LAZYBROOK REAL ESTATE GUIDE

2022 Lazybrook homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Located west of the historic Heights, Lazybrook is one of the hottest Inner Loop neighborhoods. Lazybrook is a deed-restricted residential neighborhood. It is often linked with adjoining Timbergrove.

Located around 5 miles from downtown Houston, the neighborhood is famous for its:

• FAST REAL ESTATE GROWTH: Lazybrook real estate is among Houston’s best performing. This is in terms of Real Estate Value Appreciation and Land Value Appreciation.

• AFFORDABLE HOMES: Amidst rising property values, Lazybrook homes are one of the more affordable within Houston’s Inner Loop. The median sales price is around $400,000. (See The Salary I Need To Buy A Home In Houston’s Best Neighborhoods)

• SPACIOUS LOTS: Lazybrook homes sit on mid-to-large-sized lots (by Houston standards). Sizes range from 7,000 to 14,000 square feet. Large trees and spacious front and backyards are common in the neighborhood.

• CONVENIENCE: Lazybrook is within minutes of numerous main roads and freeways. It provides easy access to Houston’s central districts. Downtown, home to 3,000+ businesses and 100,000+ employees, is less than 20 minutes. Lazybrook has access to Texas Medical Center. It has access to Galleria as well. 

• GREAT COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE: The neighborhood exudes a quiet suburban atmosphere. There are wide setbacks, tree-canopied streets, and well-kept vintage homes around the area.

• PARKS AND TRAILS: Residents have access to a stretch of the White Oak Bayou Greenway. Its linear trail connects to the Heights Hike and Bike Trail. The area is among the best Houston neighborhoods for running and biking.

• PROXIMITY TO RETAIL HUBS: Lazybrook is mainly residential. It has a few commercial and retail areas along W 18th and TC Jester. More restaurants, retail, and attractions are available in nearby areas. The Heights, Rice Military, and the Galleria are prime examples.

• ACTIVE CIVIC CLUB: Founded in 1960, the Lazybrook Civic Club is a volunteer-based group. It handles Lazybrook’s security and improvement. It takes maintenance and events as well. The club enforces the neighborhood’s deed and building restrictions.

Lazybrook real estate can be challenging to navigate. It is due to several factors. Those factors include older homes, deed restrictions, and proximity to main roads and freeways. Some areas in Lazybrook are on the flood plain as well. It can affect insurance costs and resale values. It may put residents and their property at risk in case of a flood.

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Table of Contents

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

Lazybrook Home Sale Trends

Located 7 miles northwest of Downtown Houston, Lazybrook is one of the hottest Inner Loop neighborhoods.

This community features:

• FAST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: In terms of real estate value appreciation and land value appreciation, Lazybrook real estate is among Houston's best.

• REASONABLY-PRICED HOMES: Amidst the rising housing costs, Lazybrook residences remain among the most inexpensive in Houston's Inner Loop. On average, the cost of housing is around $400,000. (See The Salary I Need To Buy A Home In Houston's Best Neighborhoods)

• ACCESSIBILITY: Several main highways and interstates sit nearby Lazybrook homes. It allows convenient access to Houston's main localities, such as the downtown, the Texas Medical Center, and the Galleria. 

• GREAT COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE: The community radiates a peaceful suburban vibe commonly known for its tree-lined streets and well-kept vintage homes.

Lazybrook is the 36th most walkable neighborhood in Houston. As listed among the best Houston neighborhoods for running and biking, Lazybrook residents can look forward to better trails.

Lazybrook Best Realtor Insights

Lazybrook is a residential neighborhood located at the northwest bend of Loop 610. It is north of Timbergrove and west of the historic Heights.

• Lazybrook real estate is among Houston’s best-performing Land Value Appreciation. Another advantage that makes Houston’s best performing is its Real Estate Appreciation.

• Despite rising property values, prices for Lazybrook homes for sale are between $300,000 to more than $800,000. (See The Salary I Need To Buy A Home In Houston’s Best Neighborhoods)

• Home sizes sit between 1,000 to more than 3,500 square feet. Lot sizes range from 7,000 to more than 14,000 square feet.

• Founded in 1960, Lazybrook’s Civic Club handles maintaining some of the community’s historic sites. They also enforce the deed restrictions in the neighborhood.

