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Bellaire, Houston, TX: A Tranquil Community in a Big City
4
rating
By
Anonymous (
Sep 05, 2012)
I lived in Bellaire for about four years, from 2007 to 2011. I enjoyed my time there and found it to be an excellent place to live, but of course it depends what you're looking for. Considering the fairly upscale community feel of the area, real estate can be surprisingly afforda ...Read More
ble; however, for the more extravagant types there are plenty of multimillion dollar homes as well. The city does provide a lot of services to its residents, such as excellent schools, an advanced recycling program, a local library and cutting-edge recreational facilities.
Bellaire is a family-oriented community, so night life is pretty lacking. That never really bothered me, because all the excitement of Houston is easily accessible, and there are a lot of great (but mostly casual) restaurants nearby for a quiet evening out on the town. However, this does not mean that the culinary offerings of Bellaire are scant; in fact, tons of local restaurants, such as my personal favorite, the Union Kitchen, offer up some really innovative fare at accessible prices. Aside from food, Bellaire has a really great parks system, and when that Texas heat really gets going, nothing beats the extensive new aquatics center!
I personally think that strip-mall-type suburban communities are a bit depressing to live in, but Bellaire has a lot of character. Many of the local shops are unique to the area, and of course there is no shortage of retail elsewhere in Houston. Overall, I would say that Bellaire has a certain charm to it that is really quite appealing. Those familiar with the Houston area will find that it has some similarities with the West University neighborhood, but is much more of a community on its own. There really is quite a lot going on year-round. It's not really the type of place that would attract visitors, but it's definitely a great place for families or anyone who just wants to live in a nice, quiet area where all of their needs are comfortably met.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Houston, TX Livability
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Bellaire?
Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.
Parks
Bonham Family Nature Park
Stein Family Park
Bayland Park
Reeves Park
Holcomb Mall
Bonham Park
Sharpstown Green Park
Braeburn Glen Park
Entertainment
Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts
Arena Theatre
TX America Cinemas
Lowman Theater
BeyRoot Lebanese Lounge
La Sierra
Crusader Stadium
Emmit's Place
Food & Drink
Taco Bell
Baskin-Robbins
Subway
McDonald's
Jack in the Box
Suzie's Grill
Best Donuts
Shipley Do-Nuts
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Commute
Is public transit available in Bellaire?
Of all people who commute,
6.0% take public transportation in
Bellaire.