BRIARGROVE PARK/WALNUTBEND REAL ESTATE GUIDE

2022 Briargrove Park/Walnutbend homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Briargrove Park is a small residential community directly north of Westchase Business District. Established in 1963, Briargrove Park is made up of around 1,480 single-family homes. Its charm lies in its gaslit street lights, mature trees, and active community. It also has a central location and great home options.

Briargrove Park residents enjoy:

• TOP WESTERN HOUSTON NEIGHBORHOOD MEMBERSHIP: Briargrove Park is named one of West Houston's top neighborhoods. It is a part of the Memorial Area's group of subdivisions, together with Bunker Hill, Westchase, and Rivercrest.

• ACCESSIBILITY: The neighborhood sits east of Beltway 8 and north of Westheimer Road. Cutting through the neighborhood is Briar Forest Drive. Key Houston areas are just a short drive away from the roads of Gessner, Memorial Drive, and Richmond Avenue.

• PROXIMITY TO EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS: Briargrove Park is nestled north of the Westchase Business District. Residents are minutes away from business and employment centers. The Energy Corridor and The Galleria are major employment hubs both just 5 miles away from the neighborhood.

• PROXIMITY TO RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: Residents can enjoy easy access to west Houston’s best retail centers. This includes Memorial City Mall, the CityCentre, Town and Country Village, Westchase Shopping Center, and Woodlake Square. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars, lounges, and cafes along Westheimer Road.

• STRONG CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: The Briargrove Park Property Owners, Inc. handles the neighborhood’s deed restrictions and reviews new construction and additions. They organize events and maintain the amenities to keep the quality of living in the community.

• LARGE WOODED LOTS: Briargrove Park offers generous lots, between 8,000 to 12,000 square feet like nearby Memorial area neighborhoods. Mature trees and landscaping are common in Briargrove Park homes.

• HOME OPTIONS: Briargrove Park homes come in a variety of styles and designs. Some homes offer ranch-style designs while others are traditional two-story homes. There are also newer custom-built homes and bungalows. Some of the neighborhood’s original homes have been torn down in favor of custom-built homes. Others still stand – updated and carefully maintained.

Briargrove Park real estate can be tricky to navigate due to its proximity to Beltway 8 (as this may hurt resale values) and main streets (where noise may become an issue, especially along Westheimer). Older homes may need renovation, while new construction can pose quality issues.

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

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Table of Contents

1. Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Home Sale Trends
2. Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Best Realtor Insights
3. Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Schools
5. Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Real Estate Market

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Home Sale Trends

Established in 1963, Briargrove Park is made up of around 1,480 single-family homes. Its charm lies in its gaslit street lights, mature trees, and active community. It also has a central location and great home options.

Briargrove Park residents enjoy:

• TOP WESTERN HOUSTON NEIGHBORHOOD: Briargrove Park is named one of Houston's top neighborhoods. It is a part of the Memorial Area's group of subdivisions, together with Bunker Hill, Westchase, and Rivercrest.

• PROXIMITY TO EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS: Briargrove Park is nestled north of the Westchase Business District. Residents are minutes away from business and employment centers. The Energy Corridor and the Galleria are major employment hubs, both just 5 miles away from the neighborhood.

• STRONG CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: The Briargrove Park Property Owners, Inc. handles the neighborhood's deed restrictions and reviews new construction and additions. They organize events and maintain the amenities to keep the quality of living in the community.

• EASY ACCESS: The neighborhood sits east of Beltway 8 and north of Westheimer Road. Cutting through the community is Briar Forest Drive. Key Houston areas are just a short drive away from the roads of Gessner, Memorial Drive, and Richmond Avenue.

• NEAR RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: Residents can enjoy easy access to West Houston's best retail centers. This includes Memorial City Mall, the CityCentre, Town & Country Village, Westchase Shopping Center, and Woodlake Square. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars, lounges, and cafes along Westheimer Road.

• LARGE WOODED LOTS: Briargrove Park offers generous lots, between 8,000 and 12,000 square feet, like the nearby Memorial area neighborhoods. Mature trees and landscaping are common in Briargrove Park homes.

Briargrove Park real estate can be tricky to navigate due to its proximity to Beltway 8 (which may hurt resale values) and main streets (where noise may become an issue, especially along Westheimer). Older homes may need renovation, while new construction can pose quality issues.

