Braeswood Place Houston Real Estate Guide
One of Inner Loop’s Best Neighborhoods in Real Estate Appreciation, Braeswood Place is an exclusive community with great schools and excellent accessibility.
Braeswood Place Houston TX Real Estate & Neighborhood
Nestled north of Loop 610, Braeswood Place is made up of around 2,200 homes and 7 subdivisions. The neighborhood is about 6 miles away from downtown Houston and is a few minutes away from the Texas Medical Center.
Residents enjoy:
- PROXIMITY TO THE MED CENTER: Braeswood is just a few minutes away from the Texas Medical Center, one of Houston’s major employment centers. The district features around 50 medical-related institutions, organizations, schools, and hospitals with more than 100,000 employees and volunteers. Other key business centers like Downtown, Greenway Plaza and the Uptown/Galleria area are also easily accessible from the community.
- STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: Braeswood Place features some of the most impressive real estate appreciation rates in the Inner Loop. The median sales price of homes in the area is at over $800,000.
- EXCELLENT ACCESSIBILITY: Surrounded by Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods, Braeswood Place features main streets and freeways nearby, including Loop 610, Stella Link Road, Main Street, Kirby Drive, and Buffalo Speedway. Braeswood Boulevard cuts through the neighborhood.
- HIGHLY RATED SCHOOLS: Braeswood Place homes are zoned to some of Houston’s Best Schools. Highly regarded schools like Bellaire High School, Lamar High School, Pershing Middle, and Twain Elementary. Twain, Longfellow, and Pershing are located within the neighborhood.
- GREAT ATMOSPHERE: The neighborhood features a quiet small-town atmosphere just a stone’s throw away from Houston’s main districts. This is thanks in part to the neighborhood’s deed restrictions and the efforts of the Braeswood Place Homeowners Association (BPHA).
- PLENTY OF PARKS: Braeswood Place features several parks and outdoor entertainment areas (McGovern Park, Karl Young Park, the Stella Link Park Community Service Corridor, and the Brays Bayou Hike and Bike Trail). Hermann Park, located just a short drive away, offers more options.
The neighborhood’s deed restrictions, older homes, and proximity to main roads and freeways can make Braeswood Place real estate tricky to navigate. Some of the area’s older properties may need extensive renovations, while homes near busy roads may have issues with noise (which can affect property values).
Contact Paige Martin, the best Braeswood Place Realtor, for great recommendations and advice if you’re looking to buy or sell Braeswood Place homes for sale.
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- Braeswood Place is centrally located just north of Loop 610, with Southside Place and West University Place to the north, Bellaire to the west, and the Texas Medical Center to the east.
- Homes in the area enjoy easy accessibility to and from key Houston hubs like the Galleria, Downtown, and the Medical Center. Loop 610, Buffalo Speedway, Braeswood Boulevard, and Main Street are minutes away from Braeswood Place homes.
- There are plenty of green spaces within the neighborhood. Retail centers like Rice Village, the Galleria, and Meyerland Plaza are all within easy driving distance.
- Braeswood Place is made up of about 2,200 single-family homes and divided into seven distinct subdivisions. The neighborhood has an active homeowners association and a set of deed restrictions in place.
- The Braeswood Place real estate market is one of Houston’s hottest in terms of appreciation rates.
- Braeswood is zoned to some of the Houston ISD’s best schools, including Twain Elementary, Pershing Middle School, Bellaire High School, and Lamar High School.
- Like most Houston neighborhoods, the trend of replacing older homes has come to Braeswood Place.
- Despite this, however, some of the area’s original ranch-style homes still line the neighborhood’s streets.
- Braeswood homes for sale typically sit on large lots, ranging in size from 7,000 to more than 20,000 square feet.
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- New construction homes in the area are typically larger, with 4,500 to 6,000 square feet of living space.
- Older Braeswood home sizes range between 2,000 to 3,500 square feet. The most expensive Braeswood real estate can span up to 7,000 square feet.
