West Texas City, Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Browse all West Texas City homes for sale & Houston real estate listings below. Located on the southwest shoreline of Galveston Bay is West Texas City. The city is a busy deep water port on the Gulf Coast, as well as a refining and petrochemical manufacturing center. For information about West Texas City neighborhood properties for sale or to schedule a private home showing, contact your Houston and West Texas City real estate experts today.
Real Estate Listings in West Texas City, TX
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West Texas City Homes for Sale
The neighborhoods of West Texas City provide buyers with many unique housing opportunities. Homes for sale in West Texas City consist of the early 20th and early 21st-century architecture which includes stately mansions, quaint cottages, and residential lofts. The older neighborhoods offer a wide range of housing options to fit any budget. Homebuyers attracted to waterfront properties have the option of modern homes or raised homes overlooking the beach or bay. Ongoing newer constructions include new single-family residences on the beach or condos in historic buildings.
Living in West Texas City and Community Highlights
West Texas City is home to the West Texas City Dike, a man-made breakwater built in the 1930s to protect the lower Houston Ship Channel from silting. The dike is popular among residents as being "the world's longest man-made fishing pier."
West Texas City has several outdoor activities to explore and visiting one of the many parks is a must. The city operates 42 parks, some of which are part of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. They include the 2,300-acre West Texas City Prairie Preserve located on the shores of Moses Lake opposite the city. The 55-acre Nessler Park is perfect for hosting community events such as the annual "Music Fest by the Bay". Other large city parks include Bay Street Park, Carver Park, Godard Park, and Holland Park. The highlight of West Texas City's Heritage Square historical district is the former residence of Frank B. Davison, one of the city's fathers.
Business and Employment Centers
The local economy of West Texas City centers on heavy industry, especially in shipping at the Port of Texas as well as petroleum and petrochemical refining. The Port of West Texas City is the third leading port in Texas by tonnage and ninth in the nation.
West Texas City Schools
The West Texas City Independent School District serves most of West Texas City with four elementary schools. Other schools include Levi Fry Intermediate, Blocker Middle School, and West Texas City high school. The Dickinson Independent School District serves other parts of the community. College of the Mainland serves West Texas City.
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