New--where to live in NW Houston? (Alamo, Tomball: apartments, crime, houses)

[lksl1231]

Hi,
We've just moved from Ohio and have only searched for homes online. Husband works in The woodlands. Even though it is nice/great, we are drawn more toward the spring/cypress area around 249. Need more of the houston feel and availability.So.....

1. Hows the commute from a subdivision off of 249 to downtown woodlands around 6am? 5pm--6?
2. Any stand out subdivisions to you? if so, why?
3. 1960 is a scary/sad story to newcomers due to the outcome of katrina victims placed here, etc. crime and sex shops are scary to read about. how close can I go? I checked the crime, but I'd like more input if possible.

Have to say that online the prices and awesome houses in champion forest and hunt wick forest had us running there. BUT, it was a few really well kept houses, then a run down one, etc.

we have kids, but they attend a homeschool co op in magnolia that they really like. so i'm driving there as well. but seems like a lot of other families live in spring/cypress/woodlands/magnolia/conroe/etc. they like the YMCA off 249, the lone star library, shopping, vintage, the ice skating rink, etc.

thanks SOOO much!!!!

[Neo45]

LMAO at 1960 being scary.....dont ever venture into Houston if that part of town scares you!!!

[Dopo]

Katrina victims in FM1960?
Are you talking about the people that live in Champions Forest?

[jkdblaze]

I would encourage you to take a drive down Cutten Road just North of FM 1960. One of the prettiest streets in Houston IMHO with a serene park called Cy-Champ. Neighborhoods include Champions Park, Champions Park North, Champions Center, Estates at Champions Park and very nice apartments called Park at Raveneaux. If I didn't insist in living on Cutten I would consider the area bounded by 249 on the West, Louetta Road on the North, Steubner on the East, and 1960 on the South. Lots of nice homes for every budget. Vintage Park has recently taken off adding an Alamo Draft House and Whole Foods is due to open this April. Best of luck!

[lallen1]

I agree with you. Much of 1960, especially as you go closer to 45 is scary looking and I was told Katrina displacements went to that area.

[honeyhoney37]

I would not live in nw houston not the best part of town I love the woodlands though very nice area to live

[ipuck]

Oh boy...even Crone is not touching this one even after you mention one of his favorite hood huntwick.

OP, if you are that concern (and you sound like you are), i would not suggest you live around there. Statistically, you probably have .001% higher chance of getting car jacked here so you better lock your door

Why don't you look further up on Cypress or Tomball as either way you are driving. Frankly, I don't know why you think this area is more "Houston" than Woodlands or other parts of North.

[crone]

If your kids are going to school in Magnolia, move there. It is not a 15 minute commute from Magnolia to Champions. You will spend your life in the car.

Jumping right in, the 1960 area was among the many white flight subdivision created when the judge said integrate. Houston, like other places, has changed since then. Allowing the children to watch Sesame Street, Cosby and other liberal tv got them used to minorities.

There is still a remnant of folks like my FiL who don't want to see a minority at the gas station or grocery store. You can't think like that and live in Houston any more. About 30% are still trying. Some of them post here.

[dmarmy]

Originally Posted by crone

If your kids are going to school in Magnolia, move there. It is not a 15 minute commute from Magnolia to Champions. You will spend your life in the car.

Jumping right in, the 1960 area was among the many white flight subdivision created when the judge said integrate. Houston, like other places, has changed since then. Allowing the children to watch Sesame Street, Cosby and other liberal tv got them used to minorities.

There is still a remnant of folks like my FiL who don't want to see a minority at the gas station or grocery store. You can't think like that and live in Houston any more. About 30% are still trying. Some of them post here.

^^

[ipuck]

Originally Posted by crone

Jumping right in, the 1960 area was among the many white flight subdivision created when the judge said integrate. Houston, like other places, has changed since then. Allowing the children to watch Sesame Street, Cosby and other liberal tv got them used to minorities.

There is still a remnant of folks like my FiL who don't want to see a minority at the gas station or grocery store. You can't think like that and live in Houston any more. About 30% are still trying. Some of them post here.

Could not have said it better. I think this describe the whole Houston in general and also this forum.

Thank you.