Golfcrest

Golfcrest

Houston, Texas Homes for Sale

About Golfcrest

Golfcrest is a small neighborhood tucked between the 610 Loop and Interstate 45 on the southeast side of Houston. This area is industrial and is sparsely populated with historic single-family homes. It is close to downtown and Pasadena. Golfcrest has seen growth over the years and is continuing to be revitalized through commercial real estate development. This neighborhood has affordable homes and vacant lots that piques the interest of real estate investors and young families alike.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $150,000 to $750,000

Closed Prices: $85,500 to $365,000

Median Sale Price: $210,000

Average $ per sq ft: $168

Association Fee Ranges: $25 to $1675, $0

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1928 to 2022

Sq. Ft.: 756 to 3000 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 0 to 8 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 to 5 Bathrooms

Around Golfcrest

There are many affordable houses along Dixie Drive and Telephone Road. Small subdivisions can be found on Fairway Drive. The single-family homes in this small community tend to be older, but some have recently been remodeled by real estate investors and new homeowners. There are also other housing options on Telephone Road.

Golfcrest offers a diverse range of cuisine that reflects the neighborhood’s demographics. There are many Tex-Mex, Salvadoran, Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants on Telephone Road. Pupuseria Emanuel is a local Salvodaran eatery that is popular with Houstonians. For classic American fare, diners and burger joints can be found along Dixie Drive.

Golfcrest is mix between small residential subdivisions and industrial lots, which is typical of this part of town. Golfcrest is also flanked by the 610 Loop to the north and Interstate 45 to the east, so expect to see traffic jams during rush hour. For the most part, this neighborhood is a bedroom community.

There are many local pubs and restaurants in Golfcrest where locals go to watch a basketball or baseball game on Friday nights. Many of the drinking holes in the neighborhood are concentrated along Telephone Road. Sheffield’s Ice House is a neighborhood favorite, which offers patrons cheap drinks.

Locals enjoy walking the trails of Cullinan Park on Long Drive. The park also has picnic tables and BBQ grills, which makes it a great place for family reunions and get-togethers. Runners also like to take advantage of Barnett Stadium’s track on cool Sunday mornings. Gulfgate Center Mall on 610 Loop is a popular hangout spot for shoppers on weekends.

Locals Love

  • Affordable homes
  • Close to freeways
  • Near downtown

Locals Don't Love

  • Lack of events
  • Severe flooding during hurricane season
  • Traffic

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