Spring Valley Village Real Estate Guide

Spring Valley Village homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Spring Valley Village is one of the six independent cities in the Memorial Villages. Spring Valley Village features a country-living atmosphere. Ranch-style homes on large wooded lots line the streets. The homes showcase an old-world charm.

Spring Valley Village is famous due to:

• STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: The six independent cities have some of the best real estate appreciation rates in the area. The median sales price of homes in the Villages is over $1,700,000.

• LARGE LOTS: Spring Valley homes sit on large lots due to zoning ordinances within the city. Lots are around 10,000 square feet and up. Well-maintained lawns and wooded grounds are typical.

• CONVENIENCE: Spring Valley Village is just north of I-10 (Katy Freeway). It offers access to Inner Loop to the east and Energy Corridor to the west. Key districts like the Galleria / Uptown area and Westchase are within 5 miles.

• ACCESS TO JOB CENTERS: Spring Valley is a few minutes from Memorial City, a mixed-use district. It is home to numerous retail, medical, and office complexes. The Galleria / Uptown area has over 23 million square feet of office space and 55,000+ employees.

• PROXIMITY TO RETAIL HUBS: The city has access to recreation hubs within Memorial City and along Beltway 8. The Memorial City Mall is one of the oldest retail hubs in the area. Anchor stores include Dillard's, Target, Sears, JCPenney, and Macy's. It has around 1.7 million square feet of retail space. It covers 140+ stores, restaurants, and commercial establishments.

• BEING AN INDEPENDENT CITY: Incorporated in 1955, Spring Valley Village operates its police department. It shares a fire department with the other villages. Zoning ordinances are in place.

• TOP-RATED SCHOOLS: National Blue Ribbon Schools Spring Branch Middle School and Memorial High School serve Spring Valley Village. These multi-award-winning schools are from the Spring Branch Independent School District.

Spring Valley real estate can be tricky to navigate. It is due to the city's deed restrictions. It can be an issue during planning. In addition, older homes are selling at a discount but may need extensive renovations. The Memorial Villages north of I-10 sell for lower prices than homes south of I-10. Understanding valuation trends within the Villages is important before making any offers.

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

Spring Valley Village Home Sale Trends

Spring Valley Village is one of the six independent cities in the Memorial Villages. It has many vintage ranch-style homes on large, wooded lots. The homes showcase an old-world charm.

Spring Valley Village is famous due to:

• STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: The six independent cities have some of the best real estate appreciation rates in the area. The median sales price of homes in the Villages is over $1,700,000.

• LARGE LOTS: Spring Valley homes sit on large lots. It is because of the zoning ordinances within the city. Lots are around 10,000 square feet and up. Well-maintained lawns and wooded grounds are typical.

• PROXIMITY TO RETAIL HUBS: The Memorial City Mall is one of the oldest retail hubs in the area. Anchor stores include Dillard's, Target, Sears, JCPenney, and Macy's. It has around 1.7 million square feet of retail space. It covers 140+ stores, restaurants, and commercial establishments.

• ACCESS TO JOB CENTERS: Spring Valley is a few minutes from Memorial City. Memorial City is a mixed-use district. It is home to numerous retail, medical, and office complexes. The Galleria / Uptown area has over 23 million square feet of office space and 55,000+ employees.

Spring Valley Village is just north of I-10. It offers access to Inner Loop to the east and Energy Corridor to the west. Incorporated in 1955, the city of Spring Valley Village operates its police department. It shares a fire department with the other villages.

Spring Valley Village Best Realtor Insights

Spring Valley Village is one of the six independent cities within the Memorial Villages. It is one of the most desirable places to live west of Downtown Houston.

• The six independent cities have some of the area’s best real estate appreciation rates. The median sales price of homes in the Villages is over $1,700,000.

• Spring Valley homes sit on large lots, thanks to zoning ordinances within the city. Lots are around 10,000 square feet and up. Well-maintained lawns and wooded grounds are typical in the area.

• Spring Valley Village is just north of I-10 (Katy Freeway). It offers access to Inner Loop to the east and Energy Corridor to the west. Key districts like the Galleria / Uptown area and Westchase are within 5 miles.

• Memorial City, a mixed-use district, is a few minutes from the Spring Valley. It is home to many retail, medical, and office complexes. The Galleria / Uptown area has over 23 million square feet of office space and 55,000+ employees.

