Texas Harris County Houston Independence Heights

Thornton Homes

316 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018

Bedrooms

3 bd
Bathrooms

3.5 ba
Square Feet

1,828 sq ft

Thornton Homes

Experience Security, Seclusion, and Spacious Living in a Vibrant Community. Thornton Homes is a new gated community in Independence Heights, offering 14 elegant, three-story townhomes with an average of 1,828 sq. ft covered area. Each home features an attached parking garage, private yard, and a large balcony. Our homes are designed with open-concept living spaces, spacious bedrooms, and luxurious master bathrooms with dual sinks. Minutes away from local restaurants, parks, and shopping centers, Thornton Homes also provides easy access to I-45 & 610.

Highlights

Furnished Units Available
Yard
Walk-In Closets
Individual Locking Bedrooms
Fenced Lot
Island Kitchen
Gated
Balcony
Hardwood Floors

About Thornton Homes

Thornton Homes is a townhouse community located in Harris County and the 77018 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

Free Standing Tubs

Community Amenities

Furnished Units Available

Recycling

Gated

Trash Pickup - Door to Door

Maintenance on site
Furnished Units Available
Trash Pickup - Door to Door
Recycling
Gated
Fenced Lot
Individual Locking Bedrooms
Private Bathroom

Townhome Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Island Kitchen

Indoor Features

High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ceiling Fans
Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Security System
Tub/Shower
Framed Mirrors

Kitchen Features & Appliances

Dishwasher
Disposal
Ice Maker
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
Pantry
Island Kitchen
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Freezer

Floor Plan Details

Hardwood Floors
Tile Floors
Attic
Built-In Bookshelves
Walk-In Closets
Linen Closet
Furnished
Window Coverings
Large Bedrooms
Balcony
Yard

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Location

316 Thornton Rd, Houston,

TX 77018

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Neighborhood

Independence Heights is an historic neighborhood located about eight miles northwest of Downtown Houston. Independence Heights is rising in popularity due to its proximity to major districts like Galleria/Uptown Houston and Downtown Houston, along with its affordability. The neighborhood has affordable and more high-end housing options in a variety of styles. This tree-lined neighborhood exudes a small-town charm and has a strong sense of community. Locals spend their time at Kerr Park hosting birthdays and barbecues and love supporting the local restaurants Independence Heights is known for like Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul Food, a landmark restaurant known for its community involvement. Brewingz Sports Bar & Grill, located on the eastern edge of the neighborhood, gives residents a spot to watch games and meet their neighbors. Interstates 610 and 45 allow for easy travel to the downtown which is only about 15 minutes away.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

	Independence Heights	Houston, TX
Studio	$1,379	-
1 Bedroom	$1,364	$1,240
2 Bedrooms	$1,292	$1,618
3 Bedrooms	$1,558	$2,157

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	11 min	5.5 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	14 min	7.0 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	15 min	8.9 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	16 min	10.8 mi

Thornton Homes is within 11 minutes or 5.5 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of St Thomas and Houston Community College.

Schools

Williams Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

411 Students

Attendance Zone

Washington B T High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

878 Students

Attendance Zone

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

385 Students

Nearby

St Pius X High School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

534 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb, located 2.1 miles from Thornton Homes. Thornton Homes is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 15.5 miles or 22 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 19.0 miles or 31 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Melbourne North Lindale Sb	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi
Lindale Park Nb	Drive:	6 min	3.3 mi
Cavalcade Sb	Drive:	6 min	3.6 mi
Moody Park Sb	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	11 min	5.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	22 min	15.5 mi
William P Hobby	Drive:	31 min	19.0 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

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- / 100

Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Thornton Homes.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Star Market	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Garden Oaks Shopping Center	Walk:	20 min	1.1 mi
West Tidwell Plaza	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi

Thornton Homes has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Woodland Park	Drive:	8 min	4.3 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	13 min	5.8 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	13 min	7.6 mi
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center	Drive:	11 min	7.6 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	14 min	9.0 mi

Thornton Homes has 5 parks within 9.0 miles, including Woodland Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Discovery Green.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi

Thornton Homes has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Doctors Hospital Tidwell which is 1.3 miles away and a 2 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	45 min	32.5 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	73 min	58.0 mi

Thornton Homes is 32.5 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.