Living in Eastwood, a Houston Real Estate Guide

One of the first master-planned communities in Houston was Eastwood. William A. Wilson designed and developed the  community in 1911, the first homes were sold in 1912 and the first residents moved in September 1913. At that time, Eastwood was built with all of the newest amenities with oak trees and sycamore trees lining the streets and properties. In 1913 Eastwood was hailed by the Houston Daily Post as "a model suburb... one of the most convenient, attractive, and beautiful homesite additions in the city of Houston." Eastwood was full of business owners and managers, and young entrepreneurs. The community attracted wealthy and notable residents. Howard Hughes even built a plane in a garage on Eastwood Street while staying with his aunt on McKinney Street. Eastwood was built in full with custom homes in the Mission, Arts and Crafts, Foursquare, and Craftsman-style architecture.

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Location

Eastwood is located within the limits of EaDo or East Downtown, bordered by the Gulf Freeway and the South Freeway. It's located in between I-69, I-45, and Loop 610. So you are a hop, skip and a jump away from everything. It is only about 10 minutes away from Downtown Houston, Dynamo, and Minute Maid Stadiums. Eastwood is also located just 5 minutes away from the University of Houston. In addition, you are only about 17 minutes away from the Texas Medical Center for either work or health care, and the Museum District for entertainment including over 19 museums and Hermann Park complete with playground, walking trails, tennis courts, golf course, and the Herman Theater.

Home Affordability

Eastwood homes are very reasonably priced and would be a great area for a first time homeowner because of their prices. Homes on the market today range from $189,900 to $559,900. Young professionals and families that don't mind doing a little remodeling are finding Eastwoods abundance of historic homes a great place to raise their young families. Eastwood is finding to be the less expensive version of Houston Heights, while still offering many of the same amenities.  Eastwood Park includes a playground, picnic areas, a ball field, and a skate park perfect for weekends outdoors for growing families of all types.

Convenience

Eastwood is a very easily walkable and bikeable community for those that would rather enjoy the wonderful breeze and take in a little nature. It's also close to I-45 and US 59, which makes it an easy commute to areas outside the city, or just to drive around the Greater Houston area for either work or play. The Metro bus is also a viable option. Metro 50 has stops all the way down Canal Street and Lockwood Dr. Also METRORail has the green East End 800 line that runs all the way down Harrisburg Blvd. The University of Houston is just minutes from Eastwood. As well the Houston Zoo and the Museum of Natural Science are only about 15 minutes away. Eastwood also has easy access to all Downtown amenities and attractions.

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If you are in the market for a home in the Eastwood area, call your neighborhood specialist, Mike Brombacher