Briargrove Park Houston Real Estate Guide
One of West Houston’s top neighborhoods, Briargrove Park is located directly north of Westchase District.
Briargrove Park Houston Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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, as well as its central location and great home options.
Residents enjoy:
- TOP WESTERN HOUSTON NEIGHBORHOOD: One of Western Houston’s top neighborhoods, Briargrove Park is on par with the top subdivisions in the Memorial area, including Bunker Hill, Briargrove, Westchase, and Rivercrest.
- PROXIMITY TO EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS: Nestled north of the Westchase Business District, Briargrove Park residents are minutes away from business and employment centers. The Energy Corridor and the Galleria, two major employment hubs are both around 5 miles away from the neighborhood.
- STRONG CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: The Briargrove Park Property Owners, Inc. handle the neighborhood’s deed restrictions, review new construction and additions, organize events, and maintain common areas (including the gaslights). The community also employs a 24-hour constable service. Other community organizations include the Briargrove Park Women’s Club.
- EASY ACCESS: The neighborhood sits east of Beltway 8 and north of Westheimer Road. Briar Forest Drive cuts through the neighborhood, while Gessner Road, Memorial Drive, and Richmond Avenue are all within minutes away. Key Houston areas are a short drive away from the neighborhood.
- NEAR RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: Residents are a short drive away from west Houston’s best retail centers, including 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.
- LARGE WOODED LOTS: Like nearby Memorial area neighborhoods, Briargrove Park offers generous lots, typically between 8,000 to upwards of 12,000 square feet. 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 (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.
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.
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- Nestled north of the Westchase Business District, Briargrove Park residents are minutes away from business and employment centers. The Energy Corridor and the Galleria, two major employment hubs are both around 5 miles away from the neighborhood.
- The neighborhood sits east of Beltway 8 and north of Westheimer Road. Briar Forest Drive cuts through the neighborhood, while Gessner Road, Memorial Drive, and Richmond Avenue are all within minutes away.
- The Briargrove Park Property Owners, Inc. handle the neighborhood’s deed restrictions, review new construction and additions, organize events, and maintain common areas (including the gaslights). The community also employs a 24-hour constable service. Other community organizations include the Briargrove Park Women’s Club.
- Residents are a short drive away from west Houston’s best retail centers, including 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.
- Like nearby Memorial area neighborhoods, Briargrove Park offers generous lots, typically between 8,000 to upwards of 12,000 square feet. Mature trees and landscaping are common in Briargrove Park homes.
- The neighborhood was established in 1963 and is deed-restricted.
- Students in the area may opt to attend these HISD area schools: Walnut Bend Elementary, Revere Middle School, and Westside High School.
- Briargrove Park homes come in a variety of styles and designs, from ranch-style homes to traditional two-story homes, and from newer custom-built homes to quaint bungalows.
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- Some of the neighborhood’s original homes have been torn down in favor of custom-built homes. Others still stand – updated and carefully maintained.
- Homes in Briargrove Park often feature 4- to 5-bedroom floor plans with 4 to 5 full baths.
- Home sizes can range from 2,000 to more than 4,000 square feet.
- Briargrove Park homes for sale can start at around $400,000. The most expensive real estate in the neighborhood tend to be newer homes priced at around $1,300,000.
Briargrove is a residential subdivision nestled in the area south of the Buffalo Bayou, west of Gessner Road, north of Westheimer Road, and east of Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8).
The neighborhood sits north of the Westchase district and west of Rivercrest. It is outside Loop 610 and just inside the Beltway in the area north of Westpark Tollway and south of Katy Freeway (I-10).
Some of the most expensive Houston neighborhoods are located nearby, including the Memorial Villages (Bunker Hill Village and Piney Point Village), Frostwood, and adjacent Rivercrest.
The community is centrally located near parks, shopping centers, and restaurants. Shopping centers in Westchase and the Memorial area, including Memorial City Mall, the CityCentre, and Westchase Shopping Center are all within a few minutes away from Briargrove Park homes.
Business and employment centers are equally accessible from the community. Major Houston employment hubs like the Galleria and the Energy Corridor are both approximately 5 miles away from the neighborhood.
Briargrove Park is made up of around 1,480 single-family homes. It was developed in phases, with slightly curved streets and distinct gas lamps.
Briargrove Park real estate have a 77042 zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)
Paige Martin’s Recent Awards:
– “One of America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” Real Trends
– Five Star Realtor Award, Multi-Year Winner
– “One of Houston’s Top 50 Realtors,” Houston Chronicle
– “One of America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” Real Trends
– Five Star Realtor Award, Multi-Year Winner
– “One of Houston’s Top 50 Realtors,” Houston Chronicle
West of Briargrove Park
North of Briargrove Park
East of Briargrove Park
South of Briargrove Park
- Westchase District
- Chinatown
- Sharpstown
- Westwood
- Braeburn
- Greater Fondren Southwest
- Alief
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 (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 Reagan High School.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
- Walnut Bend Elementary School at 10620 Briar Forest Dr. Also known as the Walnut Bend School of Environmental Sciences, the school serves the HISD’s Apollo 20 Program alongside its core academics program. Walnut Bend also features enrichment programs in music, research, physical education, and science.
- 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. Apart from its magnet program, the school also features a Neighborhood Vanguard Gifted and Talented program.
- West Briar Middle School at 13733 Brimhurst Dr. Students in Briargrove Park may opt to attend West Briar Middle School instead of Revere. 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.
- 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: Fine Arts, Business, Media Relations, Applied Science/Health Science, and Computing Sciences. Westside is also known for its athletics programs and 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 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.
The Briargrove Park real estate market has posted steady growth in the past 10 years. The median sales price of homes in the neighborhood is at over $480,000. Median sold price per square foot is at around $180.
One of Houston’s older neighborhoods, a number of factors have contributed to the steady rise of property values in the area. Commercial development (particularly along Westheimer and the Westchase Business District), flourishing business and employment in Westchase, great schools, and high mobility in the area have all played a role in this trend.
Despite the neighborhood’s burgeoning real estate market, Briargrove Park homes are still markedly more affordable than homes in nearby neighborhoods like the Bunker Hill Village, Riverside, and Frostwood.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Briargrove Park real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com.
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’s deed restrictions discourage townhomes in the area. Some nearby neighborhoods, including the Memorial and West Memorial areas do have some townhomes available.
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.
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 the 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
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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
- Nippan 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
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 the owner of HoustonProperties.com, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.
Paige Martin’s Recent Awards:
– #1 Agent, Keller Williams, Memorial
– #1 Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
– #9 Agent, Keller Williams, United States
– #1 Agent, Keller Williams, Memorial
– #1 Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
– #9 Agent, Keller Williams, United States