For help in navigating this tricky market, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston's Best Realtors and one of Briargrove Park's most active real estate agents.

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Best Realtor Insights

Briargrove Park is a small residential community located just inside the Beltway. It is in a prime location with easy access to major business hubs and commercial districts.

• Briargrove Park is nestled north of the Westchase Business District. The residents are only about 5 miles away from the two major employment hubs, the Energy Corridor and the Galleria.

• The neighborhood sits east of Beltway 8 and north of Westheimer Road. That means many restaurants, bars, lounges, and cafes are all within a short distance.

• Established in 1963, the Briargrove Park Property Owners, Inc. handles and maintains the deed-restricted neighborhood. Other community organizations include the Briargrove Park Women’s Club.

• The community employs a 24-hour constable service, so the neighborhood is protected around the clock.

• For the convenience of the community, major establishments are all within easy driving distance. Some are the Memorial City Mall, the CityCentre, Town & Country Village, Westchase Shopping Center, and Woodlake Square.

• Briargrove Park offers generous lots, typically between 8,000 and 12,000 square feet. They are mostly shaded by beautifully lined-up mature trees.

• Students in the area may opt to attend these HISD area schools: Walnut Bend Elementary, Revere Middle School, and Westside High School.

• Briargrove Park offers a wide range of architectural styles. They are ranch-style homes, traditional two-story homes, brand-new custom-built homes, and quaint bungalows.

• Homes in Briargrove Park often feature 4- to 5-bedroom floor plans with 4 to 5 full baths. Each ranges from 2,000 up to more than 4,000 square feet.

• Briargrove Park homes for sale can start at around $400,000. Newer homes in the area fetch the highest prices, averaging $1,300,000 or more.

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Maps, Location & Zip Code

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Schools

Briargrove Park homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Established in the 1920s, Houston ISD is the largest school district in the state. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a “Met Standard” rating. HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, including Reagan High School.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Walnut Bend Elementary School at 10620 Briar Forest Dr. Known as the Walnut Bend School of Environmental Sciences. The school serves HISD’s Apollo 20 Program alongside its core academic program. Walnut Bend also features enrichment programs in music, research, physical education, and science.

Middle Schools

• Revere Middle School at 10502 Briar Forest Dr. Located in nearby Westchase. Revere Middle School is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) magnet school. The school also features a Neighborhood Vanguard Gifted and Talented program.

• West Briar Middle School at 13733 Brimhurst Dr. Students in Briargrove Park may also attend West Briar Middle School. The school offers academic programs like Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) and Gifted and Talented (G/T). Elective programs in West Briar include classes in fine arts and technology, among others.

High Schools

• Westside High School at 14201 Briar Forest Dr. Houston ISD’s Integrated Technology magnet school, Westside High School, first opened in 2000. The school’s magnet program features five strands. These are Fine Arts, Business, Media Relations, Applied Science/Health Science, and Computing Sciences. Westside is also known for its athletic programs. It has been ranked in Newsweek’s Top High Schools in the United States multiple times.

Briargrove Park Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Briargrove Park.

• Grace School at 10219 Ella Lee Ln.

• Ascension Episcopal School at 2525 Seagler Rd.

• River Oaks Academy at 10600 Richmond Ave.

• Wesley Academy at 10573 Westpark Dr.

• Alexander-Smith Academy at 10255 Richmond Ave.

• Primrose School of the Westchase District at 3191 Briarpark Dr.

• Saint Francis Episcopal Day School at 335 Piney Point Rd.

• Cecilia Catholic School at 11740 Joan of Arc Dr.

• The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr.

*Note: To find an updated listing of all Briargrove Park public and private schools listing, please send an email to Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com.

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.

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Real Estate Market

Briargrove Park Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Briargrove Park is known for its generous lots with mature trees and traditional homes. The neighborhood is made up of around 1,480 single-family homes.

Homes in Briargrove Park come in a variety of home styles and designs, including traditional two-story homes, bungalows, and ranch-style homes. Most offer 4-bedroom, 3-bath floor plans, though bigger and more expensive properties can feature as many as 5 bedrooms. Briargrove Park homes typically offer 2,000 to more than 4,000 square feet of living space.

