Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Real Estate Guide

Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde is a collection of small and exclusive subdivisions stretching west of the Galleria up to the Westchase District. It is located around 12 miles from Downtown Houston.

Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde is in high demand due to the following:

• PROXIMITY TO EMPLOYMENT CENTERS: Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde sits between two major employment centers, the Galleria and the Westchase District. Westchase is a mixed-use district with over 16 million square feet of office space.

• EASY ACCESSIBILITY: Main roads and freeways are just minutes away, including Richmond Avenue, Westheimer Road, Memorial Drive, San Felipe Road, and Westpark Tollway. Residents have relatively easy commutes to Downtown, the Energy Corridor, and Memorial City.

• CENTRAL LOCATION: Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde features plenty of retail, dining, and entertainment options. Parks, schools, and outdoor entertainment venues are also nearby.

• EXCELLENT SCHOOLS: The neighborhood is zoned to Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school district boasts International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools such as the Briarmeadow Charter School.

• LARGE LOTS: Briarmeadow tends to sit on large lots (by Houston standards). Lot sizes can range from 6,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.

• PROXIMITY TO GOLF COURSES: Residents have a range of options for golf courses surrounding the area. Notable golf courses include the Houston Country Club and the Memorial Park Golf Course.

• SELECTION OF HOMES: A variety of home options is available in the area. This includes townhomes, ranch-style homes, and new-construction homes.

• ACTIVE CIVICS CLUB: Briarmeadow's HOA maintains the neighborhood’s look and overall ambiance. It is responsible for the security and monitoring of developments in the area.

• OUTDOOR VENUES: The area is adjacent to numerous parks. These parks offer a variety of sports fields, picnic areas, and hike-and-bike trails.

Buying or selling a home in Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde can be challenging. A great number of communities in the area is a factor. Each community offers different home types at various price points. Other factors include proximity to main roads and older homes. Some older homes may need extensive renovations. Proximity to main roads may generate unavoidable noise. Different school zoning is another factor.

To get personal advice on buying or selling a Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde 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. Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Home Sale Trends
2. Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Best Realtor Insights
3. Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Schools
5. Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Real Estate Market

Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Home Sale Trends

Briarmeadow is a residential neighborhood located 12 miles from Downtown Houston. It is close to the Westpark Tollway and the Galleria area.

Briarmeadow is popular for its:

• PROXIMITY TO EMPLOYMENT CENTERS: Briarmeadow sits between two major employment centers, the Galleria and the Westchase District. Westchase is home to several companies, including Phillips 66, Halliburton, and PetroChina.

• EASY ACCESSIBILITY: Main roads are a few minutes away from Briarmeadow homes. Residents can have easy commutes to Downtown and the Energy Corridor.

• CENTRAL LOCATION: Richmond Avenue and Westheimer Road feature plenty of retail, dining, and entertainment options. This allows Briarmeadow residents convenient access to restaurants, shops, services, and amenities.

• AFFORDABLE HOMES: Briarmeadow homes are more affordable. Homes in nearby Memorial Villages, Galleria, and Tanglewood command higher prices.

Briarmeadow boasts larger lots compared to Houston standard. Lot sizes can range between 6,000 and 10,000 square feet or more.

Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Best Realtor Insights

Made up of several subdivisions and multi-family dwellings, Briarmeadow (also known as Woodlake/Briarmeadow and Tanglewilde/Briarmeadow) is largely residential. Some areas feature commercial establishments.

• Briarmeadow sits between two major employment centers, the Galleria and the Westchase District. Westchase is a mixed-use district with over 16 million square feet of office space. Several companies operate out of the district, including the oil and energy giants like Chevron, Phillips 66, Halliburton, and PetroChina, among others.

• Main roads and freeways are minutes away from Briarmeadow homes, including Richmond Avenue, Westheimer Road, Memorial Drive, San Felipe Road, and Westpark Tollway. Residents have fairly easy commutes to and from key Houston neighborhoods like downtown, the Energy Corridor, the Galleria, and Memorial City.

