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Characterized by thick woods and a variety of home prices and styles, North Shore sits on top of the Houston Ship Channel east of Loop 610. Located a 19-minute drive and about 11 miles northeast of Downtown, this primarily residential area straddles Interstate 10.

A number of smaller communities make up this neighborhood, including Songwood, Holiday Forest, Wood Bayou, Cimarron, Home Owned Estates, Woodland Acres, Hidden Forest, and Greens Bayou. Many of these areas contain mid-century ranch-style homes.

The Galena Park and Houston Independent School Districts serve the area, with neighborhoods east of Greens Bayou and south of Market Street falling under Galena Park, while the rest lie in Houston ISD. North Shore residents enjoy close proximity to the sprawling Herman Brown Park, a major nature area and recreational facility.