Avalon Place Real Estate Guide

Avalon Place homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Avalon Place features some of the most expensive real estate in the city. It is a very popular neighborhood often considered an extension of River Oaks. This is thanks to its central Inner Loop location, accessibility, and overall atmosphere.

Avalon Place is one of Houston’s premier neighborhoods thanks to its:

• TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: Avalon Place homes are zoned to some of the HISD’s finest IB World Schools. These include River Oaks Elementary, Lanier Middle, and Lamar High School. (See Best Houston Neighborhoods With Top Houston Schools)

• EXCLUSIVITY: Avalon Place features some of Houston’s most expensive real estate, with a median sales price of over $1,800,000. Home prices typically start at $900,000 to $1,000,000. (See The Salary I Need To Buy A Home In Houston’s Best Neighborhoods)

• ACCESS TO RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: There are plenty of dining, entertainment, and retail options nearby. Over 300 Yelp-rated establishments line Westheimer Road, Kirby Drive, Richmond Avenue, and Shepherd Drive. Shepherd Square Shopping Center, River Oaks Shopping Center, Highland Village, and River Oaks District are all within minutes of Avalon Place.

• PROXIMITY TO BUSINESS DISTRICTS: The Greenway Plaza (Upper Kirby), a mixed-use district, is about a mile away from Avalon Place. It has 10 commercial high-rises with more than 4.2 million square feet of space. Other major employment districts include the Galleria/Uptown District and the Texas Medical Center. Downtown Houston is also within a couple of miles away.

• ACCESSIBILITY: With several main roads and freeways just minutes away from Avalon Place homes. Residents have fairly easy commutes to and from key Inner Loop districts. Traveling to other Houston districts is made easy due to the neighborhood’s proximity to the Southwest Freeway and Loop 610. Nearby zip codes include: 77098, 77002, 77007, 77046, 77027, and 77006.

• ACTIVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION: The Avalon Property Owners Association handles the neighborhood’s deed restrictions and architectural guidelines.

Buying or selling homes in Avalon Place can be tricky due to a number of factors, including the neighborhood’s deed restrictions and architectural guidelines (which can affect resale depending on the homebuyer's goals) and proximity to major roads. The Avalon Place real estate market has remained very limited in the past decade. For-sale-by-owner homes are very common, and homes don’t stay long on the market.

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

“As first-time homebuyers I cannot recommend Brittney Coyle enough as a real estate agent! She worked with us through the chaos of 2021 which was an extremely disheartening market. Though she provided us with excellent market analysis tools, a portal for us to review all available properties, and most importantly she was available to answer our questions at seemingly all hours of the day, night, and even weekends! We visited several properties while my wife and I didn't exactly know what we wanted at all times. She help us narrow down our key criteria. Unfortunately we had to back out of our first offer since it had serious undisclosed red flags. Brittney remained patient and positive even though the decision terminate means no commission to her in a very hectic 2021 market. Yet she was our representative so we never felt pressured into any deal where we were not 100% satisfied. Later we found a property we absolutely loved. It had an insane number of offers. We gave 50K over asking, which Britney advised against, though it was rejected. We were very upset at that point but months later she found us a property across the street for cheaper, and 1K square feet larger, which had no competing offers! We closed on this home in November 2022. We love our new home and couldn't be happier with the purchase! Brittney helped us navigate a very difficult negotiation and closing period with a really horrible listing agent. Brittney's inspectors found a lot of problems which we have since fixed. We have hosted many parties and couldn't be happier! Thank you Brittney we love our Country Village home in Houston Texas!” - Douglas Duckworth (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

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

Avalon Place Home Sale Trends

Avalon Place is one of the most popular and expensive neighborhoods. This is due to its convenient Inner Loop location, atmosphere, and accessibility.

Avalon Place is one of Houston’s premier neighborhoods thanks to its:

• TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: Avalon Place homes are near some of the HISD’s best IB World Schools. These include River Oaks Elementary, Lanier Middle, and Lamar High School.

• ACCESS TO LIFESTYLE CENTERS: There are plenty of dining, entertainment, retail shops, and parks nearby. Shepherd Square Shopping Center, Highland Village, and River Oaks District are all within minutes of Avalon Place.

• PROXIMITY TO BUSINESS DISTRICTS: The Greenway Plaza (Upper Kirby)is about a mile from Avalon Place. Other major employment districts include the Galleria/Uptown District and the Texas Medical Center. Downtown Houston is also within a couple of miles away.

