Hobby Area Real Estate Guide

Hobby Area homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Greater Hobby Area is a residential neighborhood just 10 miles southeast of Downtown Houston. The community's accessibility, top-rated schools, and affordability make it popular among homebuyers.

Greater Hobby real estate is well-known thanks to its:

• SUPER NEIGHBORHOOD STATUS: Greater Hobby Area is a Houston-designated "Super Neighborhood." Super Neighborhoods are geographically defined areas where residents are HOAs evident. Institutions and commercial establishments cooperate to push civic plans for community improvement.

• HIGHLY RATED SCHOOLS: Greater Hobby Area homes are zoned to Houston Independent School District (HISD). HISD is a district rated by the Texas Education Agency as "Met Standards." Greater Hobby Area homes are zoned to some of the Best Schools in the Greater Houston area. The list of top-ranked schools includes Cornelius Elementary and Laura Welch Bush Elementary schools. All of which are serving the neighborhood.

• GREAT ACCESS TO WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT: Greater Hobby Area is home to Houston's oldest commercial airport – William P. Hobby Airport. Hobby Airport is the city's secondary airport for domestic airline service. The airport also serves as a regional center for corporate and private aviation.

• SUPERB LOCATION: The community is nestled between major freeways. Major roads nearby, such as Beltway 8, I-45, and 610 Loop. Greater Hobby Area enjoys a great location and a good commute to Texas Medical Center and Galleria. The Energy Corridor is also accessible.

• EXCELLENT RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: Greater Hobby Area homes are close to excellent retail and entertainment options. Dining spaces, cafes, restaurants, and shopping areas are minutes away from the community. Most establishments are located along Sam Houston Pkwy and Interstate 45. Edgebrook Shopping Center and Almeda Crossing Shopping Mall are 3 miles away.

• PROXIMITY TO LEISURE HUBS: The neighborhood is close to recreation and cultural options. The Museum District, Hermann Park, and Houston Zoo are just 25 minutes away. Located north and 9 minutes away from the community, F.M. Law Park offers trails and a golf course.

• AFFORDABLE HOMES: Some of Greater Hobby Area's homes for sale date back to the 1930s. Most homes sit on landscaped grounds with lovely mature trees. Owners and private homebuilders recently renovated and updated these homes.

Buying a Greater Hobby Area home can get tricky and challenging. Some Greater Hobby homes have several different floor plans and are close to busy roads.

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

“We started working with Brittney Coyle in January 2022 on a visit to Houston with vague plans to move to Texas within the year. She listened carefully as we described our dream home and put together a synopsis of the various neighborhoods in Houston that would meet our needs. Over the months, she kept us informed of trends and availability so when we arrived in September to start our search we already had a game plan. Over the next 4 months we narrowed our search down to one neighborhood, visiting dozens of homes in the process. Brittney's insights and analyses were invaluable as we sorted through our options and her patience and poise were considerable!. Once we found our home, Brittney expertly guided us through inspections, negotiations and closing, giving us confidence in the soundness of our decision. Throughout the process of searching for and buying our home we were very grateful for Brittney's professionalism, graciousness and sense of humor. She has our full endorsement and we can't recommend her enough! Nancy and John Ferguson” - Nancy Ferguson (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

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

Hobby Area Home Sale Trends

Located around 8 miles southeast of Downtown, Hobby Area is just south of East End Revitalized. It is home to the 1,304-acre William P. Hobby Airport.

The Hobby Area is popular due to its:

• VARIETY OF HOME OPTIONS: The Hobby Area features a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family homes. Home prices can start at around $100k.

• ACCESSIBILITY TO KEY DISTRICTS: The community's location provides easy access to major highways including Beltway 8, I-45, and Loop 610. This makes it easy to commute to major job centers such as downtown, and Medical Center.

• PREMIER SCHOOLS: The neighborhood is zoned to some of the best schools in Houston. The list includes Sanchez Elementary, Deanda Elementary, and Park Place Elementary.

Hobby Area is a few minutes away from parks including the Sims Bayou Greenway, which offers hike-and-bike trails, landscaping, and seating plazas. The community is also home to the 18-hole Glenbrook Park Golf Course.

Hobby Area Best Realtor Insights

Greater Hobby Area is a "Super Neighborhood" with affordable housing options.

• Hobby Area is one of Houston's communities with the lowest cost of living.

• The homes in the Hobby Area have a price list between $150,000 to over $200,000. The most expensive properties can sell at around $300,000.

• Homes sizes are between 1,000 and more than 3,000 square feet. Lot sizes can start at around 5,000 square feet, and the largest is 1.8 acres.

• Three- to four-bedroom homes are available. Five bedrooms are available for more expensive Hobby Area real estate.

• Single-family ranch-style homes are the frequent housing option in the Hobby Area.

• Several independent school districts cover the Hobby Area. Houston ISD, Alief ISD, and Pasadena ISD are on the list, and students can attend Brookline Elem, Deanda Elem, and Sanchez Elem. These are highly-rated schools serving the neighborhood.