• Schools, restaurants, retail centers, and parks are minutes from the Lazybrook homes.

• Lazybrook homes are within the Houston Independent School District (HISD) zone. Notable schools like Sinclair Elementary, Black Middle School, and Waltrip High School serve the community.

• Many of Lazybrook’s original ranch homes and traditional bungalows still stand. It is thanks to its architectural styles.

• Some older homes in the area have been restored and updated. Others have chosen to renovate their homes rather than demolish them.

• The neighborhood exudes an atmospheric suburban vibe. Wide setbacks, tree-canopied streets, and well-kept vintage homes adorn the community.

• Mature trees and spacious front and backyards are common in the neighborhood.

Lazybrook Maps, Location & Zip Code

Lazybrook Schools

Lazybrook is home to some of the best schools in the area. It is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HSID).

The HISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. Lazybrook, in particular, has some of the best schools in the district zoned to its subdivisions.

The neighborhood is home to Oak Forest Elementary School and Sinclair Elementary School, two highly-esteemed public schools in Har.com.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Bellaire areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Elementary Schools

Public elementary schools situated in Lazybrook include:

• Oak Forest Elementary at 1401 W 43rd St, opened in the year 1949. Also a Vanguard magnet school, Oak Forest promotes academic excellence and community involvement. The school serves PK-5 and boasts above-average ratings for math and reading proficiency. It has consistently been one of HSID's best elementary schools serving the neighborhood.

• Sinclair Elementary at 6410 Grovewood Lane is named after Thomas Albert Sinclair, one of the founders of Heights Hospital. It opened way back in the year 1959 and holds HISD's pride to be the only elementary with a technology-based communications magnet school that focuses on STEM. Sinclair is also proud to have a lovely campus with tall trees and spacious grounds that add to its charm.

Middle Schools

Public middle schools zoned to Lazybrook include:

• Frank Black Middle at 1575 Chantilly Ln is named after Frank Black, a notable Houston educator. Founded in the year 1957, Frank Black Middle is one of the premier middle schools in HISD. It also has one of the largest campuses with a total of 6 buildings on 30 acres of land. Given these amenities, Frank Black is proud in providing its students with an excellent setting for an exceptional education.

• Hamilton Middle at 139 East 20th St. is named after the founding father of the United States, Alexander Hamilton. It is a Vanguard Magnet school that focuses on S.T.E.A.M and has several beyond-the-classroom and extracurricular activities for its students. Hamilton Middle serves grades 6-8 and has been ranked as one of the Most Resilient Schools in Houston.

High Schools

Public high schools located in Lazybrook include:

• Heights Highschool at 413 East 13th St. was established in the year 1926 as Raegan Highschool. It serves grades 9-12 and is part of HISD. The school was renamed in the year 2016. A Magnet School for Computer Technology, Heights Highschool also offers International Baccalaureate Program. It boasts spacious school grounds and campuses which were added when the campus did major renovations in the year 2006.

• Waltrip Highschool at 1900 West 34th Street has HISD's Research and Technology magnet program that aims to prepare its students for college. It opened in the year 1959 and is serving grades 9-12. With its campus built for over 50 years, renovations have been made in careful consideration of retaining its significant architectural features.

To find an updated listing of all Lazybrook 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.

Lazybrook Real Estate Market

Lazybrook Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Many ranch-style homes and traditional bungalows arose in Lazybrook in the 1950s and 1960s.

Homes in the area typically offer 2- to 4-bedroom floor plans, spread over 1,000 to more than 3,500 square feet. Lot sizes are mid- to large-sized (by Houston standards), ranging from 6,000 to around 14,000 square feet. Mature trees adorn Lazybrook homes. Attached two-car garages and well-kept lawns are usual features.

Some Lazybrook homes feature swimming pools and spacious front and backyards.

Some of the most expensive real estate in Lazybrook is new construction custom-built homes or large. It has updated vintage properties.

Lazybrook homes for sale can start at around $300,000 up to $800,000.

Lazybrook Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

Most of the homes for sale in Lazybrook are detached single-family properties. Heritage Creek, Timbergrove Heights, and Timbergrove Terrace are just a few nearby townhome developments.

