Roya Arfa
Realtor®
GRI, ABR, CMS, QSC
Beth Wolff Realtors

royaarfa@bethwolff.com
713-376-4692



Close to many of Houston's top employers, highly ranked public and private schools, and a vast park system, the Energy Corridor is one of the most desirable residential areas in greater Houston according Roya Arfa, Texas Realtor and Relocation Specialist for Beth Wolff Realtors in Houston. Extending from I-10 (the Katy Freeway) south to Briar Forest and from the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8) west to Grand Parkway, the Energy Corridor offers single-family and multi-family housing options to suit a variety of lifestyles — from contemporary apartments and beautifully designed condominiums to elegant, million-dollar custom homes with waterfront views in gated communities.

Established by the Texas State Legislature in 2001, the Energy Corridor is home to some of Houston's largest energy companies, including BP America, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Shell. Convenient to downtown Houston and its outstanding employment, arts, entertainment opportunities, the Energy Corridor itself has superlative shopping, dining and recreation for its affluent residents and area businesses.

The CityCentre retail and urban living development, located on the east side of the Energy Corridor, features luxurious hotel accommodations, sophisticated boutiques, upscale restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa, a cinema/grill, offices, and lofts. Its beautifully landscaped plaza is the site for many cultural and civic events including concerts and a Saturday morning Farmer's Market specializing in locally grown and organic produce. Nearby Memorial City Mall, anchored by Macy's and Dillard's, has a great mix of nationally known specialty retailers, a theater and an ice-skating arena.

Outdoor enthusiasts love the Energy Corridor's Addicks and Barkers Reservoirs, as well as Terry Hershey and other parks with more than 50 miles of recreational trails. Golfers enjoy the three 18-hole courses at Bear Creek Golf World, considered to be one of the best public facilities in Houston. Neighboring Bear Creek Pioneers Park hosts some of Houston's best youth and adult soccer and baseball teams. Ample playgrounds, picnic pavilions, tennis courts, a wildlife habitat and aviary, an equestrian trail, fishing, and overnight camping make the Energy Corridor a wonderful place for families. Nearby Houston Farm and Ranch Club hosts the Harris County Fair, dog shows, barbecues, chili cook-offs and other events; and George Bush Park offers fun for hobbyists with its shooting range, model airplane facility, and the popular Millie Bush Dog Park.

Families elect to live in the Energy Corridor because of its excellent schools. Subdivisions, including Lakes of Parkway, Terraces on Memorial, Parkway Villages, Meadow Briar, Enclave Lake, Briar Hills, Thornwood, Fleetwood, Barker's Landing, Wilchester and Rummel Creek are zoned to exemplary schools in either Houston, Katy or Spring Branch school districts, and a number of exceptional private schools are in the area as well, making the Energy Corridor a quality location in which to live.