Colonial Terrace is one of the 26 subdivisions inside the City of West University Place, a mix of 1930s cottages and newer custom homes under big oaks. Tera Moving plans every move here around its narrow lots and busy school streets.
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About Colonial Terrace
Colonial Terrace is part of West University Place, a separate city surrounded by Houston that was founded in 1917 near what is now Rice University and incorporated in 1924. Addresses use Houston and the 77005 ZIP code, but the neighborhood is governed by West U's own city government and zoning rules rather than a private homeowners association. That matters for anyone planning a dumpster, storage container or contractor work alongside a move.
Development here began in the 1930s, and many original homes were Colonial Revival, Tudor and brick cottages. Since the 1990s a large share have been replaced with bigger custom houses, so a single block can mix a modest one-story cottage with a two-story new build. Lots are typically narrow, driveways are short, and mature oaks shade most streets, all of which shape where a truck can park and how long the carry to the door will be.
The neighborhood's namesake green space, Colonial Park at 4130 Byron, covers 3.16 acres with a pool, lighted tennis courts, a playground and a walking track where seven laps make a mile. Students are zoned to Houston ISD's West University Elementary, Pershing Middle and Lamar High. Buffalo Speedway, Weslayan and Bissonnet carry most of the through traffic, and Rice Village, Greenway Plaza and The Galleria are all nearby.
Check with the City of West University Place about rules before placing a portable storage container or dumpster at the curb or in your driveway.Avoid school arrival and dismissal times near West University Elementary, where phone use while driving in the school zone is prohibited.Let us know if your street has an oak canopy low enough to brush a box truck so we can plan where to park.On summer weekends, expect extra parking around Colonial Park and its pool when choosing a truck location.
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FAQ's
Answers for people moving to or from Colonial Terrace.
Colonial Terrace is a subdivision within the City of West University Place, which is its own city surrounded by Houston. Mailing addresses use Houston and ZIP 77005, but city services and zoning come from West U. Tera Moving serves the neighborhood and all of West U.
Local real estate sources describe Colonial Terrace as having no private homeowners association. Instead, the City of West University Place sets zoning and building rules. Before move day, check with the city about any curbside container or dumpster rules that might affect your plans.
We offer local moves within Houston, long-distance moves anywhere in the continental U.S. and commercial moves for nearby businesses. Packing, furniture disassembly and reassembly, storage, estate cleanouts and specialty items like pianos are also available. Each service has its own page linked below.
Yes. Teardown and rebuild projects are common here. We can move you out, keep your belongings in month-to-month storage, and deliver everything once construction wraps up, whether that is the new house or a temporary rental in the meantime.
We recommend at least a week, and three or more weeks for holiday weekends. May through August and the last weekend of each month are busiest. Estimates are free, we respond the same business day, and weekend moves cost the same as weekdays.
Thank you for considering us for your moving needs. We will get back to you during normal business hours.
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Tera Moving is proud to serve the vibrant community of Colonial Terrace, TX. With our expert team, we ensure a reliable relocation experience for all residents and businesses in Colonial Terrace. Visit Tera Moving for the best services near you.
