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Idylwood is an historic neighborhood in the southeastern part of the I-610 loop in
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. It is the most expensive neighborhood in the East End; as of 2021, its houses were priced between $295,000 and $679,900. It currently has approximately 340 homes. Bill England, a redeveloper in the East End area, stated in 2004 that Idylwood appealed to buyers who are priced out of houses located in the cities of Bellaire and
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History

Idylwood was developed in the 1930s. Richard Connelly of the ''
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'' said "like most of these underrated ouston neighborhoods" Idylwood "watched helplessly as development trended elsewhere" as more prominent development appeared west of
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instead of southeast of Downtown Houston.Connelly, Richard.
The Five Most Underrated Neighborhoods In Houston
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From 1998 to 2003, houses in Idylwood appreciated 10% per year. In 2010 the ''Houston Press'' ranked Idylwood one of the "Five Most Underrated Neighborhoods In Houston."


Cityscape

Idlywood is inside the
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and southeast of
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. The neighborhood is bounded by the Brays Bayou, the Wortham Golf Course, and the Villa de Matel, a Roman Catholic convent and basilica. Forest Park Lawndale, a cemetery, lies on the other side of the Brays Bayou.About Idylwood
" Idlywood Civic Club. Retrieved on January 7, 2011. "Encroaching commerce is kept at bay on three sides of the neighborhood, thanks to the Villa de Matel, Wortham Golf Course, and Brays Bayou."
The neighborhood features some of the few rolling hills located within the City of Houston. As of 2004, at a certain point of time, six to nine houses are on sale, and sales conclude quickly. In 2009 Richard Connelly of the ''
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'' said that the classic-style houses in Idylwood were "affordable." Anjali Athavaley of the ''
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'' said that flooding is not a significant problem for Idylwood residents. In 2001
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affected some houses located in proximity to North MacGregor Way. The houses primarily consist of cottage bungalows. Idlywood is in proximity to the
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, the
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,
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, the
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, and
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.


Government and infrastructure

Idylwood is in
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(formerly Harris County Hospital District) designated the Ripley Health Center for the ZIP code 77023. - See ZIP code 77023
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In 2000 Ripley was replaced by the Gulfgate Health Center.


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The designated public hospital is
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in the
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.


Education

Idylwood is within the
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. Idylwood is zoned to J.P. Henderson Elementary School, Navarro Middle School (formerly Jackson Middle School), and Austin High School.


Parks and recreation

Spurlock Park, operated by the City of Houston, is located within Idylwood.Spurlock Park
" Idylwood Civic Club. Retrieved on January 7, 2011.


References


External links


Idylwood Web Site
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