| About Meyerland Three generations of Meyer families were instrumental in the development of Meyerland. Joseph F. Meyer was only five years old when his family came to Houston soon after the Civil War. During the 1890s he started buying land in the southwest part of the area surrounding Houston until he had accumulated over 6,000 acres. In 1955, one of his sons, George, developed 1,200 acres of former rice fields into a subdivision for single-family dwellings; in the spring of that year, Vice President Richard M. Nixon cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Meyerland. Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center opened in October, 1957 with a celebration of “Around the Shopping World in 80 Acres” featuring hot air balloon rides. In that same year Little League Baseball was introduced to Meyerland Park. Garden clubs abounded in those early years when everyone had a bare yard and struggling flower beds. By 1958, the Meyerland Teen Club and the Meyerland Civic Club were thriving and The Meyerland Club, home of the nationally-recognized Meyerland swim team, was opened. Look magazine devoted four pages to Meyerland in 1957, and House and Home magazine featured the area in 1958, touting the neighborhood as the “ideal plan” for a subdivision. For several years, Medallion Showcases of Homes were featured here. Some of the finest homes available are being built in Meyerland. The price range of the homes is from $250,000 to the $1,000,000's. While some of the homes are the original 1950s bungalows, others are new construction from homeowners who like Meyerland’s ease and convenience. Today there are over 2,300 homes in Meyerland and property values continue to increase. The name Meyerland has become synonymous with residential beauty, strong restrictions, and solid real estate value. New and younger families are moving in, many of whom are second-generation Meyerlanders who are returning to their childhood home. They see this as a community of friendly people, excellent schools, and convenient shopping. An active association dedicated to keeping property values high and a 24-hour security patrol are additional incentives for homebuyers. Though a lot has changed since George B. Meyer had his first vision of suburbia, Meyerland in many ways has remained untouched through four decades. One look at this suburban sanctuary makes it clear that Meyerland has indeed withstood the test of time. Nestled in the crook of the South Loop, just south of Bellaire, Meyerland boasts excellent accessibility and beautiful parks making it: 15 minutes to Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center, 10 minutes to the Galleria and to the Reliant Park complex. The average yearly income in the Meyerland area is nearly $100,000. Currently there are three hospitals within a 10 minutes drive: Bellaire General Hospital, Bayou City Hospital, and Memorial Southwest Hospital. Soon, a newly constructed surgical hospital will be opening. There are numerous grocery stores nearby to choose from: Belden's, Foodarama, Food City, HEB Pantry, Kroger, and Randall's. Strong community leadership in the Meyerland Civic Improvement Association ensures that deed restrictions are enforced. Also, the area actively participates in the city’s recycling program. Meyerland boasts Exemplary schools and zoning to the famous Bellaire High School. Great shopping are always close by. You can find hot deals at the Meyerland Plaza which include name brand tenants such as Bed Bath & Beyond, Circuit City, Target, Pier 1 Imports, Marshals and Old Navy. Meyerland Plaza includes other variety of 50 shops and restaurants with several new stores set to open in spring and summer 2005. If you're not tired from all the shopping, there are other great places such as the Meyerland Court, Meyerpark Shopping Center and of course the Galleria.
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