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Suburban feel and 20th-century charm in Alta Vista Acres
Alta Vista Acres is a suburban residential neighborhood in Pasadena, a city located in Houston’s southeastern outskirts. This neighborhood attracts residents with its ample lots, idyllic appearance and ability to maintain a quiet atmosphere without sacrificing convenience to urban amenities. “Alta Vista Acres is pretty much all midcentury houses along your average neighborhood streets," says Julio Garcia, a longtime resident of Pasadena and Realtor with Innova Realty. He adds that while Pasadena is technically an independent city, people here often identify the community as part of the Houston metro area, emphasizing its suburban location. “We’re close to downtown Houston, about 20 minutes away,” Garcia says. “Pasadena is a small city that always seems to be 45 minutes away from big areas, including places like Galveston Beach on the Gulf.” Major nearby thoroughfares include Interstate 45 and the Sam Houston Tollway – known locally as Beltway 8 – which loops around the greater metropolitan area.
Homes in Alta Vista Acres are more spread out with many homes sitting on large lots.
Downtown Houston is a short commute for Alta Vista Acres residents that work downtown.
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Custom homes and larger lots make for a desirable Pasadena neighborhood
Most single-family properties in Alta Vista Acres were built between the 1940s and 1980s. And while home development had notably slowed down by the turn of the century, the neighborhood still sees new construction projects today. Complete remodels and renovations are also common for some of the older properties. Custom Craftsman-style builds, traditional homes and single-level ranch-styles sit on large, grassy lots. Although sizes vary throughout the neighborhood, the median lot size falls just short of one acre. Those interested in buying in Alta Vista Acres will need to be ready to buy in a hurry. When homes here go up for sale, the listings only spend an average of 10 days on the market before they’re sold, less than a quarter of the national average amount of time spent on the market. Homes typically range in price from approximately $250,000 to $550,000. While single-family homes occupy the bulk of Alta Vista Acres’ developable land, a number of low-rise apartment complexes flank the margins of the neighborhood. The neighborhood has a renter-heavy population; homeowners make up less than 25% of residents.
A farmhouse sits on a large acreage property in the Alta Vista Acres neighborhood.
Ranch homes on large lots are common in the Alta Vista Acres neighborhood.
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Getting around the Houston metro area by car
Downtown Houston is roughly 13 miles away and a straight shot down Interstate 45, which runs a few miles south of Alta Vista Acres. Spencer Highway is a busy corridor that borders the neighborhood’s north end and continues east to merge with the major Beltway 8 that loops around Houston and its metro area communities like Pasadena. Adjacent to Alta Vista Acres is HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. “It’s a little small, but a pretty decent hospital with an emergency room. A lot of people go there for the hospital’s labor and delivery services, which everyone says are good,” Garcia says. Instead of hauling themselves to Houston’s major George Bush Intercontinental Airport 30 miles away, residents can make a 5-mile drive to the smaller William P. Hobby Airport. “People call it Hobby Airport here; it’s an international airport and really convenient to Pasadena. I make trips to Cancun from that airport,” Garcia says. “It’s basically a Southwest-dominated airport, but you’ll find some other airlines operating there, as well.”
Zoning for the Pasadena Independent School District
The Pasadena Independent School District serves students who live in Alta Vista Acres and receives an overall B rating from Niche. Prekindergarten through fourth-grade students are split between Theo Jensen Elementary and Harley W. Fisher Elementary, rated B and C-plus, respectively. Marshall Kendrick Middle serves fifth and sixth-grade students, while grades seven and eight can attend Park View Intermediate; both schools receive B-minus scores. South Houston High School is also rated B-minus and offers an Early College High School program that enables students to earn college credit while still in high school.
Jensen Elementary near Alta Vista Acres opened its doors in 1969.
Marshall Middle's Math & Science Academy offers advanced options for future STEM stars.
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Spencer Highway is lined with dining options and retailers
Most of Alta Vista Acres’ commercial properties are industrial buildings, warehouses and car dealerships. Fast-food chains and local dining options are located along the stretch of Spencer Highway that borders the neighborhood to the north. Also along this stretch is a Family Dollar offering everyday household items. A few blocks down the highway adjacent to the neighborhood is Spencer Square, a shopping center with Kroger, retailers like Petco and eateries like Tacos & Hamburguesas Maikol, a local favorite for Mexican cuisine.
Alta Vista Acres has many chain restaurants to select from, like Texas Roadhouse.
Alta Vista Acres can pick up groceries at a number of nearby supermarkets like Kroger.
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Strawberry Park is the go-to spot for outdoor recreation
North of Alta Vista Acres, just across Spencer Highway, Strawberry Park is a 50-acre outdoor recreation spot maintained by the City of Pasadena. The park’s main attraction is its seasonal water park, which opens to the public during the spring and summer months. Next to the water park, the Strawberry Pavilion is a large open-air event venue with a concrete roof designed to look like a tent. Since its construction in 1966, the pavilion has become an architectural landmark and icon in Pasadena. Other amenities in Strawberry Park include a playground and athletic complexes for tennis and baseball. Just down the street, Veterans Memorial Stadium has over 12,500 seats and hosts the district’s high school football games, which are well-attended by the community.
Alta Vista Acres can enjoy many community amenities at Strawberry Park.
Skateboarders enjoy the multi-use space located in the center of Strawberry Park.
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Parks in this Area
Strawberry Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Dow Park
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
17 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Alta Vista Acres
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Alta Vista Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Alta Vista Acres, Pasadena sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Alta Vista Acres, Pasadena over the last 12 months is $252,250, down 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,743
Median Age
32
Population under 18
31%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,427
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,153
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
63.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.4%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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