Briargrove Houston Real Estate Guide
Briargrove is a deed-restricted residential neighborhood located minutes from the Galleria and about 12 miles west of Downtown Houston.
Briargrove is a deed-restricted residential neighborhood located minutes from the Galleria and about 12 miles west of Downtown Houston.
Made up of around 900 single-family homes, Briargrove is a quiet residential neighborhood. Popular for its friendly atmosphere and close-knit community, Briagrove features:
Buying or selling a home in Briargrove can be challenging due to a number of factors, including the area’s older homes (some may need extensive renovations), deed restrictions, and proximity to main roads (you want to be near one, but not too near). For help in navigating this complex market, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of Briargrove’s most active real estate agents.
Located about 12 miles from downtown Houston, Briargrove is a community of 900 homes. It is just west of the Galleria/Uptown area and is known for its ranch-style homes, small town atmosphere, and large lots.
Roughly bordered by some of Houston’s main thoroughfares, Briargrove is located east of Briargrove Drive, south of Woodway Drive, west of Briarmead Drive, and north of Westheimer Road. San Felipe Street cuts through the neighborhood.
Made up of roughly 900 homes, Briargrove is a tight-knit community known for its mid- to large-sized lots. Nestled at the heart of west Houston, Briargrove has the Galleria/Uptown area to the east, Tanglewood to the northeast, and the Memorial Villages (Piney Point and Hunters Creek) to the north. Other nearby neighborhoods include Lamar Terrace and Briarmeadow (Woodlake).
The neighborhood is mostly residential, though there are plenty of options available along Westheimer Road. Retail hubs in the area include the Briargrove, Spectrum, and Briarcroft shopping centers. Other retail, dining and entertainment centers are also available along Woodway, Voss, and San Felipe.
Uptown Houston, a major retail and business district, is less than a couple of miles away from Briargrove homes. The district features over 23 million square feet of office space and 5 million square feet of retail space. The Galleria is located within the district, along with other retail centers like Uptown Park and the Post Oak Shopping Center.
Briargrove Houston real estate have a 77057 Harris County zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)
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Briargrove 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 Briargrove Elementary and Lamar High School.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
Briargove homes are located near several private schools, including St. Michael School (1833 Sage Rd.), a part of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and the Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning (2313 S Voss Rd.), a private Islamic School.
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Briargrove.
To find an updated listing of all Briargrove 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.
The Briargrove real estate market has grown over the past 10 years. The median sales price of homes in the area is at over $850,000.
With the neighborhood’s continued popularity came increased demand, which in turn has driven prices up at a steady pace.
Other factors may have contributed in keeping the area’s real estate market strong: Briargrove’s active homeowners association, its deed restrictions, and its architectural committee.
Briargrove homes include old ranch-style homes, updated/remodeled homes, and recently constructed custom-built homes. Prices can range from $500,000 to upwards of $1,000,000.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Briargrove real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
Similar to nearby communities like the Memorial Villages and Memorial Close In, Briargrove single-family homes tend to range from older ranch-style and traditional homes to remodeled or updated dwellings. New construction custom-built homes are also becoming more common within the area.
Briargrove homes for sale typically sit on large lots by Houston standards, ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 square feet. Sprawling, manicured lawns and treed front and/or backyards are common features found in homes within the neighborhood.
Though traditional and ranch-style homes are more prevalent in Briargrove, other architectural styles are represented well in its newer homes, including French, contemporary, and modern.
Most Briargrove homes offer 3-bedroom 2-bath floor plans, though there are larger properties available in the area. Home sizes range from 1,700 to upwards of 4,500 square feet.
Prices for Briargrove homes for sale can start at around $500,000. Bigger and newer properties can sell for more than $1,500,000.
Briargrove Houston has deed restrictions and architectural guidelines that discourage the construction of townhomes. There are, however, plenty of townhomes available in areas just outside the subdivision, most notably near Briargrove Drive and Westheimer Road.
Due to the neighborhood’s deed restrictions, there are no Briargrove condos for sale in mid-rise or highrise buildings, but plenty of units are available in surrounding areas like the Galleria and River Oaks. Museum District condos are also a popular option.
These Galleria condos are within a few minutes from Briargrove:
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see all condos within the Uptown District/ Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos.
Like most neighborhoods in west Houston, Briargrove can trace its roots back to the suburban housing boom in the 50s and 60s.
In 1948, Walter and Mary Jo Peckham moved to the property now known as Briargrove, located a few miles west of what was then Houston’s city limits. They stayed there up until the property was sold to developers.
Much like the upscale subdivisions developed at the time, Briargrove was built out with ranch-style homes, some of which still stand today. Briargrove Elementary, the neighborhood’s award-winning school, was built in 1958.
There are perks to be had from being located adjacent to the Galleria/Uptown area.
Houston’s premiere shopping destination, the Galleria area features over 700 retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other entertainment hubs. With the Galleria and Uptown Park within minutes away, Briargrove homes are within minutes of Houston’s best and finest in terms of retail.
Other major shopping centers nearby include Rice Village and Highland Village.
Within the neighborhood’s borders, residents can enjoy a leisurely stroll around Briargrove Park Center or take a swim in the community center’s pool facilities.
Briargrove Park Center offers several facilities, including a pool, tennis courts, and a playground. The park’s redevelopment in 2003 led to the improvement of other clubhouse amenities like sidewalks, fences, and its large pavilion. The community center pool is also home to the local swim team – the Barracudas.
Here are some of the must-visit places near Briargrove Houston:
Here are just some of the must-visit places in and around Houston Briargrove:
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