- Prices for Braeswood Place homes for sale can start at around $175,000 and can go up to more than $2,000,000.
Braeswood Place sits just north of Loop 610, about 6 miles southwest of downtown Houston.
Made up of around 2,200 homes, the neighborhood has seven subdivisions and is protected by deed restrictions.
The neighborhood has the cities of West University Place and Southside Place to the north, Old Braeswood and the Texas Medical Center to the east, Linkwood and Knollwood Village to the south, and Meyerland and Bellaire to the west.
Braeswood Place homes are minutes away from the Medical Center, one of Houston’s major employment centers. It is home to more than 50 hospitals, academic institutions, and organizations with around 100,000 employees and volunteers.
The NRG Stadium is also nearby. Home to the Houston Texans, the area also hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and the Texas Bowl. Hermann Park is a short drive away. The 445-acre park features a public golf course, the Houston Zoo, the Miller Outdoor Theatre, and the Museum of Natural Science, among others.
For retail and entertainment options, residents can take a short drive to Rice Village, the Galleria, and the Uptown area.
Braeswood Place Houston is under the 77025 and 77030 Harris County zip codes. (View Houston zip code map.)
Braeswood Place Subdivisions
North of Braeswood Place
- Southside Place
- West University Place
- Upper Kirby / Greenway Plaza
- River Oaks
- Afton Oaks
- Briar Hollow
East of Braeswood Place
- Texas Medical Center
- Old Braeswood
- NRG Stadium / Astrodome area
- MacGregor
South of Braeswood Place
- Linkwood
- Knollwood Village
- South Main
- Willow Meadows / Willowbend area
- Southwest Houston
Braeswood 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). The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a “Met Standard” rating in 2016.
HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Bellaire High, Lamar High School and Twain Elementary School.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
- Mark Twain Elementary School at 7500 Braes Blvd. Twain Elementary has been serving the Braeswood Place area since 1950. It is an International Baccalaureate World School and offers a PYP (IB Primary Years Programme) and a Literary Development Magnet program. Twain is also an International Spanish Academy that offers a Dual Language program.
- Longfellow Elementary School at 3617 Norris Dr. Longfellow Elementary opened its doors in 1955, with its new campus opening in 2007. As a creative and performing arts magnet school, Longfellow Elementary offers classes in dance, choir, orchestra, band, general music, and art.
- Pershing Middle School at 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd. Pershing is a Neighborhood Vanguard and a Fine Arts Magnet school noted for its great academic programs. The school offers four levels of academics: Grade Level, Pre-AP, Vanguard/GT, and Accelerated Vanguard/GT. It also offers several enrichment classes, including a ropes course, concepts in engineering, robotics, and music production, among others.
- Pin Oak Middle School at 4601 Glenmont St. Located in nearby Bellaire, Pin Oak is an “application only” Foreign Language Magnet school. It offers classes in Chinese, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. It was named a Higher Performing School by the Texas Business and Education Coalition and as a National Blue Ribbon School (2008).
- Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Home of the Lamar Texans, Lamar High School is located in Upper Kirby. It offers a business administration magnet program, advanced placement, and an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Like its exemplary academics programs, Lamar also features great athletics programs.
- Bellaire High School at 5100 Maple St. Also an IB World School, Bellaire High also offers advanced placement and IB Diploma programs. It is a magnet school for foreign languages, and offers classes in Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Chinese, and French, among others.
Braeswood Place Houston Private Schools
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Braeswood Place.
- St. Vincent de Paul School at 6800 Buffalo Speedway.
- St. Mark’s Episcopal School at 3816 Bellaire Blvd.
- Episcopal High School at 4650 Bissonnet St.
To find an updated listing of all Braeswood Place real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com 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.
Braeswood Place real estate have continued to steadily appreciate over the past decade. The median sales price and land price per square foot have posted impressive increases – thanks mostly to the neighborhood’s continued popularity.
The median sales price of Braeswood Place homes is at over $600,000.
