Briarcroft Real Estate Guide

Briarcroft homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Briarcroft is a residential enclave located within the bustling Galleria/Uptown area. With more than 280 single-family homes, the neighborhood is known for its great location, beautiful homes, and top-notch community.

Residents enjoy:

• ROAD ACCESSIBILITY: Located just outside the Loop, Briarcroft homes have convenient access to San Felipe Street and Westheimer Road. The neighborhood is also reachable via Southwest and Katy Freeways.

• ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT CONVENIENCE: The area is minutes away from hundreds of retail and dining establishments since Briarcroft is situated within Houston’s premier shopping district.

• DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD: Like Briargrove and Tanglewood, Briarcroft is known for its quiet tree-lined streets and beautiful homes. The neighborhood also fosters Houston ISD’s award-winning Briargrove Elementary School, Grady Middle School, and Lee High School.

• ACTIVE HOA: The neighborhood boasts an active HOA that provides maintenance-related services. With it, Briarcroft's serene atmosphere is sustained amidst the fast-paced commercial development in the area.

Buying or selling a home in Briarcroft can be challenging due to several deed restrictions and architectural guidelines that need to be followed. In the same light, many of Briarcroft’s original ranch-style homes from the 1950s still line the neighborhood’s streets.

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

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Table of Contents

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

Briarcroft Home Sale Trends

Located three miles southeast of the Galleria, Briarcroft is a quiet residential area known for its tree-lined streets and beautiful homes on large lots.

The neighborhood features:

• EXCELLENT ACCESSIBILITY: Briarcroft provides San Felipe Street and Westheimer Road entry. Residents have easy access to some of Houston's best retail and entertainment, including hundreds of restaurants, cafes, and bars.

• MULTIPLE DESIGN OPTIONS: Floor plans in the neighborhood fit three to four bedrooms. The design may vary from classic ranch-style houses to custom-built two-story homes.

• HIGH-RATED SCHOOLS: Homes in Briarcroft are zoned to the Houston Independent School District's award-winning Briargrove Elementary School. Other highly regarded schools like Grady Middle School and Lamar High School are also found within the neighborhood.

Briarcroft also flaunts a peaceful environment similar to its prestigious neighbors, Briargrove and Tanglewood.

Briarcroft Best Realtor Insights

Located outside the Loop, Briarcroft offers accessibility, wide spaces, and various home selections.

• Briarcroft features vintage homes, luxury estates, and new construction, custom-built properties.

• Briarcroft homes have access to San Felipe Street and Westheimer Road. US 59 (Southwest Freeway), Loop 610, and I-10 (Katy Freeway) are also nearby.

• Briarcroft homes are minutes away from many retail and dining establishments.

• Briarcroft has maintained a serene atmosphere amidst the fast-paced commercial development.

• The neighborhood boasts an active HOA. They enforce deed restrictions and provide maintenance-related services.

• Briarcroft is often compared to its neighbors Briargrove and Tanglewood.

• The community is zoned to the Houston ISD’s award-winning Briargrove Elementary School.

• Briarcroft features a wide selection of homes. These include original and remodeled ranch-style homes and custom-built 2-story homes. Lot sizes can range from 7,000 to 16,000 square feet.

• Homes in the area feature 3- to 4-bedroom floor plans. Some of the most expensive Briarcroft real estate can feature 5 to 6 bedrooms. These include pools, landscaped yards, and multi-car garages.

• Prices for Briarcroft homes for sale start at $400,000. Larger properties can sell for over $2,000,000.

Briarcroft Maps, Location & Zip Code

Briarcroft Schools

Houston Independent School District (HISD) zones Briarcroft.

HISD is the biggest in Texas and the eighth-largest in the United States. It received the Broad Prize award in 2002 and 2013.

In 2016, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) rated the district as "Met Standard."

HISD serves Briargrove, Galleria, Tanglewood, Briarcroft, and other parts of Houston.

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

Elementary Schools

• Briargrove Elementary School at 6145 San Felipe St. It is an IB World School and offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Apart from this program, the school also features a Critical Thinking Lab with several enrichment classes in various subjects and areas.

Middle School

• Grady Middle School at 5215 San Felipe St. Named after Henry W. Grady, this school offers Pre-AP classes for gifted and talented students. The school provides core enrichment classes in various subjects (Technology, Spanish, Music, Fine Arts, and Visual Arts).

High School

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Known for its athletics program and football team (the Lamar Texans, formerly the Redskins), it offers excellent academic programs. As one of the HISD’s IB World Schools, Lamar serves a Middle Years Programme (MYP), a Diploma Programme, and a Career-Related Programme. It also offers neighborhood and advanced placement programs.

Briarcroft Real Estate Market

Briarcroft Single-Family Home Trends

Briarcroft features a wide selection of homes. These include original and remodeled ranch-style homes and custom-built 2-story homes.

Lot sizes can range from 7,000 to 16,000 square feet.

Homes feature 3 to 4 bedroom floor plans. Some of the most expensive Briarcroft real estate can feature 5 to 6 bedrooms. These include pools, landscaped yards, and multi-car garages.

Prices for Briarcroft homes for sale start at $400,000. Larger properties can sell for over $2,000,000.

Briarcroft Townhome Sales Trend

Briarcroft has deed restrictions and architectural guidelines that discourage the construction of townhomes. There are, however, plenty of townhomes available just outside the area.

Briarcroft Condo Sales Trend

Due to deed restrictions, there are no Briarcroft Condos for sale in mid-rise or high-rise buildings, but plenty of units are available in surrounding areas like the Galleria and River Oaks.

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos.

Briarcroft Texas History

Constructed in the early 1950s, Briarcroft has maintained a serene atmosphere amidst the fast-paced commercial development. Multiple homes have undergone renovations. Some still maintain their vintage quality.

The community offers both traditional and modern-style homes.

Fun Things To Do Near Briarcroft

Briarcroft is within Houston’s premier shopping district.

Its location offers you accessibility to nearby facilities.

It is minutes away from many retail stores, restaurant, and bars.

Here are some must-visit places:

Dining

• 51fifteen Cuisine & Cocktail
• The Capital Grill
• Flava Restaurant & Bar
• Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant
• Blanco Cocina + Cantina
• The Burger Palace

Retail/Groceries

• The Galleria

Nightlife

• Kapri Ultra Lounge
• Vogue Lounge
• Uptown Lounge
• Club ONYX Houston
• Treasures Houston
• Spotlight Karaoke

Paige Martin, Houston Realtor – Briarcroft

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