501 Whitney is a 10-home single-family community on East Whitney Street in Independence Heights, Houston 77022, between Yale Street and Airline Drive and just north of East Crosstimbers Street.
Homes are two stories with three bedrooms, at approximately 1,717 square feet on lots of approximately 2,161 square feet, with garages of approximately 421 square feet.
Whitney Street runs west to Yale Street approximately 0.5 miles away, one of the main north-south routes through this part of Houston. Interstate 45 is reachable at East Crosstimbers Street approximately 0.8 miles east, and the 610 North Loop approximately 1.3 miles south at Yale Street. Northline Transit Center, the northern end of the METRORail Red Line, is approximately 1.2 miles east.
Kerr Park is approximately 0.2 miles north, with Kennedy Elementary just beyond it. El Jefazzo Produce on Crosstimbers is approximately 0.4 miles southeast and Fiesta Mart on Airline approximately 0.7 miles northeast. Gatlin's Fins and Feathers, one of the better known kitchens in this part of Houston, is approximately 0.7 miles west. For a buyer who wants a small community in an established Houston neighbourhood with rail access toward Downtown, 501 Whitney sits close to all of it.
The surrounding area
What Is Nearby
Kerr Park, 4620 Arlington St
Approximately 0.2 miles north
The closest park, with a playground, basketball courts and a path leading toward the bayou. Close enough to walk from every home in the community.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 400 Victoria Dr
Approximately 0.3 miles north
The nearest Houston ISD elementary campus, just beyond Kerr Park. Attendance zoning should be confirmed with the district, as proximity does not determine assignment.
El Jefazzo Produce, 901 Crosstimbers St
Approximately 0.4 miles southeast
A produce market open from six in the morning, the closest stop for fruit and vegetables without driving to a supermarket.
West Whitney Street at Yale Street
Approximately 0.5 miles west
The nearest major junction, where Whitney Street meets Yale, the route south toward the Heights and north toward Tidwell.
Gatlin's Fins & Feathers, 302 W Crosstimbers St
Approximately 0.7 miles west
A well-known Houston kitchen for fried chicken, catfish and biscuits, and one of the neighbourhood's genuine destinations rather than a chain.
Fiesta Mart, 4711 Airline Dr
Approximately 0.7 miles northeast
The nearest full-size supermarket, with a bakery, tortilleria and butcher counter, open seven days a week from early morning until late.
Interstate 45 at East Crosstimbers Street
Approximately 0.8 miles east
The closest access to the North Freeway, the main route south toward Downtown and north toward Greenspoint and Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Northline Commons, 4400 North Fwy
Approximately 0.9 miles east
The largest retail centre near the community, anchored by Walmart with everyday shops, services and restaurants along the freeway.
Independence Heights Park and Community Center, 601 E 35th St
Approximately 0.9 miles south
A city park with ball fields, courts and a swimming pool, paired with a community centre running after-school and recreation programming.
Northline Transit Center, METRORail Red Line
Approximately 1.2 miles east
The northern end of the METRORail Red Line, connecting to Downtown, Midtown and the Texas Medical Center without driving. Local bus routes meet at the same centre.
Yale Marketplace at the 610 North Loop
Approximately 1.3 miles south
The nearest 610 Loop interchange, with a grocery and retail at the corner. From here the Loop runs west toward the Heights and east toward the Eastex Freeway.
Harris Health Northwest Health Center, 1100 W 34th St
Approximately 1.8 miles southwest
The closest public outpatient health centre, offering primary care and specialty appointments with a pharmacy on site.