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Nolan Ryan's Hometown

Farms & Ranches in Alvin, TX

Welcome to Alvin, the Brazoria County hometown of baseball legend Nolan Ryan, set midway between Houston and Galveston.

Alvin is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, located within the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area roughly midway between Houston and Galveston. Founded in the late nineteenth century as a stop on the Santa Fe Railroad, it grew as a farming and trade center for the surrounding coastal prairie before evolving into a suburban community tied to Houston's southern employment corridor. Alvin's most famous connection is to baseball. Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan moved to the city with his family in 1947 and grew up here, leading Alvin High School's team before beginning a major-league career that spanned decades. His legacy is woven into the community, from Alvin High School to Nolan Ryan Junior High and the nearby highway section named in his honor. Today Alvin has a population of roughly 27,000, with a dense suburban feel shaped by single-family neighborhoods, many parks, and a strong family orientation. The city maintains more than a dozen parks, including National Oak Park and Bob Briscoe Park, offering playgrounds, sports fields, walking trails, and picnic areas. Its location along State Highways 35 and 6 places both Houston's job centers and the beaches of Galveston within reach. Alvin's schools anchor community life through Alvin Independent School District, which serves the city and a broad swath of northern Brazoria County, including portions of Pearland and Manvel as the district has expanded. The district's century-long history and its campuses, from Alvin High School to Nolan Ryan Junior High, are central to local identity. The city appeals to families seeking a suburban lifestyle with room to breathe, workers commuting to Houston's south side or the petrochemical and aerospace industries along the coast, and those who value proximity to both a major city and the Gulf shoreline.

Population 27,098
County Brazoria County
Active Listings 498
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What county is Alvin in?

Alvin is in Brazoria County, Texas, within the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area. The city sits roughly midway between Houston and Galveston, with State Highways 35 and 6 connecting it to both.

Is Alvin where Nolan Ryan is from?

Yes. Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan moved to Alvin with his family in 1947 and grew up in the city, leading Alvin High School's baseball team before his major-league career. His legacy is reflected locally in Alvin High School, Nolan Ryan Junior High, and a nearby highway section named in his honor.

What school district serves Alvin?

Alvin is served by Alvin Independent School District, which operates campuses across the city and much of northern Brazoria County, including areas of Pearland and Manvel. Its schools include Alvin High School and Nolan Ryan Junior High.

What is Alvin known for?

Alvin sits roughly midway between Houston and Galveston, connected by State Highways 35 and 6. The city offers a suburban, family-oriented setting with more than a dozen parks, including National Oak Park and Bob Briscoe Park, while remaining within commuting distance of Houston-area employment centers.

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5806 S Highway 35 For Sale $384,900
5806 S Highway 35
Alvin, TX 77511
3 Beds 3 Baths 868 Sq Ft Built 2007 11546567
16523 County Road 191 For Sale $347,500
16523 County Road 191
Alvin, TX 77511
2 Beds 2 Baths 1184 Sq Ft Built 2003 85485339
146 Highway 6 For Sale $7,500,000
146 Highway 6
Alvin, TX 77511
Built 2010 23777661
694 County Road 941 For Sale $250,000
694 County Road 941
Alvin, TX 77511
952 Sq Ft Built 1999 68509092
Highway 35 Off For Sale $660,000
Highway 35 Off
Alvin, TX 77511
30849346
5250 Lauren Road For Sale $780,000
5250 Lauren Road
Alvin, TX 77511
4 Beds 3 Baths 2495 Sq Ft Built 1993 71971454
County Road 200 For Sale $450,000
County Road 200
Alvin, TX 77511
19011385
1824 Rymal Road For Sale $1,950,000
1824 Rymal Road
Alvin, TX 77511
3 Beds 2 Baths 2315 Sq Ft Built 2007 43219952
County Road 200 For Sale $400,000
County Road 200
Alvin, TX 77511
32158317
2603 Whispering Pine Drive For Sale $200,000
2603 Whispering Pine Drive
Alvin, TX 77511
28893860
County Road 167 For Sale $2,500,000
County Road 167
Alvin, TX 77511
87372129
35 Sh 35 For Sale $1,115,000
35 Sh 35
Alvin, TX 77511
33105118
629 County Road 133 For Sale $1,200,000
629 County Road 133
Alvin, TX 77511
4 Beds 4 Baths 5310 Sq Ft Built 1945 89272308
5272 Cr 160 For Sale $295,000
5272 Cr 160
Alvin, TX 77511
83585405
4925 County Road 435 For Sale $450,000
4925 County Road 435
Alvin, TX 77511
1 Baths 3370583
6115 S Highway 35 For Sale $2,875,000
6115 S Highway 35
Alvin, TX 77511
3 Beds 2 Baths 1848 Sq Ft Built 1997 28965574
Cr-392 For Sale $1,250,000
Cr-392
Alvin, TX 77511
89044463
630 Fm 2917 Road For Sale $1,700,000
630 Fm 2917 Road
Alvin, TX 77511
13762451
1403 Algoa Friendswood Road For Sale $396,000
1403 Algoa Friendswood Road
Alvin, TX 77511
28290440
County Road 160 Land For Sale $1,200,000
County Road 160 Land
Alvin, TX 77511
92621783
3373 E Highway 6 For Sale $399,000
3373 E Highway 6
Alvin, TX 77511
1 Beds 1 Baths Built 2002 63329348
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