These upscale townhome developments typically range in price from $250,000 to $500,000.

Lazybrook Condo Sale Trends

There are currently no residential mid and high-rise buildings in Lazybrook. However, there are condo buildings within or near the 77008 zip code. This includes a few within the historic Heights (1111 Studewood Place). Other options are available in nearby areas like Memorial, Downtown, and River Oaks. Listed below are some of them.

Memorial Park

• Washington Lofts

• Jackson Place Condos

• Bayou Bend Towers

• 6007 Memorial

River Oaks

• The Huntingdon

• Royalton At River Oaks

• One Montrose Place

• Renoir Lofts

• Gotham Lofts

Downtown Houston

• Commerce Towers

• Four Seasons Residence

• Bayou Lofts

• Franklin Lofts

• Hermann Lofts

• St Germain Lofts

• Rise Lofts

• The Edge

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.

Lazybrook Houston History

Taking its name from the White Oak Bayou, Lazybrook is one of Houston’s late bloomers. Lazybrook remained undeveloped and covered in trees between the early 1940s and the 1950s.

During the early 1940s and 1950s, Lazybrook remained largely wooded and undeveloped. The development of the top Houston freeways spurred the neighborhood’s suburban growth.

In the 1800s, German farmers firstly owned the Lazybrook and Timbergrove area. It was also the site of a top oil discovery during the 1930s. Eureka Yard (a nearby railroad yard) and St. John’s German Lutheran Church (one of the first churches built in Houston) serve as a reminder of these years. Both landmarks remain standing today.

Lazybrook underwent top residential and urban development in the 1960s and 1970s. About 20-30 years ago, many young professionals started to buy ranch-style homes in the area. Some built newer, more modern properties, while others opted to renovate them.

Real estate developers also started numerous townhome projects around Lazybrook. Heritage Creek, Timbergrove Heights, and Timbergrove Terrace are among the townhome developments.

Residents founded the Lazybrook Civic Club in 1960. One of the organization’s main objectives is to uphold all building regulations. Second, an advocate for changes. And lastly, bring about changes. These objective aims to advance the community and the welfare of its residents. The Civic Club is an active and volunteer-based group.

Today, Lazybrook is a quiet but sprawling neighborhood with nine sections. The nine sections map out the neighborhood’s deed restrictions, paving the way for a well-developed community.

Fun Things To Do Near Lazybrook Houston

While most of Lazybrook is residential, numerous retail, dining, and entertainment options are nearby.

Northwest Mall is just across the Loop on Hempstead Road. Jester Village Shopping Center is closer to home within TC Jester Boulevard and W 18th St.

For more options, residents can take a quick drive to nearby districts. The Houston Heights, Galleria, and Rice Military are examples.

For outdoor entertainment, residents have plenty of options nearby. Jaycee Park and West 11th Street Park are popular options, along with the White Oak Bayou Trail. Jaycee Park is just a few blocks from Lazybrook homes. The park features a basketball court, tennis courts, a walking trail, a water playground, picnic tables, and a playground.

The lush 20-acre area north of West 11th Street is a nature park, home to several species of birds and butterflies. A walking trail runs through the wooded park. Some are popular with birdwatchers, while others are simply benches for admiring the park's lush surroundings.

Here are some must-visit places in and around Lazybrook Houston:

Dining

• The Barking Pig

• Hughie’s

• Pappa Geno’s Steak & Cheese

• Rainbow Lodge

• Cavatore Italian Restaurant

• Spaghetti Western

• Kojak’s Cafe

• Thai Lanna

• Denny’s

• Antone’s Famous Po’Boys

Retail

• Northwest Mall

• Jester Village Shopping Center

• Merchant’s Park Shopping Center

Nightlife

• Southern Goods

• 13 Heights Bar

• McIntyre’s

• Slowpokes

• Eight Row Flint

• Hunky Dory

• Providence

• Lei Low

• Big Star Bar

• The Boot

Groceries

• H-E-B

• Foodarama

• Kroger

• Penzey’s Spices

• Revival Market

Parks

• Little Thicket Park

• White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail

• T.C. Jester Parkway Park

• West 11th Street Park

• Magnum Manor Park

• Memorial Park

• Timbergrove Manor Park

• Jaycee Park

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