Friendswood Apartments

Frank Comendador.

Licensed Real Estate Agent | Leasing Specialist.

Friendswood Apartments.

For the first 50 years of Friendswood's life, it had a church, a school, a post office, a grocery store, and a fig plant or two. That was it - there was no doctor, no bank, no drug store, no policeman, not even a newspaper. Up to this time it was a rural, predominately Quaker settlement whose history is authenticated by the Texas State Historical Marker located on the Friends Church property.

During the 1950s, young families moving out from Houston began to give Friendswood its modern, bedroom stature, but the population was still less than 1,000 in 1959. In 1960, farsighted local men put into action a plan for the incorporation of Friendswood, and the town elected its first mayor, city council, and a law officer--a move which helped prepare it to cope with the tremendous growth which took place in the decade of the 1960s as hundreds of NASA employees chose Friendswood as their home. Subdivisions, schools, churches, businesses and community organizations mushroomed. By 1966 Friendswood had its first medical clinic, pharmacy, bank, newspaper and police department. In 1969 the population had grown to 5,200.

Growth has continued unabated through the 1970s and 1980s, and the population is nearing 29,000. Friendswood is now a suburban community of fine homes, churches, businesses, schools and organizations, but the past is remembered with pride.

Friendswood continues to cherish the values of family and the spirit of community the Quakers brought to it in 1895. It has, however, grown considerably. Friendswood now encompasses parts of two counties--Northern Galveston and southern Harris County, divided by the popular Clear Creek. Clear Creek, a navigable waterway, offers direct water access to the Gulf of Mexico through Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. Friendswood's population has more than doubled in every census count since 1960. The current population is over 28,000. It is the 70th largest of over 1300 cities in Texas, located 3 miles west of IH-45, halfway between Houston and Galveston. With its unique geographic location, residents and businesses alike have the convenience of living within a large metropolitan area, with all its amenities, and still be away from the intensities of the city. Friendswood encompasses 21 square miles and is only 50% developed. There is ample room for growth--commercially, industrially and residentially. Amenities are great! Within a thirty minute drive residents can attend cultural, educational and recreational events. Ballet, opera, theaters, orchestras, museums, NASA, amusements parks, observatories, zoos, major league sports of every kind, and the beach at Galveston are all conveniently available.

Education is an important part of every successful community. Friendswood lies within two premier school districts--Clear Creek ISD and Friendswood ISD. Both are rated among the best in Texas. There are several community colleges, as well as quality four year universities and upper level graduate schools in close proximity.

Transportation systems are well developed with road, air and rail easily accessible. Friendswood highways include IH 45, Texas Highway 35, FM 528, FM 518, and FM 2351. The local Clover Field Airport provides a 4,300 ft. hard surface, lighted general aviation runway with fuel service. Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, served by eight carriers, is 15 miles to the north. Ellington Field, 5 miles to the east, operates as a general aviation reliever and is utilized as a cargo field. Rail service is conveniently provided in adjacent towns by four major railway companies. Friendswood is a growing, healthy, vibrant community. People living here are interested in maintaining an excellent quality of life, not unlike that developed by the city's founders. Come, live and work in our community.

In the heart of the sunbelt, Friendswood enjoys a subtropical climate where outdoor sports are practiced year round and the growing season extends well into November. Winter days are mild with a few temperature dips below the freezing mark. After one of the infrequent frosts, it is not uncommon for the temperature to rise to a balmy 60 or 70 degrees during the day. Spring and fall are the most pleasant times with warm days and cool nights. Summers are hot and perfect for those who enjoy the Gulf.

Frank Comendador.

Licensed Real Estate Agent | Leasing Specialist.

Cell: 281-770-7294 | Email: FrankC@Texasapt.com | Office: 281-338-6806.