Meyerland / Westbury Neighborhood Guide
Mid-century ranch homes and elevated rebuilds along Brays Bayou
Meyerland and Westbury home sales, last 12 months: 208 homes sold in the Meyerland area, at a typical price around $515,000 (October 2025 through September 2026). Source: HAR MLS closed sales. Data as of October 2026.
Property taxes: A $515,000 home here pays about $11,000 a year at current rates, or about $7,640 with the homestead exemption. See how the homestead exemption works. Data as of October 2026.
921 reviews and ratings across five sites as of October 30, 2026: Google 216 (5.0), Zillow 153 (5.0), Yelp 147 (4.9), RateMyAgent 56 (5.0), HAR 349 surveys (4.99).
Mid-century ranch homesLarge lotsElevated new constructionBrays Bayou trail accessQuick Loop 610 access
Updated November 5, 2026
Living in Meyerland / Westbury
Meyerland and Westbury are two adjacent neighborhoods in southwest Houston, inside the City of Houston, just outside the southwest corner of Loop 610. Meyerland straddles Brays Bayou west of the loop, with Meyerland Plaza at Beechnut Street and the West Loop as its commercial anchor; George Meyer began developing the subdivision in 1955. Westbury sits directly south and southwest, roughly between Willowbend Boulevard and U.S. 90A, and was built in the 1950s as a subdivision of about 5,000 homes. Both are mostly 1950s and 1960s brick ranch and mid-century modern houses on generous lots, with a growing number of rebuilt and elevated homes in the blocks that flooded between 2015 and 2017.
Why buyers choose Meyerland / Westbury
- Central southwest location. Both neighborhoods sit minutes from Loop 610, with the Galleria, Bellaire and the Texas Medical Center a short drive away.
- Large lots. HAR's Meyerland data shows a median lot of about 9,967 square feet, large for a neighborhood this close in.
- A range of price points. Westbury's typical sale price runs well below Meyerland's, so the two together cover original ranch homes through new elevated construction.
- Trails and green space. The Brays Bayou Greenway runs through Meyerland, and Westbury borders the Willow Waterhole Greenway with its lakes and trails.
- Everyday shopping. Meyerland Plaza and Meyerland Crossing put a two-story H-E-B, Target and other stores at the Beechnut and Loop 610 interchange.
What's in and near Meyerland / Westbury
- Godwin Park and Meyerland Park in Meyerland, and Westbury Park and Chimney Rock Park in Westbury
- The Willow Waterhole Greenway, a flood-detention project with lakes and about 8 miles of trails
- Meyerland Plaza, open since 1957, with Hobby Lobby and HomeGoods spaces under renovation
- The Brays Bayou Greenway trail and the new Captain Herod Memorial Plaza at N. Braeswood and Mullins Drive
- Houston ISD schools (zoning varies by street, so check each address)
Where to eat and shop in Meyerland / Westbury
Much of Meyerland's dining sits along Beechnut Street and North Braeswood Boulevard. Fadi's Mediterranean Grill at 4738 Beechnut St. is a cafeteria-style Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant with a large salad and dip bar, and Tapester's Grill at 4520 Beechnut St. is a family-run counter-service spot for breakfast tacos, burgers and house-made fries. La Fresca Pizza at 5300 N. Braeswood Blvd. serves thin-crust and build-your-own pizzas, and Exodus Bar & Grill at 80 Braeswood Square is a sit-down bar and grill with steaks, seafood, burgers and sushi. On Hillcroft, New York Deli & Coffee Shop has been baking bagels and serving diner breakfasts since the mid-1970s.
For local shopping, Tomfoolery Toys & Books, across Beechnut from Meyerland Plaza, is an independent toy and book store with a hand-picked inventory. Three Brothers Bakery, a family bakery at 4036 S. Braeswood Blvd. just east of Loop 610, has been at that location since 1960 and is known for its breads, pies and cakes. In nearby Bellaire, Magpies Gifts on Bellaire Boulevard is a family-owned gift shop, in business since 1983, selling jewelry, clothing, gifts and home decor.
