Guide to The Briarglen Condo Houston

Built in 2005, located in Inner Loop, see The Briarglen condos for sale, amenities, pictures & reviews.

A Pelican Builders’ condo project (same developer behind Highland Tower, 5000 Montrose, The Revere, and The Wilshire), The Briarglen features a fantastic Inner Loop location minutes from the Galleria, Highland Village, and River Oaks.

The building offers:

• GREAT AMENITIES: The Briarglen offers exclusive amenities, including a swimming pool, a large landscaped patio deck with a barbecue grill, a fitness facility, controlled access, and large storage units. The residences also feature balconies that maximize the stunning view of Highland Village, Galleria, and River Oaks areas.

• CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY UNITS: The Briarglen features classic designs with contemporary interiors and upscale finishes. Coming in one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, Briarglen units feature 11’ to 12’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, crown moldings, and a spacious gourmet kitchen with modern appliances and granite counters. The Briarglen features 68 units and 4 penthouses with living spaces ranging from 1, 228 to 1,922 square feet.

• UPSCALE SHOPPING CENTERS: The Briarglen is conveniently located between River Oaks District and Highland Village, home to some of Houston’s upscale shopping hotspots. Just a few blocks south of the building, River Oaks District Shopping Center is a 14-acre mixed-use development that houses a collection of over 60 upscale shops, restaurants, and the IPic Theatre. Highland Village Shopping Center, located less than a mile from the building, is one of the first shopping centers in Houston. It features exclusive specialty shops, upscale boutiques, and distinctive dining establishments.

• PET-FRIENDLY: Residents are allowed to maintain pets in accordance with the management’s pet policies. Owners may keep up to 2 pets within a unit. Only household domestic pets like dogs, cats, fish, and birds are allowed. Reptiles and endangered species are prohibited. The pets, with a leash and under the control of the owner, can roam in the common areas except for the swimming pool.

• CONVENIENT ACCESS TO JOB CENTERS: Residents are less than 10 miles away from Downtown Houston via Interstate 10, the Galleria via Westheimer Road, and Texas Medical Center via Interstate 69. Not only home to world-class shopping centers, but Galleria also houses more than 2,000 companies and 55,000 employees. Texas Medical Center is the world’s largest medical center, with over 50 medical and clinical institutions and 100,000 employees. Downtown Houston is home to several prominent company headquarters with over 150,000 employees. The district also features landmark sports and entertainment venues like the Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, Discovery Green, and the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Buying a Briarglen condo is tricky. Due to several ongoing projects in the area, some of its units are going to trend differently due to unit updates, views, etc. The Inner Loop is also home to numerous residential condominiums, each with its own pros and cons. A Briarglen condo buyer would benefit from a good realtor’s advice, especially on how the building and unit compare to other condos in the area.

To get personal advice on buying or selling a The Briarglen unit, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best condo realtors and one of the top ranked Realtors in the United States.

“Violet and the Houston Properties Team were amazing in helping us get our first home! We loved working with Violet, she was always there and responded promptly to all our needs. She sent listings daily and did everything with our best interest in mind all the way through closing. Definitely referring anyone I know who’s looking to buy to her!” - Ting Xu (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

1. The Briarglen Condo Amenities
2. The Briarglen Condo Sales Trends
3. How To Find The Briarglen In Houston
4. The Briarglen Pet Policies & Information
5. The Briarglen Best Realtor Insights
6. The Briarglen Condominium Reviews

The Briarglen Condo Amenities

The Briarglen Condo Sales Trends

How To Find The Briarglen In Houston

The Briarglen Pet Policies & Information

The Briarglen Best Realtor Insights

The Briarglen is one of Briar Hollow's luxury condos. It offers upscale lock-and-leave living close to Houston's best entertainment and shopping districts.

• The Briarglen is a luxury condo project from Pelican Builders. It was completed in 2006. The Briarglen has the same developer behind Highland Tower, 5000 Montrose, The Revere, and The Wilshire.

• The Briarglen is nestled within the Briar Hollow area, a mixed-use district located in the area between Galleria and River Oaks. The building features 69 units with 4 penthouses.

