Having grown up in the Meyerland area as a child, it is a pleasure to sell homes in an area that was such an important part of my childhood. It seems like yesterday I was riding my bike to Westbury Square or eating at the old Houston Oil Company in Meyerland Mall. It has been amazing to watch the transformations that have taken place in the area from seeing Meyerland Mall go from deserted to full of life again and seeing Meyerpark go from a dirt yard to another economic center of the community. Along the way, we have seen said goodbye to a golf driving range, A.J. Foyt Chevrolet, and two movie theaters. After seeing a lifetime of change in Meyerland, it is truly amazing to see it regenerate so many wonderful things.
Due to the charm and beauty of the area, it is no wonder Meyerland has always been an excellent place to call home and why home values have remained so strong. Meyerland offers a wide variety in style, size and price of homes. With it's close proximity to the Medical Center, Downtown and freeway access, it has remained one of Houston's best areas to call home. Within the past few years, we have even seen some of the older Meyerland Homes torn down and new homes built.
Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in Meyerland, I hope you will give me the honor of representing you as your Realtor.
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From the Meyerland Community Improvement Association
Three generations of the Meyer family were instrumental in the development of Meyerland. Joseph F. Meyer was only five years old when his family came to Houston soon after the Civil War. During the Nineties Mr. Meyer started buying land in the southwest area of Houston until he accumulated 6,000 acres. One of his sons, George, decided to develop the 1,200 acres that we call Meyerland. In the spring of 1955 the former rice fields became a subdivision for single-family dwellings. Vice President Richard Nixon cut the ribbon for the grand openingthat featured a Parade of Homes in the 5100 block of Jackwood. Development was done in stages and each new section was given a number and set of deed restrictions.
Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center opened in October of 1957 with a celebration of "Around the Shopping World in 80 Acres." The third generation of the Meyer family sold the Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center on January 9, 1984. The Center was purchased again in 1993 and was remodeled by Ed Wulfe in 1994. It was sold to Ronus Properties in 1998.
There were several years of Medallion Showcases of Homes in Meyerland. Look magazine devoted four pages to Meyerland in 1957. House and Home magazine covered the area as the "ideal plan" for a subdivision in 1958. Today there are 2,315 homes in Meyerland. The property continues to increase in value and the name Meyerland is one that brings to mind a beautiful residential neighborhood with strong restrictions. New and younger families are moving in. Many are second and third generation Meyerlanders who knew what they liked a long time ago and are moving back. Many older homes are now being raised and new, larger homes are being built.
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MEYERLAND HOMES
Information comes from Houston Association of Realtors and Trulia. Certain homes displayed might not be located in Meyerland
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