Getting around
| Destination | Distance | Drive time (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| The Galleria | 5 mi | about 9 min; 14–18 min at rush hour |
| Texas Medical Center | 6 mi | about 10 min; 15–20 min at rush hour |
| Downtown Houston | 10 mi | about 16 min; 24–32 min at rush hour |
| Hobby Airport | 14 mi | about 26 min; 39–52 min at rush hour |
| Bush Intercontinental Airport | 30 mi | about 45 min; 68–90 min at rush hour |
| Energy Corridor (I-10 at Eldridge) | 18.9 mi | about 28 min; 42–56 min at rush hour |
Drive times are estimates. Off-peak minutes come from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) without traffic, checked November 2026; rush-hour ranges assume 1.5 to 2 times as long, which is common on Houston freeways. Actual times vary with traffic, weather and time of day.
Approximate driving distances from Meyerland Plaza. Westbury adds about 2 to 3 miles.
Homes in Meyerland / Westbury
Most homes in both neighborhoods date from the 1950s and 1960s: one-story brick ranch houses and mid-century modern designs, often with 3 to 4 bedrooms on lots of roughly 8,000 to 10,000 square feet. Westbury also has some townhomes added after the original subdivision. After the 2015, 2016 and 2017 floods, many Meyerland owners raised their homes on new foundations or rebuilt two-story homes on elevated slabs or piers, so a single street can mix original ranch homes, lifted homes and new elevated construction. Prices vary widely from block to block; check the flood history and elevation certificate for each address, and see the homes for sale and recent sales on this page.
Median household income by ZIP code: 77096 (Meyerland), $82,852; 77035 (Westbury), $58,686 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates). ZIP code figures can include areas beyond the neighborhood.
Public schools serving Meyerland and Westbury
School district: Houston ISD. These are the main zoned schools, hand-checked; zoning can change from one street to the next.
| Elementary | Lovett Elementary School — Serves Meyerland north of Brays Bayou. Kolter Elementary School — Serves Meyerland south of Brays Bayou and part of Westbury. Herod Elementary School — Serves western Meyerland near Hillcroft. Parker Elementary School — Serves much of northern Westbury. Anderson Elementary School — Serves much of southern Westbury. |
|---|---|
| Middle | Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School — Zoned for most of Meyerland and Westbury; also a fine-arts magnet. Renamed from Johnston Middle School in 2016. Fondren Middle School — Serves some sections. |
| High | Bellaire High School — Serves Meyerland (essentially all of it) and a sliver of Westbury. Westbury High School — Serves almost all of Westbury. |
Meyerland generally feeds Bellaire High; Westbury generally feeds Westbury High. Families zoned to Meyerland PVA or Pershing can apply to Pin Oak Middle through its boundary option. Elementary splits come from HISD maps cited on Wikipedia (2008-2019), so confirm each address. Low confidence on exact elementary splits. Confirm any address with HISD School Navigator (enter an address to see zoned schools). School ratings and how to read them are on our Houston school information page. Checked November 2026.
Flood risk in Meyerland and Westbury at a glance
- Floodplain share: about 85% of the area outlined on this page's map is in FEMA's 1% annual chance (100-year) floodplain, and about 14% more is in the 0.2% annual chance (500-year) zone. Source: our calculation from FEMA's current effective National Flood Hazard Layer, November 2026.
- Hurricane Harvey (August 2017): flood insurance claims recorded by FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, by ZIP code: ZIP 77096: 2,516; ZIP 77035: 856. ZIP codes include areas beyond the neighborhood, and many flooded homes had no flood insurance.
- Check a specific address: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool. Floodplains follow bayous, creeks and low ground, so one street can differ from the next; ask for the seller's disclosure and an elevation certificate, and get a flood insurance quote during your option period.
Meyerland / Westbury questions buyers ask
Where are Meyerland and Westbury in Houston?
