Piney Point Real Estate Guide

Piney Point homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Part of the affluent Memorial Villages, opulence and luxury are staples in Piney Point real estate. Elegant mansions and vintage homes nestled within wooded lots make up most of the independent city.

Piney Point Village is sought-after for its:

• MOST EXPENSIVE REAL ESTATE: Piney Point Village is home to some of Houston's Most Expensive Real Estate. Vintage houses and and luxury custom-built estates nestled within sprawling lots are common in the city.

• EXPANSIVE LOTS: Piney Point features some much larger lots than other Houston neighborhoods. Lot sizes can range from half-acre to more than 160,000 square feet.

• EXPENSIVE ZIP CODE: Nestled within 77024 (one of Forbes’ “America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes”), the Memorial Villages is a group of upscale residential neighborhoods. Collectively, the Villages features some of the best performing real estate in Houston, based on Land Value Appreciation.

• INDEPENDENT CITY: Incorporated in 1955, the city has an alderman form of government and shares police and fire departments with the other Villages.

• TOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS: Three National Blue Ribbon Schools (namely Memorial Drive Elementary, Spring Branch Middle School, and Memorial High School) serve the city. Schools in the Memorial Villages are among the most highly regarded in the Greater Houston area. The Kinkaid School, a prestigious prep school, is located within the city’s borders.

Buying or selling a Piney Point Village home can be intimidating. Like most Memorial Villages real estate, inventories are low and prices tend to start at around $1,000,000. Some properties sell at a higher premium than others. An experienced Houston Realtor can help you navigate this challenging market.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in Piney Point Village, 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. Piney Point Home Sale Trends
2. Piney Point Best Realtor Insights
3. Piney Point Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Piney Point Schools
5. Piney Point Real Estate Market

Piney Point Home Sale Trends

Part of the coveted Memorial Villages, Piney Point is a deed-restricted independent city. It features a serene atmosphere, spacious estates, and tree-lined streets.

Piney Point Village is popular for its:

• LARGE WOODED LOTS: Piney Point real estate typically features sprawling, wooded lots. Lot sizes vary from 8,000 to over 110,000 square feet, notably larger than other Houston neighborhoods like River Oaks and Tanglewood.

• PREMIER SCHOOLS: Piney Point Village is zoned to the Spring Branch ISD. Top-rated schools like Memorial Drive Elem and Memorial High serve the area. The Kinkaid School, a prestigious prep school, is located in the city.

• EXCLUSIVITY: Along with the rest of the Villages, Piney Point is one of Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods. It is also nestled in the 77024 ZIP code, one of Forbes' "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes."

Piney Point Village features great land value appreciation and homes ranging from stately mansions and large estates to modern homes.

Piney Point Best Realtor Insights

Piney Point Village is a deed-restricted independent city, one-sixth of the affluent Memorial Villages. It features some of the most expensive real estate and most desirable addresses in the west Houston area.

• Some of Houston's Most Expensive Real Estate is located in Piney Point Village -- prices start at around $1,000,000. Vintage homes and luxury custom-built estates nestled within sprawling lots show off the city's elegant affluence.

• Piney Point Village (and nearby Hunters Creek) feature much larger lots than other Houston-area neighborhoods of note, including River Oaks, West University, and Tanglewood. Lot sizes in the city range from half-acre to more than 160,000 square feet. Mature trees commonly adorn Piney Point real estate.

• Nestled within 77024 (one of Forbes' "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes"), The Memorial Villages is a group of upscale residential neighborhoods. Collectively, the Villages features some of the best performing real estate in Houston based on Land Value Appreciation.

• Deed-restricted and independent, Piney Point features a residential, country-living vibe. Incorporated in 1955, the city has an alderman form of government and shares police and fire departments with the other Villages.

• Three National Blue Ribbon Schools (namely Memorial Drive Elementary, Spring Branch Middle School, and Memorial High School) serve the city. Schools in the Memorial Villages are among the most highly regarded in the Greater Houston area. The Kinkaid School, a prestigious prep school, is located within the city's borders.

• Piney Point homes have convenient access to major freeways and thoroughfares like Loop 610, Katy Fwy, Beltway 8, Memorial Dr, and San Felipe St.

• Piney Point Village is largely residential, but its location near the Memorial City Mall and the CityCentre gives residents great access to a wide variety of restaurants and stores.

• Piney Point real estate is known for luxurious amenities. Housing options range from elegant estates to gorgeous, updated ranch-style homes, and from custom-built homes to grand manors. Though a number of homes in the city are newly constructed, gorgeously updated homes from the 1950s and 60s still line the city's streets.

