LAKE FOREST OF KELLIWOOD REAL ESTATE GUIDE

2022 Lake Forest of Kelliwood homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Nestled within the Greater Katy area, Lake Forest At Kelliwood is famous for its exclusive, upscale homes. Its main access is located just off South Fry Road, which connects north to Kingsland Boulevard and Interstate 10 and south to Westheimer Parkway and Grand Parkway.

Lake Forest At Kelliwood is popular thanks to its:

• SECURITY: Like its neighbors Lake Forest and Lakes of Buckingham, the community is fully gated, with a 24-hour manned entrance, to keep your mind at ease.

• PERSONALIZED ARCHITECTURE: Mostly custom-built homes built between the mid-1990s to the late 2000s, home sizes in the Lake Forest of Kelliwood range from 4,700 to 8,000 square feet or more.

• QUALITY EDUCATION: KISD’s award-winning schools, including Taylor High School, is within reach for the students in the community.

• SPACIOUS PROPERTIES: Lake Forest of Kelliwood homes typically have large lots that range from half-acre (around 20,000 square feet) to over 4 acres (over 170,000 square feet). The houses are also typically large, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 3 to 5 full baths.

• LEISURE AND RECREATION: Lake Forest HOA offers exclusive amenities for its residents of different ages like a private swimming pool, beach volleyball court, tennis courts, and playground. Residents also have access to different nearby golf courses and hike and bike trails.

Having luxury and exclusivity in mind, prices for properties start at just under $900,000 and can be worth up to over $2,000,000. It may seem tricky to navigate, due to a few homes put on the market each year and high property costs, consulting with the best Lake Forest of Kelliwood Realtor can greatly help homebuyers.

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Table of Contents

1. Lake Forest of Kelliwood Home Sale Trends
2. Lake Forest of Kelliwood Best Realtor Insights
3. Lake Forest of Kelliwood Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Lake Forest of Kelliwood Schools
5. Lake Forest of Kelliwood Real Estate Market

Lake Forest of Kelliwood Home Sale Trends

Lake Forest At Kelliwood is one of the Best Gated Communities in Houston. It is a community with luxury, custom-built homes, and lakefront properties. It is within the reach of schools, restaurants, entertainment, shopping centers, and more. It is nestled within the Greater Katy Area. Its main access is located down South Fry Road, which connects north to Kingsland Boulevard.

Lake Forest At Kelliwood features include:

• SECURITY AS A PRIORITY: Lake Forest of Kelliwood is gated with a 24-hour manned entrance, to keep your mind at ease.

• QUALITY EDUCATION: The students in the community are surrounded by top-performing schools. Taylor High School is within the reach.

• SPACIOUS PROPERTIES: Lake Forest of Kelliwood homes are large, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 3 to 5 full baths. The lots range from half-acre to over 4 acres.

• LEISURE AND RECREATION: Lake Forest HOA offers exclusive amenities. Residents will enjoy the private swimming pool. They also have beach volleyball and tennis courts, and a playground. Residents also have access to different nearby golf courses.

Few homes are placed on the market each year. High property costs are common because of its luxurious and high-end homes. Consulting with the best Lake Forest of Kelliwood Realtor can help homebuyers.

Lake Forest of Kelliwood Best Realtor Insights

Lake Forest of Kelliwood features luxury custom-built homes and lakeside estates. It is one of the most expensive real estate in the Greater Katy area (one of Houston’s Best Suburbs).

• Lake Forest of Kelliwood is a gated community with a 24-hour manned entrance along South Fry Road. This is like the neighboring Lakes of Buckingham.

• The community features estate-style homes and beautiful lakefront properties on expansive lots. This developed with luxury in mind.

• Residents have easy access to George Bush Park’s hike and bike trails, via the entrance along South Fry Road and Highland Knolls.

• Lake Forest of Kelliwood features a community swimming pool, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, and a playground.

• Students in the community can attend some of KISD’s award-winning schools. This includes Taylor High School, a National Blue Ribbon awardee.

• Lake Forest of Kelliwood homes tends to sit on large lots, ranging from half-acre (around 20,000 square feet) to over 4 acres (over 170,000 square feet).

• The community is made up of mostly custom-built homes built between the mid-1990s to the late 2000s.

• Lake Forest and Lakes of Buckingham share a homeowners association.

• Lake Forest of Kelliwood homes is a typically large property with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 3 to 5 full baths. Home sizes range from 4,700 to more than 8,000 square feet.

• Lake Forest of Kelliwood features private pools and oversized garages. It has wooded and well-kept grounds and sweeping driveways.

Lake Forest of Kelliwood Maps, Location & Zip Code

Lake Forest of Kelliwood Schools

Lake Forest of Kelliwood is home to some of the best schools in the area. It is zoned to the KATY Independent School District.