• The Galleria district is a popular upscale shopping destination. It has over 425 retail and designer stores, cafes, diners, and more.

• Houston’s most expensive neighborhood is about 0.5 miles away. River Oaks features landscaped streets and posh social and entertainment venues.

• The Briarglen condos are less than a mile from River Oaks District Shopping Center. It houses a collection of more than 60 high-fashion boutique shops, fine dining, outdoor cafes, and the IPic Theatre.

• Highland Village Shopping Center features more than 60 luxury shops. This includes restaurants, boutiques, and commercial establishments. It is one of Houston’s earliest shopping centers.

• Residents are about 5 miles away from outdoor recreational parks like Memorial Park and Buffalo Bayou Park.

• The Briarglen features exclusive amenities. This includes a swimming pool and a large landscaped patio deck with a barbecue grill. It also has a fitness facility, controlled access, and large storage units.

• The Briarglen features units with living spaces ranging from 1, 228 to 1,922 square feet.

• Unit amenities include 11’ to 12’ ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. It has hardwood floors and crown moldings, and a spacious gourmet kitchen with modern appliances and granite counters.

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The Briarglen: Mass Transit Options And Access

The Briarglen provides residents easy access to main thoroughfares, including Loop 610, Buffalo Speedway, Westheimer Road, Southwest Freeway, and Katy Freeway. There are also several buses plying Westheimer Road, Post Oak Drive, McKinney Street, and Travis Street, making daily commutes easier.

Residents benefit from Briar Hollow’s convenient location between the Galleria area and River Oaks. Premier retail and entertainment venues, including River Oaks Shopping Center, River Oaks District, The Galleria, Highland Village, and Uptown Park, are only a few minutes away from the building.

• Popular Neighborhood Venues: River Oaks District, River Oaks Shopping Center, Galleria, Highland Village, Uptown Park
• Top Ranked Restaurants Nearby: State of Grace, Che Inka, Zen Japanese Izakaya, The Kitchen at The Dunlavy, Brenner’s Steakhouse on the Bayou
• Grocery Stores: Central Market Houston, Kroger, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s
• Trails & Parks: River Oaks Park, Olympia Park, Sleepy Hollow Park, Meyer Park, Elliott Park, Homewood Park

The Briarglen: Maps And Directions

Located south of Memorial Park and the Buffalo Bayou, Briar Hollow is located west of River Oaks and east of the Galleria area.

A premier retail and business district, the Galleria features more than 5 million square feet of retail space and is home to premier shopping centers like The Galleria and Uptown Park.

The building is less than a mile away from River Oaks District’s outdoor shopping complex with upscale boutiques, fancy restaurants, and premier entertainment venues. Also a mile away, Highland Village is one of Houston’s first shopping centers.

The Briarglen condos are a few minutes away from Houston’s major business districts. Located 7 miles southwest of The Briarglen, Texas Medical Center is the world’s largest medical center with over 50 medical and clinical institutions and 100,000 employees. Downtown, home to 3,000 businesses with 150,000 employees, is about 10 miles away from the building.

Briar Hollow is within the 77027 zip code of Harris County. (View Houston zip code map.)

The Briarglen: School Zoning Information

The Briarglen is located within the Briar Hollow neighborhood. Briar Hollow is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

The Briarglen residents can send their children to the following schools:

• St. George Place Elementary School at 5430 Hidalgo St. George Place Elementary is also one of the HISD’s IB World Schools. It also offers a Vanguard neighborhood program for gifted and talented students, ESL, and special education programs. It features various enrichment courses and after-school activities.

• Lanier Middle School at 2600 Woodhead St. Lanier Middle School is an IB World School serving the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school also offers neighborhood (non-magnet) and Vanguard (gifted and talented) programs. Lanier opened in 1926 and is one of HISD’s first middle schools.

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Lamar offers exemplary academic programs: Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and a business magnet program. Its IB Diploma programs include classes in 5 languages: Russian, Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish.

To find an updated listing of all The Briarglen real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Briarglen 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.

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