The number of new construction homes, high demand, and low inventories are factors in driving Braeswood home prices up.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Braeswood Place real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com.
Single-family homes are Braeswood’s main housing attractions. Often compared to nearby West University Place, the neighborhood features larger lots and more affordable housing options.
A number of the neighborhood’s original ranch-style homes from the 1950s have been replaced with newer and bigger multi-story homes. Others, however, have been updated and carefully maintained.
Braeswood homes typically feature lot sizes ranging from 7,000 to more than 20,000 square feet. Home sizes vary – older ranch-style homes can feature 2,000 to around 3,500 square feet, while newer construction custom-built homes can offer between 4,000 to 7,000 square feet.
Braeswood Place homes for sale can start around $175,000. New construction homes in the area can go for upwards of $2,000,000.
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Due to the neighborhood’s deed restrictions, Braeswood Place is mostly made up of detached single-family homes.
There are, however, some Braeswood townhomes available. A number of these are of recent construction, and typically feature smaller floor areas, around 1,500 to 2,000 square feet.
Townhomes in the neighborhood are generally more affordable, starting at around $170,000 and can go upwards of $400,000.
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Museum District area, see all Museum District Area Houston Condos.
Braeswood Place Houston History
Chartered in 1951, Braeswood Place’s development started in the late 40s. Like most Houston neighborhoods during the period, the area was made up of single-family ranch-style homes.
During the 1990s, concerned residents formed the Stella Link Redevelopment Association (SLRA), a group dedicated to rehabilitating parts of the neighborhood. The efforts of the association and with help from the city and private parties led to the creation of the Stella Link Park community service corridor.
The large 4-block area is now home to two area schools (Pershing Middle School and Mark Twain Elementary School), the McGovern-Stella Link Library, the Weekley Family YMCA, and McGovern Park.
Like most areas in Houston, the early 2000s marked a trend in tearing down old Braeswood Place homes and replacing them with bigger, custom-built houses. Some of the neighborhood’s original homes from the 1950s, however, have been carefully maintained and updated.
There are plenty of things to do near and within the Braeswood neighborhood. Key areas of interest include the Brays Bayou Hike and Bike Trail, the Stella Link Park community service corridor, Karl Young Park, and McGovern Park.
Residents can take a stroll along Karl Young Park’s trail system. The park itself is located at 7800 Stella Link Road, and features basketball courts (4 full and 3 half courts), a baseball field, a tennis court, two playgrounds, and a picnic pavilion.
McGovern Park, on the other hand, is located at the corner of Braes and Blue Bonnet. Spanning about 20 acres, the park is part of the Stella Link Park community service corridor. Sheltering Arms, a senior services facility, and the McGovern-Stella Link Library are located in the said area as well.
The Weekley Family YMCA, which houses several indoor and outdoor activity facilities, is also within a stone’s throw away of Braeswood homes.
Here are some of the best places to visit in and around Braeswood Place:
Dining
- Wild Kitchen
- Fajita Pete’s
- Captain Benny’s Half Shell Oyster Bar
- Bon Baguette
- Sleepy Po-Boys
- The Union Kitchen
- Smashburger
- Mama’s Oven
- Two Guys Pizzeria
- Island Grill
- JerryBuilt Homegrown Burgers
- Jet’s Pizza
- Morningside Thai
- Sarpino’s Pizzeria
- Taquerias Arandas
- China Stix
Activity Centers
- Weekley Family YMCA
- Sheltering Arms Senior Services
- McGovern-Stella Link Library
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Parks
- Karl Young Park
- Helen Park
- John P. McGovern Campus Park
- Braeswood Park
- Brays Bayou Hike and Bike Trail
- Linkwood Park
Groceries
- Kroger
- The Fresh Market
- Randall’s
- Brompton Market
- La Michoacana
- Whole Foods Market
- H-E-B
Retail
- Rice Village
- The Galleria
- Meyerland Plaza
- Braes Heights Shopping Center
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