3. Bellaire

The City of Bellaire (and its sister city West University) are both surrounded by the much-larger City of Houston -- it is hard to believe that they were once located in deep, outer suburbia! A streetcar line, the so-called "Toonerville Trolley", ran between downtown and these residential neighborhoods. The last remaining street car is located in Bellaire's Paseo Park, in the esplanade of Bellaire Boulevard.

Bellaire was established in 1908, and prides itself on its tightly-knit, family-oriented community. Spanning both sides of Loop 610, Bellaire is an independent municipality, served by its own mayor, city council, police and fire departments.

Bellaire High School is located in the center of the city. Its Magnet program emphasizes languages, including Japanese and Arabic. The International Baccalaureate diploma offered at BHS is the highest educational achievement available in the K-12 system. This internationally-recognized degree is designed to allow student to attend foreign universities and colleges. Bellaire High is also nationally recognized for its high number of National Merit Finalists, the most of any HISD school.

Today, the City of Bellaire is experiencing phenomenal growth and change. Like many close-in neighborhoods, new homes are replacing some of the older structures. But the cozy feel of the neighborhood remains intact.

Our Listings in Bellaire:

4812 Bellaire