Arlington Terrace Real Estate Guide

Arlington Terrace homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Arlington Terrace is a small community that offers upscale private living. This gated enclave features a central location, 24/7 security, and steady real estate appreciation.

Arlington Terrace homes are popular due to their:

• SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS: Most homes within Arlington Terrace have traditional architecture. Two-story properties with 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom floor plans are common in the area. Living spaces range from 3,500 square feet to more than 5,000 square feet.

• EXCLUSIVITY: Arlington Terrace homes are one of the most expensive real estate in Houston. The starting price of an Arlington Terrace home is $900,000. Meanwhile, the most expensive homes in the area can get up to more than $1,200,000. Prices vary depending on the type of property, age, size, and location.

• PRIVACY AND SECURITY: Arlington Terrace is one of the Best Gated Communities in Houston. This community features a 24/7 manned gate that is only accessible by its residents. Arlington Terrace also conducts on-site patrols to maintain privacy and safety.

• CENTRAL LOCATION: Residents have easy access to walkable districts such as Downtown Houston. These districts are job hotspots, with thousands of employment and business opportunities. Living in Arlington Terraces provides residents quicker commute from home to the workplace.

• PARKS AND RECREATION: Arlington Terrace is close to a network of green spaces and trails. One of the nearest parks, Memorial Park, houses sports centers for swimming, rugby, tennis, and more. The park also has an exclusive golf course along with a clubhouse, picnic areas, and parking spots.

• VIBRANT RETAIL AND DINING: Arlington Terrace has quick access to the Galleria. This area is the city's shopping destination, with dozens of retail and entertainment hubs to choose from. Also, a great selection of nightlife and dining options is only minutes away from the gated community.

• STRONG PROPERTY APPRECIATION: Arlington Terrace real estate has seen steady growth over the years. The potential median appraised value of an Arlington Terrace home can reach up to $1,169,313. The appreciation is partly due to the community's active initiative for improvement.

Arlington Terrace's real estate market can be challenging to navigate. Over recent years, less than 10 Arlington Terrace homes have been for sale. Thus, the area's limited inventory may affect resale values. Having an experienced real estate agent will be of great help to potential buyers for fair pricing.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Arlington Terrace area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

“Paige Martin is the best Houston realtor, having awarded continuously year after year for her hard work, dedication and excellent customer service. She and her team share great information backed by data and research so you are confident that you are making a sound decision regarding your home. Even after the purchase or sale, you can expect that she keeps in touch on a regular basis to check on your needs and or concerns you may have. That is great customer service hard to find nowadays!” - Joyce Dy-Scott (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

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

Arlington Terrace Home Sale Trends

Arlington Terrace is an upscale neighborhood in the Memorial Park area. The community is also listed as one of Houston's Best Gated Communities.

Arlington Terrace homes are popular thanks to their:

• EASY ACCESS TO MEMORIAL PARK: Memorial Park features a top-rated municipal golf course. The golf course also has sports facilities, a fitness center, several picnic areas, and playgrounds.

• SECURITY: Surrounding Arlington Terrace is a perimeter wall built for extra security. Extra security measures include an access gate for residents only and on-site security patrol.

• GREAT ACCESSIBILITY TO HOUSTON'S KEY DISTRICTS: Arlington Terrace location provides great accessibility to Houston's major districts. The neighborhood is near Downtown Houston, the Galleria, and Upper Kirby.

Arlington Terrace is a private enclave of 67 homes. The average price of an Arlington Terrace home is $3,597,500.

Arlington Terrace Best Realtor Insights

Arlington Terrace is one of Houston's Best Gated Communities. It is a small residential enclave located east of Memorial Park and south of Memorial Drive.

• Arlington Terrace homes are among the most expensive in Houston, with a median sales price of more than $1,000,000.

• Memorial Park is approximately 1,500 acres in size. It includes a top-rated municipal golf course as well as sports facilities. Swimming, tennis, skating, croquet, volleyball, rugby, and softball are available. There's also a fitness center, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

• The Memorial Park has miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Lieberman Exer-Trail, which is open 24 hours a day, is a popular destination. Residents of Arlington Terrace have easy access to the trailhead along Memorial and Crestwood.

• Arlington Terrace is minutes away from Rice Military. It is one of Houston's most accessible neighborhoods. The Washington Corridor, known for its vibrant nightlife and dining options, is only a few minutes away.

• The community's location off Memorial Drive provides easy access to and from key districts. It includes Downtown Houston (>5 miles), the Galleria (about 4 miles), and Greenway Plaza.

• Along Crestwood Drive is a perimeter wall and private access gate. Security guards patrol the area.

• Memorial Elementary, Hogg Middle, and Lamar High School are among the Houston ISD schools available to students in the area.

• Arlington Terrace comprises 4- to 5-bedroom homes with living areas ranging from 3,500 to more than 5,000 square feet. The homes have smaller lots, averaging around 6,500 square feet, compared to nearby Glen Cove and Crestwood.

• The majority of the homes in the gated subdivision are traditional in style. But, some homes portray Mediterranean architecture.

• Prices for Arlington Terrace homes for sale can start at around $900,000. The most expensive homes in the neighborhood can cost more than $1,200,000.

Arlington Terrace Maps, Location & Zip Code

Arlington Terrace Schools

Arlington Terrace homes are in the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Houston ISD, established in the 1920s, is the state's largest school district, with 283 schools. In 2016, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) rated the district "Met Standard." HISD has several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools. It includes Lamar High School and Hogg Middle School.

Students in the area can attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Memorial Elementary School at 6401 Arnot St. Established in 1926, Memorial Elementary School is located north of Crestwood/Glen Cove. The school is a Vanguard neighborhood school with a dual language program. It serves students in pre-K, Kindergarten, and first-grade students.

