Bellaire Homes and Condos for Sale

In 1908, a man by the name of William Wright Baldwin founded the town of Bellaire. Initially a native of Iowa, he was the president of the South End Land Company and had also been vice president of the Burlington Railroad. Bellaire was established on 1,000 acres of a 9,449-acre ranch once owned by an affluent businessman by the name of William Marsh Rice. Upon Rice's passing, he further bequeathed his fortune to the founding of Rice University located in Houston, Texas. From that 1,000 acres, Baldwin sectioned his share of the ranch into small vegetable farms that supplied various markets operating in the area and beyond. The farms were named "Westmoreland Farms," with Bellaire placed in the center to serve as a residential neighborhood for those working on the farms and as an agricultural trading hub. Baldwin said the town was named "Bellaire" (also possibly "Good Air") for the gentle breeze that blew through the region. Another assumption is that Baldwin named it after Bellaire, Ohio, a town on one of his railway lines. Bellaire has a strong economy with several big-name corporations headquartered and operating here, such as AT&T which has its Houston-area headquarters located at 6500 West Loop South. Additionally, the Chevron Pipe Line Company and other units belonging to the corporation are on a 28.14-acre campus located at 4800 Fournace Place in Bellaire.

Bellaire enjoys a very moderate climate with temperatures ranging from 62 degrees Fahrenheit as an average low in January to 94 degrees as an average high in July, makes owning property here in Harris County a great option. Along with decent weather year round, Bellaire has some stunning natural spaces that bespeak of the beautiful nature of Texas. Bellaire is home to an abundance of parks and green areas featuring all kinds of activities for residents. You have the 7.5-acre Bellaire Zindler Park with a community swimming pool, two tennis courts with lighting at night, a gazebo, a picnic area, jogging trails, a playground, the Bellaire Civic Center, and the Bellaire Recreation Center. One prominent attribute people love about Bellaire is its proximity to Houston, Texas, which is only 14 minutes away via I-69, which means you will be living near essential amenities and exciting attractions. One example is the River Oaks Shopping Center located at 1964 West Gray Street in Houston. The shopping center is a 322,000-square-foot indoor mall that includes a grocery store, a movie theater, 14 restaurants, and 76 retail shops.

The diversity of real estate in Houston, Texas, as well as neighboring communities such as Bellaire, is indeed something to get excited over. When it comes to single-family home plans in Bellaire, Texas, you can find different styles of Colonial, Classical, Contemporary, Country, Cottage, Craftsman, Ranch, Tudor, Mediterranean, among many others. Property for sale in Bellaire, for the most part, offers houses with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,300 square feet to eight bedrooms, nine baths, and 8,871 square feet. Furthermore, Bellaire townhomes for sale are available with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,468 square feet to three bedrooms, three baths, and 2,118 square feet. On top of that, these single-family residences in Bellaire, Texas, offer unique features such as guest suites, walk-in closets, storage rooms, crown molding, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, and so much more. If you’re interested in learning more about available real estate in Bellaire, please contact us today for more information.