• ACTIVE CIVIC CLUB: The Garden Oaks Civic Club enforces deed restrictions and organizes events for residents. They are also in charge of beautification projects as well as a constable program for resident security.
• EASY COMMUTE TO JOB CENTERS: The community is about 7 miles away from downtown Houston. Other business and employment centers like the Galleria and the Texas Medical Center are minutes away from Garden Oaks.
• GREAT INVESTMENT: Over the past 5 and 10 years, Garden Oaks has posted some of the best appreciation rates in Houston. The neighborhood is still growing, with new construction homes and townhomes replacing older homes.

The Garden Oaks real estate market can be challenging to navigate due its proximity to the freeway (which can hurt resale values), current gentrification underway, and new construction in the area (some builders have quality track records while others do not).

Developers have started buying up land in the area to build townhomes and condos – these are typically more expensive, but can also vary in terms of quality. Contact Paige Martin, the best Garden Oaks Realtor if you’re looking for great Garden Oaks recommendations and advice.

• Homes in the area typically sit on large lots (by Houston standards). Lot sizes can range between 6,000 to more than 15,000 square feet.
• Prices for Garden Oaks homes for sale can start at around $250,000 and can go up to more than $1,400,000.

Garden Oaks Maps and Location

Garden Oaks Houston is under the 777018 Harris County zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)

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To find an updated listing of all Garden Oaks 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.

Garden Oaks Real Estate Trends

Garden Oaks real estate is among Houston’s best neighborhoods in terms of land appreciation.

The median sales price of Garden Oaks homes have appreciated well over the last 10 years, breaking over $400,000. Despite slight fluctuations, the number of homes sold in the neighborhood have increased as well.

A number of factors have contributed to this increase, including higher demand for homes in close-in neighborhoods like Garden Oaks and Oak Forest. New construction homes in the area (some townhomes in gated communities) are on the rise, pulling median prices further up.

(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

For updated information regarding Garden Oaks real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].

Garden Oaks Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Garden Oaks homes are mostly detached single-family properties set on mid- to large-sized lots (by Houston standards). Homes in the neighborhood have remained popular over the years due to their relatively central location, accessibility to downtown and other key districts, and beautiful old homes.

Unlike other Houston neighborhoods, Garden Oaks still feature a lot of its original homes, dating as far back  as 1937. These vintage homes have since been renovated and restored.

Garden Oaks real estate vary, from patio homes and bungalows to larger plantation-style and ranch-style homes. Two- to three-bedroom floor plans are common, though larger 4-bedroom homes are available as well. Living spaces range from 1,000 to more than 4,500 square feet.

Garden Oaks single-family homes typically sit on lots ranging from 6,000 to more than 15,000 square feet.

Architectural styles vary, though traditional and ranch-style are common. New construction Garden Oaks homes feature more contemporary designs.

Prices for homes in the neighborhood can start at around $250,000. The most expensive Garden Oaks real estate can sell for upwards of $1,400,000.

Garden Oaks Townhomes Sale Trends

Recent residential development in the neighborhood has led to a number of new construction Garden Oaks townhomes for sale.

As interest in the area grew, developers purchased lots in the Garden Oaks area. Townhomes in the neighborhood typically offer 3-story floor plans, with 3 to 4 bedrooms. Private balconies or terraces, attached 2-car garages, and second floor living are common features.

Compared to single-family homes, Garden Oaks townhomes feature smaller lots, ranging from 1,500 to about 2,500 square feet. Living spaces are typically between 1,500 to 3,000 square feet.

Prices for Garden Oaks townhomes for sale can start at $200,000 and go up to $500,000.

Garden Oaks Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Garden Oaks condos for sale, but there are some units available in neighboring areas like the Houston Heights, including 1111 Studewood Place (77008) and The Point at White Oak (77009).

Other condos within 10-20 minutes of Garden Oaks include:

• Washington Lofts
• Jackson Place Condos
• Bayou Bend Towers
• 6007 Memorial

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Downtown area, see Downtown Houston Condos.

Garden Oaks TX History

Established some 10 years before its next door neighbor Oak Forest, Garden Oaks is one of Houston’s older neighborhoods.

In the late 1930s, Edward L. Cairn bought a parcel of land just north of the historic Heights. The development, then marketed as “Houston’s next River Oaks,” broke ground in 1937. Its streets were laid out in a curvilinear pattern, quite like River Oaks’ street layout.

The neighborhood’s first homes were plantation-style or ranch-style homes on expansive, tree-canopied lots.

World War II caused a slowdown in the Houston housing market, halting development in Garden Oaks. The post-war housing boom during the 50s and 60s revived new construction in the area. There was, however, a shift in demand – returning soldiers preferred smaller and more practical homes. Garden Oaks’ later sections, notably the ones on the western edge of its borders, illustrates this shift.

Today, the neighborhood still features a wide variety of home styles, from quaint cottages and bungalows to bigger plantation and ranch-style homes. Increased demand for housing also sparked new development. Developers started buying up old Garden Oaks homes and lots and tore them down in favor of townhomes and more contemporary single-family homes.

In 2010, Super Neighborhood 12 (Central Northwest) was recognized and included Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Candlelight Estates, and Shepherd Park, among other subdivisions north of Loop 610 and west of Northwest Freeway. The Oak Forest-Garden Oaks area refers to this group of subdivisions and neighborhoods.

Fun Things To Do Near Garden Oaks

Though mostly residential, Garden Oaks’ central location near the Heights, Oak Forest, and other key Houston retail, entertainment, and cultural districts gives its residents plenty of options.

There are a number of parks and hike-and-bike trails within minutes of Garden Oaks homes, including the White Oak Bayou Greeway Trail, American Legion Park, and Graham Park.

For retail, residents can drive to nearby Galleria or downtown. Residents can also visit the Oak Forest Center along Ella Boulevard. It features a few retail and dining options, including Kroger, Dollar Tree, and Ross Dress For Less, among others.

Garden Oaks Houston 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.