Just 20 miles north of downtown, northwest Houston is known for towering pines and hardwoods, winding treelined country roads, four acclaimed school districts, fine neighborhoods, and championship golf courses. It's also the home of Compaq Computer, one of the largest employers in the city. 

• I-45 to downtown Houston, and south to Galveston
• Sam Houston Tollway circling Houston
• Texas 249 -- location of Compaq Computer campus
• Hardy Tollway north/south into the city
• Interstate 10 west and east
• US 59 southwest and northeast
• Highway 290 west to Austin
• Bush Intercontinental Airport
• Three shopping malls
• FM 1960 shopping and business center

Most neighborhoods in Northwest Houston are located under a forested canopy of majestic oaks and pines. Because of the area's beauty and access, new and resale housing attract buyers quickly. The area is consistently among the leading residential areas in new-home starts and housing resales. 

Northwest Houston offers a full range of single-family neighborhoods featuring homes priced for the first-time buyer to million dollar estates. Housing opportunities include apartments, condominiums, town homes, patio homes, senior living facilities, and country club communities.

Northwest Houston provides a full range of outdoor recreational activities including swimming, tennis courts, ball fields, and walking and jogging trails. It's home to Old Town Spring, a restored historical district, and the Cypresswood Cultural District featuring a library, museum, community center, and the Centrum Concert Hall. 

Northwest Houston is minutes from Lake Houston and Lake Conroe, which offer a variety of boating, sailing and fishing activities. The area has numeous golf courses including the internationally renown Champion's Golf Club, famous for national and international events.