Frontenac and Lakes of Fondren (Houston, Center: apartments, violent crime, how much)

[robertrulez]

So we just found some great affordable land and we want to build a new custom home. Anyone have any experiences in the area? We passed by today and were stunned at how nice it looked, geese were chilling everywhere, all the homes were nice, but gessner isnt the most appealing drive if you know what I mean.

[rb4browns]

Originally Posted by robertrulez

So we just found some great affordable land and we want to build a new custom home. Anyone have any experiences in the area? We passed by today and were stunned at how nice it looked, geese were chilling everywhere, all the homes were nice, but gessner isnt the most appealing drive if you know what I mean.

I live in nearby Fondren SW. The challenge with the neighborhood is the number of low rent, crime infested apartments in the area. It's generally safe but it only takes one crackhead looking to break in to a home to ruin your whole day. Check Houston Crime Maps and you can get a feel for the amount of, and types of crime in the area.

[bamba_boy]

I live right in Lakes of Fondren. You're right, Fondren Lake is wonderful, ducks, geese, and dozens of turtles and a giant carp to keep the algae down naturally. I believe there are still a couple of Lakefront lots (though one is held up in some nasty probate dispute I think).

It's really pretty far from any of the nasty apartments - thankfully a ruined one was demolished about a year ago that was probably the closest. Last year our private security reported no violent crimes and no break-ins, only some stolen bikes, etc from outside the houses. It's run by a former HPD assistant chief and has a guard station at the head of the subdivision with frequent drive-throughs.

Been there several years and love it. Very convenient to the whole of Houston via nearby Beltway 8 and SW FWY 59. Just close your eyes if you come to it from the north on Gessner or Fondren. :-) It's very picturesque coming from the freeways on Airport (big beautiful Jewish synagogue and Turkish Turquoise Center, etc).

[robertrulez]

nice! thanks bamba!

btw how much is the home owners association and what does it include, im pretty sure that community pool and security dont pay for itself

[bamba_boy]

$100/month for security, pool, tennis, fish-stocking the lake, trimming the trees and grass in the park around the lake, maintainance on the poolhouse/party room building and it's bathroom, a lawyer on staff for enforcing deed restrictions, etc. Pretty good deal I'd say.

btw how much is the home owners association and what does it include, im pretty sure that community pool and security dont pay for itself[/quote]