Meyerland Area Real Estate Guide

Meyerland Area homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Meyerland is nestled just outside Loop 610. It covers a 6,000-acre area south of Bellaire and west of Braeswood Place. The neighborhood is made up of several sections. Each section has its own set of deed restrictions.

Meyerland real estate has remained popular due to its:

• PROXIMITY TO EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS: Houston’s The Galleria is the 17th largest business district in the US. It is around 3 miles north of Meyerland. The district is home to around 5 million square feet of retail space. Over 23 million square feet is office space. In addition, Meyerland offers a good commute to the Medical Center.

• PLENTY OF RETAIL NEARBY: The Meyerland Plaza is the neighborhood’s major retail center. It opened in the late 1950s. The retail center has several anchor stores. It includes JCPenney, Marshalls, Old Navy, Ross, Target, and Best Buy, among others. Dining and entertainment options are also available within Meyerland Plaza.

• GREAT ACCESSIBILITY: Meyerland sits along major roads and freeways. Loop 610, Beechnut Street, Post Oak Road, and Chimney Rock Road carry residents to other key Houston districts, like the Texas Medical Center (the largest medical complex in the world). Braeswood Boulevard cuts through the neighborhood.

• AWARD-WINNING SCHOOLS: Newsweek consistently ranks Bellaire High School among the best high schools in America. The school has been an International Baccalaureate World School since 1980. It offers several academic programs. These include the IB Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement. Fine arts and music programs are also available. There is also a Foreign Languages magnet program (Latin, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and many others).

• REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: Meyerland is among the best Houston neighborhoods in terms of real estate appreciation. The median sales price of homes in the neighborhood is at around $400,000. (See The Salary I Need To Buy A Home In Houston’s Best Neighborhoods)

Buying or selling a home in Meyerland can be tricky due to the neighborhood’s recent flooding (BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT BUYING FLOODED HOMES or homes on flooded streets). In addition, buyers want to be careful about school zoning (all homes are zoned to Bellaire High, but elementary and middle schools may vary) or buying on main thoroughfares (which can hurt resale values). Deed restrictions can also be challenging.

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

Meyerland Area Home Sale Trends

Nestled just outside Loop 610, Meyerland offers easy access to urban conveniences. Work, entertainment, dining, and shopping are at hand in this neighborhood.

Meyerland gained its popularity, thanks to its:

• BEST COMMUTE: Meyerland's central location is in proximity to Houston's hubs. Galleria, Downtown, and Museum District are minutes away from the neighborhood.

• EXCELLENT SCHOOLS: The Bellaire High School is a notable school in the area. It regularly ranks in Newsweek as one of the country's best high schools.

• GREAT REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: Meyerland real estate is one of the top-performing neighborhoods. It consistently ranks in the Best Houston Neighborhoods in Real Estate Appreciation.

Meyerland is a deed-restricted neighborhood. It is primarily a residential community with single-family homes.

Meyerland Area Best Realtor Insights

Meyerland, a deed-restricted neighborhood, sits south of the city of Bellaire. It is popular for its great real estate appreciation, great schools, and easy accessibility.

• The 17th largest business district in the US, Uptown Houston is around 3 miles north of Meyerland. The district is home to around 5 million square feet of retail space and over 23 million square feet of office space. The Galleria and Uptown Park are both located within the district.

• The Meyerland Plaza is the neighborhood’s major retail center. Opened in the late 1950s, the retail center has several anchor stores, including JCPenney, Marshalls, Old Navy, Ross, Target, and Best Buy, among others. Dining and entertainment options are also available within Meyerland Plaza.

• Meyerland sits along major roads and freeways. Loop 610, Beechnut Street, Post Oak Road, and Chimney Rock Road carry residents to other key Houston districts, like the Texas Medical Center (the largest medical complex in the world). Braeswood Boulevard cuts through the neighborhood.

• Newsweek consistently ranks Bellaire High School among the best high schools in America. The school, an International Baccalaureate World School since 1980, offers several academic programs, including the IB Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement. Fine arts and music programs are also available, as well as a Foreign Languages magnet program (Latin, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and many others).