Both are in southwest Houston, inside the City of Houston, just outside the southwest corner of Loop 610. Meyerland straddles Brays Bayou west of the loop around Meyerland Plaza, and Westbury lies directly south, roughly between Willowbend Boulevard and U.S. 90A. The City of Bellaire borders Meyerland to the north.
Are Meyerland and Westbury safe?
Meyerland and Westbury are served by the Houston Police Department. Review HPD's recent crime statistics for the streets you're considering, and visit at different times of day.
How much do homes cost in Meyerland and Westbury?
In the 12 months through September 2026, 208 homes sold in the Meyerland Area on the MLS at a typical (median) price around $515,000 and an average near $616,000, with the top sale near $1.9 million. Westbury sold for less: 176 homes at a typical price around $305,000 and an average near $324,000. Prices vary widely by flood history, elevation and condition, and elevated new construction sits at the top of the range.
What ZIP codes are Meyerland and Westbury in?
Meyerland is in ZIP code 77096. Most of Westbury is in 77035, though its northern edge along Willowbend Boulevard is in 77096. Check the exact ZIP on the property's listing or appraisal district record.
Does Meyerland flood?
Parts of Meyerland have flooded repeatedly, including during Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, the Memorial Day flood of 2015, the Tax Day flood of April 2016 and Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Project Brays, a $480 million Harris County Flood Control District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project celebrated as complete in May 2022, widened 21 miles of Brays Bayou, replaced or modified 32 bridges and expanded four detention basins to hold about 3.5 billion gallons. Risk still varies by lot, so check the home's flood history, elevation and the Harris County flood risk maps before buying.
Did Westbury flood during Harvey?
Some Westbury streets flooded during Harvey and others did not, depending mostly on how close a home sits to Brays Bayou or Willow Waterhole Bayou and on its own elevation. The Willow Waterhole Greenway, begun in 2004, was built partly as a flood-detention project for the area. Ask for the seller's disclosure notice, which asks about past flooding and flood insurance claims, and check the FEMA and Harris County maps. Most Texas home sellers must provide one, though some sales, such as foreclosures, estate sales and never-occupied new homes, are exempt.
What is an elevated home, and why are there so many in Meyerland?
An elevated home has been raised on new piers or a raised slab, or rebuilt new, so its finished floor sits above expected flood levels. After the 2015 to 2017 floods, many Meyerland owners lifted their houses, and since September 1, 2018, City of Houston rules require new construction and substantial improvements in the 500-year floodplain to sit at least two feet above the 500-year flood elevation. Ask for the elevation certificate, the date of the lift or rebuild and the engineering and permit records.
What school district serves Meyerland and Westbury?
Both neighborhoods are in Houston ISD. Zoned elementary, middle and high schools vary by address, and many Meyerland addresses are zoned to Bellaire High School. Confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with HISD's School Navigator.
What is the difference between Meyerland and Bellaire?
Bellaire is a separate city with its own police, city services and building rules, while Meyerland is a neighborhood inside the City of Houston. Both are in Houston ISD. Bellaire homes generally sell for much more, with a typical price around $1.24 million over the 12 months through September 2026, compared with about $515,000 in the Meyerland Area.
Does Meyerland or Westbury have deed restrictions or a civic club?
Meyerland was one of the first deed-restricted communities in Houston, and the Meyerland Community Improvement Association, formed in 1954, is its civic association. Westbury is served by the Westbury Civic Club, whose area covers Westbury sections 1 to 5, Parkwest 1 to 3 and Westbury South. Read the deed restrictions for the specific section, since rules on lot use, setbacks and fees vary.
What is happening with Meyerland Plaza?
Meyerland Plaza, which opened in 1957, is filling former anchor spaces. Hobby Lobby is renovating the former Palais Royal space and HomeGoods is building out a space between Nordstrom Rack and Office Depot, with both projects estimated for completion in March 2027 per state filings. The center added a two-story H-E-B in 2020, and Meyerland Crossing next door added a Shake Shack in 2026.
How long is the commute from Meyerland?
