Further south below the Ship Channel is Pasadena, about 18 miles from downtown Houston. This city offers homes from 40 years old to new and prices range from the $40’s to $350,000 and more (see page 53). South of Pasadena is Sagemont characterized mostly by single family homes from the $50’s to the $150’s.

Deer Park, Pasadena’s eastern neighbor, offers very affordably priced, single-family homes. Taxes are lower than in other areas due to local industry support of the school systems. A bedroom community, Deer Park offers average to expensive homes - many within planned subdivisions. Small town and families characterize the atmosphere.

Further east is La Porte, considered for years as a vacation-home community. Weekend beach homes contribute to the interesting variety of residences here and in nearby Morgan’s Point. One can find homes priced from the $30’s to multi-million dollar estates.