Community Spirit is hard to find these days.  But I know one great little community on the southwest side of Houston, Texas, called Pecan Grove Plantation, where Community Spirit is alive and well.

This picture shows more than a simple 100 foot long extension cord laying across the street.  That cord represents a “Life Line” for the house on the receiving end.  

Most Pecan Grove residents had power restored after only 2 long and steamy nights in the aftermath of Hurrican Ike.  But the celebrations of many neighbors quickly quieted down when they realized their neighbors weren’t so lucky.  Those electrical luxuries weren’t quite as enjoyable knowing that the families across the street sat in the dark drinking warm sodas.

It didn’t take long for the idea to catch on.  Many families turned down the offer at first. But after another day or two of fishing cheese sticks out of the cooler and sitting in hours-long lines for gas to run their generators, they changed their minds and allowed their neighbors to reach out and help with some borrowed power. 

I ran down my street and counted 7 cords connecting many neighbors. Some of them were neighbors who hadn’t done much more than wave at each other for months. 

It’s just another reason that people seek out this great little neighborhood.  Check out homes for sale, Fort Bend and Lamar CISD schools, and neighborhood amenities at www.kimbrav.com  .

shows a decline in units SOLD from 2007 with stable Price per

What does this mean? Since Fewer Qualified Buyers had

In Houston and surrounding areas, the Real Estate Market has experienced only a slight “shift” in sales.  The number of closed transactions for the same periods in 2008 versus 2007 and 2006 show a decline of 5 to 10%, but the average prices have held in most areas for those homes.  For more information, and to see how you can best sell and buy in this market, please visit my website. 

What makes Pecan Grove Plantation so Special?  It’s that “hard to find ” sense of Community.  We have it in abundance!  This Beautiful Golf Course Community Neighborhood is tucked away off the Main Highways, but just minutes from 3 major transit arteries such as Hwy 90A, Hwy 99 Grand Parkway, and the Westpark Tollway.

 Nestled among 100 Year Old Pecan Trees and a 27-Hole Country Club Golf Course, Pecan Grove is the Nearest and Largest Custom Home Neighborhood west of Sugar Land’s Sugar Creek and Sweetwater Country Club Neighborhoods.  The homes of Pecan Grove range widely in age and style, from Mid 1970’s to 2007, Contemporary to Classic Traditional.  Some of the area’s most respected Custom Builders such as Bayou Bend and Mike Dougherty have left their mark in the Pecan Forest Section of Pecan Grove.  The neighborhood boasts multiple internal relocations of families. From just starting out, to moving up, and then scaling down again they all stay within the bounds of Pecan Grove’s 1500+ homes.  From Patio Homes with Golf Course Views, to sprawling Homes of Distinction, it’s all here and connected by generously wide streets to a generous range of retail, restaurant, grocery, services, and club.

Our Top-Notch Homeowner’s Association provides Neighborhood Services such as Holiday Lighting Contest and Display, Fourth of July Fireworks and Flags, Holiday Wreaths, Spring Egg Hunt, Lost Pet Service, and Community Bulletin Board.

LOW, Low Taxes and HOA Dues make this neighborhood one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Bend County.  By comparison a Social Membership at the Pecan Grove Country Club for 12 months works out to less than several area neighborhood HOA Dues. And, Best of All, It’s Optional.

Pecan Grove also boasts of 2 School Districts that provide 3 exemplary Elementary schools, 2 Middle Schools, and 2 High Schools with many gifted programs.  Our local schools log some of the highest volunteer hours per campus year after year.  Parent Volunteers provide many site-based enrichment programs to enhance the District Curriculum. 

Local Sports Leagues utilize area parks, pools, gyms, and ball fields for practice and competition.  Our Local Belin Field is host to 2 Terrific Youth Football League Teams: The Hurricanes and The Gators.  Saturday Morning Games in the fall draw hundreds of families to the field to enjoy football, cheerleaders, and full concession.  Nationally Recognized Lamar Little League also draws hundreds of players and families to the beautiful George Park Ball complex  in every season.  Lamar and FFPS Soccer Leagues host local parades and many levels of soccer play. Division Champs, Pecan Grove Pirahnas Swim Team, is sponsored by the Pecan Grove Country Club and attracts 200-300 spectators every Monday Night in June and July.  Pecan Grove has plenty to attract the Sports Enthusiast. 

Pecan Grove is a neighborhood where people walk the levee trails, bike, and ride golf carts to the neighborhood grocery, coffee shop, and parks.  Far from the bustling traffic of Metro Houston, residents find they Live Better For Less.  It’s more than a neighborhood, it’s Home.

Welcome to Kimbra Valachovic’s Blog! This blog will provide you with valuable information, tips, and general insight into the real estate market in Pecan Grove Plantation and other West Fort Bend County Neighborhoods.