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An East Houston home for artists, musicians and scientists
On the right side of the University of Houston campus, Gulfgate Riverview / Pine Valley – sometimes called Gulfgate Pine Valley or just Gulfgate -- is one of the largest residential neighborhoods in East Houston. It has been home to scientists, artists and musicians for generations, and the neighborhood contains a sprawling folk art display, a world-famous recording studio and a scenic slice of the Brays Bayou Greenway that once served as NASA's headquarters. In the past, the area was known as a midcentury retail hub supported by one of Houston’s first malls. In modern times, Gulfgate has focused more on local art and its prime location near the heart of downtown.
Smithers Park is one of Gulfgate-Pinevalley's hidden gems.
Smither Park art sculptures in Gulfgate-Pine Valley.
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The Orange Show Monument, a folk art masterpiece
The Orange Show Monument is a bright splash of color that stands out on Munger Street, an otherwise unassuming residential road. This 3,000-square-foot folk art installment was built in the mid-1990s by retired Houston postman Jeff McKissack. The maze of mismatched concrete, tile, brick and steel is dedicated to McKissack’s favorite fruit – the orange. “It’s one of the preeminent folk art displays in the country, if not the world. We’re lucky to have it here in Houston,” says Jonathan Beitler, director of communications for Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, a local art nonprofit that maintains the Monument. Next to the Orange Show Monument is Smither Park, a companion space filled with mosaics by local artists. During the Houston Art Car Parade in April, dozens of eclectically decorated cars drive down the street in front of the Orange Show Monument.
Gulfgate-Pinevalley's Orange Show is an art installation honoring the artists love of oranges.
The Orange Show, located in Gulfgate Pinevalley attracts visitors from far and wide.
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Graggs Park Complex has interstellar roots
Part of the Brays Bayou Greenway hiking and biking trail cuts through Gulfgate, and the Gragg Park Complex on Wheeler Street is a large offshoot of the greenway. The building at the center of the park now houses the Houston Parks and Recreation Department but was once the headquarters where NASA developed plans to send the first humans to space in the 1960s. Sculptures of astronauts Yuri Gagarin and John Glenn are installed in the park to celebrate this achievement. A short walk from Graggs Park is another notable spot -- SugarHill Recording Studios on Brock Street, the country's oldest recording studio. Dozens of legendary artists have worked there, including Houston native Beyonce. “SugarHill is a really cool space because it’s iconic,” says Stephen Finley, an engineer at the studio. “People come here, and they’re not intimidated by the past. They’re really welcomed by it.”
Gulfgate-Pinevalley residents enjoy the Graggs Park swingset.
Graggs Park Complex in the Gulfgate area has a monument honoring astronaut John Glenn.
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Dot Coffee Shops serves southern cooking anytime
The Gulfgate Center on Woodbridge Drive was notable for being the first air-conditioned mall in the country when it opened in 1956. The mall still offers well-known chains like H-E-B, and is surrounded by multiple community churches, including Pine Valley Bible Church on Broad Street and Iglesia de Dios el Refugio on Telephone Road.
Dot Coffee Shop, a Houston staple since 1967, is just off nearby Interstate 45. The retro-style diner is open 24/7 and has served Southern favorites like chicken fried steak and pecan pie for over 50 years. On the other side of the neighborhood, Spanky’s on Interstate 610 is known for its margaritas and homemade pizza with made-from-scratch crust.
Gulfgate Pinevalley's iconic Dot Coffee Shop signage is a familiar sight among residents.
Dot Coffee Shop sees Gulfgate-Pinevalley residents and visitors alike.
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Neighbors with the sprawling University of Houston campus
Parents can send their children to JP Henderson Elementary School, which has a B grade on Niche, and Navarro Middle School and Austin High School, which both have C-minus grades. Austin High School offers six magnet pathways, including the popular Maritime Program, which prepares students to work and steer on ships. The northern side of the neighborhood borders the University of Houston main campus, which is home to landmarks like the C.T. Bauer College of Business and TDECU Stadium.
JP Henderson Elementary is a charming historic campus in the Gulfgate-Pineview neighborhood.
The University of Houston is a gem that stands out among the Gulfgate-Pinevalley streets.
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Gulfgate’s one-story homes span over 80 years
One-story homes occupy most of the straight-line blocks of Gulfgate’s residential streets. These ranch properties, bungalows and cottages are surrounded by moderately sized front yards that are separated by short fences and covered driveways. Homes in Gulfgate can range from $150,000 for a fixer-upper from the 1940s to $350,000 for a brand-new, custom-built ranch house. Gulfgate has a CAP Index Crime Score of 6, slightly above the national average score of 4.
Older bungalows with wide ample driveway space are common in the Gulfgate-Pinevalley area.
A smaller remodeled bungalow in Gulfgate-Pinevalley.
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Only 5 miles from the heart of downtown Houston
Multiple downtown Houston landmarks, including the Houston Zoo, The Museum of Fine Arts, and Houston's Medical Center Area, are all about 5 miles from Gulfgate and easily accessible via Highway 90. The highway cuts through the middle of the neighborhood and is lined with multiple Ride METRO bus stops. I-45 borders the eastern side of Gulfgate and leads to William P. Hobby Airport, 5 miles to the south.
Homes in Gulfgate- Pinevalley, though close to Downtown Houston are nestled in old trees.
Gulfgate Center in Gulfgate-Pinevalley offers multiple shopping and dinning options.
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Parks in this Area
Smither Park
Trails
Fonde Park
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
Gragg Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Playground
Beekman Street Park
Diez Street Park
Baseball/Softball
Multi-Purpose Field
Broadmoor- Kretschmar Park
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
17 min drive
Bus
Long Dr & S Loop E
Bus
Old Spanish Trail & Renshaw St
Bus
Woodridge Dr & Gulf Freeway
Bus
Winkler Dr & Hasbrook St
Bus
Winkler Dr & Woodridge Dr
Bus
Old Spanish Trail & Delafield
Bus
Woodridge Dr & Winkler Dr
Gulfgate-Pine Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gulfgate-Pine Valley, Houston sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Gulfgate-Pine Valley, Houston over the last 12 months is $260,000, up 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great opportunity for an investor or builder to develop this 5,000 sq ft lot. There's the possibility of building a duplex with a final value above 500k, a single family home, or build 2 single family homes. Has already been cleared. The University of Houston Medical School is very nearby, and the new Spur 5 Highway extension will also be nearby. Neighborhood is starting to see new developments,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,457
Median Age
33
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,820
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,624
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
59.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.6%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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