Where to live if I want acreage? (Houston, Briar: rent, how much)

[Sordova]

My family and I are looking at re-locating to Houston. Work will be in the Westchase area and we are used to acerage living. Any ideas? We are moving from Canada and I have been told to be concerned about older homes for lack of insulation and expensive utilities. Should that be a concern?

Would love to hear from someone with advice.

Sordova

[desertsun41]

You are moving inside of a city. There is no acrege. Most homes almost touch eachother unless you are among the ultra wealthy.

I hope some one has more answers for you. The best advice is to just rent something for 6 months while exploring the area in your spare time. This way you will be able to decide on your own what YOU like.

[chris_ut]

You can get an energy audit on any home you are considering to purchase to find out how efficient it is. Homes built after I think 2002 or 2003 have the latest standards. If you want acreage you will have to live out in the suburbs and commute into the city, or spend in the millions range.

[westres1]

From what I have read on this site the past year, my old house with no insulation is doing great. 3000sq ft with pool pump running 12 hours, keep it at 76 all summer my bill is rarely over 300.
Look in Briargrove Park for a zero commute. The back section has the largest lots.

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by westres1

From what I have read on this site the past year, my old house with no insulation is doing great. 3000sq ft with pool pump running 12 hours, keep it at 76 all summer my bill is rarely over 300.
Look in Briargrove Park for a zero commute. The back section has the largest lots.

I have to agree. My old house is doing pretty comparable to the new ones. I think something has to be said for the big old trees keeping the bills down. Nature's insulation.

Sometimes you can pick something up nearby in "Memorial Drive Acres" for under 400. But it's only a two street area, they are old and they rarley come up. Some other street (Briar Bayou?) has some great big lots that are reasonable as well. There's also a road right off Highway six, north of Briar Forest that even has horse and stable...will try to find that one...Edit: Westway. Neat little secret street. Nothing in there rightn now, but here's an example http://www.har.com/HomeValue/dispSol...?MLNUM=9043511#


Otherwise I would recommend Weston Lakes out in Fulshear. It would be a drive though. But anything with acreage has been sucked up and chopped up for development.
What is your Reasonable?

[Oskar_Z28]

I like this property. I saw it the other day. Home isn't that nice, but it comes with 1.5 acres. I've lived in the area and it's mostly homes from the 50s- 60s, with few teardowns.

9810 Shadow Wood Dr, Houston, TX 77080 - HAR.com

[BoydS]

Sordova ... before I could actually answer your question, what is your definition of "acreage living" ..? Most urbanites would consider 1/2 acre as a lot of land, while many rural folks would consider 200 plus acres acceptable.

Depending on how much land you want and how far you are willing to commute, depends on your pocket book. I would suggest you contact a realtor.

[rigas]

i would suggest looking in the fushear or richmond area. both areas are more "ranch" type areas where you can get SOME acreage (maybe not a lot) but they are both a short drive in to the westchase area.

[Sordova]

Qualify Acerage : 1+ Acres. Currently living on 10 just outside of Calgary. I commute to downtown in 30 - 50 minutes depending on time of year, and time of day.

Thnaks to all for the advice so far.

[htxdrone]

If you don't mind airplanes, Garden Villas has some nice size lots, like this one: 7430 Haywood, Houston, TX 77061 - HAR.com

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