From single-family, mid-century modern homes just minutes from Downtown Houston to luxury high-rise condos on Clear Lake Bay, the City of Pasadena’s geographical footprint has residential real estate options for everyone. As our job market continues to grow, so does the desire for quality, upscale living.
According to recent market analysis, Pasadena’s average residential single-family lot measures 11,000 square feet. That’s almost twice as large as most residential lots just a few miles away, inside the 610 Loop, at a fraction of the cost.
A commuter’s best-kept secret, Pasadena is situated between Highway 225 & Interstate 45, straddling the East Sam Houston Tollway. This prime location allows for speedy travel to high-profile destinations such has: Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, the Port of Houston and Galveston Bay.
Beginning summer 2020, City of Pasadena crews will start construction utilizing a recent $105M FEMA grant designed to substantially help flood mitigation during future hurricane seasons. Add that to several other multi-million dollar road improvement projects happening throughout the city, and residents stretching from Pasadena’s historic north side down to the Armand Bayou Nature Center area will be seeing major infrastructure and travel upgrades.
As San Jacinto College and the University of Houston-Clear Lake continue to prepare local millennials for the reenergized job market, Pasadena is meeting that housing demand with luxury new apartment and townhome construction. Situated in Pasadena’s southernmost location near the Armand Bayou Nature Center, these desirable properties are just minutes from NASA, Space Center Houston and UHCL.
The Middlebrook Apartments, by Hill Country developer, Oden-Hughes, will cover 21 acres and offer 380 units at the corner of Bay Area Boulevard and Middlebrook Drive. Residents of the gated community will enjoy a fitness center, sparkling pool and dog park.
Armanwilde by Bayway Homes, offers Mediterranean-style townhouses with lake views starting in the $300’s. This gated enclave is just blocks away from Galveston Bay and conveniently situated between Kemah Boardwalk and Pasadena’s Bayport industrial area.
If you’re looking for single-family properties, Pasadena boasts development in several areas. The new Parkway Trails subdivision is conveniently located near San Jacinto College and The Pasadena Convention Center. The largest new neighborhood in almost two decades, Parkway Trails is the brainchild of nationally-known K. Hovnanian Homes. This thoughtfully-designed master-planned community features 181 luxury townhomes and over 325 single-family homes.
Boutique communities are on the rise as well, with the development of the Hidden Cove and Terreno Vista properties. Located off Vista Road near HCA Pasadena Hospital, both properties offer new homes in a variety of floorplans. Zoned to Pasadena ISD’s award-winning Pasadena Memorial High School, these stylish home sites are generating a lot of interest.
The variety of strong neighborhood options is what makes Pasadena a great choice for homebuyers, said Planning Director Deanna Schmidt. “The Planning Department takes pride in creating great neighborhoods. When you select a home in Pasadena, you become part of the neighborhood. Pasadena’s neighborhoods are its hidden gems.”
The City’s Neighborhood Network Department is an invaluable free resource for any neighborhood group, civic association or HOA within Pasadena city limits. This team of specialists assist in education, public-safety awareness and matching grant opportunities. The recent addition of more than 30 new Pasadena police officers and an expanded Code Enforcement Department boasts Pasadena’s commitment to safety and beatification for our community with quality, affordable living for all Pasadena residents