Those seeking a refuge from the stresses of big-city life can find it in the peaceful community of Hedwig Village. With a population of just over 2,300 according to the 2000 US census, and a total land area of just 0.9 square miles, it is one of Harris County's smallest self-governed municipalities. Incorporated in 1954, Hedwig Village is one of Houston's six Memorial Villages, independent villages that formerly consisted of an area dominated by estates built by corporate executives seeking peace and quiet. When the city of Houston sought to annex the area, residents organized themselves into villages, complete with community services, in order to maintain their independence and avoid annexation. If you are interested in relocating to the area, a Houston-based realtor can help you find Hedwig Village homes for sale.
Hedwig Village is a high-end subdivision, with median income for a household at $66,250 and $101,928 for a family. Current prices for Hedwig Village real estate go for between $56,000 to as much as $3 million. Hedwig Village homes for sale are mainly single-family homes with a minimum lot size of 21,000 square feet and are a blend of older homes and more recently built ones. However, the community also has a self-contained commercial zone, Zone B, where banks, grocery stores and other retail services can be found.
Residents of Hedwig Village enjoy a full range of services. The public education system is handled by the Spring Branch Independent School District, with the majority of students going to either Spring Branch Middle School or Memorial High School. Some students, however, are bused to either the Memorial Drive Elementary School in nearby Piney Point Village or Bunker Hill Elementary School at Bunker Hill Village. For preschool, however, students are assigned to the Wildcat Way School in Houston. Hedwig Village also hosts a Catholic private school operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Houston, St. Cecilia School, which offers a kindergarten through eighth grade education. For tertiary education, the community is served by the Houston Community College System. There is also a public library, the Spring Branch Memorial Branch, which is operated by the Harris County Public Library system.
Hedwig Village also boasts of a fully-staffed police department, which guards the community 24/7, and is covered by the Village Fire Department which serves all of the Memorial Villages. Water services for the community are provided by the Memorial Villages Water Authority.
Why use a licensed realtor to help you find Hedwig Village homes for sale? A realtor can help you go over your available financial resources plus your borrowing capacity in order to help you determine your buying power to acquire Hedwig Village real estate properties and refer you to the lending institution that is best qualified to help you. The realtor can also guide you through the various lending options offered by the institutions. Finally, once you've made your decision, your realtor can make sure that the deal is closed without a hitch. The full range of services that a realtor can offer is the reason why the majority of home buyers and sellers choose to work with them.