Meyerland sits on Loop 610, so the Galleria is about 5 miles away, the Texas Medical Center about 6 miles and Downtown about 10 miles. Off-peak drives to these job centers usually take about 10 to 20 minutes, longer at rush hour. Westbury adds a few miles to each trip.
Are Meyerland and Westbury walkable?
Most errands require a car, though homes near Meyerland Plaza can walk to groceries and restaurants. The Brays Bayou Greenway trail runs through Meyerland, and Westbury borders the Willow Waterhole Greenway's lakes and trails. Godwin Park and Westbury Park are the main neighborhood parks.
Where are the best places to eat in Meyerland and Westbury?
Local favorites include Fadi's Mediterranean Grill (Mediterranean), Tapester's Grill (breakfast tacos and burgers), La Fresca Pizza (pizza), Exodus Bar & Grill (steaks, seafood and sushi) and New York Deli & Coffee Shop (bagels and diner breakfasts).
Where can I shop local near Meyerland and Westbury?
Tomfoolery Toys & Books, across Beechnut from Meyerland Plaza, is an independent toy and book store. Three Brothers Bakery on South Braeswood, at that location since 1960, is just east of Loop 610, and Magpies Gifts on Bellaire Boulevard is a family-owned gift shop in nearby Bellaire.
What are property taxes like in Meyerland and Westbury?
Homes pay City of Houston, Houston ISD, Harris County and related taxes (flood control, hospital district, Houston Community College and the Port of Houston), with no MUD tax. The 2025 rates HAR lists for Meyerland add up to about 2.09% of assessed value before exemptions. Filing a homestead exemption with the Harris Central Appraisal District lowers the taxable value and caps yearly increases in a homestead's assessed value at 10%.
Do I need flood insurance in Meyerland or Westbury?
Lenders require flood insurance for homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone with a federally backed mortgage, and much of Meyerland is in the 100-year floodplain. Many owners outside those zones buy it anyway, since homes outside mapped zones have also flooded. Get a quote early, since an elevated home can cost much less to insure. New National Flood Insurance Program policies generally have a 30-day waiting period, though a policy bought when you take out a new mortgage can start at closing.
What should I ask about a home's flood history?
Since September 1, 2019, the Texas seller's disclosure notice has asked whether the home has flooded, whether the seller has filed a flood insurance claim and whether the seller received FEMA or SBA flood assistance. Ask for the elevation certificate and any repair or lift records, and talk with neighbors on the block. An inspection that checks for past water damage is also worth ordering.
How old are the homes in Meyerland and Westbury?
Most original homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, and HAR lists a median year built of 1962 for Meyerland. Many Meyerland homes have since been rebuilt or raised after the 2015 to 2017 floods. Westbury's housing is mostly original mid-century ranch homes, plus some later townhomes.
Who is a good realtor in Meyerland and Westbury?
Compean Group ranks #4 on AgentPronto's list of top agents for Westbury and #3 on its Houston list (November 2026; AgentPronto compares agents on transaction data, specialties and client reviews). We commonly help clients buy and sell in Meyerland and Westbury, and we follow this local market closely. Evan Compean and the Compean Group bring more than 1,000 homes sold and hundreds of 5-star reviews to every move. Use this guide to get started with your search; it has much more information about the area.
Meyerland Area and Westbury sales figures are MLS closed sales for the 12 months from October 2025 through September 2026. Driving distances are approximate. The Average Sales Price and Total Listings box further down this page is calculated automatically from homes currently listed for sale in the area and updates daily, so it can differ from these closed-sale figures.
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Local news
- Precinct 4 celebrates the opening of the Brays Bayou Greenway and Captain Herod Memorial Plaza (Community Impact, Apr 2026)
- Award-winning Texas ramen shop sets an opening date for its Meyerland location (CultureMap, Oct 2026)
- HomeGoods to open in Meyerland Plaza (Community Impact, Mar 2026)
- Hobby Lobby comes to Meyerland Plaza (Realty News Report, Dec 2025)
- Deal could bring the Levitt Pavilion concert venue to land next to Willow Waterhole (The Real Deal, Jul 2026)
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