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8200 Sunbury Ln,
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Amherst Apartments
10440 Valley Forge Dr,
Houston,
TX
77042
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About Amherst Apartments
We’re proud of our friendly and experienced staff; many of whom have been with Amherst for more than 10 years. If you are looking for a spacious apartment fit for family around Houston, come visit Amherst. We offer a variety of one, two, and three-bedroom. We’re conveniently located within easy distance of business centers, schools, unique restaurants, and medical facilities.
Amherst Apartments is an apartment community located in Harris County and the 77042 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Pool, Sport Court, Playground
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Playground
Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Walk-Up
- Pool
- Playground
- Basketball Court
- Gated
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Refrigerator
Highlights
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Instant Hot Water
Model Details
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Family Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
Location
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Situated about 17 miles west of Downtown Houston, Briarforest is a dynamic suburb anchored by the Westchase District in the south and Buffalo Bayou in the north. Residents enjoy the best of both worlds, from convenient shopping destinations to tranquil retreats into nature.
Briarforest is located near Houston’s Energy Corridor, affording many residents quick commutes. The neighborhood is also proximate to popular outdoor venues like Terry Hershey Park, Bear Creek Pioneers Park, George Bush Park, Arthur Storey Park, and Royal Oaks Country Club. Convenience to Sam Houston Tollway, Westpark Tollway, and I-10 makes getting around from Briarforest simple.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 12.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.7 mi |
Amherst Apartments is within 13 minutes or 7.2 miles from Houston Baptist University. It is also near The Art Institute of Houston and Rice University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
676 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,112 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,882 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
471 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
56 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Houston include Dryden/Tmc Stn Nb, located 13.2 miles from Amherst Apartments. Amherst Apartments is near William P Hobby, located 27.8 miles or 40 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 30.0 miles or 36 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 20 min | 13.2 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 13.6 mi |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 23 min | 16.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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William P Hobby
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Drive: | 40 min | 27.8 mi |
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George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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Drive: | 36 min | 30.0 mi |
Time and distance from Amherst Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
Amherst Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
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Arthur Storey Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
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Club Creek Park and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi |
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Bear Creek Pioneers Park
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.4 mi |
Amherst Apartments has 5 parks within 10.4 miles, including Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, Arthur Storey Park, and Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.3 mi |
Amherst Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.3 miles, the nearest is Healthbridge Childrens's Hospital of Houston which is 3.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 53 min | 40.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 81 min | 65.5 mi |
Amherst Apartments is 40.0 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.
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10440 Valley Forge Dr
Houston, TX 77042