Briar Hollow Real Estate Guide

Briar Hollow homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Briar Hollow Real Estate Guide

Briar Hollow is a mix of gated communities, high-rise condominiums, and world-class retail centers. Located south of Memorial Park and the Buffalo Bayou, the community is directly west of River Oaks, Houston’s most expensive neighborhood.

The area features:

The Briar Hollow real estate can be tough to navigate due to the diversity of home types in the area and its proximity to train tracks, freeways, and main roads.

To get personal advice on buying or selling a Briar Hollow home, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston's best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

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Briar Hollow Homes For Sale

$975,000
2 Beds, 2 Baths
2047 Westcreek Lane #601
$835,000
3 Beds, 2 Baths
49 Briar Hollow Lane #2103
$1,500,000
3 Beds, 3 Baths
4521 San Felipe Street #1905
$449,000
3 Beds, 2 Baths
49 Briar Hollow Lane #803
$1,450,000
3 Beds, 3 Baths
2047 Westcreek Lane #1005
$1,950,000
3 Beds, 1 Bath
20 River Hollow Lane

Briar Hollow Homes For Rent

$2,150
2 Beds, 2 Baths
2121 Mid Lane Lane #276
$1,765
1 Bed, 1 Bath
2121 Mid Lane #380
$18,000
3 Beds, 3 Baths
4521 San Felipe Street #2801
$15,500
4 Beds, 3 Baths
49 Briar Hollow Lane #2301
$4,500
2 Beds, 2 Baths
49 Briar Hollow Lane #1604
$2,600
3 Beds, 2 Baths
2350 Westcreek Lane #2213

Table of Contents

  1. Briar Hollow Home Sale Trends
  2. Briar Hollow Best Realtor Insights
  3. Briar Hollow Maps, Location & Zip Code
  4. Briar Hollow Schools
  5. Briar Hollow Real Estate Market

Briar Hollow Home Sale Trends

Briar Hollow Real Estate Trends

Located south of Buffalo Bayou and Memorial Park, Briar Hollow is home to numerous upscale gated communities, luxury high-rise condominiums, and world-class retail centers. The neighborhood is nestled between the Galleria and River Oaks, one of Houston’s most expensive neighborhoods.

The community is known for its:

The Wilshire and the Arabella are two new upscale high-rise developments with lavish amenities located within Briar Hollow. Audubon Hollow, Eaton Square, and River Hollow are among the best-gated communities in Houston.


Briar Hollow Best Realtor Insights

Briar Hollow is a mixed-use district located south of Memorial Park and the Buffalo Bayou.


Briar Hollow Maps, Location & Zip Code

Briar Hollow Map

Commute Time Briar Hollow
Downtown (min) 15
Med Ctr (min) 15
Energy Corridor (min) 15
Galleria (min) 5

Map of Briar Hollow

Highlights Briar Hollow
Amenities Briar Hollow is a mix of gated communities and high-rise condominiums.

The condos and communities offer amenities such as 24-hour concierge and valet services, private elevators, and garages.

Residents can also enjoy community park areas and other upscale retail options nearby.
Golf Courses - River Oaks Country Club
- Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range
- Houston Country Club
- Cullen Running Trails Center
- White Oak Bayou Greenway Access
Run / Bike Trails - Memorial Park Hike and Bike Trails
- Memorial Park Hike and Bike Trailhead
- Memorial Park Green Ridge Trail
- Buffalo Bayou Park Trail
Nearby Retail / Dining Retail:

- Harry Winston River-Oaks
- Neiman Marcus
- Four Corners Office/Retail Complex
- Southwest Freeway Retail Center
- Luna Retail LLC
- Alex Trading Wholesale and Retail
- Jr Retail


Dining:

- Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
- Ouisie's Table
- Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
- The Tuck Room
- Seasons 52
- Grotto Ristorante
- Mastro's Steakhouse
- Bloom & Bee


Nightlife:

- The Railyard Houston
- H Bar
- Belvedere
- La Reserve Whiskey Lounge
- The Black Swan Nightclub

Groceries:

- Whole Foods Market
- Randalls
- Target Grocery
- Central Market
- H-E-B
- Kroger
Major Employers - Trader Joe's
- LyondellBasell
- Houston Independent School District
- Ben Taub Hospital
- Texas Children's West Tower

Briar Hollow Schools

Top Middle Schools Great Schools Ranking
Lanier Middle 9

Briar Hollow is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Established in the 1920s, Houston ISD is the largest school district in the state (with 283 schools). The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a “Met Standard” rating.

