Caceres Houston Real Estate Guide
One of Houston’s Best Gated Communities, Caceres is an upscale subdivision with unique Spanish architecture, inspired by the white towns of Andalusia.
Caceres Real Estate Guide And Homes For Sale
Caceres is a unique 8-acre master-planned community featuring unique Spanish architecture. The neighborhood is located in Rice Military, one of the best neighborhoods in Houston based on accessibility, commute times, and real estate appreciation.
The gated community is quite popular due to its:
- LOCK AND LEAVE LIFESTYLE: One of Houston’s Best Gated Communities, Caceres features a 24-hour manned security gate along Reinerman Street, and a controlled access residents-only gate along Detering Street.
- COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Caceres features a community swimming pool and six pocket parks, including the central oval park adorned with a 22-ton fountain.
- UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE: The development showcases townhomes and villas that draw inspiration from the pueblos blancos, the white towns of Andalusia, Spain. White stucco exteriors, tile roofs, balconies, wrought iron fixtures, and rooftop terraces make Caceres homes stand out.
- VIBRANT STREET SCENE NEARBY: Located in one of Houston’s most accessible neighborhoods, Caceres homes have great access to the Washington Corridor, a vibrant strip that stretches from Memorial Park to downtown Houston.
- PROXIMITY TO PARKS AND TRAILS: Memorial Park, covering over 1,400 acres, is approximately a mile and a half away from the gated community. The Memorial Park Golf Course, playgrounds, picnic areas, and miles of hike-and-bike trails are a short drive away.
- HIGH ACCESSIBILITY: The community is blocks away from several main thoroughfares, including Shepherd Drive, Memorial Drive, Washington Avenue, Kirby Drive, and Allen Parkway. Downtown Houston is >4 miles away from Caceres homes.
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- One of our Best Gated Communities, Caceres features a 24-hour manned security gate along Reinerman Street and a controlled access residents-only gate along Detering Street.
- Caceres features a community swimming pool and six pocket parks, including the central oval park adorned with a 22-ton fountain.
- The development showcases townhomes and villas that draw inspiration from the pueblos blancos, the white towns of Andalusia, Spain. White stucco exteriors, tile roofs, balconies, wrought iron fixtures, and rooftop terraces make Caceres homes stand out.
- Located in one of Houston’s most accessible neighborhoods, Caceres homes have great access to the Washington Corridor, a vibrant strip that stretches from Memorial Park to downtown Houston.
- Memorial Park, covering over 1,400 acres, is approximately a mile and a half away from the gated community. The Memorial Park Golf Course, playgrounds, picnic areas, and miles of hike-and-bike trails are a short drive away.
- The community is blocks away from several main thoroughfares, including Shepherd Drive, Memorial Drive, Washington Avenue, Kirby Drive, and Allen Parkway. Downtown Houston is >5 miles away from Caceres homes.
- Caceres covers an 8-acre area north of Memorial Drive, south of Washington Avenue, east of Westcott Street, and west of Shepherd Drive.
- Rice Military is among the hottest neighborhoods within the Inner Loop, as well as one of the most accessible. Its growing popularity is often attributed to its vibrant street scene and its proximity to downtown.
- Caceres homes are zoned to Houston ISD schools: Memorial Elementary School, Hogg Middle School, and Lamar High School. Hogg and Lamar are both International Baccalaureate World Schools.
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- Opened in 2008, Caceres is made up of 121 townhomes and villas. Two builders offer homes in the community: Rohe & Wright (Winfield Gate, 1714 Ashland, Crain Square, and Bell Heights) and Black Diamond Development.
- Caceres townhomes and villas typically feature 2- to 4-bedroom floor plans spread over 2,500 to upwards of 4,500 square feet. Lot sizes range from 1,400 to 2,900 square feet.
- Prices for Caceres homes for sale can start at around $650,000. Villas and larger townhomes tend to sell for just under $1,200,000.
Nestled within Rice Military, Caceres covers covers an 8-acre area north of Memorial Drive, south of Washington Avenue, east of Westcott Street, and west of Shepherd Drive.
Made up of 121 townhomes and villas, the gated community features two entrances: a 24-hour manned entrance along Reinerman Street and a controlled access residents-only gate along Detering Street.
Thanks to the community’s location, residents have fairly easy access to Washington Corridor and its mix of restaurants, lounges, bars, cafes, and stores.
Main thoroughfares like Washington Avenue, Shepherd Drive, Memorial Drive, Kirby Drive, and Allen Parkway are blocks away from the neighborhood.
For outdoor entertainment, residents can take a short drive to Memorial Park, a 1,400-acre park just a mile and a half west of the community. The park is a popular destination and features great amenities including sports facilities, a municipal golf course, miles of hike and bike trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
Caceres is less than 5 miles away from downtown Houston and about 5 miles away from the Galleria. Other key districts like the Greenway Plaza and the Texas Medical Center are also highly accessible from the gated community.
Caceres is under the 77007 Harris County zip code.
Zip codes near Caceres Houston include 77006, 77019, 77027, and 77008. (View Houston zip code map.)
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North of Caceres
South of Caceres
- River Oaks
- Hyde Park
- Highland Village
- Upper Kirby / Greenway Plaza
- Buffalo Bayou
Caceres 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 Lamar High School and Hogg Middle School.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
- Memorial Elementary School at 6401 Arnot St. Established in 1926, Memorial Elementary School offers a dual language program, with special dual classrooms for pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade students.
