts in Houston, such as Downtown, The Galleria/ Uptown, and Museum District. Fannin Station is also one of Houston's neighborhoods with easy access to the METRORail.

• The neighborhood offers quick access to Houston's main business centers, upscale shopping establishments, museums, parks, dining venues, theaters, and university campuses. It also provides homeowners with a quiet, residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets, suburban amenities, and lovely homes.

• The neighborhood is within proximate distance of several golf clubs and parks, including Wildcat Golf Club, River Oaks Country Club, Memorial Park, and Buffalo Bayou Park. Fannin Station is near some of Houston's Best Golf Course Communities. The Texas Medical Center is one of the largest medical complexes in the world. It is only 3 and a half miles from Fannin Station.

• Nestled just off Fannin Street, the community is minutes away from several main thoroughfares, including Alameda Road, Loop 610, Belfort Avenue, and Kirby Drive.

• Fannin Station homes are zoned to Houston ISD: Hobby Elementary, Dowling Middle, and Madison High School.

• The community is a relatively new development from Intown Homes. It is made up of a mix of townhomes and detached single-family homes.

• Homes in the community typically feature 2- to 5-bedroom floor plans with living spaces ranging from 1,300 to upwards of 4,000 square feet.

• Fannin Station homes often feature Bosch stainless steel appliances and home automation systems. The most expensive homes in the community feature rooftop decks, balconies, game rooms, and en-suite baths.

• Prices for Fannin Station homes can start at around $270,000. Detached single-family homes in the area tend to fetch higher price tags and can get up to more than $570,000.

Fannin Station Maps, Location & Zip Code

Fannin Station Schools

Fannin Station homes are zoned to some of the best schools from the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

The HISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. Established in the 1920s, Houston ISD is the largest school district in the state (with 283 schools). The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a "Met Standard" rating.

Elementary Schools

• Hobby Elementary School at 4021 Woodmont Dr. Named for former governor William Pettus Hobby, the school opened in 1964. Hobby Elementary offers several academic programs, including a Vanguard neighborhood program, a Two-Way Bilingual program, a Transitional Bilingual program, and a Behavior Support Class (BSC). The school also features Structure Learning Center (SLC), an alternate curriculum.

Middle Schools

• Audrey H. Lawson Middle School at 14000 Stancliff St. Formerly Dowling Middle School, LMS is home to the Texan Longhorns and is known for its great performing and visual arts program. Academic programs offered include Vanguard neighborhood, Pre-AP, and English As A Second Language (ESL). Other programs in the school include Exploring Careers, Behavior Support Class (BSC), Skills For Learning and Living (SLL), Preparing Students For Independence (PSI), and Structured Learning Center (SLC).

High Schools

• Madison High School at 13719 White Heather Dr. Named for James Madison, it is a magnet school for Houston ISD's Space and Meteorological Sciences program (High School for Meteorology & Space Science). Opened in 1965, Madison High offers several Pre-AP and AP courses, and a Vanguard neighborhood program. Programs in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Information Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering And Math, Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics are also available.

Fannin Station Houston Private Schools

Here are a few private schools near Fannin Station homes:

• Children's Hour Montessori School at 2227 Dorrington Street

• Sheridan Montessori School at 2433 Sheridan Street

• Diamond-A-Cat-A-Me at 6955 Almeda Road

• Creative Minds Development Center at 2479 S Braeswood Blvd.

• St. Nicholas School at 1920 North Braeswood Boulevard

• Beresford School at 2501 W Holcombe Boulevard

Higher academic institutions, mostly in the medical field, are located in the nearby Medical Center area. Among the most prominent are Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Houston, Rice University, and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

To find an updated listing of all Fannin Station real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Fannin Station areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.

Fannin Station Real Estate Market

Fannin Station Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Fannin Station has a mix of single-family homes and townhomes within the neighborhood. Its houses are multi-level up to 4-stories properties with European-inspired design elements.

Fannin Station single-family homes are around $500,000 with 4-bed and 4-bath floor plans. Home and lot sizes range from 2,00 to more than 3,800 square feet.

Fannin Station Townhome Sale Trends

Fannin Station townhomes are smaller compared to single-family homes. Its living spaces range from 1,400 to around 2,200 square feet with 3-beds and 3-baths floor plans.

With European-inspired architecture, Fannin Station townhomes range from $400,000 to over $500,000. It features brick veneers, cement boards, and stucco exteriors. Also, its higher-priced homes feature rooftop decks, balconies, and en-suite baths.

Fannin Station Condo Sale Trends

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

Several condo buildings are located in the Museum District including:

• The Spires Condos
• Serento Condos
• Warwick Towers
• Mosaic On Hermann Park

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. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Fannin Station 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.

Fannin Station TX History

Fannin Station's history started when Intown Homes acquired around 18 acres of land south of Loop 610. They are the same developers of Kolbe Farms, Sunset Heights, and Capitol Oaks.

Its master plan includes a 24-hour staffed entrance, two lakes, a pool, and walking trails. It also includes European-inspired free-standing homes and townhomes.

Fannin Station's name came from Fannin Street and the METRORail station a few blocks away.

From 2009 onwards, Fannin Station homes are developed with a new Phase II development.

Fun Things To Do Near The Fannin Station

Fannin Station features two lakes, a community swimming pool, and tree-lined walking areas.

Residents are minutes away from NRG Park and Hermann Park. Both offer a variety of leisure, recreation, and entertainment options.

Several shopping centers, restaurants, golf clubs, and pubs surround the area. Many retail, dining, and entertainment options are also available in nearby districts.

Here are some of Fannin Station’s must-visit places:

Dining

• Take The Wheel Restaurant
• The Catch
• Los Cocos Restaurant
• Pappasito’s Cantina
• Whataburger
• Dave’s Seafood Kitchen
• Juicy Crawfish
• Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
• Tamales Don Pepe
• Hu’s Garden

Nightlife

• Watershed Restaurant and Pub
• Red River Ice House
• Willy’s Pub

Parks

• Willow Park
• Westwood Park
• Houston Sports Park
• Cogburn Park
• Linkwood Park
• Margaret Jenkins Park
• Schweppe Park
• Sunnyside Park
• Bill Green Park
• Old Braeswood Park

Golf Courses

• Wildcat Golf Club
• Hermann Park Golf Course

Retail

• Burlington
• Kohl’s
• Marshalls
• Target
• Walmart
• Dollar Tree
• Gap
• Shops at Three Corners
• Leggin’ Heaven
• Stella Link Shopping Center

Groceries

• Sunny’s Grocery
• Target Grocery
• Kroger
• Randalls
• Zeina Supermarket
• Sugar Valley Market
• Lydia Food Market
• Pleasant Food Mart

NRG Park

• Carruth Plaza
• NRG Stadium
• NRG Center
• NRG Arena
• Astrodome

Best Fannin Station Realtor - Paige Martin

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