Your Expert Guide

East Shore: A special lakeside gem within The Woodlands

Agent Lupita Padilla.

Photo courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

There are so many great places to live in Houston that it helps to have an expert on your side. The Neighborhood Guide presented by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty gives you insider access from the agents who live and work there, providing in-the-know info about your possible new community.
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Considered the "Garden District" of The Woodlands, East Shore boasts stunning views of Lake Woodlands along with the convenience of urban living and proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

The 26-acre village features distinctive neighborhoods — each with its own unique character — along with classic architectural styles, ornamental street lamps, and private alleys.

Real estate professional Lupita Padilla knows how special East Shore is and loves its hidden parks and fountains, manicured landscapes, and trails.

“It’s a very special village,” she says. “All residents of East Shore also enjoy access to the clubhouse, which is a magnificent property with a gym, pool, and entertainment.”

And there’s a new gem on the way in East Shore called Aria Isle, mentions Padilla.

The development will consist of about 25 custom-built, single-family homes on Lake Woodlands, with lots ranging from a half-acre to more than one acre and prices starting around $3 million. A dedicated green space for American bald eagles, which have frequently visited The Woodlands, is also in the plan.

Padilla offered up a few of her personal favorites about life in East Shore. Here's her guide:

Where to eat & drink
Padilla says you can’t go wrong with any of the restaurants at Market Street, which is The Woodland's premier destination for shopping, dining, and more.

Her favorite there is Uni Sushi, but she also loves grabbing a drink at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, where you can sip a Key lime martini or frozen mai tai while you people-watch on their patio.

Where to play
With the 200-acre Lake Woodlands, there are many outdoor recreation and entertainment opportunities. You can kayak or stand-up paddle board, explore the many walking and biking trails, or go fishing.

Padilla recommends Northshore Park, where you can enjoy a picnic and their free outdoor Concerts in the Park. It also has a playground, barbecue pits, volleyball courts, and pavilions.

Where to live
Part of the allure of East Shore is its variety of homes, according to Padilla. You’ll find everything from Southern Spanish Colonial to Southern Anglo Colonial, Southern French Colonial, Southern Coastal, French eclectic, and Greek Revival.

Intermixed within those historic styles are modern, transitional properties and three-story vertical homes, including brownstones, condos, and townhomes.

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Lupita Padilla works and plays in East Shore. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email lupita.padilla@sothebys.realty, or call 713-367-5509.

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Heights charm

Spacious Heights home with modern touches hits market for $1.9 million

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1039 Harvard Street is a custom home in the center of the Heights. It's listed at $1.995 million.

In the heart of the Houston Heights is 1039 Harvard Street, a 4,300-plus-square-foot home that must be seen to be properly appreciated. It is listed by David Atkins of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty.

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1039 Harvard Street is a custom home in the center of the Heights. It's listed at $1.995 million.

The home instantly fits within its surroundings, with spacious living areas and modern amenities that will appeal to many homebuyers. 1039 Harvard Street blends function with form, offering several gathering spaces, four oversized bedrooms, spa-like baths, and a stunning backyard pool.

The spacious master bedroom is a private oasis, with a framed separation prior to entering the sleeping area. It creates a space to enjoy morning coffee or a mid-day read while overlooking the pool. The Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman shades add to the room’s calming feel. Its adjoining bathroom is like stepping into a spa, with a deep Jacuzzi tub that sits within an open shower area. Built-in dressers line the wardrobe closet, which offers plenty of storage space and a vanity.

An upstairs TV lounge is perfect for kids’ movie nights or an adult gathering. Meanwhile, a center corridor is lined with built-in bookshelves and a tech closet from which to run a modern home.The east-facing bedroom has a window seat for lounging, and its bathroom offers a frameless shower enclosure and quartz counters. The front bedroom has its own bath, and the two middle bedrooms have a shared, ensuite Hollywood bath. On the top floor, a game room offers another place for entertaining.

The home’s kitchen features a waterfall island as its centerpiece, complete with Asko dishwasher and deep sink. There’s a gas fireplace in the living room, and the open floor plan allows for plenty of space and natural light.

Outdoors at 1039 Harvard Street is just as impressive as the inside. Patios offer space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the in-ground Platinum Pool is a great way to cool off in Houston’s heat.

Located in the center of the Heights, 1039 is close to Harvard Elementary School, as well as the neighborhood’s many amenities. This is truly a home that is move-in ready, and will make its owners want to stay a while.

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