My husband, Dale, and I initally planned to purchase an existing airpark home but, after months of searching, we didn't find one that suited us. Building seemed daunting and expensive until, one day, Dale flew with a pilot who showed photos of his luxurious home constructed through an owner participation program. This unique approach allows the home-owner to be general contractor while providing professional guidance plus a ready pool of proven subs and suppliers. As general contractors, we are in the "pilot's seat" of the building process and saving a considerable amount compared to a traditional custom home builder.
Now that building was a viable option, where would we want our dream hangar home? We explored many fly-in properties throughout Texas and wound up in Waverly Acres Residential Airpark, a deed-restricted, pastoral community offering an illuminated 4100 x 125' illuminated turf runway.
Waverly Acres lot listing details: Lot 24
Our first runner-up was Lake Livingston Air Park, a fly-in community just north of Houston with access to the Livingston Municipal Airport which boasts an impressive 3704 x 60 ft. illuminated asphalt runway and 100LL fuel on-site.
Homesites offered at Lake Livingston Air Park: Lot 3 & Lot 51
Virtual tour: Lake LIvingston Air Park
You might be surprised to learn that there are numerous fly-in communities, air-parks and airport properties available in and around Houston: HAR Fly-in Listings
Call me for details about these and other Texas aviation properties: (832)563-6713
Happy flying!
Jaqui