• Briarmeadow features plenty of retail, dining, and entertainment options, particularly along two of its major roads, Richmond Avenue and Westheimer Road. Residents have convenient access to a number of restaurants, cafes, stores, and bars. Parks, schools, and outdoor entertainment venues are also nearby.

• Compared to homes in nearby Memorial Villages, Galleria, and Tanglewood areas, Briarmeadow homes are more affordable, with the median sales price at around $290,000.

• Briarmeadow homes tend to sit on large lots (by Houston standards). Lot sizes can range from 6,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.

• The neighborhood is zoned to the HISD's Piney Point Elementary, Emerson Elementary School, Revere Middle School, and Margaret Long Wisdom High School. Students may also opt to apply to the Briarmeadow Charter School. Briarmeadow Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate school serving the IB Primary Years Programme, is located within the neighborhood.

• Briarmeadow, like most neighborhoods in west Houston, was developed in the 1950s and 1960s. Like most areas west of Loop 610, the land where Briarmeadow now sits was previously a farm. Development started in the 1950s.

• The neighborhood sits about 12 miles west of Downtown Houston. Nearby neighborhoods include Lamar Terrace, Tanglewood, and Briarmeadow.

• Ranch-style and traditional homes are common in Briarmeadow. Most of the neighborhood's original homes have been updated, though some have been torn down in favor of two-story custom-built homes.

• Briarmeadow homes tend to offer 3 to 5 bedrooms. Home sizes range from 1,700 to more than 4,500 square feet. Pricing for Briarmeadow homes for sale range from $500,000 to more than $1,500,000.

Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Maps, Location & Zip Code

Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Schools

Briarmeadow 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. HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Briarmeadow Charter School.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Piney Point Elementary School at 8921 Pagewood Ln. Piney Point Elementary School is a Vanguard neighborhood school that offers English as a Second Language (ESL), Transitional Bilingual Program, Skills for Learning and Living (SLL), and Preschoolers Achieving Learning Skills (PALS).

• Briarmeadow Charter School at 3601 Dunvale Rd. Opened in 1997, Briarmeadow Charter School serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is known for its academic excellence and offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).

• Emerson Elementary School at 9533 Skyline Dr. Emerson Elementary School features a Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program (TWBIP), which aims to hone students in both English and Spanish. The school has been given a "Met Standard" rating by the TEA.

• Mark White Elementary School at 2515 Old Farm Rd. Students zoned to Piney Point, Briargrove, Emerson, or Pilgrim can also opt to apply to Mark White Elementary School. White is a new non-zoned school that offers unique programs, including a French Dual Language Immersion Program (for PK and Kindergarten).

Middle Schools

• Revere Middle School at 10502 Briar Forest Dr. Paul Revere Middle School is one of the HISD's STEM Magnet Schools (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Established in 1980, the school has since received a Recognized rating from the Texas Education Agency. Apart from its STEM magnet program, the school also offers an array of math and science electives as well as great fine arts and athletics programs.

High Schools

• Margaret Long Wisdom High School at 6529 Beverly Hill St. Formerly known as Robert E. Lee High School, Wisdom High was established in the early 1960s. Children at Risk named the school one of the "most improved high schools in Greater Houston". The school offers a wide variety of AP classes. Students may also opt to attend Westside High School or Lamar High School instead.

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Known for its great athletics program and its football team (the Lamar Texans, formerly the Redskins), Lamar also offers excellent academic programs. It is an International Baccalaureate World School serving the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (career-related). The school also offers a business management magnet program and several AP courses.

• Westside High School at 14201 Briar Forest Dr. A magnet school for Integrated Technology, Westside High School has a curriculum that is divided into 5 aspects: Media Relations, Applied Science/Health Science, Fine Arts, Business, and Computing Sciences.

• T. H. Rogers School at 5840 San Felipe St. Thomas Horace Rogers School is an alternative school with a Vanguard program for gifted and talented students. It has been named National Blue Ribbon School.