• Meyerland is among the best Houston neighborhoods in terms of real estate appreciation. The median sales price of homes in the neighborhood is around $400,000. (See The Salary I Need To Buy A Home In Houston’s Best Neighborhoods)

• Meyerland homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District. Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle (formerly Johnston), Pershing, Fondren, and Pin Oak Middle School (a National Blue Ribbon School) all serve the neighborhood.

• The neighborhood, one of Houston’s first deed-restricted communities, was first developed in 1955.

• Meyerland’s sections are deed-restricted, so the neighborhood is mostly made up of single-family homes. Most homes in the neighborhood are one-story ranch-style homes, though the area’s newer homes are two-story custom-built homes.

• Most Meyerland homes feature 3-bedroom 2-bath floor plans. Home sizes range from 1,200 to more than 6,000 square feet. Lot sizes are typically between 9,000 to around 11,000 square feet.

• Meyerland homes for sale can start at around $200,000. Newer and bigger properties can sell for well over $1,000,000.

Meyerland Area Maps, Location & Zip Code

Meyerland Area Schools

Meyerland homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

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.

HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Bellaire High School. Pin Oak Middle School, a National Blue Ribbon School, serves parts of the Meyerland neighborhood.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Lovett Elementary School at 8814 South Rice Ave. Lovett Elementary School serves PK to 5 students. The school features a Fine Arts Magnet Program where students receive specialized instruction in strings, bands, choral music, handbells, and art, among others.

• Kolter Elementary School at 9710 Runnymeade Dr. Kolter Elementary School serves PK to 5 students and is known for its foreign language and culture program.

• Herod Elementary School at 5627 Jason. Herod Elementary School is a PK-to-5 school that features a Vanguard magnet program. The school also offers a Dual Language Program and an after-school enrichment program.

Middle Schools

• Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School at 10410 Manhattan Dr. Formerly Johnston Middle School, MPVAMS serves students in grades 6 to 8. Rated Recognized by the TEA, the school has a Magnet program and a strong Athletics program.

• Pershing Middle School at 3838 Bluebonnet. Pershing Middle School offers a wide range of academic programs such as a Vanguard and Fine Arts Magnet program, pre-AP, gifted and talented, and high school credits to name a few.

• Pin Oak Middle School at 4601 Glenmont Dr. Located in Bellaire, Pin Oak Middle School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. It offers a Foreign Languages magnet program (Spanish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, and Hebrew) and has an Exemplary TEA rating.

• Fondren Middle School at 6333 South Braeswood Blvd. Fondren Middle School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and features an IB Design and Technology curriculum. The school received a Gold Performance Acknowledgement Commended on Social Studies.

High Schools

• Bellaire High School at 5100 Maple St. Bellaire High School is known for its great academics and athletics programs. It is one of the best secondary schools in the area and has produced professional athletes and other accomplished graduates with notable achievements in various fields. The school offers a variety of advanced placement and IB Diploma programs. It is also a Foreign Languages Magnet with classes in Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Chinese, and French, among others.

Meyerland Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Meyerland.

• St. Thomas’ Episcopal School at 4900 Jackwood St. The school is the reigning champion and recipient of the Henderson Cup after garnering the highest points in 24 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) championships.

• Beth Yeshurun Day School at 4525 Beechnut St.

• Robert M. Beren Academy at 11333 Cliffwood Dr.

• Episcopal High School at 4650 Bissonnet St.

• Corpus Christi Catholic School at 4005 Cheena Dr.

• Westbury Christian School at 10420 Hillcroft St.

• Emery/Weiner School at 9825 Stella Link Rd.

To find an updated listing of all Meyerland real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com 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.

Meyerland Area Real Estate Market

Meyerland Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Due to the neighborhood’s deed restrictions, single-family homes are Meyerland’s main housing attraction.

On average, Meyerland single-family homes feature a 3/2 floorplan, with sizes ranging from 1,200 to more than 6,000 square feet. Location, age, and condition of the home influence pricing, and Meyerland homes for sale can sell for $200,000 to more than $1,300,000.

Meyerland homes are a popular choice for families due to the neighborhood’s friendly, small-town vibe as well as its great schools. As such, homes in the area tend to sell fairly quickly – the median days on the market is 15 days, with some homes not getting listed at all.

Meyerland Townhomes Sale Trends

Though single-family homes are the more popular housing option, there are some townhomes available in the neighborhood.

