While Houston is now dotted with dozens of master-planned communities, Sharpstown was one of its first neighborhoods to blend residential streets with local recreation and shopping centers. Sharpstown was established in the 1950s and thrived for decades until an economic slump in the 1980s and 1990s, resulting in parts of the neighborhood falling into despair. Remnants of this slump can still be seen in spots of the community, particularly near rental units. Sharpstown has a CAP index score of 6 for crime, higher than the national average of 4. “We live in two of the most densely populated zip codes in the city, and we make up a small part of those zip codes where there’s high crime. But we’re on a little island of these homes that have a nice, peaceful existence,” says Scott Gilbert, the operations manager for the Sharpstown Civic Association. Today, an involved community association and well-connected location near downtown Houston have made Sharpstown popular with residents who want to spend their free time playing golf, visiting local art museums and shopping at a landmark mall.
I-69 provides a direct route to downtown Houston, enhancing connectivity for commuters.
Sharpstown's historic shopping mall, built in the 1960s, anchors the neighborhood.
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International education through Houston Schools
Sharpstown’s public schools are part of the Houston Independent School District. Children may attend Bonham Elementary School, which Niche gives a C, and Sugar Grove Academy, a public middle school that has a C-minus ranking on Niche. Sharpstown High School receives a C-plus from Niche. Sharpstown International School is a specialized school for grades 6 to 12, where students are taught in multiple languages and can join the International Studies magnet program. The school earns an A-minus on Niche. Houston Christian University is within the Sharpstown community and hosts three cultural museums and art galleries that are open to the public.
Sugar Grove Academy serves students in the Sharpstown community.
Sharpstown High School fosters talents through diverse programs and clubs.
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Swimming and golfing at Sharpstown Park
Sharpstown Park is at the center of the community, and locals can come to the green space to swim in the public pool, attend classes at the community center or fit in tee time at the par 70 circuit golf course. The neighborhood also runs alongside two private golf courses at the Westwood Golf Club on Country Creek Street and Braeburn Country Club on Bissonnet Street. Also along Bissonnet is Bayland Park, an over-60-acre parcel of land with a jogging trail, a tennis court, baseball and soccer fields, and two playgrounds.
Parks provide playgrounds, trails, and sports facilities for diverse recreational activities.
Golf enthusiasts in Sharpstown refine their putting skills at Sharpstown Park Golf Course.
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PlazAmericas, one of Houston’s landmark malls
PlazAmericas on Bellaire Boulevard and is one of Houston’s landmark shopping centers. When it opened in 1961, it was the first fully air-conditioned mall in the city. Today, the mall has over 100 retailers and a movie theater. On the streets just outside PlazAmericas, like Columbian bakery Las Delicias, Salvadoran restaurant Los Ranchitos and Afghan eatery The Afghan Village.
Sharpstown neighbors Chinatown, known for top-rated restaurants like Golden Dumpling House and Chongquing Chicken Pot, both along Bellaire Boulevard. This street also has some specialty grocery stores like H Mart. For a larger grocery store, there is an H-E-B on Beechnut Street.
Sharpstown's historic shopping mall, built in the 1960s, anchors the neighborhood.
Afghan Village, in Sharpstown, offers authentic Afghan cuisine in southwest Houston.
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Locals can live in one of Sharpstown’s original houses
Much of the housing in Sharpstown consists of homes constructed in the 1950s and 1960s when the area was first founded. These houses are largely ranch properties and bungalows with brick and stone exteriors. Single-family residences usually have moderately sized front and back lawns and sit on orderly blocks with sidewalks. These homes range between $300,000 and $400,000 for residents who are looking to join the long-established community. “It’s got a lot more character because of the people. You have people who have been here that are original owners, and you have people who are just now moving in with their kids,” Gilbert says. “It’s really just a big mixture of individuals who are all trying to do the same thing. We’re happy to have neighbors move in and happy to have people here.”
Ranch style homes are common in Sharpstown neighborhoods.
Homes in Sharpstown are often unique in architecture and design.
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Interstate 69 cuts through the center of Sharpstown
Interstate 69 runs directly through Sharpstown and serves as an artery for commutes into downtown Houston, which is 11 miles away. Ride METRO has multiple routes throughout the community as well, and locals will only have to look for a short time to find METRO bus stops on major streets like Bellaire Boulevard and South Gesner Road. Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital is located next to the Houston Christian University on Beechnut Street, providing residents with a nearby emergency room and trauma center.
I-69, traversing Sharpstown, is a vital highway connecting Houston to various destinations.
Metro buses serve Sharpstown, connecting it to Houston's extensive transit network.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sharpstown
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sharpstown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sharpstown, Houston sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Sharpstown, Houston over the last 12 months is $220,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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