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Old 05-04-2016, 10:11 AM
 
Location: Woodfield
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Any amount of time I take off my commute would be added to my husbands commute. In the Woodlands he had a 30-45 min commute while I had a 5 min commute so now it is his turn for the short commute. The further away we get from the city, the longer his commute into the city will be.
Not quite what I got from "works from home/all over the Houston area" but if he is truly commuting during rush hour I can see your dilemma. In terms of living day to day, you gotta go with your gut. Me, I prefer living as close in as possible.
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Old 05-04-2016, 10:11 AM
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The commuting difference TO SWEENY between Westbury and Sugar Land is negligible, while the commuting difference between Westbury and Sugar Land TO DOWNTOWN is significant. Go with Westbury.
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Old 05-04-2016, 10:22 AM
 
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This is the perfect time to buy in the Westbury area. If a home didn't flood over Memorial Day or tax day it's doubtful it will flood. I live near Westbury and it's a great neighborhood. It's a mix of older original owners, Young families with kids, DINKS (dual income no kids).

If you live in the southern part, it would be quick access down Chimney rock to the Fort bend toll road. It would probably take an hour, but traffic would be light.

It's a fun place to live, and most of Houston is 15-20 minutes away.

Sugar Land is very nice, but much more insulated. If you live there, you will probably not go into Houston much.
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Old 05-04-2016, 12:01 PM
 
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I'm in Meyerland, so of course partial to the area . If you can find a Westbury house in your budget, zoned to Parker Elementary (the better of the elementaries in that neighborhood), you will be in good shape for the future (kids and/or resale).

I echo the sentiments on flooding. It didn't hit Westbury anywhere near as hard as the areas along Brays Bayou. If you look now, you will know exactly which homes flooded!
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Old 05-04-2016, 12:06 PM
 
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I used to say that if a home didn't flood during Allison then that home will never flood. Then the Memorial Day and Tax Day floods flooded homes that had never flooded before.
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Old 05-04-2016, 12:28 PM
 
Location: Westbury
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Live in westbury and love it for the reasons you cited. The people are great and friendly. The attitudes are changing some what with so many new people moving here but I see many becoming more friendly and interactive with neighbors once they settle in. Lots of people buying homes are young couples or young couples with little kids.

Sugarland is a nice suburb but I wouldnt live there unless I wanted a suburb.

Ive never flooded and live in the flood plain. Ask neighbors about specific flood issues they will be up front. Its seems the work and expansion on willow Water hole park is working on reducing flooding. I feel less concerned about flooding than I did years ago
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Old 05-04-2016, 04:39 PM
 
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I'm in Meyerland, so of course partial to the area . If you can find a Westbury house in your budget, zoned to Parker Elementary (the better of the elementaries in that neighborhood), you will be in good shape for the future (kids and/or resale).

I echo the sentiments on flooding. It didn't hit Westbury anywhere near as hard as the areas along Brays Bayou. If you look now, you will know exactly which homes flooded!
I'd be pretty shocked if you could find anything livable at that budget in Parker zone. Anything that cheap is going to need a significant remodel.
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Old 05-04-2016, 05:01 PM
 
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If you like Westbury you may want to look at Maplewood which is north of Braeswood and bounded by Hillcroft, Beechnut and Renwick (or Chimney Rock).

It's zoned to Bellaire High School.

I agree with this.

Also, regardless of which neighborhood you are in, try to get a home that is zoned to Parker or Kolter AND Johnston. This will also get you the Pin Oak option when the time comes. Even if you are not thinking about kids, having this feeder pattern associated with your home is good for property value!

I would not moved to Sugar Land were I in your position.
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Old 05-04-2016, 07:29 PM
 
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I think for that budget you are going to be zoned to Anderson. Which is fine for no kids. Those homes are appreciating in value despite the poor schools. Just try to go as north as you can.
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Old 05-05-2016, 12:56 AM
 
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Default Example of Parker/Johnston feeder home

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Also, regardless of which neighborhood you are in, try to get a home that is zoned to Parker or Kolter AND Johnston. This will also get you the Pin Oak option when the time comes.
I'm considering similar areas in a slightly different situation as the OP (2 young children).
But can someone give an example of a property that would fit JJBP's description above for the school feeder options within the OPs price range $300k?

Also the homes that have been flooded have been remediated. What is the definition of this? Does this mean claimed against insurance only or has there been any work to improve/stabilize the house?
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