Houston ISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools. This includes Lamar High School, Lanier Middle School, and St. George Place Elementary School.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:


Elementary School



Middle Schools



Middle Schools



Private Schools


The following are some of the more notable private schools near Briar Hollow.

To find an updated listing of all Briar Hollow real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Briar Hollow areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.


Briar Hollow Real Estate Market

Briar Hollow Single-Family Home Sale Trends


Briar Hollow is known for its luxury single-family homes alongside attached homes. Older homes in the neighborhood date back to the mid-1970s, though most have been updated.

Briar Hollow homes can offer 2- to 5-bedroom floor plans, spread over 1,200 to upwards of 5,000 square feet. Lot sizes vary, though most homes in the area offer smaller lots (patio homes and townhomes).

Architectural styles are primarily contemporary/modern.

The most expensive Briar Hollow real estate are within the exclusive luxury communities. These include Briar Hollow Estates and Audubon Estates, among others.

Briar Hollow homes for sale can start at around $300,000 to upwards of $1,300,000.


Briar Hollow Houston Townhomes Sale Trends


Luxury townhomes within gated communities are common in Briar Hollow. Raintree Place, the 24-hour guard-gated community, is located within the neighborhood.

Gated communities in the area feature premier amenities. These are central park areas, landscaped grounds, and manned gates/secure access.

Briar Hollow townhomes typically offer 3- to 4-bedroom, 3-story floor plans. Sizes range from 2,000 to over 3,000 square feet of living space, with 2,500 to 4,000 square feet lot areas.

Prices for Briar Hollow townhomes for sale range from $200,000 to over $1,000,000.


Briar Hollow Condo Sale Trends


There are a number of midrise and luxury highrise Briar Hollow condos. Unit sizes, floor plans, and building amenities vary.

Here are more condos in the nearby River Oaks and Galleria area.

River Oaks:

Galleria:

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos..

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Briar Hollow real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.


Briar Hollow TX History


The area where Briar Hollow now sits used to be farmland. Unlike surrounding neighborhoods, Briar Hollow’s development came in bursts during the 1970s. It came in a form of small upscale gated communities, and condominiums.

Raintree Place, Riverhollow (also River Hollow), and Park Square Condominiums were all built during this period between the 1970s and 1980s.

The other communities in Briar Hollow came later, including Eaton Square and Audubon Hollow, two of the best-gated communities in Houston.

Today, Briar Hollow remains a popular option due to its central location, proximity to the Galleria, and high accessibility.


Fun Things To Do Near Briar Hollow Houston


Briar Hollow residents have easy access to some of Houston’s outdoor entertainment and retail centers. Both Memorial Park and the Galleria area are within minutes away.

Previously an army boot camp, Memorial Park is one of Houston’s largest urban parks. The 1,400-acre area park is home to several popular spots, like the Memorial Park Golf Course and the Seymour Lieberman Exertrail. Facilities for tennis, swimming, croquet, and other sports are all available within the park. There are also miles of multi-use trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds to be explored.

The Galleria/Uptown area, on the other hand, is home to around 5,000,000 square feet of retail and commercial space. The Galleria is one of the largest retail centers in the country, with over 2 million+ square feet of leasable space. Anchors include Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

The River Oaks District and Highland Village, two upscale shopping and entertainment hubs, are blocks away from Briar Hollow homes.

Here are some of River Hollow Houston's must-visit places:

Dining
Retail
Nightlife
Groceries
Golf and Outdoor Entertainment

Best Briar Hollow Realtor – Paige Martin


As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.


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