La Porte/Shoreacres Real Estate Guide

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La Porte is the fourth-largest incorporated city in Harris County. It is located along the scenic Galveston Bay. The neighborhood is near some of Houston’s best suburbs. It is also about a 30-minute drive from the best neighborhoods in the Inner Loop area.

La Porte is popularly known for its:

• SCENIC WATERFRONT LOCATION: The city enjoys a waterfront location along Galveston Bay. This affords residents beautiful sunset and sunrise views. Many homes in La Porte are just a stone’s throw away from the bay.

• EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES: The city is home to the 18-hole championship golf course of Bay Forest. Bay Oaks Country Club, one of Houston’s Best Golf Course Communities, is just 13 miles from La Porte.

• EXCITING ACTIVITIES: La Porte is minutes from local parks including Fairmont Park, Sylvan Beach Park, and Little Cedar Bayou Park. The Armand Bayou Nature Center is less than 10 miles from the city. The nature center is the largest urban wilderness in the United States.

• ACCESSIBILITY: La Porte homes have easy access to the main roads of Texas Highway 146 and Pasadena Freeway. This makes for a comfortable drive in and around the area. It is only 30 minutes from Downtown Houston, Texas Medical Center, and Museum District.

• TOP-RATED SCHOOLS: La Porte is zoned to the La Porte Independent School District (LPISD). Primary schools that served the city include Jennie Reid Elementary, Lomax Elementary, and La Porte Elementary. Some of the top secondary schools are La Porte Junior High, Lomax Junior High, and La Porte High School.

• DIVERSE HOME CHOICES: The city is home to many quality single-family homes on large lots. There are several subdivisions and home builders in La Porte that offer a variety of options. The community offers houses like bungalows and small frame houses from the 1940s. There are also estates and mansions in the area. Custom-built homes in traditional and contemporary styles are also available in the city.

La Porte is still growing and with new construction homes on the way. The city has a unique council-manager form of government. This causes the area’s real estate market to be a bit tricky to navigate. Contacting a top realtor with knowledge about La Porte’s real estate can benefit home buyers.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the La Porte 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. La Porte/Shoreacres Home Sale Trends
2. La Porte/Shoreacres Best Realtor Insights
3. La Porte/Shoreacres Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. La Porte/Shoreacres Schools
5. La Porte/Shoreacres Real Estate Market

La Porte/Shoreacres Home Sale Trends

La Porte is the fourth-largest incorporated city in Harris County. It is located along the scenic Galveston Bay and near some of Houston’s best suburbs. It is also about a 30-minute drive from the best neighborhoods in the Inner Loop area.

La Porte is one of Houston’s most interesting neighborhoods, thanks to its:

• SCENIC WATERFRONT LOCATION: The city enjoys a waterfront location along Galveston Bay. This affords residents beautiful sunset and sunrise views. Many homes in La Porte are just a stone’s throw away from the bay.

• ACCESSIBILITY: La Porte homes have easy access to the main roads of Texas Highway 146 and Pasadena Freeway. It is only 30 minutes from Downtown Houston, Texas Medical Center, and Museum District.

• EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES: The city is home to the 18-hole championship golf course of Bay Forest. Bay Oaks Country Club, one of Houston’s Best Golf Course Communities, is just 13 miles from La Porte.

• EXCITING ACTIVITIES: La Porte is minutes from local parks including Fairmont Park, Sylvan Beach Park, and Little Cedar Bayou Park. The Armand Bayou Nature Center is less than 10 miles from the city.

The city is home to many quality single-family homes on large lots. There are several subdivisions and home builders in La Porte that offer a variety of options. The neighborhood features bungalows and small frame houses from the 1940s. There are also estates and mansions within the community.

La Porte/Shoreacres Best Realtor Insights

La Porte TX is an independent city outside the Beltway. It is the fourth largest unincorporated city in Harris County.

• La Porte is nestled in the area east of Downtown Houston. It is just 10 miles from Beltway 8. Several main thoroughfares go through the city, including Texas Highway 148 and Pasadena Freeway.

• Founded in 1892, La Porte features a hybrid council-manager form of government.

• La Porte homes are minutes away from parks, and golf courses. Other outdoor entertainments and recreational areas are also a short drive away.

• Bay Forest Golf Course, Bay Oaks Country Club, and Sylvan Beach Park are among the city’s must-visit places.

• The city is adjacent to three major economic hubs of the Bay Area and Greater Houston. These are Battleground Industrial District, Bayport Industrial District, and Barbours Cut shipping terminal.

• La Porte is zoned to the La Porte Independent School District. Primary and secondary schools that served the city include Jennie Reid Elementary, La Porte Junior High, and La Porte High School.