• ACCESSIBILITY: With several main roads and freeways just minutes away from Avalon Place homes. Traveling to other Houston districts is easy due to the neighborhood’s proximity to the Southwest Freeway and Loop 610.

Avalon Place was built in the 1890s on a plot of land that is now a part of River Oaks. Single-family houses and recently remodeled homes in Avalon Place are currently on the market.

Avalon Place Best Realtor Insights

Built in the 1890s, Avalon Place sits on a plot of land near River Oaks.

• With typical sales prices of around $1,800,000, Avalon Place has some of Houston's most - expensive real estate. A home starts between $900,000 and $1,000,000.

• Residents of Avalon Place homes can access important Inner Loop neighborhoods easily. Major highways and freeways are close to the area.

• Purchasing or selling a home in Avalon Place can be difficult due to many factors. This includes the neighborhood's deed restrictions, architectural standards, and proximity to major roads.

• Homes on Avalon Place are assigned to some of the best IB World Schools in the HISD. These include Lanier Middle, Lamar High, and River Oaks Elementary.

• Residents of Avalon Place can reach Downtown Houston, the Galleria, and the Medical Center in 15 to 20 minutes.

• Flooding and heavy rain have also had an impact on the exclusive, deed-restricted region. However, the only significant damage that has been reported in the region is flooded streets.

• Major natural calamities don't frequently strike Avalon Place either.

• There are lots of options for nearby dining, entertainment, and shopping. Along Shepherd Drive, Kirby Drive, Westheimer Road, and Richmond Avenue are more than 300 establishments with positive Yelp reviews.

• The Texas Medical Center and the Galleria/Uptown District are two well-known employment districts near Avalon Place.

• The majority of properties available in Avalon Place are new construction single-family homes and newly renovated properties.

Avalon Place Maps, Location & Zip Code

Avalon Place Schools

Avalon Place 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). HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Lamar High School, Lanier Middle School, and River Oaks Elementary School.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• River Oaks Elementary School at 2008 Kirby Dr. River Oaks Elementary School is within the neighborhood, at the corner of Kirby and San Felipe. It has an accelerated multidisciplinary curriculum and is one of the first three elementary schools in Texas to acquire authorization to serve the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).

Middle Schools

• Lanier Middle School at 2600 Woodland St. Lanier Middle School is a 5-minute drive from Neartown. Like River Oaks ES, the school is also an IB World School, serving the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

High Schools

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Lamar High School is just outside the neighborhood along Westheimer and Eastside. The school has a great Athletics program. They have one of the oldest lacrosse programs in the state and have either won or placed several times in state championships in the past. Their football team, The Lamar Texans, is one of the highest-ranking teams within the Greater Houston area. Lamar is also an IB World School and a Business Administration magnet school.

• High School for the Performing and Visual Arts at 4001 Stanford St. The HSPVA – or simply, PVA – is divided into 6 departments, namely instrumental music, vocal music, dance, theater, visual arts, and creative writing. Creative writing is a relatively new addition.

Avalon Place Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Avalon Place:

• St. Anne Catholic School (at 2120 Westheimer Road) is less than a mile away along Westheimer and South Shepherd. It is an accredited Pre-K through 8th grade with a National Blue Ribbon Status from the Department of Education. It has a GreatSchools.org community rating of 4/5 stars.

• St. John’s School, at 2401 Claremont Lane, a 5-minute drive from Avalon Place. It is one of “America’s Elite Prep Schools,” according to Forbes.com, and “the best private school in Houston,” according to the New York Times. St. John’s admits students from K-12.

• River Oaks Baptist School accepts students from preschool to middle school. Located along 2300 Willowick Road, the school focuses on a firm foundation in academics, character education, and spiritual development. The school has received numerous recognitions for its foreign language and arts programs.

• River Oaks Academy at 10600 Richmond Ave.

• Annunciation Orthodox School at 3600 Yoakum Blvd.

• The Harris School at 900 Lovett Blvd.

• Avalon Academy at 1616 Indiana St.

• Kipling Street Academy at 1425 Kipling St.

• School For Young Children at 810 Sul Ross St.

• St. Stephens Episcopal School at 1800 Sul Ross St.

• University of St. Thomas at 3800 Avalon Place Blvd.

To find an updated listing of all Avalon Place 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 Avalon Place 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.

Avalon Place Real Estate Market

Avalon Place Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Avalon Place has around 220 single-family homes. Houses are at least two floors high due to strictly implemented deed restrictions. Older Avalon Place homes date back to the 1940s and are mostly updated and renovated.

Most Avalon Place homes feature 3-5 bedrooms with 2 to 5 full baths. It spread across 2,500 to more than 7,500 square feet floor sizes. Lot sizes range from 6,000 to more than 12,000 square feet.