Meyerland townhomes for sale vary in age, size, floorplans, and location, and these can be major factors in pricing. Townhomes are generally smaller than single-family homes, with sizes ranging from 700 to 3,000 square feet.

Meyerland Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid-and high-rise condominiums in Meyerland, primarily due to the neighborhood’s deed restrictions. Some units are available in the surrounding areas, however, including Briarglen and The Willowick.

Listed below are just some of the high-rise condo buildings near Meyerland.

Galleria

• Cosmopolitan

• Astoria

• Highland Tower

• Montebello

• Villa D’Este

• Four Leaf Towers

• The Bristol

• Empire Lofts

• Lofts On Post Oak

Museum District

• 2520 Robinhood

• IL Palazzo

• Warwick Towers

• 7575 Kirby

• The Mosaic

• Serento Houston

• 1400 Hermann

• 5000 Montrose

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria/Uptown District area, see all Galleria/Uptown District Area Houston Condos.

Meyerland Houston History

Meyerland’s history is writ large upon the community’s name. Three generations of the Meyer family played integral roles in the neighborhood's development and its eventual growth.

In the 1890s, Joseph Meyer started buying land southwest of Houston. He accumulated 6,000 acres of former rice fields and the vast acreage was divided up among his sons upon his death. George Meyer decided to develop his 1,200 acres share of the estate, the area now known as Meyerland.

One of Houston’s first master-planned neighborhoods, Meyerland’s development was done in stages, with each section assigned a number and a set of deed restrictions.

The neighborhood’s history is also apparent in its homes, specifically its architectural style. Traditional and ranch-style homes are common throughout Meyerland, though a specific style from the 50s – one called Mid-Century Modern – gives the area a distinct flavor.

Many still seek out that specific look, and though some of Meyerland’s homes have been updated, owners tend to renovate in keeping with the style.

Fun Things To Do Near Meyerland

Meyerland’s proximity to Loop 610 gives it excellent access to Houston’s cultural, entertainment, and retail centers like the Museum District, Downtown Houston, and the Galleria.

The Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center is nestled within the community. Since opening its doors back in 1957, it has offered a slew of dining and retail options. Its anchor stores include J. C. Penney, Target, Marshalls, Old Navy, and Best Buy, among others.

There are plenty of kid-friendly parks near and within Meyerland that offer facilities for indoor and outdoor sports, and other recreational activities. Apart from the Meyerland Neighborhood Park located at 5151 Jason, Godwin Park is also a popular choice amongst residents. Within the park’s oak-shaded area is the Godwin Community Center, equipped with an outdoor pavilion, baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, and a covered basketball court.

Godwin Park also serves as the venue for Meyerland’s Annual Afternoon in the Park Festival where residents can enjoy a day of family fun and good food with friends and neighbors.

Running through the center of the neighborhood, Brays Bayou is another popular spot. It offers trails for joggers, walkers, and bikers.

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston, fondly called the J by locals, offers Meyerland residents of all ages a wide array of activities ranging from gymnastics, kids’ day camps, tennis, fitness, and arts and culture activities, among others. An annual Jewish Book and Arts Fair, an event that features films, concerts, a family day, and Q&A sessions with prominent and rising authors, is also held at the J.

The Meyer Neighborhood Library is operated by the Houston Public Library and serves the Meyerland Community.

Here are some of the best places to visit in and around Meyerland:

Dining

• Mark’s American Cuisine
• Café Rabelais
• Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill
• Russo’s New York Pizzeria
• Fainmous BBQ
• Fioza
• Local Foods
• Mambo Seafood
• 168 Beijing Restaurant
• Egg & I
• JJ Gardens
• Masraff’s
• Tony’s
• Houston’s Restaurant
• Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse
• Escalante’s Mexican Grille
• Gugliani’s
• Pappas Bros Steakhouse
• The Capital Grille

Retail Centers

• Galleria
• Braeswood Square
• Meyerland Plaza

Parks

• Meyerland Neighborhood Park
• Godwin Park
• Russ Pitman Park
• Helen’s Park

Groceries

• Kroger
• Randall’s
• Belden’s
• Golden Grain
• Foodarama
• Walgreens

Nightlife

• Hunter’s Pub
• Cozy Corner
• Red River Ice House
• Kaif Hookah Lounge
• Emmit’s Place
• Azul Lounge

Meyerland Houston 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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