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Amherst Apartments
10440 Valley Forge Dr,
Houston,
TX
77042
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Highlights
- English and Spanish Speaking Staff
- Cancha de baloncesto
- Piscina exterior
- Vestidores
- Control de accesos
- Comunidad cerrada
- Balcón
- Property manager en las instalaciones
About Amherst Apartments
Estamos orgullosos de nuestro personal amable y experimentado; muchos de los cuales han estado con Amherst por más de 10 años. Si estás buscando un apartamento espacioso apto para la familia alrededor de Houston, ven a visitar Amherst. Ofrecemos una variedad de apartamentos de una, dos y tres habitaciones. Estamos convenientemente ubicados a poca distancia de centros de negocios, escuelas, restaurantes únicos e instalaciones médicas.
Amherst Apartments is an apartment community located in Harris County and the 77042 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Piscina, Cancha deportiva, Parque infantil
Community Amenities
Piscina exterior
Instalaciones de lavandería
Parque infantil
Control de accesos
- Instalaciones de lavandería
- Control de accesos
- Property manager en las instalaciones
- Sin ascensor
- Piscina exterior
- Parque infantil
- Cancha de baloncesto
- Comunidad cerrada
- Patio
Apartment Features
Lavadora/Secadora
Aire acondicionado
Lavavajillas
Acceso a Internet de alta velocidad
Vestidores
Encimeras de granito
Microondas
Nevera
Indoor Features
- Acceso a Internet de alta velocidad
- Lavadora/Secadora
- Aire acondicionado
- Calefacción
- Ventiladores de techo
- Libre de humo
- Accesible en sillas de ruedas (habitaciones)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Lavavajillas
- Zona de eliminación de desechos
- Encimeras de granito
- Electrodomésticos de acero inoxidable
- Despensa
- Cocina
- Microondas
- Horno
- Fogón
- Nevera
- Agua caliente instantánea
Model Details
- Alfombra
- Suelos de baldosas
- Suelos de vinilo
- Sala familiar
- Vestidores
- Cubiertas de ventanas
- Balcón
10440 Valley Forge Dr,
Houston,
TX
77042
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.
Learn more about living in Briar Forest
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Briar Forest | Houston, TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $979 | $1,079 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,066 | $1,183 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,276 | $1,503 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,469 | $1,936 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 12.8 mi |
Amherst Apartments is within 13 minutes or 6.6 miles from Houston Christian University. It is also near Houston Baptist University and The Art Institute of Houston.
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 & High School
Grades K-12
55 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
462 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 23 min | 16.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Walkability Near Amherst Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
67
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime 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 | ||
|
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
|
Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
|
Arthur Storey Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
|
Club Creek Park and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi |
|
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
10440 Valley Forge Dr
Houston, TX 77042