Corinthian Pointe, Houston facts for kids
Corinthian Pointe is a large, planned neighborhood in Houston, Texas, USA. It is known for having many affordable homes. This community is part of a bigger development called Pointe 2.3.4 and is located within the 5 Corners District.
Corinthian Pointe is just outside the 610 Loop and inside Beltway 8, close to Reliant Park. It was created in the 2000s by Reverend Kirbyjon Caldwell of Windsor Village United Methodist Church, along with Pyramid Residential Community Corporation and Ryland Homes. The church is one of the largest United Methodist churches in the country. Reverend Caldwell said that Corinthian Pointe is the biggest neighborhood in Houston developed by a non-profit group.
The community covers about 220 acres (0.89 square kilometers). By the end of 2006, it had 462 homes. The whole project cost about 173 million United States dollars. According to Genora Boykins from Pyramid Residential Community Corporation, about 80% of the homes were considered "affordable" by the City of Houston.
Corinthian Pointe also has several important facilities nearby. These include the West Orem Family YMCA, the Kingdom Builders' Community Center (which has a church), the Zina Garrison Tennis Center, a living center for older adults, a children's medical clinic, and various shops.
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History of Corinthian Pointe
Around the year 2000, Reverend Kirbyjon Caldwell had an idea to build a prayer chapel. He found a large piece of land, about 234 acres (95 hectares). The owners did not want to sell only a small part of it. So, a non-profit development group bought the entire area. This large plot of land became known as Pointe 2.3.4.
Corinthian Pointe officially opened in 2000. The first houses were finished that same year. Back then, an average house sold for about $80,000. Many low-income families were able to buy homes here. They often received help with their down payments from the City of Houston.
By April 2006, 451 homes had been built and sold. Another 11 homes were planned to be finished by the end of that year. The average selling price for a home in 2006 was about $106,000. A large number of these homes, about 80%, were sold at lower prices to families with less income. These prices ranged from $69,000 to $103,990. The remaining homes were sold for prices between $100,000 and $140,000.
George E. Johnson, Sr., who helped develop the community, noted that Corinthian Pointe's success encouraged other homebuilders. They started building on nearby land. Johnson explained that this area was "overlooked" before. He said it was close to downtown but had not seen much growth.
Where is Corinthian Pointe?
Corinthian Pointe is located off West Orem Drive, to the west of South Post Oak Boulevard. It is situated north of Windsor Village. The neighborhood is also near U.S. Highway 90A and southwest of Reliant Park.
A resident named John Nash was quoted in a 2006 Houston Chronicle article. He said that Corinthian Pointe's location is "ideal." This is because it is close to important places like the Texas Medical Center, The Galleria shopping mall, and Beltway 8. The community is found between the ZIP codes 77085 and 77045. It was built on land that used to be pastureland. The homes in Corinthian Pointe typically range in size from about 1,300 square feet (120 square meters) to 2,200 square feet (200 square meters).
Schools in the Area
Public Schools
The children living in Corinthian Pointe attend schools within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The neighborhood is part of Trustee District IX.
The schools that serve Corinthian Pointe are:
- Jean Hines-Caldwell Elementary School
- Lawson Middle School (which used to be called Dowling Middle School)
- Madison High School
Before Jean Hines-Caldwell Elementary opened, students from Corinthian Pointe went to Windsor Village Elementary School.
Jean Hines-Caldwell Elementary School opened in the fall of 2005. It was originally planned to be named Corinthian Pointe Elementary School. The school was dedicated on November 13, 2005. It was named after Jean LaNell Hines Caldwell, who is Reverend Kirbyjon Caldwell's mother. Lawson Middle School opened in 1968, and Madison High School opened in 1965. Both of these schools were established before the Corinthian Pointe neighborhood was built.
Early Childhood Programs
King Early Childhood Center is the closest public early childhood center to Corinthian Pointe. Red Elementary School also has an early childhood program that requires tuition.
HISD offers free preschool programs for certain students. These include children who are economically disadvantaged, homeless, or not fluent in English. Children of active-duty U.S. military members or those whose parent was killed, injured, or went missing while on duty can also attend for free. Eligible students can go to any Early Childhood Center in Houston ISD without paying. Students who do not meet these requirements can enroll in HISD's tuition-based preschool programs.
Private Schools
The Imani School is a private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It is located at 12401 South Post Oak Road, which is near Corinthian Pointe.
Community Colleges
The area where Corinthian Pointe is located is part of the Houston Community College System.
