Fleetwood Houston TX Real Estate Guide
Popular for its award-winning schools, great accessibility, and central location, Fleetwood is an exclusive neighborhood within Houston’s Energy Corridor.
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Nestled east of Highway 6, Fleetwood is a small and private neighborhood with around 500 single-family homes.
Fleetwood is a popular option thanks to the neighborhood’s:
- ENERGY CORRIDOR LOCATION: The Energy Corridor is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including BP, Citgo, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical, and Foster Wheeler. Over 80,000 employees commute to the district daily.
- ACCESSIBILITY: Fleetwood lies east of Highway 6 and south of Interstate 10. Memorial Drive courses through the neighborhood and leads east to key districts like Memorial City, Westchase District, and the Galleria.
- PROXIMITY TO PARKS AND TRAIL SYSTEM: Fleetwood is located between George Bush Park (7,800) and Terry Hershey Park (500 acres). Both feature a variety of outdoor entertainment facilities and a network of trails.
- GREAT SCHOOLS: Fleetwood homes are zoned to some of Katy ISD’s award-winning schools: Wolfe Elementary, Memorial Parkway Junior High and Taylor High School. All three are National Blue Ribbon Schools. (See Best Schools in the Houston area.)
- DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT SPOTS: Residents have easy access to several shopping, dining and entertainment centers. West Oaks Mall, CityCentre Plaza, and Memorial City Mall are minutes away from the community.
- ACTIVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS: The Fleetwood Property Owners Association and Fleetwood West handle the community’s day-to-day maintenance, landscaping and security, as well as enforces its architectural guidelines and deed restrictions.
Fleetwood real estate can be challenging to navigate, due to low inventories and the area’s older homes (some of which may require renovation). Some homes are also near main roads, which can hurt resale.
Contact Paige Martin, a Top Realtor in Houston, if you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Fleetwood.
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- The Energy Corridor is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including BP, Citgo, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical, and Foster Wheeler. Over 80,000 employees commute to the district daily.
- Fleetwood lies east of Highway 6 and south of Interstate 10. Memorial Drive courses through the neighborhood and leads east to key districts like Memorial City, Westchase District, and the Galleria.
- Residents have easy access to several shopping, dining and entertainment centers. West Oaks Mall, CityCentre Plaza, and Memorial City Mall are minutes away from the community.
- Fleetwood is located between George Bush Park (7,800) and Terry Hershey Park (500 acres). Both feature a variety of outdoor entertainment facilities and a network of trails.
- Fleetwood homes are zoned to some of Katy ISD’s award-winning schools: Wolfe Elementary, Memorial Parkway Junior High and Taylor High School. All three are National Blue Ribbon Schools. (See Best Schools in the Houston area)
- The Fleetwood Property Owners Association and Fleetwood West handle the community’s day-to-day maintenance, landscaping and security, as well as enforces its architectural guidelines and deed restrictions.
- The neighborhood sits east of Highway 6 and Addicks-Howell Road, south of Interstate 10, north of Terry Hershey Park.
- Fleetwood is mostly made up of single-family homes and features a section with patio homes. Most were built between the early 1970s and the 1980s.
- Fleetwood homes can feature 3 to 6 bedroom floor plans. Home sizes range from 1,800 to over 5,600 square feet.
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- Lot sizes range from 4,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.
- Most homes in the area feature traditional aesthetics. One- and two-story options are available.
- Prices for Fleetwood homes for sale start at around $275,000 and can get up to more than $850,000.
Fleetwood is a small community within Houston’s Energy Corridor. Made up of mostly single-family properties, the neighborhood is adorned with mature trees and some of its homes offer views of the bayou.
The neighborhood sits east of Highway 6 and Addicks-Howell Road, south of Interstate 10, north of Terry Hershey Park. It is nestled south of Barkers Landing and north of Briarhills.
Fleetwood is under two homeowners associations: Fleetwood West and Fleetwood Property Owners Association. Fleetwood West covers 90 single-family homes and patio homes located south of Memorial Drive. Fleetwood POA, on the other hand, is made up of 450 single-family homes.
Residents have easy access to several main roads, including Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway), Highway 6, Memorial Drive, and Eldridge Parkway.
Key districts like Memorial City, Westchase District, and the Galleria area are highly accessible from the neighborhood.
The Energy Corridor itself is one of Houston’s main employment centers. It is home to several oil and energy companies with over 80,000 employees. Companies with operations in the district include BP, Citgo, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical, and Foster Wheeler.
For outdoor entertainment, residents have easy access to both George Bush Park and Terry Hershey Park. Both offer a variety of amenities and sports facilities, as well as miles of hike-and-bike trails.
Fleetwood homes are also minutes away from retail, dining, and entertainment centers. Several commercial establishments line Highway 6, including West Oaks Mall.
Fleetwood real estate have a 77079 Harris County zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)
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– “One of America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” Real Trends
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– “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 Fleetwood
- George Bush Park
- Green Trails
- Windsor Park Lakes
- City of Katy
- Kelliwood
North of Fleetwood
- Barkers Landing
- Park Ten
- Bear Creek Pioneers Park
East of Fleetwood
- Memorial Chase
- Memorial Meadows
- Memorial Thicket
- Nottingham
- Thornwood
- Briarforest
- Walnut Bend
South of Fleetwood
Fleetwood homes are zoned to Katy Independent School District (KISD).
Serving a 181-square mile area, KISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award winning schools. More campuses are planned to open to relieve its existing schools. Once the district is built out, it will have a total of 17 junior high schools and 44 elementary schools.
- Maurice L. Wolfe Elementary School at 502 Addicks-Howell Rd. Originally opened in 1961 as Addicks Elementary, Wolfe ES was named National BLue Ribbon School from 1998 to 1999.