- Hogg Middle School at 1100 Merrill St. Named for James Stephen Hogg, the school is a International Baccalaureate World School serving the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school also offers AP Spanish and Pre-AP Core Classes.
- Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Lamar High School is an International Baccalaureate World School (serving the Diploma Programme) as well as a Business Administration Magnet School. Also known for its athletics programs, the school features the oldest lacrosse programs in the state and is home to the Lamar Texans.
Caceres Houston Private Schools
Most Caceres residents opt to send their kids to private schools. Some of the Houston’s best private schools are within a short drive away from the neighborhood.
- The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr.
- St. John’s School at 2401 Claremont Ln.
- DePelchin Children’s Center at 4950 Memorial Dr.
- St. Thomas High School at 4500 Memorial Dr.
- St. Theresa School at 6623 Rodrigo St.
- The Kipling School at 620 Shepherd Dr.
- River Oaks Baptist School at 2300 Willowick Rd.
- Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart at 10202 Memorial Dr.
- Memorial Christian Academy at 1315 S Dairy Ashford Rd F.
- St. Agnes Academy at 9000 Bellaire Blvd.
To find an updated listing of all Caceres 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.
Caceres real estate have posted positive appreciation rates in the past decade. The median sale price of homes in the community peaked at well over $1,000,000 in 2015.
The gated subdivision’s appeal stems from several factors, including its central location, high accessibility, and new construction luxury homes.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Caceres real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com.
Made up of around 120 properties, Caceres is known for its 4- to 5-story luxury villas and townhomes built between 2007 and 2016.
Caceres townhomes and villas typically feature 2- to 4-bedroom floor plans spread over 2,500 to upwards of 4,500 square feet. Lot sizes range from 1,400 to 2,900 square feet.
Drawing inspiration from the pueblos blancos (white villages) of Andalusia, Spain, homes in the area stand out with their wrought iron fixtures, tiled roofs, multi-level floors, and white stucco exteriors.
Caceres homes also offer roof-top terraces, interior courtyards, and great views of the city.
Freestanding homes and corner lots can fetch higher price tags.
Prices for Caceres homes for sale can start at around $650,000. Villas and larger townhomes tend to sell for just under $1,200,000.
Caceres Condo Sale Trends
There are no mid- or high-rise Caceres condos for sale. There are, however, plenty of condos available in River Oaks, and the Galleria area. Luxury loft building 6007 Memorial is located nearby.
Caceres is also right next to Memorial Park. Memorial Park condos include:
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Museum District area, see Museum District Houston Condos.
The area now known as Rice Military used to be part of tracts from the Rice family and the Howe family. Both tracts were acquired by Bankers Trust Co. in 1910 and later developed into the subdivision.
During the 1990s and 2000s, young professionals and artists were drawn to the neighborhood and the influx of demand sparked new development in the area.
In 2006, Y-H Sabinal acquired 8 acres of land roughly bordered by Reinerman, Feagan, and Detering Streets. Two home builders were tapped for the upscale gated community: Rohe & Wright (Winfield Gate, 1714 Ashland, Crain Square, and Bell Heights) and Black Diamond.
Caceres opened in March 2008.
Apart from the community’s amenities, Caceres residents enjoy proximity to vibrant nightlife options, great dining, and plenty of outdoor options.
For options closer to home, Caceres does offer some outdoor activity areas, including a community swimming pool and six pocket parks, including the central oval park adorned with a 22-ton fountain.
Located blocks away from the neighborhood, the Washington Corridor, stretching from Memorial Park to downtown Houston, is lined with restaurants, bars, lounges, cafes, and stores.
Other dining and nightlife options are also available along Shepherd Drive.
For outdoor entertainment, Memorial Park is about a mile and a half away from the community. Covering over 1,400 acres just inside the loop, the park offers a great variety of options, including a top-rated municipal golf course, sports facilities (swimming, tennis, skating, croquet, volleyball, and softball), picnic areas, and playgrounds.
Here are some of Caceres Houston must-visit places:
Dining
- The Union Kitchen
- Brenner’s on the Bayou
- Star Fish
- The Kitchen at The Dunlavy
- Kitchen 713
- Noon Mediterranean
- Mint Thai Kitchen
- Cabo Baja Tacos & Burritos
- Emmaline
- Roost
- Che Inka
- Velvet Taco
- Backstreet Cafe
- Piada Italian Street Food
- State of Grace
Retail
- River Oaks Shopping Center
- River Oaks District
- Galleria
- Uptown Park
- Highland Village
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Nightlife
- Blue at Brenner’s
- Shisha Nights
- Revolver Houston
- Atlas Pub
- Marfreless
- Pearl Houston
- R Bar
- 4500 Washington Avenue
- La Roux
- Virtue & Vice Club and Lounge
- Lincoln Bar & Kitchen
- Nettbar
- Aura Houston
- HandleBar
- Guilietta Sociale
- Concrete Cowboy
- District Lounge
- Kung Fu Saloon
- Fuego’s Saloon
Groceries
- El Tiempo Market
- Central Market
- Trader Joe’s
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- H-E-B
- Kroger
- Central City Co-Op
- Whole Foods Market
- Lankford Grocery
- Italian American Grocery
- Revival Market
- Walgreens
In Memorial Park
- Memorial Park Golf Course
- Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail
- Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
- Memorial Park Tennis Center
- Memorial Swimming Pool
- Kickball Field
- Memorial Park Playground
- Picnic Loop
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