Sussex West Tower

7520 Hornwood Dr, Houston, TX 77036

Condo Building In Sharpstown

Units

115

Stories

15

Year Built

1966

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

Sussex West Tower

114,030

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

Sussex West Tower, a 15-story high-rise condominium in Houston's Sharpstown neighborhood, offers affordable urban living with a touch of mid-century charm. Completed in 1966, this 115-unit building stands as a testament to the area's early development as one of Houston's first master-planned communities. The tower's location provides residents with easy access to local amenities and major thoroughfares, making it an attractive option for those seeking a balance between city convenience and suburban tranquility.

Sussex West Tower is a condominium located in Harris and the 77036 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Harris County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Heating
  • Doorman
  • Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Location

7520 Hornwood, Houston,
TX 77036

Neighborhood

Sharpstown is a diverse urban neighborhood located about 12 miles southwest of Downtown Houston. As one of the first communities in Houston, this historic neighborhood features affordable post-World War II bungalows, modern houses, and chic apartments available for rent. Houston is one of the nation’s most diverse cities and Sharpstown reflects that. As you travel around the neighborhood, you’ll see a variety of street signs and billboards in both English and another foreign language. Sharpstown is also home to Chinatown and the Mahatma Gandhi District, providing residents with a plethora of authentic eateries and international grocery stores. Houston Baptist University and Memorial Herman Southwest Hospital are located in Sharpstown as well. Residents enjoy access to several shopping centers, parks, and small entertainment spots within the community but Sharpstown is also convenient to the Galleria/Uptown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and Downtown Houston.

Learn More About Sharpstown

Education

College & Universities Distance

Drive: 7 mins drive / 2.6 away
2.6 mi
Drive: 10 mins drive / 6.2 away
6.2 mi
Drive: 17 mins drive / 10.1 away
10.1 mi
Drive: 17 mins drive / 9.2 away
9.2 mi

Sussex West Tower is within 7 minutes or 2.6 miles from Houston Baptist University. It is also near The Art Institute of Houston and UT Health Houston.

Schools

Neff Ecc

Public School

Grades PK, K-1

611 Students

AttendanceZone

0

Out of 10

Pat Neff Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades 2-5

749 Students

AttendanceZone

5

Out of 10

Sugar Grove Academy

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

841 Students

AttendanceZone

5

Out of 10

Sharpstown High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1855 Students

AttendanceZone

1

Out of 10

St Francis De Sales School

Private School

Grades PK-8

335 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

Madrasat Al-Huda School

Private School

Grades PK, K-10

0 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

Strake Jesuit College Prep School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

1218 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Dryden/Tmc Stn Nb, located 9.6 miles from Sussex West Tower.

Transit/Subway Distance

Drive: 17 mins drive / 10.0 away
10.0 mi
Drive: 17 mins drive / 10.1 away
10.1 mi
Drive: 16 mins drive / 9.6 away
9.6 mi
Drive: 17 mins drive / 10.4 away
10.4 mi
Drive: 16 mins drive / 9.6 away
9.6 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Drive: 20 mins drive / 12.2 away
12.2 mi
Sussex West Tower is near William P Hobby, located 21.9 miles or 37 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 30.6 miles or 41 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Drive: 37 mins drive / 21.9 away
21.9 mi
Drive: 41 mins drive / 30.6 away
30.6 mi
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Points of Interest

Time and distance from Sussex West Tower.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 6 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Walk: 7 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Sussex West Tower has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.6 away
3.6 mi
Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.8 away
3.8 mi
Drive: 10 mins drive / 4.1 away
4.1 mi
Drive: 12 mins drive / 5.1 away
5.1 mi
Drive: 13 mins drive / 7.6 away
7.6 mi
Sussex West Tower has 5 parks within 7.6 miles, including Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail, Club Creek Park and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Arthur Storey Park.

Hospitals Distance

Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.1 away
2.1 mi
Drive: 9 mins drive / 3.5 away
3.5 mi
Drive: 12 mins drive / 5.6 away
5.6 mi
Sussex West Tower has 3 hospitals within 5.6 miles, the nearest is West Oaks Hospital which is 2.1 miles away and a 5 minute drive.

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