The KATY ISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. Lake Forest of Kelliwood, in particular, has some of the best schools in the district zoned to its subdivisions.

The city is home to Top performing schools which includes:
- Jeanette Hayes Elementary School
- Garland Mcmeans J H
- Taylor High School
- Hazel S Pattison Elementary School
- Memorial Parkway J H
- Cinco Ranch High School
- Joella Exley Elementary School
- Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
- Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy
- Sue Creech Elementary School
- Cinco Ranch J H
- William B Travis High School

For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Katy areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR contact me at pmartin@houstonproperties.com.

Lake Forest of Kelliwood Real Estate Market

Lake Forest of Kelliwood Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Lake Forest of Kelliwood is made up of around 70 luxury single-family homes. Some line the community’s lake and enjoy great views of the water. Others, on the other hand, are adjacent to George Bush Park.

Lake Forest of Kelliwood homes is estate-style homes on large, sprawling lots. Three- to five-bedroom floor plans are common, though the largest properties in the area can offer up to 7 bedrooms (with 7 full baths).

Common home amenities include detached oversized garages and sweeping front driveways. It has private swimming pools, and manicured grounds.

Lake Forest of Kelliwood homes' architectural styles vary. They borrow inspiration from Spanish, Mediterranean, Colonial, and Traditional designs.

Lot sizes range from half-acre (around 20,000 square feet) to over 4 acres (over 170,000 square feet).

Prices for Lake Forest of Kelliwood homes start at under $900,000. The gated community’s most expensive homes can fetch more than $2,000,000 on the market.

Lake Forest of Kelliwood Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no townhome properties in Lake Forest of Kelliwood.

Nearby Green Trails does have sections that offer townhomes. This is specifically on the neighborhood’s eastern fringes near the Energy Corridor. (See Green Trails townhomes for sale here.)

Lake Forest of Kelliwood Condo Sale Trends

There are no Lake Forest of Kelliwood condos for sale. There are a few mid-and high-rise residential buildings in nearby Houston districts like the Energy Corridor and Memorial.

Here are a few condo buildings within the Memorial area:

• Bayou Woods Condos

• Pines Condominiums

• The Memorial

• The Tealstone

• Timber Top

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

Lake Forest of Kelliwood History

The Lake Forest of Kelliwood is also known as Lakeforest at Kelliwood. It was developed sometime during the mid-1990s. It is like the neighboring communities Green Trails and Windsor Park Lakes

The community is from Kickerillo Companies. The same developer behind Lakes of Parkway
(west Houston), The Parkway at Eldridge (west Houston), and Rolling Creek (Fort Bend).

The development consists of several neighborhoods and communities in the East. Vincent Kickerillo named it Katy after his daughter Kelli. Kelliwood features a variety of homes, with lakeside properties and homes near the golf course.

Lake Forest of Kelliwood, along with Lakes of Buckingham, features some of the most expensive homes in the Kelliwood area. Both gated communities have 24-hour manned security gates and share an HOA.

Fun Things To Do Near Lake Forest of Kelliwood

Lake Forest of Kelliwood residents has easy access to George Bush Park. It is a 7,800-acre park and nature preserve located east of the community.

George Bush Park features miles of multi-use trails. It has several sports facilities for softball, tennis, baseball, and soccer. It has playgrounds, pavilions, and a shooting range. The park even features an airfield for model aircraft.

The community also features many amenities. This includes a lake, a community swimming pool, and a sand volleyball court.

Residents can take a short drive to LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, West Oaks Mall, and Katy Mills Mall. This is for retail, dining, and entertainment options.

Some golf courses are also nearby, including Willow Fork Country Club (a private country club) and The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch (daily fee).

Here are some of Lake Forest of Kelliwood's must-visit places:

Dining

• Astor Cafe & Bakery

• AJI Ramen

• Tiger Noodle House

• La Baguette Bakery and Bistro

• Cowboy Chicken

• Tasty Ko

• Shish Kabob Cafe

• Basil’s Cafe

• Captain Tom’s Seafood & Oyster Bar

• Tom + Chee

Nightlife

• Faris Restaurant and Hookah Lounge

• Q Bar Katy

• The Local Bar

• Toddy Oaks Winery Brewery & Distillery

• Mo’s Place

• Duke’s Tavern

• Slick Willie’s Family Pool Hall

• 510 Bar & Cafe

• Zen Hookah Lounge

Retail

• Katy Mills

• LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch

• West Oaks Mall

• Westgate Market Place

Groceries

• H-E-B

• Kroger

• Randalls

• Fiesta Mart

• 99 Ranch Market

• Walmart

Golf

• Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club

• The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch

• Bear Creek Golf World

• Legendary Oaks Golf Course

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