Westchase blends suburbia with city living. Within its 4-square-mile pocket of West Houston, it houses 17 million square feet of office space, 48 apartment complexes and a range of single-family residences. Businessman and rancher Robert "Bob" Smith owned and occupied the land in the '50s when it was used as cattle pasture. With a vision of what it might become, he sold his acreage off to corporations and developers. The area grew infinitely after the Sam Houston Tollway was built in the 80s, and it became an official business district in 1995. Entrepreneurs thrive in Westchase, and major corporations like Mattress Firm have relocated their headquarters here. The city has an industrial feeling, but as it grows both in industry and community, it engages in beautification projects that deepen its suburban roots. Residents are well connected to all of Houston with convenient access to Westpark Tollway and West Sam Houston Tollway.
Westchase offers a lot of vibrant greenery for the locals and visitors of the area.
Westchase residents have easy access to grocery stores while having peace at quiet at home.
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Welcome to Westheimer Road
"Westchase is always growing and changing," says Kasra Persian Grill owner Adam Parsa. "When we opened our store, Books-a-Million was across the Street. Now it's Tesla." His father, Morty, opened the restaurant in 1999. Their most popular dish is the kabab koobideh — a beef skewer kabob served over basmati rice. "Not many people knew about Persian food when we opened, but now people from all walks of life eat here." The grill, several other restaurants, H-E-B, Trader Joe's and the Westchase Shopping Center with its Target, Petco and more are all conveniently located along the city's main thoroughfare Westheimer Road. Westheimer Road also hosts the farmers market on Thursdays. Ashley Barker of PEAS Farm has sold here for its entire 10 year tenure. "I have watched couples raise their kids. It's nice to learn new things about their lives each week. The caring goes both ways." Her biggest hits are pickling cucumbers, yellow squash, and plump tomatoes.
Empire Pizza in Westchase offers a variety of pizzas to the residents of the area.
HEB is the grocery store of choice for the residents of the Westchase neighborhood.
Cafetopia offers delicious cakes and ice cream to Westchase residents.
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Ranch homes on Walnut Bend Lane
Duplexes and apartments are almost everywhere in Westchase to accommodate its high volume of renters. There are also modern townhomes with built-in garages with the occasional palm tree in their yards and modest ranch-style homes on typical suburban streets — some with views of mid-rise industrial glass buildings, like those on Walnut Bend Lane. The most opulent estates reflect Spanish eclectic designs and can reach a price point of $1 million. On the flip side, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo begins in the $100,000 price range. The average value of a home in Westchase is around $430,000, and they tend to sell in 49 days.
Future residents of Westchase can choose from many different home styles.
One-story homes are also a popular choice for Westchase residents.
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Trails that connect to Art Storey Park
Westchase has several small parks ranging from a quarter of an acre to just over 1 acre. Locals are hungry for more options, leading to the development of new green spaces. Woodchase Park on Woodchase Drive is the newest, with modern playground equipment, a children's library and a dog park. Camden Park, a new 3-acre green space, is set to open on Wildcrest Drive in 2025. It will bring a pavilion for outdoor concerts, among other amenities, including another dog park.
Meanwhile, joggers and walkers enjoy Westchase's 5-mile trail system daily. It has several fitness stations built into it with multi-use bars for pull-ups, pushups and more. The trail begins at Westheimer Road and connects the Westchase District to the 33-mile Brays Bayou trail system and the 175-acre Art Storey Park, known for its lakes and tai chi court. Golf lovers head to Royal Oaks Country Club located on its namesake road with several different membership tiers.
Westchase locals love walking their dogs in the early morning.
Families in Westchase love using the green spaces to create their own play areas.
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Bus stops along Richmond Avenue
The area is somewhat walkable. As locals stroll along the city's streets, they'll notice bright pops of color, as utility boxes have been painted with tiny murals — a part of the city's ongoing beautification projects. Cypress trees and live oaks have also been planted along Westheimer Road. The Westchase Metro Park and Ride has bus stops along that same road, Walnut Bend Lane and Westheimer Road taking locals to over 120 stops in and around Houston. HCA Houston Healthcare West is central along Richmond Avenue. Houston George Bush Intercontinental 30 miles north via Sam Houston Tollway and William P. Hobby is 25 miles southeast along the same route.
Alief ISD
Westchase is zoned for both the Alief and Houston Independent School Districts. Within Alief ISD, they may attend Outley Elementary School, O'Donnell Middle School and Alief Early College High School. The elementary and middle schools earn B minus ratings from Niche, while the high school scores an impressive A plus. The high school offers dual credit programs in the arts, communication, philosophy, music, math and more to help students get ahead.
Outley Elementary School helps students achieve their dreams in Westchase.
O'Donnell Middle School focuses on creativity and critical thinking in Westchase.
Alief Early College High provides a rigiorus curriculum for college-bound students in Westchase.
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It's not very loud, people stay to themselves. Only bad things is the stray cats that walk around everyday.
5.0Current Resident
9/20/2017Niche Review
Westchase is a safe neighborhood with great food and opportunities. It is very family friendly and fun area to live in. The dog parks and parks are amazing.
3.0Niche User
3/13/2015Niche Review
Our police are noramally outside rooming around and watching out for crimes and stuff like that, recently there was a shooting here which makes me unsafe but once they got the police involved its much better and safer to go out at nights.
3.0Niche User
10/29/2014Niche Review
I live in westchase district so normally this would be considered a good area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westchase
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
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4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westchase Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westchase, Houston sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Westchase, Houston over the last 12 months is $354,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Lovely and Totally renovated, Fresh Paint though out the condo, Super Clean, Upgraded Open concept floor plan with large Living Room with wood fire place, large atrium tiles floors through out the home. Beautiful large Kitchen opens to living room with White Cabinets. Custom Made Wood Kitchen Cabinets & Granite Counter Top!!! Upgraded Restroom with Beautiful Standing Glass Shower. Refrigerator
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