Deed restrictions and structural guidelines help maintain the area’s overall atmosphere. Older Avalon Place homes lean towards traditional designs. Newer properties have a touch of Mediterranean, Spanish, and other aesthetics.

Prices for single-family homes for sale generally start between $1,000,000 to around $3,000,000. The most expensive homes in the neighborhood can sell for more than $3,200,0000.

Avalon Place Townhome Sales Trends

There are no townhomes in Avalon Place. Deed restrictions prohibit the use of properties other than single-family residential use. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

Stanford Oaks Court along Spann St. is just outside the neighborhood. Patio homes in this subdivision have prices ranging from $600,000 to a little over $700,000.

Vermont Place Townhome is another townhome complex near Avalon Place. It is located along Welch St. and has a median estimated home value of around $416,000.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Avalon Place 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.

Avalon Place Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Avalon Place condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas. Thanks to its central Inner Loop location condo buildings sprawl nearby.

Condo buildings inside the Inner Loop include:

• The Huntingdon

• Regency House

• The Renaissance At River Oaks

• Lamar Tower

• Gotham Lofts

• Renoir Lofts

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 experts in Avalon Place 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.

Avalon Place TX History

Dr. William Thomas Dickey is a Virginia native who relocated to Houston in the 1880s. He bought 460 acres of land and dreamed of subdividing it into a neighborhood he wanted to call College Heights. He did not live long enough and his son, William M. Dickey, strived to make this happen.

He started developing Avalon Place in 1931. High construction costs slowed down the development. As each lot sold, W. M. Dickey paid off the loan and saved money to continue the development of other areas. Eventually, Avalon Additions started development in 1935. Most of the land sold was in 1941. And after World War II, many homes began construction.

In 1979, they established Avalon Property Owners Association. They supervise the deed and structural restrictions to preserve the traditional beauty of the neighborhood.

Today, Avalon Place is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Houston. They updated and maintained luxury homes. Thanks to its active property owners association, much of its old-time charm has been preserved.

Fun Things To Do Near Avalon Place

Despite being a strictly residential area, residents have several options. There are plenty of fine dining, musical entertainment, and great shopping locations.

Commercial hotspots line both Westheimer Road and Kirby Drive. The Galleria and its specialty boutiques are a short drive away.

Residents can enjoy delighting music and art lovers in the neighborhood. There are also plenty of green spaces for residents who wish to enjoy outdoor activities.

This neighborhood is popular due to its strategic Inner Loop location and proximity to Westheimer Road.

Here are some of the best places to visit in and around Avalon Place:

Dining

• Relish Restaurant & Bar
• a’Bouzy
• Churrascos
• March
• Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
• La Griglia
• Brasserie 19
• Backstreet Café
• Ouisie’s Table
• Brenner’s on the Bayou
• Piada
• Flora
• Sorrento
• Bludorn
• Lucio’s

Nightlife

• South Beach Houston
• Club 2.0
• Numbers Night Club
• Bliss
• Rich’s Houston Events
• Barbarella
• Babylon
• Blur Bar
• 360 Midtown
• The Basement
• Cle
• Space Nightclub Houston
• Gavanna
• Spire
• Uropa Nightclub & Lounge
• Heart

Groceries

• Whole Foods Market
• Target Grocery
• Trader Joe’s
• Super K Food Store
• Tres Market Store
• H-E-B
• Kroger
• Central Market
• Sprouts Farmer Market
• D F Food Store
• Midtown Food Store
• Randalls

Run/Bike/Hike Trails

• Memorial Park Green Ridge Trail
• Memorial Park Hike and BikeTrails
• Eastern Glades Entrance
• Cullen Running Trail Center
• Levy Park
• Buffalo Bayou Park Trail
• Buffalo Bayou Park
• Green Tree Nature Area
• Sabine Promenade
• MKT Trail
• White Oak Bayou Trail
• Donovan Park
• White Oak Bayou Access
• River Oaks Park
• Cherryhurst Park
• Luna’s Park
• Eleanor Tinsley Park
• West Webster Street Park

Retail Centers

• Tootsies
• Itsy Bitsy Boutique
• Sid Mashburn
• Target
• Marshalls & HomeGoods
• Sloan/Hall
• Banana Republic
• Chico’s
• T.J. Maxx
• VIKARI French Boutique
• The Guild Shop
• Space Montrose
• Pavement – Modern & Recycled Clothing
• Emerson Rose Montrose
• The Cottage Shop

Best Avalon Place 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.