Crestwood Real Estate Guide

Crestwood homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Crestwood and Glen Cove are two of Houston’s most expensive neighborhoods. They are affluent residential enclaves nestled just east of Memorial Park.

Crestwood and Glen Cove are popular for their central location and beautiful homes. They have easy access to some of Houston’s finest retail and entertainment. The area enjoys proximity to major business centers in Houston.

• EXCLUSIVITY: Glen Clove and Crestwood have some of the most expensive residential properties in Houston. Find out the salary needed to buy a home in Houston’s best neighborhoods here.

• LUXURY RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: The area enjoys proximity to Galleria, a world-class shopping center with 350+ stores. River Oaks Shopping Center and Uptown Park are within easy driving distance. Highland Village and River Oaks District are within easy reach as well.

• NEAR BUSINESS DISTRICTS: The Galleria/Uptown area is a few miles from Crestwood/Glen Cove. Same with Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza. Uptown Houston is home to 2,000+ businesses and more than 50,000 employees.

• MEMORIAL PARK: One of the largest urban parks in Houston, Memorial Park covers a 1,466-acre area. The park is home to miles of hike and bike trails, tennis courts, swimming pools, a softball field, and a volleyball court. The park features the Memorial Park Golf Course, an 18-hole public golf course.

• CONVENIENT LOCATION: Crestwood/Glen Cove has easy access to several main arteries and freeways. Interstate 10, Loop 610, and Washington Avenue are reachable within minutes. Memorial Drive cuts through the area from Memorial Park to Downtown Houston.

• LARGE LOTS: Lot sizes in the neighborhood start at 6,000 square feet. Older homes (and in certain sections of the neighborhood) have smaller lots. On average, Crestwood/Glen Cove homes sit on spacious lots with roomy front yards.

The Crestwood/Glen Cove Civic Club manages both areas. The civic club enforces strict deed restrictions. The club arranges improvement projects. Its efforts maintain the area's quiet and affluent atmosphere.

These areas have deed restrictions and are in proximity to main roads. These can make Crestwood/Glen Cove real estate challenging to navigate.

The deed restrictions can be a problem. This depends on the homeowners' long-term goals. Many homes in the neighborhood are new and newly updated. There are Crestwood/ Glen Cove homes that may need renovations.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Crestwood/Glen Cove 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. Crestwood Home Sale Trends
2. Crestwood Best Realtor Insights
3. Crestwood Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Crestwood Schools
5. Crestwood Real Estate Market

Crestwood Home Sale Trends

The Crestwood/ Glen Cove area is one of Houston's top luxury neighborhoods. This affluent community is located just east of Memorial Park.

The Crestwood/Glen Cove is popular for its:

• EXCLUSIVITY: Crestwood/Glen Cove real estate is among the most expensive in Houston. It exhibits strong appreciation rates every year.

• EXCELLENT LOCATION: As one of the Inner Loop neighborhoods, the area boasts a prime location. Residents enjoy a good commute to Galleria, Downtown, Texas Medical Center, and Energy Corridor.

• HIGH-RATED SCHOOL: Crestwood/Glen Cove is zoned to Houston ISD. Lamar High School is one of the best schools that serve the area.

• MEMORIAL PARK: This urban park features the top-rated Memorial Park Golf Course as its key feature. Other areas of interest are the Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail and the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.

The area enjoys large lot sizes compared to the standards in Houston. The average lot size ranges from 7,500 to 9,000 square feet.

Crestwood Best Realtor Insights

Thanks to the neighborhood’s central location, beautiful homes, and high accessibility, Crestwood/ Glen Cove real estate is notably among Houston’s most expensive.

• Nestled east of Memorial Park, the neighborhood is mere minutes away from key Houston districts like Downtown and the Galleria.

• Crestwood/ Glen Cove homes have convenient access to main thoroughfares, including Loop 610, I-10, Memorial Drive, and Washington Avenue.

• Lot sizes in the area are bigger by Houston standards. They range from 6,000 to more than 40,000 square feet. Older homes have smaller lots, but on average, Crestwood/Glen Cove homes tend to sit on spacious lots with roomy front yards.

• One of the Inner Loop’s most expensive neighborhoods, Crestwood features gorgeous single-family homes and stately manors.

• Thanks to the neighborhood’s continued popularity and high demand, Crestwood/Glen Cove real estate continues to appreciate steadily.

