La Porte TX Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Located along the Galveston Bay, La Porte features waterfront homes near golf courses, the port area, and several beach parks.
Located along the Galveston Bay, La Porte features waterfront homes near golf courses, the port area, and several beach parks.
Galveston Bay TX (Photo By: Jon Burns)
La Porte is the fourth-largest incorporated city in Harris County.
Located along the scenic Galveston Bay, the neighborhood is near some of Houston’s best suburbs and is also about a 30-minute drive from the best neighborhoods in the Inner Loop area.
La Porte is still growing and with new construction homes on the way plus the unique council-manager form of government applied to the city, the area’s real estate market is a bit tricky to navigate. Contacting a top realtor with knowledge about La Porte’s real estate can benefit home buyers.
La Porte TX is an independent city outside the Beltway, and the fourth largest unincorporated city in Harris County.
Nestled in the area east of Downtown Houston, La Porte 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, 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.
The city is adjacent to three major economic hubs of the Bay Area and Greater Houston: 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, Lomax Elementary, La Porte Elementary, La Porte Junior High, Lomax 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 also available in the area, mostly 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 much 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 Marque homes are zoned to the La Porte Independent School District, rated by the Texas Education Agency as “Academically Acceptable.”
Schools zoned to La Porte include Bayshore Elementary School and Baker 6th Grade Campus both rated 9/10 by GreatSchools.org, and Lomax Junior High School rated 7/10 by GreatSchools.
*Note: For a more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different La Porte areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.
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For a specific recommendation of neighborhoods, homes or properties based upon your personal style, goals & price point, please contact Paige Martin, head of the Houston Properties Team & Broker Associate at [email protected] or 713-384-5177.
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