Briarmeadow Houston Real Estate Guide
Briarmeadow is a collection of small and exclusive subdivisions stretching west of the Galleria up to the Westchase District.
Briarmeadow is a collection of small and exclusive subdivisions stretching west of the Galleria up to the Westchase District.
Located around 12 miles away from Downtown Houston, Briarmeadow is a largely residential area nestled north of Westpark Tollway and minutes from the Galleria area.
Residents enjoy:
Buying or selling a home in Briarmeadow can be challenging due to a number of factors. There are a number of communities in the area, each offering different home types and prices. Other factors include proximity to main roads (you don’t want to be too near one), older homes (some may need extensive renovations), and different school zoning.
For help in navigating this complex market, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of the most active real estate agents in Briarmeadow.
Briarmeadow (otherwise known the Woodlake/Briar Meadow area) is located north of Westpark Tollway, south of the Buffalo Bayou, east of Gessner Road, and west of largely covers the area north of Westpark Tollway, south of Chimney Rock Road.
The area is made up of several smaller communities and subdivisions, including Tanglewilde, Briar Meadow, Woodlake Forest, Oaks of Woodlake, and Briarbend, among others.
Two of Houston’s busiest arteries, Westheimer Road and Richmond Avenue, run through the Briarmeadow area. Memorial Drive and San Felipe Street are also easily accessible from the neighborhood.
Loop 610, Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Parkway), Westpark Tollway, and Southwest Freeway are all within minutes of Briarmeadow homes.
Briarmeadow is between two major employment centers, Westchase and the Galleria/Uptown area. Over 1,500 companies operate out of the Westchase District, including major players in the petroleum industry (Dow Chemical, Chevron, Phillips 66, and Halliburton, among others). The district has 16 million square of office space.
The Galleria, on the other hand, features more than 23 million square feet of office space (2,000+ businesses) and over 5 million square feet of the leasable space. Over 350 retail stores, restaurants, bars and cafes call the district home.
Briarmeadow Houston is under the 77057 and 77063 Harris County zip codes. (View Houston zip code map.)
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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 in 2016. HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Briarmeadow Charter 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 Briarmeadow.
To find an updated listing of all Briarmeadow 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.
Briarmeadow real estate have steadily appreciated in the past 10 years. The median sales price of homes in the neighborhood is at $290,000. Compared to its more affluent neighbors, Briarmeadow homes for sale are certainly more affordable.
Homes in the Memorial Villages, Memorial Close-In, and Tanglewood tend to fetch much more, with median sales prices in the millions.
Compared to these pricier homes, Briarmeadow homes tend to feature smaller lots ranging from around 9,000 to upwards of 10,000 square feet (larger than most within Inner Loop however).
NOTE: Due to the number of smaller subdivisions and communities within Briarmeadow, it may be better to look at specific neighborhoods for more accurate real estate trends.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Briarmeadow real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
Briarmeadow is known for its ranch-style homes, some of which date back to the 1950s and 1960s.
Briarmeadow homes tend to feature one-story floor plans, with 2 to 4 bedrooms spread over 2,000 to more than 3,000 square feet. Lot sizes range from 9,000 to over 10,000 square feet.
Many of these older Briarmeadow homes have been updated and maintained, though a number have been replaced with bigger and newer homes.
Due to the number of smaller communities and subdivisions within the Briarmeadow area, prices, home types, and architectural designs vary. Some communities have deed restrictions and architectural guidelines in place.
Briarmeadow homes for sale can start at $300,000 to upwards of $4,000,000.
There are a number of townhomes in the Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde area. Compared to their single-family home counterparts, Briarmeadow townhomes are smaller and more affordable.
Briarmeadow townhomes typically feature 2 to 3 bedrooms, with living spaces ranging from 1,000 to around 2,800 square feet. Lot sizes are at around 2,000 square feet. Most were built in the early 1980s, though there are newer townhomes available in the area.
Prices for Briarmeadow townhomes for sale can start at around $100,000 to more than $350,000.
There are no mid- and high-rise buildings in the Tanglewild/Briarmeadow area. There are, however, plenty of multi-family buildings in the area.
Most Briarmeadow condos feature 1- to 2-bedroom floor plans. Home sizes range from 750 to around 2,000 square feet. Prices range between $70,000 to around $150,000.
These Galleria condos are within a few minutes from Briarmeadow:
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.
James E. Lyon, a real estate developer and businessman, spearheaded Briarmeadow’s development in 1955. The neighborhood initially covered 258 acres north of Westheimer Road, with 18 acres reserved for commercial and retail.
Several factors contributed to development in west Houston, including the post-war housing boom and the completion of Interstate 10. The 1950s and 1960s in particular saw developers buying up properties around the Buffalo Bayou and creating subdivisions for upper to middle-class families.
Today, the Briarmeadow area (also known as Briarmeadow/Woodlake or Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde) is a large neighborhood spanning from Gessner to Chimney Rock Road. Neighborhoods within the area are still quite popular for their suburban vibe, verdant surroundings, and peaceful close-knit communities.
The Briar Meadow/Woodlake area is a mix of residential communities, retail centers, and busy main roads lined with commercial establishments.
Two of Houston’s major roads, Westheimer Road and Richmond Avenue, cut through the neighborhood. Several restaurants, bars, and retail centers are located along both, including a number of retail centers: Briargrove Shopping Center, Spectrum Shopping Center, and Woodlake Square.
Several parks are also located within the Briarmeadow area, including the newly renovated Briarmeadow Park.
For more options, residents can take the short drive to the Galleria/Uptown Park area. Westchase Mall is a couple of miles away. The Memorial City Mall, Town & Country Village, and the CityCentre (all within the area near I-10 and Beltway 8) are also within easy driving distance from the neighborhood.
Here are just some of the must-visit places in and around Houston Briarmeadow:
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