Like most west Houston and Memorial area neighborhoods, Briargrove Park also showcases mid-to-large-sized lots (by Houston standards), ranging in size from 8,000 to more than 12,000 square feet.

As mentioned, homes in the neighborhood come in a variety of architectural designs, including traditional, ranch-style, contemporary, Mediterranean, English, and Spanish, among others.

While some Briargrove Park homes date back to the 1960s, many of the area’s original homes have been torn down in favor of bigger and newer custom-built homes. Some of the neighborhood’s older homes have been updated.

Prices for Briargrove Park homes for sale can start at around $400,000. The neighborhood’s most expensive real estate can get up to around $1,000,000.

Briargrove Park Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

Briargrove Park’s deed restrictions discourage townhomes in the area. Some nearby neighborhoods, including the Memorial and West Memorial areas, do have some townhomes available.

Briargrove Park Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Briargrove Park condos for sale, but there are plenty of options available in the nearby Galleria/Uptown area.

Listed below are some of them:

Galleria (77056 and 77057)

• Cosmopolitan

• Astoria

• Highland Tower

• Montebello

• Villa D’Este

• Four Leaf Towers

• The Bristol

• Empire Lofts

• Lofts On Post Oak

• Manhattan

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see all Houston Galleria/Uptown area condos, see Galleria Houston Condos.

Briargrove Park TX History

Briargrove Park, much like its Memorial area neighbors, used to be a rural area. It was a dairy farm, while nearby Westchase was a cattle ranch owned by an oilman.

Development started in 1963, spearheaded by J.L. Phillips. The developer even used the existing two-story farmhouse as an office. He later built his own home within the subdivision.

Early homes featured three pine trees (as seen on the neighborhood’s logo) – some of which still stand today.

Most of the surrounding areas have grown with mixed-use developments like the Westchase district. Restaurants, bars, and retail areas have also flourished along Westheimer Road. Despite these, Briargrove Park remains a quiet residential subdivision with winding streets, distinct gas lamps, and mature pines.

Fun Things To Do Near Briargrove Park Houston

Briargrove Park’s location just off Westheimer Road and north of Houston’s vibrant Westchase District gives its residents excellent access to plenty of dining, retail, and entertainment options.

Community amenities include a community pool, tennis courts, a park, and a playground. Mary Ann Francklow Park, located within the community, features a gazebo and a jogging trail.

The Westchase district has several shopping malls within its borders: Westchase Shopping Center (along Westheimer and Wilcrest), Woodlake Square (along Westheimer and Gessner), and Carillon Shopping Center (along Westheimer).

Other retail centers, like Memorial City Mall, Town and Country Village, and the CityCentre are all within a few minutes drive away.

For outdoor pursuits, Briargrove Park also has plenty of parks and golf courses nearby. The Terry Hershey Park, with its hike and bike trails, is just across the Beltway and follows the contours of the bayou further west in George Bush Park. Golf courses in the area include the Royal Oaks Country Club, Sharpstown Country Club, and Westwood Country Club.

Here are some must-visit places in Briargrove Park Houston:

Dining

• Original Marini’s Empanada House
• Avesta Persian Grill
• J Alexander’s Restaurant
• Saldivia’s South American Grill
• Kasra Persian Grill
• Yaan Tiffins
• Tacos El Gato
• Jenivi’s Seafood Shoppe & Restaurant
• Cafe Pita +
• Eatwell Bakery Cafe

Retail

• Memorial City Mall
• Citycentre
• Town & Country Village
• Westchase Shopping Center
• Carillon Shopping Center
• Woodlake Square

Nightlife

• Vintropolis
• Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub
• Molly’s Pub
• Three Sheets Bar & Grill
• Milano Bar
• The Method
• Pharaoh Hookah Lounge
• The Bull & Bear Tavern & Eatery
• Monnalisa Bar
• Sky Box Grill Bar Games

Groceries

• Kroger’s
• Nippon Daido
• H-E-B
• Randall’s
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Phoenicia Specialty Foods
• Trader Joe’s
• Whole Foods Market
• Food Town

Parks

• Mary Ann Francklow Park
• Terry Hershey Park
• Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary

Best Briargrove Park Houston 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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