Middle Schools

• Hogg Middle School at 1100 Merrill St. Hogg Middle School is an International Baccalaureate World School. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Other academic programs at Hogg include advanced placement Spanish, core classes, and Algebra.

High Schools

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Lamar High School, known for its outstanding athletic programs, is home to one of Texas's oldest lacrosse programs. The Lamar Texans are also one of the top teams in the Houston metropolitan area. Lamar has outstanding academic programs. It includes International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and a Business Management magnet program.

Arlington Terrace Houston Private Schools

The majority of Arlington Terrace residents send their children to private schools. Some of Houston's best private schools are a short drive away from the neighborhood.

• The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr.

• St. John's School at 2401 Claremont Ln.

• DePelchin Children's Center at 4950 Memorial Dr.

• St. Thomas High School at 4500 Memorial Dr.

• St. Theresa School at 6500 Durford St.

• The Kipling School at 600 Shepherd Dr.

• River Oaks Baptist School at 2300 Willowick Rd.

• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart at 10202 Memorial Dr.

• St. Agnes Academy at 9000 Bellaire Blvd.

To find an updated listing of all Arlington Terrace 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 Arlington Terrace 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.

Arlington Terrace Real Estate Market

Arlington Terrace Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Arlington Terrace consists of 67 single-family homes constructed between the early 1990s and the mid-to-late 2000s. Upscale homes line the subdivision's winding streets.

Arlington Terrace comprises 4- to 5-bedroom homes with living areas ranging from 3,500 to more than 5,000 square feet. Swimming pools, media/game rooms, and formal dining rooms are all available in some. The covered patios, luxury finishes, and furnishings are also present.

Arlington Terrace homes have smaller lots, averaging around 6,500 square feet compared to nearby Glen Cove and Crestwood.

The home styles in the gated subdivision are traditional. But some reflect Mediterranean architecture. Most Arlington Terrace homes have brick and wood (with some brick veneer) or stucco exteriors.

Prices for Arlington Terrace homes for sale can start at around $900,000. The most expensive homes in the neighborhood can cost more than $1,200,000.

Arlington Terrace Townhome Sales Trends

There are no townhomes for sale in Arlington Terrace. But there are plenty in nearby communities, such as Camp Logan and Rice Military. Crestwood also has a few townhomes for sale.

Here are a few townhome communities near Arlington Terrace:

• Raintree Place

• Washington Lofts

• Croomir Townhomes

• Croonmer Townhomes

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Arlington Terrace real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston townhomes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you.

Arlington Terrace Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Arlington Terrace condos for sale. But plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

The luxury loft building 6007 Memorial is nearby.

Galleria (77056):

• Montebello

• Astoria

• Villa D’Este

• Four Leaf Towers

• The Mark

• The Empire

• The Manhattan

• Lofts at Post Oak

River Oaks (77019):

• The Huntingdon

• Royalton At River Oaks

• One Montrose Place

• Renoir Lofts

• Gotham Lofts

Arlington Terrace is also near Memorial Park. Condos in Memorial Park include:

Memorial Park (77007):

• Bayou Bend Towers

• Jackson Place Condos

• 6007 Memorial

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

Arlington Terrace TX History

The Memorial Park site was a WWI army training camp. The Hogg brothers purchased 1,503 acres of the former boot camp in 1924 to develop a residential neighborhood.

They sold the parcel back to Houston and decided to develop River Oaks instead.

Crestwood, Glen Cove, Camp Logan, Arlington Terrace, and Rice Military grew up around the park. The upscale gated subdivision's homes are between the early 1990s and the mid-2000s.

Arlington Court now has luxury homes lining its tree-lined winding streets.

Fun Things To Do Near The Arlington Terrace

Arlington Terrace residents have easy access to Memorial Park, one of the country's largest urban parks. The park covers approximately 1,500 acres and includes a top-rated municipal golf course. Sports facilities include swimming, tennis, skating, croquet, volleyball, and softball. Picnic areas and playgrounds are also present.

Miles of uneven surfaces, challenging hikes, and bike trails wind through the park. It includes Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail. The Buffalo Bayou Hike and Bike Trail connect to the trail network, which runs east to downtown.

Within the park the Memorial Park Golf Course is a popular destination. The 18-hole golf course designed by John Bredemus has a course rating of 73 and a slope rating of 122.

Residents can also walk to some of Houston's best dining, retail, and entertainment options. The Washington Corridor, known for its vibrant nightlife and dining options, is only a few minutes away.

Arlington Terrace homes are close to retail centers. It includes Galleria, Uptown Park, River Oaks Shopping Center, and Highland Village.

Here are some must-visit places in Arlington Terrace Houston:

Dining

• The Union Kitchen
• Brenner's on the Bayou
• Star Fish
• The Kitchen at The Dunlavy
• Kitchen 713
• Noon Mediterranean
• Mint Thai Kitchen
• Cabo Baja Tacos & Burritos
• Emmaline
• Roost

Retail

• River Oaks Shopping Center
• River Oaks District
• Galleria
• Uptown Park
• Highland Village

Nightlife

• Blue at Brenner's
• NettBar
• Lincoln Bar & Kitchen
• Shisha Nights
• Revolver Houston
• HandleBar
• Atlas Pub
• Kung Fu Saloon
• Guilietta Sociale

Groceries

• El Tiempo Market
• Central Market
• Trader Joe's
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• H-E-B
• Whole Foods Market
• Kroger
• Central City Co-Op

In Memorial Park

• Memorial Park Golf Course
• Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail
• Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
• Memorial Park Tennis Center
• Memorial Swimming Pool
• Kickball Field
• Memorial Park Playground
• Picnic Loop

Best Arlington Terrace 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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