- Memorial Parkway Junior High School at 21203 Highland Knolls Dr. Memorial Parkway JHS was established in 1982 and has since been named National Blue Ribbon School (1999-2000). The school has also received a “Recognized” rating from the TEA in 2005-2006.
- James E. Taylor High School at 20700 Kingsland Blvd. Taylor High opened in 1970 and is home to the Mustangs. The school is also a National Blue Ribbon School (1994-1996) and was listed among Newsweek’s 2013 Top Public High Schools.
Fleetwood Houston Private Schools
Fleetwood is also home to excellent private schools. Listed below are some of them:
- Westlake Child Development Center at 540 Westlake Park.
- John Paul II Catholic School at 1400 Parkway Plaza Dr.
- Westside Montessori School at 13555 Briar Forest Dr.
- Japanese Educational Institute at 901 Yorkchester Dr.
- Memorial Private High School at 14333 Fern Dr.
- The Village High School at 13051 Whittington Dr.
- The Briarwood School at 12207 Whittington Dr.
To find an updated listing of all Fleetwood 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.
Fleetwood real estate have steadily appreciated over the past 10 years with the median sales price peaking at just under $495,000.
Fleetwood homes have remained popular thanks to the area’s great location, accessibility, and award-winning schools. Its proximity to job centers and parks also contribute to the neighborhood’s overall appeal.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Fleetwood real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com.
Fleetwood is mostly made up of single-family homes and features a section with patio homes. Fleetwood homes are mostly from the early 1970s, though some properties in the area are fairly new or have been updated.
The typical Fleetwood home can feature 3 to 4 bedrooms with 2 to 3 baths. Home sizes range from 1,800 to around 3,500 square feet.
The most expensive Fleetwood real estate can offer as many as 6 bedrooms spread over 5,600 square feet of living space. Swimming pools, 3-car garages, spacious master suites, and large wooded lots are common features.
Compared to neighborhoods east of Beltway 8, Fleetwood features slightly smaller lots, with sizes ranging from 4,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.
Architectural styles lean toward traditional designs with brick veneer or brick and wood exteriors. One- and two-story homes are available in the area.
Prices for Fleetwood homes for sale start at around $275,000 and can get up to more than $850,000.
There are no townhomes in the Fleetwood area, albeit the neighborhood does feature a patio home section. There are several townhome options available in nearby Energy Corridor areas however, specifically new construction along Park Row.
These new construction projects include Grayco Townhomes, Grayco Apartments, Alexan Enclave, and Alliance Apartments.
- Camden Oak Crest Apartments
- Tyif Park Condos
- Newport on the Lake Apartments
- Camden Park Apartments
- Wilcrest Garden Condominiums
- Briarglen
- The Willowick
To see other condos within the Inner Loop and the Memorial area, see: Inner Loop Houston Condos and Memorial Houston Condos.
Fleetwood TX History
The west Houston/Memorial area was mostly made up of cattle ranches, saw mills, and a handful of homes.
Houston’s westward expansion and the completion of I-10 sparked growth in the area, with developers purchasing tracts of land and building subdivisions and communities along the lush banks of the Buffalo Bayou.
Fleetwood was built some time during this period (early 1970s) and has continued to be a popular neighborhood in the Energy Corridor area.
During the same period, Shell Oil Company and Conoco moved operations along Interstate 10. This sparked growth in the area as other oil and gas companies also chose to build campuses and offices in the area. Today, over 80,000 employees work in the Energy District.
Fleetwood residents have plenty of outdoor recreation, dining, and nightlife options minutes away from their homes.
George Bush Park, a 7,800-acre county park, is a few minutes away from the Fleetwood area, just across Highway 6. The park is a nature reserve with a variety of sports fields (soccer and baseball/softball), a field for flying model aircraft, pavilions, playgrounds, ponds, and hike-and-bike trails. The park is also home to the American Shooting Center.
George Bush Park’s trail network connects to Terry Hershey Park, a 500-acre park that meanders east toward Beltway 8 and branches north to Interstate 10. Named after a conservationist, the park features a trail network, with paved asphalt trails and dirt trails for bikes.
For retail and entertainment, residents have plently of options available nearby. Restaurants, cafes, bars, and other commercial establishments line Highway 6.
West Oaks Mall, a shopping center with over 100 stores, lies about 3 miles south of Fleetwood homes. The mall features over 1 million square feet of leasable space. Its anchor stores include Dillard’s Clearance Center, Fortis College, Palais Royal, and Sears.
Other popular retail centers in the area include the CityCentre Plaza and Memorial City Mall.
Must-visit places near Fleetwood include:
Dining
- Bao Bao Bahn Mi
- Saeed’s Mediterranean Grill
- BB’s Cafe
- Doux Cafe
- The Dinner Dude
- Cou-yon Seafood House
- Petit Cafe Mediterranean Grill
- Poke Bar
- Glazed the Doughnut Cafe
- Cafe Benedicte
Parks
- Terry Hershey Park
- Terry Hershey Hike and Bike Trail
- Energy Park
- George Bush Park
- Nottingham Park
- Ray Miller Park
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Nightlife
- Caliente Bikini Lounge
- Fusion Hookah Lounge
- NextDoor Bar & Lounge
- Sky Hookah Lounge
- Rouge Wine Bar
- Bourbon St. Daiquiris
- Shahrazade Cafe and Grill
- Briarhill Club House
- First Tee Pub
- Sporting News Bar & Grill
Groceries
- Kroger
- Phoenicia Specialty Foods
- Randall’s
- Seiwa Market
- Foody’s Gourmet
- Hebert’s Specialty Meats
- Trader Joe’s
- Sprouts Farmers Market
Top Fleetwood 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.
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