• Thanks to its deed restrictions and building ordinances, the city has remained a quiet residential enclave.

• Piney Point homes have a median sales price of over $2,000,000, one of the highest in the Houston area. Prices for Piney Point homes for sale can start at around $1,500,000 and can go up to more than $6,000,000.

Piney Point Maps, Location & Zip Code

Piney Point Schools

Piney Point Village homes located north of the Buffalo Bayou are zoned to the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). The small portion south of the Bayou is served by the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Spring Branch ISD is known for its multi-award-winning schools, most of which have been awarded the National Blue Ribbon for Excellence. Headquartered in Piney Point Village, the SBISD received a "Met Standard" accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Three schools are located within Piney Point Village, SBISD's Memorial Drive Elementary School, and two private schools, The Kinkaid School and the Saint Francis Episcopal Day School.

Elementary Schools

• Wildcat Way School at 12754 Kimberley Ln. Wildcat Way serves most of the Memorial Villages. It is located beside Bendwood Park, about 4 to 5 miles away from Piney Point Village.

• Memorial Drive Elementary School at 11202 Smithdale Rd. MDE is one of the schools located within Piney Point's borders. It was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 1996-97. It serves students in grades PK to 5.

• Briarmeadow Charter School at 3601 Dunvale Rd. Alternative charter school Briarmeadow is an International Baccalaureate Candidate School. It offers Pre-AP and gifted programs.

• Emerson Elementary School at 9533 Skyline Dr. Emerson serves early education to grade 5 students. It offers a dual-language program called Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program (TWBIP).

Middle Schools

• Spring Branch Middle School at 1000 Piney Point Dr. Spring Branch Middle School is located in Hedwig Village, a few minutes away from Piney Point. It offers several electives and has a special education program. It was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.

• Revere Middle School at 10502 Briar Forest Dr. Paul Revere Middle School specializes in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Its campus also houses one of HISD's Math/Science Magnet school-within-a-school programs.

High Schools

• Memorial High School at 935 Echo Ln. Like SBMS, Memorial is located in neighboring Hedwig Village. It was a National Blue Ribbon School (1988-89) and an Honor Roll School. Its academic program isn't the only thing that makes Memorial High School stand out; its athletics programs are also regarded as excellent. Its tennis and football teams are among the best in the area.

• Lee High School at 6529 Beverly Hill St. Lee offers a well-rounded curriculum with its AP/Magnet program. It has courses in Calculus, World History, and Chemistry, among others. It is home to numerous clubs and has a number of boys and girls varsity teams. (Students zoned to Lee High School can opt to attend Lamar or Westside instead.)

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Lamar High School is located in Upper Kirby. Known for its great academics and athletics programs, Lamar offers an advanced placement program. It is also an IB school, offering an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It is home to the Lamar Texans, previously named the Redskins. Lamar also has one of the oldest lacrosse teams in the state.

• Westside High School at 14201 Briar Forest Dr. Westside High School is the HISD's Magnet School for Integrated Technology. Students can choose from 5 strands: Fine Arts, Business, Applied Science/Health Science, Computing Sciences, and Media Relations.

Piney Point Village Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Piney Point Village.

• The Kinkaid School at 210 Kinkaid School Dr. Kinkaid is the oldest independent school in Houston. The school was founded in 1906, and in 1957, Kinkaid moved to a 40-acre site in Piney Point. One of the most prestigious private schools in Texas, its famous alumni include former President George W. Bush and former Florida governor Jeb Bush.

• Saint Francis Episcopal Day School at 335 Piney Point Rd. SFEDS is the largest Toddlers to 8 Episcopal parish day school in the country. Located within Piney Point Village, St. Francis was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.

• Chapelwood Pre-School at 11140 Greenbay St.

• St. Cecilia Catholic School at 11740 Joan of Arc

• Montessori Morning Glory School at 737 Bunker Hill Rd.

• Campbell Learning Center at 1440 Campbell Rd.

• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart at 10202 Memorial Dr.

To find an updated listing of all Piney Point Village real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

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

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.

Piney Point Real Estate Market

Piney Point Village Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Piney Point Village is known for its vintage estates nestled within the sprawling, wooded grounds. In recent years, newer custom-built manors have replaced some of the city’s older ranch-style homes.

Luxury finishes and features are the standards in Piney Point Village homes. These include large master suites, walk-in closets, multi-car garages, summer kitchens, and more. There are also unique features like air-conditioned wine rooms and Porte-cochères driveways. Most have generous setbacks, circular drives, and well-maintained front yards.

