Southwest Houston

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Bellaire was founded in 1908 by William Wright Baldwin. A great place to raise a family since it was primarily a residential development. Bellaire is another old city within Houston's boundaries. Learn more about Bellaire on their city site with a simply click below.

Meyerland is located on the southwest side of Houston being south of the 610 Loop.   Meyerland was named after the Meyer family that owned and developed the land in 1955.  The majority of land of where these manicured subdivisions sit south of Bellaire, and minutes from the Galleria, Medical Center and Downtown.  Learn more about Meyerland on the Community Improvement Association website.

Westbury is located in Bray Oaks District and a little south of Meyerland.  Westbury was developed in the 1950's and one of the largest communities in Houston with over 5000 homes.  It was known as one of the hottest areas in Houston in 2007.   It is a quiet neighborhood with great lawns and many of the original homes that have been updated and remodeled to the taste of the 21st century.

Chinatown

Alief is one of Houston's most diverse communities. Alief began its growth in the 1970's and 1980's filled with working class families that left urban parts of Houston in search of better schools and environment for family life. Check out the history of Alief with the link below.

Mission Bend

Sharpstown