• Architectural styles vary in the city, though older homes feature the 1940s small frame style.

• Custom-built homes in traditional and contemporary styles are available in the area. Mostly, they are within the newer communities.

• Home sizes can range from 1,000 square feet to more than 1 acre. Two- to four-bedroom floor plans are common but there are larger homes with five bedrooms. Homes in the area typically sit on large lots, which can be as many as 3 acres.

• Prices for La Porte homes for sale can start at around $47,000 and can go up to more than $300,000.

La Porte/Shoreacres Maps, Location & Zip Code

La Porte/Shoreacres Schools

La Porte homes are zoned to the La Porte Independent School District (LPISD).

Schools zoned to La Porte include Heritage Elementary School and La Porte Elementary School both rated 7/10 by GreatSchools.org. Lomax Junior High School is also another top school rated 7/10 by GreatSchools.

*Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different La Porte areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me at [email protected].

Elementary Schools

• Leo Rizzuto Elementary School at 3201 Farrington Street, La Porte. The school was built in 1940, accommodating students from first to sixth grade. The school has also been awarded as the top elementary public school in La Porte Independent School District.

To find an updated listing of all La Porte 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: 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.

La Porte/Shoreacres Real Estate Market

La Porte Townhome Sales Trends

There are no townhomes in La Porte. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in La Porte 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.

La Porte Condo Sale Trends

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

Numerous condo buildings are located in the Montrose area, such as:

• 3615 Montrose

• Flats on Fairview

• Lovett Place Condos

• One Montrose Place

• Parc IV

• Tremont Tower

To see 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 experts in La Porte 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.

La Porte TX History

La Porte was incorporated in 1982 making it the oldest incorporated town in east Harris County. The town became a popular option for homebuyers because of Sylvan Beach Park. La Porte became a resort town primarily. World War II and several hurricanes destroyed the resort.

NASA and the Bayport Channel set up headquarters in the neighborhood. In 1984, the town was built through the Johnson Hunter, David Harris, and Pearsall grants.

Investors Tom Lee, the Yorks, and I.R. Homes formed the La Porte Land and Town Company. They retained the area at Morgan’s Point. It was intended for wharves and warehouses. For the town, they moved it further inland.

In 1892, a sale of lots of La Porte was held. One of the first buyers was E.P. Sereau. He built a general mercantile building in the area. He also became La Porte's first Postmaster.

In 1895, the railroad had laid track from Houston to La Porte. In1898, the La Porte Improvement Company rose and developed an area just east of the existing La Porte town. This development led to making Lobit Street the main business street in East La Porte. Several establishments moved to Lobit Street.

The chemical industry and shipyards of World War II revitalized the town. In 1945, the Du Pont plant, NASA, the Bayport Channel, and the Barbour’s Cut terminal supported the growth in the area. In 1980, the town of Lomax and La Porte consolidated. In 1987, the Bayshore Municipal Utility district was annexed to the town.

Today, La Porte TX is an independent city. It features a hybrid council-manager form of government.

Fun Things To Do Near La Porte

Sylvan Beach Park is one of the destinations in La Porte. It is home to two sandy beaches. It also showcases the longest fishing pier in Texas.

For historical destinations, the San Jacinto Monument and the Battleship Texas are also sites to visit in La Porte. The Battleship Texas was commissioned in 1914 to serve as the most powerful weapon in the world. It was the last surviving Dreadnought and the only battleship that survived after fighting in World War I and II. The San Jacinto Monument serves as a symbol of Texas independence.

La Porte homes are minutes away from parks, golf courses, and other outdoor entertainment and recreational areas. Bay Forest Golf Course, Bay Oaks Country Club, and Sylvan Beach Park are among the city’s must-visit places.

Here's a list of the must-visit places in La Porte:

Dining

• Main 101Grill and Bar
• Denny's
• Baytown Seafood Restaurant
• Mesquite Grill & Taco Factory
• El Toro Mexican Restaurant
• New Orleans Seafood Kitchen
• El Rancho Mexican Restaurant

Shopping

• Shop Therapy
• Upscale Resale
• Fairporte Green Center Mall

Groceries

• Kroger
• Jack's Grocery Inc.
• Laporte Food Mart

Parks

• Wood Falls Park
• Farrington Park
• Glen Meadows Park
• Creekmont Park
• Central Park
• Seabreeze Park
• Little Cedar Bayou Park
• Taylor Bayou Park
• Bay Oaks Park
• Heron Park
• Bayou Forest Park

Golf

• Bay Oaks Country Club
• Chemlake Golf Club
• Bay Forest Golf Course

Best La Porte 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.