Your Guide to Buying a Home in West University Place, TX

Buying a Home in West University Place, Texas

West University Place is located in Harris County

Since 1926, West University Place has been a "City of Homes" with tree-lined streets, beautiful homes, and safe neighborhoods. Besides being named 99's Hottest Neighborhood by Inside Houston Magazine, West University was named "One of the Best Small Texas Cities to Live" by Business Development Magazine. Located on the west side of Houston inside "The Loop" (I-610), south of Highway 59 and west of Route 288. West University Place is lovingly known as West U and is one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods.

West U Hightlights:

• The West University Library is the only branch of the Harris County Public Library System that is located inside the loop. It houses a great collection of books, tapes, CDs, and video. An array of programs for all ages are offered as well as the use of equipment like photo copiers and micro-fiche.
   
• Six community parks are located within West U and host a variety of recreational activities including swimming, tennis, raquetball, fitness, baseball, soccer, softball, biking, hiking, picnicking, or just plain relaxing. Additional programs are offered for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and teens as well as fun and exciting programs for seniors.
   
• Education falls under the Houston Independent School District. The HISD is the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh largest in the United States. Our schools are dedicated to giving every student the best possible education through an intensive core curriculum and specialized, challenging instructional and career programs.Traditional scouting activities are also offered at the schools as well as pre-school programs and "Mother's Day Out."