• The Memorial City Mall is one of the oldest retail centers in the area. Anchor stores include Dillard’s, Target, Sears, JCPenney, and Macy’s. It has around 1.7 million square feet of retail space. It covers 140+ stores, restaurants, and commercial establishments.

• Like the other Villages, Spring Valley Village features a country-living atmosphere. Architectural styles vary, but ranch-style from the 1950s and 1960s is common. Mediterranean, Contemporary, and Georgian designs are available in new homes.

• Incorporated in 1955, the city of Spring Valley Village operates its police department. It shares a fire department with the other Villages. Zoning ordinances are in place.

• The city is zoned to the Spring Branch Independent School District. National Blue Ribbon Schools Spring Branch Middle School and Memorial High School serve Spring Valley Village.

• Spring Valley Village is primarily residential. But there are some commercial areas located along the city’s borders.

• Spring Valley homes can sell at around $400,000 to $600,000 (for teardowns, lots, and older homes). New construction and updated properties can sell for $1,600,000 and up.

Spring Valley Village Maps, Location & Zip Code

Spring Valley Village Schools

Spring Valley Village is zoned to schools from the highly regarded Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD).

Spring Branch ISD is known for its multi-award-winning National Blue Ribbon Schools. SBISD's headquarters is in Spring Valley Village. SBISD received a "Met Standard" accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency.

National Blue Ribbon Schools Spring Branch Middle School and Memorial High School serve Spring Valley Village.

Elementary Schools

• The Bear Boulevard School at 8860 Westview Dr. The Bear Boulevard was one of the SBISD's 5 early learning centers. The school features a full-day academic program for young children. Bear Blvd is in Spring Valley Village.

• Valley Oaks Elementary School at 8390 Westview Dr. VOE has been around since 1956. The school serves Pre-K to fifth-grade students. It offers programs such as Gifted and Talented and Bilingual/ESL. Valley Oaks has a GreatSchools.org rating of 8 out of 10. They have a T-2-4 goal, a technical certificate, military training, or a two-year or four-year degree.

Middle Schools

• Spring Branch Middle School at 1000 Piney Point Dr. SBMS is in Hedwig Village. The school offers Foreign Language, Technology Education, and Family and Consumer Science electives. SBMS is a National Blue Ribbon School.

• Cornerstone Academy at 9016 Westview Dr. Cornerstone Academy is a National Charter School. It is one of the top middle schools in Texas (Texas Business and Education Coalition & Just For The Kids). Cornerstone offers electives in CESIT (Career Explorations, Special Interests, and Talents). In addition, it provides Foreign Language (French and Spanish) electives.

High Schools

• Memorial High School at 935 Echo Ln. National Blue Ribbon School MHS is in Hedwig Village. MHS has been one of Newsweek's top high schools in the United States for several years. It received the College Readiness Award. MHS also received the Just 4 The Kids High Performing School award and the TAKS Gold Performance Award. In addition, Memorial High has a great athletics program and has a rivalry with Stratford High School.

• Academy of Choice at 9016 Westview Dr. Known as the Spring Branch School of Choice (SBSOC), this alternative school is in Spring Valley. True to its name, AOC offers several program options for students in grades 9 to 12. The school houses the Spring Branch ISD Virtual High School.

Spring Valley Village Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Spring Valley Village:

• Campbell Learning Center at 1440 Campbell Rd.
• Spring Branch Presbyterian Learning Center at 1215 Campbell Rd.
• Paratus Classical Academy at 1610 Campbell Rd.
• St. Mark Lutheran School at 1516 Pech Rd.
• School of the Woods at 1321 Wirt Rd.
• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart at 10202 Memorial Dr.
• St. Cecilia School at 11740 Joan of Arc Dr.
• The Parish School at 11001 Hammerly Boulevard.
• The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr.

To find an updated listing of all Spring Valley Village real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Spring Valley 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.

Spring Valley Village Real Estate Market

Spring Valley Village Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Spring Valley real estate shares a lot in common with the other Villages. But some characteristics are unique to the neighborhood.

Customary, older Spring Valley homes are ranch-style bungalows on large wooded lots. This is due to the area’s early zoning ordinance. The ordinance limited dwellings to single-story homes. Lots should be no smaller than 10,000 square feet. The amendment of regulation in 1981 allowed two-story homes.

