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Pleasantville

Pleasantville

Suburban Neighborhood in Houston, Texas

Harris County 77020, 77029

Neighborhood Reviews
4.5
$174,695 Average Value
$145 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Steeped in history and modern community ties

When Pleasantville was developed in 1948, it was intended to be a safe place for veterans who could not find housing in other parts of Houston. When Interstates 10 and 610 were built in the 1950s, more factories came to the area. The north side of Pleasantville and next-door Port Houston continues to be filled with chemical manufacturing plants. This industrial boom has led Pleasantville to deal with some ongoing challenges, like high violent crime rates, air pollution, factory fires, and chemical runoff. “Pleasantville can speak to its historical high moments. The challenge today is surviving into the future and doing it in a cohesive manner,” says Bridgette Murray, a Pleasantville local and the founder of Achieving Community Tasks Successfully (ACTS). But these problems have not deterred those who call the community home. The active Pleasantville Civic League, Super Neighborhood Council chapter, Pleasantville Garden Club and Environmental Defense Fund all work to help the neighborhood clean, safe and filled with beautiful parks and clean air. “Growing up in Pleasantville, we are taught that being involved and caring for the community matters. It is just the way things are for us,” says Mary Fontenot, the president of the Pleasantville Historical Society.

The Pleasantville Neighborhood is bordered by I-10 Freeway which leads into Downtown Houston.
The Pleasantville Neighborhood is bordered by I-10 Freeway which leads into Downtown Houston.
The Budweiser plant is a staple scene in the Pleasantville area.
The Budweiser plant is a staple scene in the Pleasantville area.
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Shaped by I-10 and I-610

I- 10 and I-610 shaped Pleasantville into what it is today, and the major highways still serve as borders for the neighborhood. The interstates also connect the neighborhood to downtown Houston, 7 miles away, and to the closest large healthcare facility, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. The hospital is about 5 miles from Pleasantville on Kelley Street. For residents who prefer public transit, Ride METRO has multiple stops throughout the residential side of the neighborhood, including Gellhorn Drive, Demaree Lane, and Pleasantville Drive.

The Freeways near Pleasantville offer Residents quick access to all Houston area Destinations.
The Freeways near Pleasantville offer Residents quick access to all Houston area Destinations.
Pleasantville is just outside the Boundaries created by I- 610 and I-10 Freeways.
Pleasantville is just outside the Boundaries created by I- 610 and I-10 Freeways.
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Homes stay in Pleasantville families for generations

There are two main residential areas in Pleasantville -- Groveland Terrace north of I-10 and the main Pleasantville subdivision on the south side. Most of the homes on both sides of the interstate were built in the 1950s and 1960s and mainly consist of brick and wood ranch properties. The streets of Pleasantville and Groveland Terrace have a tidy, well-organized layout that comes from the neighborhood’s origins as a planned community. A Pleasantville property typically costs between $100,000 to $200,000.

Pleasantville is a decades old Neighborhood that retains its Charm.
Pleasantville is a decades old Neighborhood that retains its Charm.
Simple brick ranchers with one or two-car garages are commonplace in Pleasantville.
Simple brick ranchers with one or two-car garages are commonplace in Pleasantville.
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Azteca Farmers Market is open all week long

The closest large supermarket to Pleasantville is a Kroger on Polk Street, which is 6 miles away from the neighborhood. Residents have other nearby options for picking up weekly groceries, like the Azteca Farmers Market. This market on Lyons Avenue is open daily and offers fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. The surrounding area has a few local restaurants, including several taquerias. Taqueria El Sol de Mexico on Norvic Street and El Patron Mexican Food on Wallisville Road are just two of the many nearby spots to pick up hot tacos and other fast Mexican favorites. Triple J’s Smokehouse on Homestead Road is about 6 miles outside of Pleasantville, but worth the drive for its famous smoked meats, burgers and ribs.

The Azteca Farmers is located a few Miles North of Pleasantville.
The Azteca Farmers is located a few Miles North of Pleasantville.
The Market, located a few minutes from Pleasantville is a vibrant Place to spend some Time.
The Market, located a few minutes from Pleasantville is a vibrant Place to spend some Time.
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A few miles from Buffalo Bayou wetlands

The residential side of Pleasantville has two small community parks -- Pleasanton Manor Park off Guinevere Street and Demaree Lane, and Robinson Park on Ledwicke and Cowart Streets. Pleasanton Manor has a playground and a large baseball diamond, while Robinson houses the local public pool. Pleasantville is also less than 3 miles from the Buffalo Bend Nature Park along the Buffalo Bayou, which has hiking trails, a bayou overlook shelter and three wetland ponds teeming with local wildlife.

Buffalo Bend Nature Park near Pleasantville is a perfect Place to take a Walk.
Buffalo Bend Nature Park near Pleasantville is a perfect Place to take a Walk.
Residents of the Pleasantville have several Choices of Parks.
Residents of the Pleasantville have several Choices of Parks.
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Furr High prepares future farmers and journalists alike

Pleasantville is zoned within the Houston Independent School District. There are two public schools on the south side of the neighborhood -- Pleasantville Elementary School, which has a C score on Niche, and Holland Middle School, which scores a C-minus. Students may go on to attend Furr High School, which also has a C score on Niche and offers magnet programs in agriculture, health science and media broadcasting. For students who want to earn a degree while staying close to home, Houston Community College Northeast Campus is about 2 miles from the center of the Pleasantville Area.

Furr High School near Pleasantville is a modern Marvel.
Furr High School near Pleasantville is a modern Marvel.
Holland Middle School sits almost centrally in the Pleasantville area.
Holland Middle School sits almost centrally in the Pleasantville area.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

William P Hobby

23 min drive

Bus

Pleasantville Dr & Tilgham St

Bus

Gellhorn Dr & East Freeway

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Gellhorn Dr & E Loop N Mb1

Bus

Ledwicke & Flossie Mae

Bus

Gellhorn Dr & East Fwy

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Gellhorn Dr & Bucroft

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Guinevere St & Pleasantville Dr

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
3/4/2019 Niche Review
Since I moved to this neighborhood a lot has changed. I used to live in Denver Harbor where hispanics like myself and my family lived but here in Pleasantville there are barely any hispanics.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pleasantville US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$179,400
Median Single Family Price
$187,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$145
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Months of Supply
5.70
Median List Price
$190,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,224
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,299
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,379
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$47,337
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,799

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
64.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
45.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

32 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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