Wooded grounds are also a staple in most Piney Point real estate. Lots are bigger, measuring between half-acre to more than 70,000 square feet. Bigger properties feature lot sizes of more than 160,000 square feet.

Some floor plans can include as many as 8 bedrooms, 8 baths, and 2 half baths. Living space can range from 4,000 to more than 12,000 square feet.

Several factors affect pricing, such as the home's age, the lot's size, and the property’s location. Older, smaller single-family homes can sell for under $1,500,000. Meanwhile, new constructions and custom-built homes can go for as much as $6,000,000.

Piney Point Village Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Piney Point Village. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods in Houston and south of the Buffalo Bayou.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Piney Point Village 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.

Piney Point Village Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Piney Point Village condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

Several condo buildings are located in the Galleria area including:

• The Memorial

• 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. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos..

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Piney Point Village 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.

Piney Point Village TX History

In 1824, John D. Taylor received a league (about 4,605 acres) and a labor of land. Taylor’s league centered on “pine point,” an area on the southernmost turn of the Buffalo Bayou. He settled in the area and called his house Piney Point.

By 1885, Piney Point was a station on the Texas Western Railroad. A number of German farmers had also settled in the general vicinity.

During Houston’s suburban boom in the 1950s and 60s, development in the area started in earnest. Several upper middle-class subdivisions were developed along the Buffalo Bayou.

During this period, Piney Point, along with five neighboring villages, was a thriving community. The six villages filed for petitions to prevent annexation and preserve residential zoning.

Piney Point Village was incorporated in 1955 with an alderman form of government, with its own mayor and five city council members.

As a part of the Memorial Villages, Piney Point operates the Memorial Villages Police Department. The village operates alongside Hunters Creek and Bunker Hill. The Village Fire Department and the Memorial Villages Water Authority also serve the Villages.

Like the other Villages, the city has deed restrictions and building ordinances. These ordinances preserve the area’s serene country-living atmosphere. Commercial establishments of any kind are not allowed within the city’s borders.

The city has a reputation for its efforts in preserving its wooded areas as well. Piney Point has a village arborist to help residents care for their trees.

Today, the City of Piney Point Village is one of the wealthiest places in the state of Texas by per capita income.

Fun Things To Do Near Piney Point Village Houston

Piney Point Village has deed restrictions, barring commercial establishments within its borders. However, plenty of retail, dining and entertainment outlets are nearby.

The Memorial City Mall is mere minutes away from Piney Point. This shopping center has been serving Piney Point since it opened its door in 1962. Anchor stores in this mall include Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, Target, and Dillard’s.

Another retail hotspot, CityCentre, is a short drive from the city. Located in the corner where the I-10 and Beltway 8 meet, it is an upscale, pedestrian-friendly mall. The mall features a wide variety of restaurants and stores.

There are also members-only country clubs near Piney Point Village. These include the Lakeside Country Club and the Houston Country Club.

The Houston Racquet Club is located in neighboring Hunters Creek Village. Along with tennis facilities, the club also has the Courtside Cafe and The Grill which cater to its members. The club also fosters a relationship with the Westwood Golf Club, which has an 18-hole course with several practice facilities.

A public 18-hole golf course, the Memorial Park Golf Course, is easily accessible from the neighborhood via the I-10. It has a course rating of 73 and a slope rating of 122.

Houston’s cultural, entertainment, and retail hotspots – the Museum District, Downtown Houston, and Galleria – are also within easy reach.

Here are some of Piney Point Village's must-visit places:

Dining

• Vietnam Poblano
• Thai Gourmet
• Kasra Persian Grill
• Muiishi Makirritos
• The Original Marini’s Empanada House
• Muscle Maker Grill
• Orange Lunch Box
• The Afgan Village
• Izakaya Wa
• Masraff’s

Retail

• Memorial City Mall
• CityCentre
• Town & Country Village
• Galleria
• Hedwig Village Shopping Center
• Katy Reed Shopping Center

Nightlife

• Winetopia
• Stereo Live
• Caps Piano Bar
• El Patio Restaurant and Club
• Pinot’s Palette
• Richmond Arms Pub

Country Clubs and Golf Courses

• Lakeside Country Club
• Houston Country Club
• Houston Racquet Club
• Memorial Park Golf Course
• The Forest Club
• Westwood Golf Club

Groceries

• Kroger
• H-E-B
• Super H Mart
• Trader Joe’s
• 99 Ranch Market
• Randall’s
• Whole Foods Market

Best Piney Point Village 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.