There are many reasons wealthy people are choosing to relocate to Texas. Just ask billionaire Elon Musk who found Texas the perfect place to build his business and net worth!
Your money goes a lot further here than it would in other cities like Chicago, Seattle, New York, or even Los Angeles. There’s no state income tax in Texas, fewer regulations, and cheaper land. You can build faster here than in many other areas of the country.
Whether you’ve built your wealth through hard work, inheritance, good investments, or even the lottery, there comes a time when you want to invest your funds in a property and home that reflects your style – a home surrounded by the finest company, the greatest opportunities, and the best amenities.
Here are the top three most luxury, high-end neighborhoods you can find in the Houston Metro area.
Crestwood
If being outdoors is a priority for you and your family, you’re going to want to check this neighborhood out.
Crestwood is located in the northwest section of Houston, right by Memorial Park, which is one of the largest urban parks in the area. There are several entry points into Memorial Park where you can enjoy hiking, biking, and walking trails. They have picnic areas, a bird sanctuary, a golf course, and tons of playgrounds within this park for kids. There are lots of sports fields in this park as well.
Not only is Crestwood a great neighborhood for outdoor enthusiasts, but also for those of us who enjoy a little bit of retail therapy. It’s located just a few miles from the Galleria, Houston’s premier shopping center. So if you feel like popping into Saks Fifth Avenue or Gucci in the same amount of time it would take to watch a few episodes of your favorite Netflix series, then this is a great neighborhood for you.
You can expect the average home to cost about $1.8 million. This neighborhood is known for having very large lots. Style of homes vary widely in this area, so whether you’re looking for modern, traditional, Mediterranean, or something in the middle, you’ll have a lot of options to choose from.
Piney Point Crest
Up next is the wealthiest area in Texas per capita income. If you’re looking to live among the most elite in Houston, then Piney Point Crest is a great place to start your search.
Although the area is mostly residential, it only takes a few minutes to get to the best dining, entertainment, and shopping.
If you want a yard for the dog or kids or a home garden, Piney Point is a great place to expand your square footage. Most lots in this area are on a half acre, one acre, or even larger.
These chic and stylish estates are also very expansive, with many residents having a range of 3,000 to 5,000 or more square footage of living space. While the styles and architecture vary, most homes are equipped with all the latest modern amenities and updates. Average home prices for this area are about $2.4 million.
River Oaks
Topping the list of the most luxurious and wealthy neighborhoods in the Houston area is River Oaks. Named by Forbes Fortune and the Wall Street Journal as one of the ‘Best Places to Live’, one of the ‘Best Places to Live Well’, and the ‘Multi-Millionaires Haven’, River Oaks is a truly elite district.
Located just south of Memorial Park, River Oaks is north of the Upper Kirby district. It’s close to many of our major roadways, making it easy to get in and out of the city from this area. Residents in River Oaks are no more than 20 minutes away from the medical center, downtown, and the Galleria. This area is also deed restricted, so you don’t have to worry about commercial buildings coming into the area and causing traffic.
As you wander up the tree-lined streets of River Oaks, you’ll be delighted to see all of the well-maintained pocket gardens. River Oaks also has a country club and its own police force within the neighborhood.
Homes in this area are on average about $2.4 million, and buyers will have lots of options when it comes to architectural styles. You can find anything from the classic colonial to the clean lines and windows of a modern structure.
Are you thinking of moving to one of these luxury neighborhoods in Houston? Get in touch! We’ll make the home building, buying, and selling process as seamless as possible for your family.