Briarmeadow Houston Private Schools

Briarmeadow 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 Briarmeadow:

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

• The Tenney School at 3500 S Gessner Rd.

• Robindell Private School at 6610 Alder Dr.

• Memorial Lutheran School at 5800 Westheimer Rd.

• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart at 10202 Memorial Dr.

• The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr.

• Second Baptist School at 6410 Woodway Dr.

To find an updated listing of all Briarmeadow real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Briarmeadow 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.

Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde Real Estate Market

Briarmeadow Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Briarmeadow is known for its ranch-style homes, some of which date back to the 1950s and 1960s.

One-story floor plans with 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2,000 to 3,000 square feet are typical in Briarmeadow. Lots are between 9,000 and 10,000 square feet.

Most of these older Briarmeadow homes have been repaired and maintained, but some have been replaced with larger and more modern homes.

There are so many subdivisions and smaller villages in Briarmeadow that prices, housing types, and architectural styles vary. Some areas have deed limitations and architectural regulations.

Home prices in Briarmeadow range from $300,000 to $4,000,000.

Briarmeadow Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

In Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde, there are many townhomes. Briarmeadow townhomes are smaller and more affordable than single-family homes.

Briarmeadow townhomes typically have 2 to 3 bedrooms and range in size from 1,000 to around 2,800 square feet. The lots are around 2,000 square feet. The majority were built in the 1980s, but there are some newer townhomes available.

Prices for Briarmeadow townhomes start at around $100,000 and rise up to $350,000 or more.

Briarmeadow Houston Condo Sale Trends

Briarmeadow condos aren't available in mid- or high-rise buildings, but nearby units are.

To see other condos within Briarmeadow, see Briarmeadow Houston Condos.

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Briarmeadow TX History

James E. Lyon, a real estate developer and businessman, spearheaded Briarmeadow's development in 1955. 258 acres of the neighborhood were initially reserved for commercial and retail, and 18 acres for residential.

The post-war housing boom and Interstate 10 contributed to West Houston's development. Buffalo Bayou's properties were bought up by developers during the 1950s and 1960s in particular.

Located between Gessner and Chimney Rock Road, Briarmeadow (also called Briarmeadow/Woodlake or Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde) is a large neighborhood. In the area, suburban neighborhoods are popular for their verdant surroundings and close-knit communities.

Fun Things To Do Near Briarmeadow Houston

The Briar Meadow/Woodlake area is a mix of residential communities, retail centers, and busy main roads lined with commercial establishments.

It runs along Westheimer Road and Richmond Avenue, two major roads in Houston. Briargrove Shopping Center, Spectrum Shopping Center, and Woodlake Square are a few of the retail centers located along both roads.

Several parks are also located within the Briarmeadow area, including the newly renovated Briarmeadow Park.

Take a short drive to Uptown Park/Galleria for more options. Just a few miles from Westchase Mall. Neighborhood amenities such as Memorial City Mall, Town & Country Village, and CityCentre are easily accessible from I-10 and Beltway 8.

Here are just some of the must-visit places in and around Houston Briarmeadow:

Dining

• Thai Gourmet
• Hot Toppings Pizza
• Killen's STQ
• Indian Prince
• Local Foods
• Uberrito
• Golden Chick
• AGU Ramen
• Mezza Grille
• The Del

Retail and Entertainment

• Briargrove Shopping Center
• Spectrum Shopping Center
• Woodlake Square
• Westchase Plaza
• The Galleria
• Uptown Park
• Rice Village
• Highland Village

Nightlife

• Double Apple Grill
• The Hideaway On Dunvale
• Kaif Hookah Lounge
• Sin Lounge
• Story Ultralounge
• Zanzibar Houston
• Muldoon's the Patio
• Sinbad Cafe & Grill
• Prospect Park Restaurant
• Firehouse Saloon

Groceries

• Whole Foods
• The Fresh Market
• Randalls Food & Pharmacy
• Target
• H-E-B

Parks

• Blossom Heights Park
• Tanglewilde Park
• Briarbend Park
• Anderson Park
• Briar Meadow Park

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