Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Real Estate Guide

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 has around 1,480 single-family homes. It completes Memorial Area's subdivisions with Bunker Hill, Westchase, and Rivercrest.

Briargrove Park residents can enjoy the following:

• Convenience: The neighborhood sits east of Beltway 8 and north of Westheimer Road. Key Houston areas are just a short drive from Gessner Road, Memorial Drive, and Richmond Avenue.

• Home Options: Briargrove Park homes have ranch-style and traditional two-story homes. New custom-built homes and bungalows replaced some of the neighborhood's original homes.

• Large Wooded Lots: Briargrove Park has large lots which range between 8,000 and 12,000 square feet. These properties feature mature trees and landscaping.

• Access to Establishments: Residents have easy access to retail centers and job hubs. Galleria and Energy Corridor are a short drive from the neighborhood. Plenty of restaurants, bars, lounges, and cafes are nearby.

The Briargrove Park Property Owners, Inc. enforces deed restrictions to keep the neighborhood's quality of living. It handles the maintenance of common areas as well.

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.

To find an updated listing of all Briargrove Park 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 Briargrove Park 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.

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Real Estate Market

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend has generous lots with mature trees and traditional homes. There are around 1,480 single-family homes within the neighborhood.

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

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend showcases mid to large-sized lots (by Houston standards). Lot sizes range from 8,000 to more than 12,000 square feet, similar to west Houston and Memorial area neighborhoods.

The single-family homes have contemporary, Mediterranean, English, and Spanish architectural styles.

Some Briargrove Park/Walnutbend homes date back to the 1960s. Bigger and new custom-built homes replaced many of the area’s original homes. Still, there are older homes that are well-maintained.

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend homes for sale can start at around $265,000. The most expensive property can get up to around $850,000.

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Townhome Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Briargrove Park/Walnutbend. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Briargrove Park/Walnutbend 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.

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Briargrove Park/Walnutbend condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

Several condo buildings are located in the Galleria, including:

• Villa D’Este

• Cosmopolitan

• Astoria

• Highland Tower

• Montebello

• 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 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 Briargrove Park/Walnutbend 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.

Briargrove Park/Walnutbend TX History

Briargrove Park used to be a rural area like other Memorial subdivisions. It houses a dairy farm. An oilman owned Westchase as a cattle ranch.

J.L. Phillips led the development in 1963. He used the existing two-story farmhouse as an office and built his own home within the subdivision.

Early homes have three pine trees, and some of them still stand today.

The surrounding areas improved with mixed-use developments like the Westchase district. Dining and retail areas filled Westheimer Road. Despite these, Briargrove Park remains a serene residential area with winding streets, classic gas lamps, and mature pines.

Fun Things To Do Near Briargrove Park/Walnutbend

Briargrove Park is just off Westheimer Road and north of Westchase District. Residents have access to several dining, retail, and leisure hubs.

A pool, tennis courts, parks, and a playground are some amenities within the neighborhood.

Here are some must-visit places in Briargrove Park/Walnutbend:

Golf Courses

• Lakeside Country Club
• Houston Country Club

Retail

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

Dining

• The Warwick
• Cliff's Hamburger Grill
• Angus Grille
• Mezza Grille
• Barnaby's Cafe
• Local Foods - Tanglewood

Nightlife

• Luna Lounge
• Prospect Park
• Ivy
• The Deck on Fountainview
• The Hideout
• Karma Houston 6213
• Liquid Lounge

Best Briargrove Park/Walnutbend 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.