About 30 miles from Houston is Nassauu Bay, a small city bordered by Clear Lake. The lake serves as one of the biggest draws to the area. Besides its scenic views and water sports, Nassau Bay is also located next to the NASA Space Center, making it an ideal location for working residents. "Great water views are a given, and Nassau Bay has a huge employment center for NASA so that draws people in," says Tim Surratt, a Realtor with Greenwood King Properties. "Many major hospital centers, including Methodist, have also moved their secondary offices to the area." Nassau Bay sits at the "halfway point" between Houston and Galveston, so residents "get the best of both worlds," according to Surratt. Homes start at $250,000 and go up to $600,000.
Kayaking is a preferred pastime of the residents in Nassau Bay.
A row of homes line the bay front in Nassau Bay.
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From ranches to townhouses
Most homes were constructed during the 1960s, resulting in styles such as condos, townhouses, and ranches. Many properties overlooking the water are multi-floor townhouses and condos. Prices start at $250,000 and go up to $600,000, with a median sale price of $370,000. "You're going to find a lot of Houstonians with a second home in Nassau Bay," says Surratt. "You get more bang for your buck here compared to downtown Houston, and it's still only about 40 minutes away from the city's action."
Townhomes are a popular option for young homeowners in Nassau Bay.
Many homes in Nassau Bay offer large front and back yards.
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Learning at Clear Lake High School
Children can begin their education at Whitcomb Elementary School, which earns an A-minus rating from Niche. Students may continue at Clear Lake Intermediate School and Clear Lake High School, which receive A-minus and A-plus ratings overall. Clear Lake High School has been consistently recognized as one of the top-rated public schools in Texas by the Texas Education Agency. The school also has various student organizations, such as the Marine Biology Club, Latin Club and even Anime Club.
CLHS excels in science and technology.
CLI has a dedicated faculty with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio.
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Enjoying the parks at Nassau Bay
There are a handful of parks scattered throughout Nassau Bay. Some are Swan Lagoon Park, Howard L. Ward Park and David Braun Park. Swan Lagoon Park offers amenities such as sports courts, hiking trails and open recreational areas, while Howard L. Ward Park features exercise equipment, playgrounds and gazebos. Both parks have blooming flower gardens managed by the Nassau Bay Garden Club. David Braun has the Lake Nassau Dog Park for residents with four-legged friends.
A father and child play at one of Nassau Bay's expansive playground sets.
Residents enjoy the paved pickleball courts located at Braun Park in Nassau Bay.
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Ordering at Luna Restaurant & Bar
There are plenty of shopping and dining options around the area. Luna Restaurant & Bar is a go-to spot for American fare, with a full breakfast-to-dinner menu and bar. Locals love the pitmaster-style wings and signature Black Angus smash burger. 1000 Degrees serves pizza in Neapolitan or Roman style, with salads and wings on the side. All pizza and wings are fired at a thousand degrees. Residents can head to ALDI for groceries and other needs.
Bon Appetite Cafe is a locally owned favorite among residents of Nassau Bay.
1000 Degree Pizza is known for its delicious pizza in the Nassau Bay neighborhood.
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Annual events to enjoy
Nassau Bay hosts several annual events, such as celebrations for Independence Day, Halloween and Christmas. Street Eatz is held in the Nassau Bay Town Square Twice a year, featuring live music, food trucks, beer & wine tastings and more. Starting in 1971, the Nassau Bay Moon Tree Launch commemorates Astronaut Stuart Roosa's successful planting of tree seeds that he had taken into space. Events like Fall Sweep, Beautification Day and the Annual Peninsula Cleanup encourage residents to keep Nassau Bay clean & tidy while promoting community engagement.
Traveling with Interstate 45
Residents can take Interstate 45 into downtown Houston, which is about a 30-mile drive away. The Interstate also leads to Galveston, which is also 30 miles away.
Interstate 45 is in close proximity to Nassau Bay, leading to Galveston and Houston.
Commuting into Houston is easy, given the convenient access of Interstate 45 in Nassau Bay.
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