Afton Oaks Houston Real Estate Guide
One of Houston’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods, Afton Oaks is an exclusive and upscale subdivision located near the Galleria and River Oaks.
One of Houston’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods, Afton Oaks is an exclusive and upscale subdivision located near the Galleria and River Oaks.
Afton Oaks is an upscale deed-restricted community of more than 500 homes.
Nestled east of Loop 610 and north of Southwest Freeway, the community is among the most desirable Inner Loop neighborhoods and is popular for its:
Buying or selling a home in Afton Oaks can be challenging due to the neighborhood’s deed restrictions, older homes (some of which may need extensive remodelling), and proximity to railroad tracks and major freeways (both of which may affect resale values). Contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of Afton Oaks’ most active real estate agents, if you’re looking to buy or sell Afton Oaks homes for sale.
Made up of around 450 homes, the upscale community of Afton Oaks sits west of Loop 610, north of Southwest Freeway (US-59), and south of Westheimer Road. Union Pacific railroad tracks define the neighborhood’s east borders.
Afton Oaks is south of Briar Hollow, west of Upper Kirby, north of Bellaire, and east of the Galleria. Main roads and freeways are easily accessible from the community, including Loop 610, Southwest Freeway, Richmond Avenue and Westheimer Road.
The largely residential neighborhood is nestled between two key Houston business districts: the Galleria/Uptown area and the Greenway Plaza. Other employment hubs like Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center are easily accessible – around 5 and 3 miles away, respectively.
Retail and entertainment are also nearby. The River Oaks District, Highland Village, and the Galleria are all within blocks away from Afton Oaks homes. Other options like Uptown Park, Rice Village, and the River Oaks Shopping Center are within minutes away.
Despite its accessibility to Houston’s main districts, the neighborhood remains a peaceful enclave. Thanks to the Afton Oaks Civic Club, the community maintains a small town vibe through its master-planning, deed restrictions, and private security.
Afton Oaks real estate have a 77027 zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)
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Afton Oaks homes are 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 in 2016. HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Lamar High School, Lanier Middle School, and St. George Place Elementary School.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Afton Oaks.
To find an updated listing of all Afton Oaks real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.
*Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, information provided above are accurate but not guaranteed. Please double check by visiting the school’s website.
Afton Oaks real estate are some of Houston’s most expensive and continues to post strong appreciation rates. It is one of Houston’s hottest Inner Loop neighborhoods, with homes in the area posting a median sales price of over $900,000.
Afton Oaks features a mix of old ranch-style homes and new construction custom-built homes. Most of the area’s original homes have been extensively updated.
Property values in Afton Oaks have continued to rise through the years as the neighborhood’s newer homes pull up median sale prices.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Afton Oaks real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected]oustonProperties.com.
Afton Oaks single-family homes for sale feature mid to large lot sizes (by Houston standards) between 8,000 to 10,000 square feet.
A number of the neighborhood’s original ranch-style homes from the 1950s still stand. Among these older homes, prices vary depending on how much renovation has been done.
Afton Oaks’ older single-family homes are in great condition though. As such, homeowners are more likely to remodel their homes instead of tearing them down to build new homes.
Home styles vary from 1950’s ranch style homes to recently constructed traditional, Spanish, Mediterranean, and French style homes.
Newer construction homes tend to go for higher prices, with custom-built single-family homes easily going from nearly $800,000 to over $3,000,000 million.
The ongoing trend of replacing older homes gave rise to a number of patio home and townhome developments in Afton Oaks.
Afton Oaks townhomes for sale are a popular option because it provides many of the benefits of single-family homes along with the luxurious living of condos, but without the hefty price tag.
Many of these new townhomes were built near Loop 610. These spacious 3-story townhomes have quickly become a favorite among people interested in relocating to Houston due to its proximity to the Galleria and Downtown Houston.
Townhomes and patio homes in Afton Oaks sit on smaller lots, ranging from 2,000 to around 3,000 square feet. Most feature three-bedroom floor plans spread over 3,000 square feet of living space.
Prices for new construction Afton Oaks townhomes for sale typically start at around $800,000.
There are no high rise condos within Afton Oaks. However, there are other options for condos in the River Oaks and Galleria area.
Condos near Afton Oaks include:
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.
The O’Meara and Stahlman families previously owned the farmland where Afton Oaks now sits. Development in the area started in the early 1950s.
Unlike other Houston neighborhoods, residents immediately established a civic club while the area was still under development. Established in 1955, the Afton Oaks Civic Club formulated and heavily enforced deed restrictions in the neighborhood.
Aside from enforcing deed restrictions, the civic club works to protect the neighborhood’s environment by ensuring the trees and pocket gardens are well maintained. They also contracted the BFI to provide backdoor garbage collection.
The active civic club is one of the reasons Afton Oaks was selected for a “Neighborhoods to Standard” renovation program. It is a four-year program that installs improved streets, curbs, and storm sewers in the neighborhood.
Credit to its location, Afton Oaks residents easily have great access to the best Houston has to offer.
Some of Houston’s best retail and entertainment hotspots, including world-famous Galleria, River Oaks Shopping Center, Highland Village Shopping Center, and Rice Village, are within minutes of the neighborhood. Residents are mere minutes away from 1,000 commercial establishments within a 1 mile radius.
Afton Oaks is also only a few minutes from Houston’s largest urban park, Memorial Park. The park offers many indoor and outdoor recreational facilities such as a public golf course, tennis courts, sports fields, playgrounds, a swimming pool, an arboretum, and jogging and biking trails. The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is also located within the park.
The neighborhood also features several long running Houston favorites including: Bayou City Seafood and Pasta (1990), Nielsen’s Delicatessen (1952), Luling City Market (1981), and Ragin’ Cajun (1974).
Here are some of Afton Oaks Houston must-visit places:
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