Bayou City Round Up: 5 Cool Condos And Townhomes Around Houston

HOUSTON — When you don't want the hassle of yard maintenance, buying a condo or a townhome may be the best option. Some have yards, but they are often smaller than the average suburban home. Condos and townhomes, however don't always lack the dwelling space, which is a good thing.

There is no shortage of cool condos or townhomes in the Houston area, and you can find all the listings on realtor.com. Here are five we found in some of Houston's area communities.

Awesome Bayfront home features panoramic view of Galveston Bay. You can see this one at 7 Tiki Cir, Tiki Island, TX 77554. Fully updated and spacious 3 BR, 3 1/2 Bath, 2-Car Garage plus Attic/storage and extra 300 SF Cabana with Sauna. 3rd and 4th Bedrooms have been converted to one large suite- can be easily converted back to 2 separate Bedrooms, making a total of 4 bedrooms. Front and Rear decks. SS appliances replaced in June, 2018. All 3 full baths have a laundry chute & there is a RO water system under kitchen sink with dispenser to the right of faucet - water tastes great!! All appliances including downstairs convey with the home. Cabana room would make a great mancave!! The view of the causeway at night is beautiful.

Spacious 3/3/2 condo with an open-concept living, dining and kitchen with vaulted ceilings throughout, cozy fireplace, and abundant windows with tranquil views of the park-like surroundings. The first floor features the main living space, 2nd master suite with a huge walk-in closet, 2 hall storage closets, and another full bath and bedroom. Upstairs is a large loft game room and oversized master suite with full bath and dual closets. Enjoy the sunrise or sunset from any of the 4 decks that flank this property. The Hidden Cove Condo HOA is funding repairs. You can see this one at 57 Hideaway Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546.

Come call this well kept townhome in the gated subdivision of Legends Ranch your new home. This home is move in ready with tons of updates throughout. Upgraded matching Samsung stainless steel appliances help update this light and bright open concept kitchen dining. This subdivision offers all the amenities you can imagine and is zoned to the new Grand Oaks high school! Convenient access to Grand Parkway and I-45 as well as all the restaurants and shopping the woodlands area offers! You don't want to miss out, schedule your showing today! You can find it at 29718 Sullivan Oaks Dr, Spring, TX 77386.

Newly updated townhome in sought after Victorian Village in the heart of Spring Branch. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large living room, open kitchen and dining, 2 covered parking spaces and a wonderful covered back patio w/ storage. Close proximity to I-10, Beltway 8, 290, Memorial City, grocery stores and walking distance to great Spring Branch ISD schools. A must see, with new wood look tile floors, new paint, new blinds, low-E windows, LED lights, new fans, hardware, fixtures, closet doors, updated bathrooms, new french door, new carpet and upstairs laminate floors, new attic insulation, Nest thermostat... And appliances included. Awesome location in community, very quiet, with huge green space with pool views out your front door. Great place to call home, so don't miss it. Check it out at 2332 Triway Ln, Houston, TX 77043.

NEW! Lennar Homes Urban Villas Collection "Mimosa II" Plan - Elevation "F" in Grand Central Park! Home has a Stone Accent Elevation! This home includes 1423 SF., 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms and a 2 Car Garage. Fantastic Stainless Steel Appliance Package, including a SxS Refrigerator, Granite in Kitchen, AND beautiful 20" Tile Floors in the Main 1st Floor Area, also in Baths/Utility. Master Bedroom features Master Closet & an En Suite Bathroom with Dual Sinks and Shower. Includes 2" Faux Wood Blinds on all Operable Windows and Raised Panel Doors, Sodded Yards, Landscape Package, Radiant Barrier Roof Decking, 16 SEER A/C System & much more! Monthly maint Fee Includes: Front yard landscape maintenance, exterior building maintenance, building insurance. This home is a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED smart home featuring integrated automation and voice control with Amazon Alexa. See it at 199 Moon Dance Ct, Conroe, TX 77304.

All listings are courtesy of realtor.com.

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