• The location of the Hobby Area is near major roads, including Beltway 8, I-45, and 610 Loop.

• Residents of the Hobby Area can engage in leisure activities in the adjacent park and trails. F.M. Law Park and The First Tee Of Greater Houston are about 5 miles and feature trails and golf courses.

• Key Houston districts such as Texas Medical Center, Galleria, Energy Corridor, and Downtown are nearby.

• Downtown has around 3,500 businesses with over 150,000 employees. Residents of the Hobby Area may commute to work hassle-free.

Hobby Area Maps, Location & Zip Code

Hobby Area Schools

Greater Hobby Area is home to some of the area's premier schools. It is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Alief Independent School District (AISD), and Pasadena Independent School District (PISD).

The HISD, AISD, and PISD feature several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. Hobby Area, in particular, has some of the best schools in the district zoned to its subdivisions.

The city is home to Brookline Elem, Deanda Elem, and Sanchez Elem, three highly-rated schools, according to HAR.com.

Students can attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Brookline Elem at 6301 South Loop East. The school has an 8/10 GreatSchools.org rating and an "A" Har.com accountability rating. Brookline Elementary School educates students from Pre-K through 5th grade.

• Deanda Elem at 7980 Almeda Genoa Rd. Deanda Elementary is a certified family-friendly school. It also received a Parent Organization certification. GreatSchools.org rated the school as 9/10. The school provides music, performance art, and world language courses.

• Park Place Elem at 8235 Park Pl Blvd. Park Place Elementary has an 8/10 rating on GreatSchools.org. Soccer, robotics, and cheerleading are among the school's programs available to students. The Houston Ballet at Park Place is the school's after-school program.

• Sanchez Elem at 2700 Berkley St. The school serves Pre-K to 5th grade. It has an excellent accountability rating from Har.com and an 8/10 rating from GreatSchools.org.

• Cornelius Elementary at 7475 Westover St. Cornelius Elementary focuses on teaching talented students. It provides a robotics program to encourage students's interest in engineering and technology. A STEM magnet program is part of the school's curriculum.

• Laura Welch Bush Elementary at 9100 Blackhawk Blvd. Music and physical education are among the courses available at Laura Welch Bush. It also offers a SPED program.

Middle Schools

• Miller Intermediate at 15025 Westpark. Miller Intermediate provides a variety of campus activities for students. Among these are band, cheerleading, choir, dance, orchestra, and theatre. There is also campus journalism, ROTC, speech, and debate. Likewise, Fine Arts and Second Language are part of the school's excellent department.

To find an updated listing of all Hobby Area 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 areas of Hobby Area, 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.

Hobby Area Real Estate Market

Hobby Area Single-Family Home Trends

Typical single-family homes in the Hobby Area feature a traditional architectural style. They include 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom plans. Some houses were built in the 1930s.

Building sizes can include up to more than 5,000 square feet. Lot sizes range from 4,500 to 7 acres.

Prices for Hobby Area Single-Family homes start at around $130,000.

Hobby Area Townhome Sale Trends

Hobby Area townhomes have up to 3-bedroom layouts with living areas ranging from 600 to 1,500 square feet. Most townhomes in the area were built between 1970 and 1990. They feature a traditional architectural style.

Prices for Hobby Area Townhomes range from $50,000 to more than $150,000, depending on the size, location, and age.

Hobby Area Condo Sale Trends

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

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. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos.

The Houston Properties Team are experts 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.

Hobby Area TX History

The Hobby Area, also known as Greater Hobby Area, was named after William P. Hobby. Its development started as early as the 1930s. The area surrounds William P. Hobby Airport – Houston’s oldest commercial airport.

Some of the original homes still stand, with most renovated and upgraded.

Fun Things To Do Near Hobby Area

Residents in Hobby Area enjoy a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The Hobby Area is close to parks and trails for recreational activities.

Here are some of Hobby Area’s must-visit places:

Golf Courses

• F.M. Law Park
• The First Tee Of Greater Houston

Run/Bike/Hike Trails

• Southbelt Hike & Bike Trail
• Freeway Manor Park
• Sims Bayou Reveille Street Gateway
• Robert C. Stuart Park
• El Franco Lee Park

Retail

• Braes Link Shopping Center
• Bellaire Boulevard Center
• Stella Link Shopping Center
• Southway Shopping Center
• Southway Freeway Retail Center

Dining

• Tapester's Grill
• Watershed Restaurant and Pub
• Los Cocos Restaurant
• Prima Pasta Italian Restaurant
• Gyro Hut

Nightlife

• Club Safari Houston
• Club Tequila
• El Bravo Night Club
• Carillo Nite Club
• The Original Red Rooster

Groceries

• Kroger
• Pleasant Food Mart
• Randalls
• Haviland Grocery
• Sunny's Grocery

Best Hobby Area Realtor - Paige Martin

As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.