Hobby Area Real Estate Guide

Hobby Area homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Hobby Area 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:

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.

“Kim and her team were amazing from start to finish! She made the home buying process so smooth and was always super prompt, responsive, and professional. She went above and beyond and had a great knowledge of Houston neighborhoods.” - Ashley Nguyen (Google Review)

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Hobby Area Homes For Sale

$309,999
3 Beds, 2 Baths
7654 Southern Street
$548,500
4 Beds, 3 Baths
8222 Colgate Street
$500,000
3 Beds, 2 Baths
8113 Tavenor Lane
$275,000
6 Beds, 5 Baths
6406 Sloan Street
$224,900
3 Beds, 1 Bath
8514 Meadville Street
$215,000
4 Beds, 1 Bath
8173 Juliabora Street

Hobby Area Homes For Rent

$2,200
4 Beds, 3 Baths
7038 Hobby Mill Drive
$2,000
3 Beds, 2 Baths
7702 Glenbrae Street
$2,000
3 Beds, 2 Baths
8238 Fuqua Gardens Drive
$1,700
4 Beds, 2 Baths
1230 Laskey Street
$1,475
3 Beds, 1 Bath
10421 Hinds Street
$2,300
4 Beds, 3 Baths
9010 Freeland Street

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

Hobby Area Real Estate Trends

Hobby Area is one of Houston’s neighborhoods with the lowest cost of living. It is a super neighborhood with institutions and commercial establishments nearby.

Homes in the Hobby Area are famous due to their:

The Hobby Area is home to nearby restaurants, education opportunities, and entertainment venues. It is also close to parks and trails, perfect for leisure activities.


Hobby Area Best Realtor Insights

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


Hobby Area Maps, Location & Zip Code

Hobby Area Map

Commute Time Hobby Area
Downtown (min) 15
Med Ctr (min) 20
Energy Corridor (min) 30
Galleria (min) 25

Map of Hobby Area

Highlights Hobby Area
Amenities The Hobby Area is close to parks and trails for recreational activities.

About 4 miles is the highly-rated F.M. Law Park featuring trails and a golf course.
Golf Courses - F.M. Law Park
- The First Tee Of Greater Houston
Run / Bike Trails - Southbelt Hike & Bike Trail
- Freeway Manor Park
- Sims Bayou Reveille Street Gateway
- Robert C. Stuart Park
- El Franco Lee Park
Nearby Retail / Dining 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

Clubs:

- 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
Major Employers - Big E Drilling Co
- DiPuma Printing Company & Promotional Products
- Texas Leaguer Company
- Big Z Lumber
- Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.

Hobby Area Schools

Top Elementary Schools Great Schools Ranking
Brookline Elem 8
Deanda Elem 9
Park Place Elem 8
Sanchez Elem 8


Top Middle Schools Great Schools Ranking
Miller Intermediate 7

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



Middle Schools


To find an updated listing of all Hobby Area real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com 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
Run/Bike/Hike Trails
Retail
Dining
Nightlife
Groceries

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.


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