• The median sales price and average price per square foot of Crestwood/ Glen Cove homes have posted impressive increases over the past decade.

• The Galleria, a world-class shopping center, features 350+ stores spread over 2.4 million square feet of space. Anchors include Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue. River Oaks Shopping Center, Uptown Park, Highland Village, and River Oaks District are also within easy driving distance from Crestwood/Glen Cove homes.

• Crestwood and Glen Cove are under the Crestwood/Glen Cove Civic Club.

• Like Camp Logan, Crestwood/Glen Cove has deed restrictions in place to protect the look and feel of the neighborhood.

• The neighborhoods are zoned to the Houston ISD. Some of the best schools serve the area, including Lamar High School.

Crestwood Maps, Location & Zip Code

Crestwood Schools

Crestwood 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:

Elementary Schools

• Memorial Elementary School at 6401 Arnot St. Located just north of the Crestwood/Glen Cove neighborhood, Memorial Elementary School opened its doors in 1926. The school offers a dual-language program, with dual language classrooms for pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade students.

Middle Schools

• Hogg Middle School at 1100 Merrill St. James Hogg Middle School is an International Baccalaureate World school that offers the IB Middle Years Programme. The school also offers a wide variety of electives and advanced subjects (AP Spanish, Pre-AP Core Classes, Algebra).

High Schools

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Located in Upper Kirby, Lamar High School is home to the Lamar Texans (previously known as the Redskins). Apart from its widely known athletics programs, Lamar also offers excellent academics as a business administration magnet school and an IB World School.

Crestwood Houston Private Schools

Most Crestwood residents opt to send their kids to private schools. Some of 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 Crestwood real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

*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.

Crestwood Real Estate Market

Crestwood Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Crestwood mostly has single-family homes.

Most homes feature 4-bedroom floor plans with 3,000 to 6,000 square feet of living space. Some homes can feature 5- 6 bedrooms and more than 7,000 square feet of space.

Crestwood Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no single-family homes in Crestwood due to its deed restrictions. But, there are available in Camp Logan and Rice Military area.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Crestwood 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.

Crestwood Condo Sale Trends

Currently, there are no mid- or high-rise Crestwood condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

Several condo buildings that are within the neighborhood:

• The River Oaks

• Royalton At River Oaks

• Piedmont at River Oaks

• Huntingdon

• Inwood Manor

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.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Crestwood 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.

Crestwood TX History

The neighborhood developed in the 1940s in an area part of Camp Logan. After the camp closed, the Hogg family purchased most of the site.

Following the Hogg family's focus on developing River Oaks, the city of Houston received the northern area as a donation.

Development continued until the 1960s. Crestwood/Glen Cove has also seen a trend of replacing bungalows with large 2-story homes.

To ensure the homes' harmony with existing structures, a committee regulates it. The Crestwood-Glen Cove Architectural Committee controls construction in the area.

Crestwood/Glen Cove is part of Houston's Super Neighborhood 22. Along with it are other neighborhoods in the Washington and Memorial area. It became recognized by the City of Houston in 2000 and is home to many historical sites.

Fun Things To Do Near Crestwood

Crestwood is a dream neighborhood for health buffs and nature enthusiasts. Its location is east of Memorial Park, one of the nation's largest urban parks.

Within minutes from the area are luxurious shopping and dining options. The Museum District is also west of the neighborhood. It offers 20 cultural institutions, including art, history, and science museums.

There are minimal bike lanes within the neighborhood itself. But, Memorial Park has an extensive bike trail.

Here are some of Crestwoods' must-visit places:

Dining

• Piada Italian Street Food
• Surya India
• Benjy's
• Zen Japanese Izakaya
• Che Inka
• Backstreet Cafe
• Pepper Twins
• Black Walnut Cafe

Retail

• River Oaks Shopping Center
• River Oaks District
• Galleria
• Uptown Park
• Highland Village

Nightlife

• Blue at Brenner's
• Story Ultralounge
• Atlas Pub
• R Bar
• Aura Houston
• The Flat
• Revolver Bourbon Social
• Marfreless

Groceries

• El Tiempo Market
• Central Market
• Trader Joe's
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• H-E-B
• Whole Foods Market
• Kroger
• Central City Co-Op

Top Crestwood 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.

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