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Golden Acres is one of Pasadena’s older neighborhoods
On the outskirts of Houston in southeast Pasadena, Golden Acres is an established neighborhood of older homes that offers convenient access to arterial highways. Developers founded the community and built it out during the 1940s; between 1946 and 1959, the neighborhood even had its own independent post office. In contrast to many of the newer subdivisions in this area, Golden Acres doesn’t follow a master-planned layout and instead has varying lot sizes, property styles and landscaping aesthetics. “Golden Acres is one of the few places left in Pasadena with bigger lots; there are fewer housing restrictions there," says Julio Garcia, a Pasadena resident and local real estate agent with Innova Realty. Garcia also notes that the neighborhood’s immediate access to the Texas State Highway Beltway 8 is a huge draw for area employees: “This area is close to the refineries, which are big employers for Pasadena,” Garcia says. It’s a 4-mile commute north to get to major oil refineries for global companies like Chevron and Marathon Petroleum.
Golden Acres is situated near many of Houston's largest business in the oil and gas industry.
Golden Acres is located near many of Pasadena's oil refineries and chemical plants.
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20th-century ranch styles and bungalows starting at $200,000
Homes in Golden Acres started to pop up in the early 1920s and were continuously built throughout the 20th century and up to the present day. “Housing styles are a mix: you can find traditional homes from the 1970s to mobile homes. There’s also some new construction here and there, even a few duplexes,” Garcia says. Red-brick ranch styles, hip-roofed bungalows and homes with Craftsman-influenced architecture fill the neighborhood grid alongside towering oak trees and spacious lawns. Single-family homes in good condition range from approximately $200,000 to $450,000, while manufactured homes, investment properties and plots of land can often sell for less than $200,000.
Craftsman inspired homes can be found in the Golden Acres neighborhood.
Early 20th century Craftsman style homes are common in Golden Acres.
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Convenience to Houston’s beltways and major refinery employers
The neighborhood is in a prime location for access to major thoroughfares that synch with interstates and beltways that spiderweb across Houston’s vast metropolitan area. “Golden Acres is convenient to Beltway 8, which will take you around Houston,” Garcia says. “The beltway – also called the Sam Houston Tollway – goes around the outskirts of Houston and is one of the city’s largest highways.” The shortest route to downtown Houston is a 17-mile drive via Highway 225 and Interstate 45, also known as the Gulf Freeway. Instead of making the 30-mile trek to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, residents of Golden Acres can drive 8 miles west to the smaller William P. Hobby Airport, which is served by eight different airlines offering flights to many domestic destinations nationwide, as well as to select international destinations. HCA Houston Healthcare’s Southeast location and the hospital’s 24-hour emergency services department are less than a mile from the neighborhood.
Golden Acres zoned for Pasadena Independent School District
Golden Acres is zoned for the Pasadena Independent School District, which receives an overall B rating from Niche. Golden Acres Elementary School serves prekindergarten through fourth-grade students and is rated C-plus. Grades five and six can attend the B-minus-rated Carter Lomax Middle School, while grades seven and eight head to Elmer G. Bondy Intermediate, rated B-plus. Pasadena Memorial High School receives an A-minus rating and enrolls more than 3,100 secondary students. The high school offers specialty programs like Advanced Placement courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
Golden Acres Elementary School earned a C+ from Niche.
Pasadena Memorial High School serves grades 9-12.
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Auto shops, fast-food chains and local mainstays along Spencer Highway
Residents can find some shopping and dining options on either side of Spencer Highway, a busy local road that runs straight through the neighborhood. Autobody shops, hardware suppliers and car dealerships are very common along this stretch of road, creating a small industrial hub. Among the garages and warehouses are fast-food restaurants like Church’s Texas Chicken, Dairy Queen and Starbucks. A couple of miles west of the neighborhood down the highway is Spencer Square, a shopping center with Kroger and several retail stores.
In addition to chain establishments packed along Spencer Highway, Golden Acres is also home to a few local eateries that help define and unite the community. “A lot of people know each other here and meet up at small places in the neighborhood like coffee shops,” Garcia says. Housed in a Craftsman-style bungalow, Sycamore Grounds is a popular neighborhood cafe where patrons enjoy breakfast pastries and local coffee blends surrounded by a rustic-themed interior. Sudie’s Catfish House is a laid-back seafood shack with Southern-style specialties like fried catfish. Established in 1983, the family-run restaurant has since become a Pasadena staple.
Find great dining options along Spencer Hwy like the Don'Key Mexican Food in Golden Acres.
Pick up groceries at the local Kroger in Golden Acres.
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Recreation at Golden Acres Park and sports at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Golden Acres Park encompasses two acres of land and is home to the Golden Acres Recreation Center, a community hub that offers after-school programs, weekly crafting classes and holiday events. The park’s outdoor area features a playground, picnic pavilion and basketball half-court. Two miles west of the neighborhood is Veterans Memorial Stadium, a sporting venue that can seat more than 12,500 spectators. The stadium has been a Pasadena fixture since it opened in 1965 and hosts football games for all five traditional high schools in the Pasadena ISD.
Families in Golden Acres can enjoy a day playing together at the nearby Golden Acres Park.
Children love playing at the large playground at Strawberry Park near Golden Acres.
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Parks in this Area
Deer Park Stadium
Dow Park
Deer Park Nature Preserve
Terrace Park
Golden Acres Park
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
21 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Golden Acres
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Golden Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Golden Acres, Pasadena sell after 99 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Golden Acres, Pasadena over the last 12 months is $430,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Charming 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in Pasadena's Quiet OasisWelcome to your new home at 4820 Oak Ave! All bills paid!! This charming home offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. Featuring a spacious bedroom and living room, this unit boasts an open layout with plenty of natural light, modern finishes, and ample storage. Located just minutes from local
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,672
Median Age
38
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,273
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,037
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
% Population in Labor Force
59.2%
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®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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