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Steeped in history and modern community ties
When Pleasantville was developed in 1948, it was intended to be a safe place for veterans who could not find housing in other parts of Houston. When Interstates 10 and 610 were built in the 1950s, more factories came to the area. The north side of Pleasantville and next-door Port Houston continues to be filled with chemical manufacturing plants. This industrial boom has led Pleasantville to deal with some ongoing challenges, like high violent crime rates, air pollution, factory fires, and chemical runoff. “Pleasantville can speak to its historical high moments. The challenge today is surviving into the future and doing it in a cohesive manner,” says Bridgette Murray, a Pleasantville local and the founder of Achieving Community Tasks Successfully (ACTS). But these problems have not deterred those who call the community home. The active Pleasantville Civic League, Super Neighborhood Council chapter, Pleasantville Garden Club and Environmental Defense Fund all work to help the neighborhood clean, safe and filled with beautiful parks and clean air. “Growing up in Pleasantville, we are taught that being involved and caring for the community matters. It is just the way things are for us,” says Mary Fontenot, the president of the Pleasantville Historical Society.
The Pleasantville Neighborhood is bordered by I-10 Freeway which leads into Downtown Houston.
The Budweiser plant is a staple scene in the Pleasantville area.
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Shaped by I-10 and I-610
I- 10 and I-610 shaped Pleasantville into what it is today, and the major highways still serve as borders for the neighborhood. The interstates also connect the neighborhood to downtown Houston, 7 miles away, and to the closest large healthcare facility, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. The hospital is about 5 miles from Pleasantville on Kelley Street. For residents who prefer public transit, Ride METRO has multiple stops throughout the residential side of the neighborhood, including Gellhorn Drive, Demaree Lane, and Pleasantville Drive.
The Freeways near Pleasantville offer Residents quick access to all Houston area Destinations.
Pleasantville is just outside the Boundaries created by I- 610 and I-10 Freeways.
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Homes stay in Pleasantville families for generations
There are two main residential areas in Pleasantville -- Groveland Terrace north of I-10 and the main Pleasantville subdivision on the south side. Most of the homes on both sides of the interstate were built in the 1950s and 1960s and mainly consist of brick and wood ranch properties. The streets of Pleasantville and Groveland Terrace have a tidy, well-organized layout that comes from the neighborhood’s origins as a planned community. A Pleasantville property typically costs between $100,000 to $200,000.
Pleasantville is a decades old Neighborhood that retains its Charm.
Simple brick ranchers with one or two-car garages are commonplace in Pleasantville.
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Azteca Farmers Market is open all week long
The closest large supermarket to Pleasantville is a Kroger on Polk Street, which is 6 miles away from the neighborhood. Residents have other nearby options for picking up weekly groceries, like the Azteca Farmers Market. This market on Lyons Avenue is open daily and offers fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.
The surrounding area has a few local restaurants, including several taquerias. Taqueria El Sol de Mexico on Norvic Street and El Patron Mexican Food on Wallisville Road are just two of the many nearby spots to pick up hot tacos and other fast Mexican favorites. Triple J’s Smokehouse on Homestead Road is about 6 miles outside of Pleasantville, but worth the drive for its famous smoked meats, burgers and ribs.
The Azteca Farmers is located a few Miles North of Pleasantville.
The Market, located a few minutes from Pleasantville is a vibrant Place to spend some Time.
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A few miles from Buffalo Bayou wetlands
The residential side of Pleasantville has two small community parks -- Pleasanton Manor Park off Guinevere Street and Demaree Lane, and Robinson Park on Ledwicke and Cowart Streets. Pleasanton Manor has a playground and a large baseball diamond, while Robinson houses the local public pool. Pleasantville is also less than 3 miles from the Buffalo Bend Nature Park along the Buffalo Bayou, which has hiking trails, a bayou overlook shelter and three wetland ponds teeming with local wildlife.
Buffalo Bend Nature Park near Pleasantville is a perfect Place to take a Walk.
Residents of the Pleasantville have several Choices of Parks.
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Furr High prepares future farmers and journalists alike
Pleasantville is zoned within the Houston Independent School District. There are two public schools on the south side of the neighborhood -- Pleasantville Elementary School, which has a C score on Niche, and Holland Middle School, which scores a C-minus. Students may go on to attend Furr High School, which also has a C score on Niche and offers magnet programs in agriculture, health science and media broadcasting. For students who want to earn a degree while staying close to home, Houston Community College Northeast Campus is about 2 miles from the center of the Pleasantville Area.
Furr High School near Pleasantville is a modern Marvel.
Holland Middle School sits almost centrally in the Pleasantville area.
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Parks in this Area
Buffalo Bend Nature Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Parking Lot
Siro Gutierrez Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Herman Brown Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
Groveland Terrace Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Robinson Park
Pool
Playground
Parking Lot
Pleasanton Manor Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Nieto Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Clinton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
23 min drive
Bus
Pleasantville Dr & Tilgham St
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Gellhorn Dr & East Freeway
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Gellhorn Dr & E Loop N Mb1
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Ledwicke & Flossie Mae
Bus
Gellhorn Dr & East Fwy
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Gellhorn Dr & Bucroft
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Guinevere St & Pleasantville Dr
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.52 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
3/4/2019Niche Review
Since I moved to this neighborhood a lot has changed. I used to live in Denver Harbor where hispanics like myself and my family lived but here in Pleasantville there are barely any hispanics.
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Pleasantville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasantville, Houston sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasantville, Houston over the last 12 months is $480,000.
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Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own 7,200 square feet of undeveloped land perfectly positioned near major Houston thoroughfares — just moments from 610 East, Highway 90, and I-10. Located on a street that runs parallel to the 610 access road, this lot offers outstanding visibility and easy accessibility, making it an ideal site for your next project. Whether you're envisioning a
Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own 7,200 square feet of undeveloped land perfectly positioned near major Houston thoroughfares — just moments from 610 East, Highway 90, and I-10. Located on a street that runs parallel to the 610 access road, this lot offers outstanding visibility and easy accessibility, making it an ideal site for your next project.Whether you're envisioning a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,379
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,337
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,799
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
64.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
45.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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