Some of the area’s older homes are sold as lots or tear-downs. These properties can sell for over $400,000, even at lot value.

Newly constructed homes are not prevalent in Spring Valley compared to other Villages. There are few available in the neighborhood, though.

Spring Valley features single-family homes in various architectural styles. Styles include Mediterranean, Contemporary, Modern, and Georgian. But traditional and ranch-style homes are more common in the neighborhood.

Spring Valley Village Townhomes Sale Trends

The zoning ordinance in Spring Valley Village only allows for detached single-family homes. Some Spring Branch townhomes are for sale just north of the village.

Spring Valley Village Condo Sale Trends

Like most Memorial Villages, there are no condos within Spring Valley Village’s borders. Some mid- and high-rise condos nearby include Spring Branch, The Galleria, and the Memorial Area.

Here are a few condos located near Spring Valley:

• Bayou Woods

• The Memorial

• The Tealstone

• Timber Top

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see more condos within and near the Memorial area, please see Memorial Houston Condos.

Spring Valley Village TX History

Like the other Memorial Villages, Spring Valley Village is a city steeped in history. Some of the neighborhood’s early settlers and landowners are commemorated in its street names.

In 1848, Spring Valley was home to some German settlers who built farms and sawmills in the large wooded area.

By the 1950s, the neighborhood housed a collection of small farms and homes. Interest in the area grew, and rumors spread that Houston was looking to annex the community. Concerned about zoning, residents filed a petition for incorporation. Some of these residents were descendants of Spring Valley’s original settlers.

In 1955, Spring Valley Village became a mayor-city council type of government after two elections.

Zoning was the primary factor in the city’s incorporation. The first ordinance was the regulation of the issuance of building permits. Other laws followed, including one for governing subdivisions. Under the old zoning ordinance, the homes are only one-story single-family dwellings. The minimum lot is a 10,000-square foot.

In 1981, significant changes were made to allow for the construction of 2-story homes.

Today, Spring Valley Village is one of the most desirable places to live west of Downtown Houston. It operates its police department. The Village Fire Department and the water authority serve all six villages.

Fun Things To Do Near Spring Valley Village

Though Spring Valley Village is mainly residential, it has some commercial establishments along its borders.

It has easy access to Houston’s retail, dining, and amusement centers. These include The Galleria, the Memorial City Mall, and the CityCentre. Nearby Hedwig and Spring Branch have plenty of offerings as well.

The Memorial City Mall is a few minutes from Spring Valley. It features Target, Sears, JCPenney, Macy’s, and Dillard’s. Located west is the pedestrian-friendly mall, the CityCentre. It features several dining and retail options as well.

Memorial Park is a vast 1,466-acre urban park. It is a short drive from the neighborhood. It features an 18-hole municipal golf course, along with several nature trails. Located within the park are Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.

The city hosts several resident events, such as Spring Valley Village Fall Fest. This festival features fun activities like carnival games and booths. There is a pumpkin patch as well.

Here are some of Spring Valley Village, Texas must-visit places:

Dining

• Jonathan’s The Rub
• Patagonia Grill & Cafe
• Pappy’s Cafe
• Federal American Grill
• KP’s Kitchen
• Avalon Diner
• Goode Company BBQ
• Hunan Chef
• Fajita Pete’s
• Campbell Pizza Fino
• Sushipop
• Casa de Leon
• La Cocina Teloloapan
• Jumma Food
• Wanfu Cafe
• The ToreOre
• Campbell Pizza Fino
• La Plaza Mexican Restaurant
• EurAsia Fushion Sushi

Retail

• The Galleria
• Highland Village
• Memorial City Mall
• CityCentre
• Katy Reed Shopping Center
• Hedwig Village Shopping Center

Grocery

• Kroger
• H-E-B
• La Mexican Fruit & Meat Market
• Super H Mart
• Trader Joe’s Central Market
• 99 Ranch Market
• Randall’s
• Whole Foods Market
• Target Grocery

Country Clubs and Golf Courses

• Lakeside Country Club
• Houston Country Club
• Memorial Park Golf Course
• Houston Racquet Club
• 5050 Acorn Golf

Parks

• Memorial Park
• Spring Valley Village City Park
• Bracker Street Baby Park

Best Spring Valley Village 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.