Memorial West Real Estate Guide

Memorial West homes for sale & insider real estate guide

A famous community in Memorial Houston is Memorial West. The area is a result of two dozen communities combining to form it. Its prime location has some of the most luxurious houses in Houston.

Memorial West homes remain popular thanks to its:

• HIGH-RANKED SCHOOLS: Some of the best schools in Houston are near residents. The top public schools nearby are Frostwood Elementary and Stratford High School. These schools fall under different independent school districts (ISD). One is the esteemed Houston ISD, and another is Spring Branch ISD.

• STRONG REAL ESTATE: The real estate market in the area performs well. The houses and lots remain high in value. Some of Houston's most expensive communities sit within Memorial West. These include properties in Frostwood, Yorkshire, and Nottingham.

• QUICK RIDING TIMES: Homes in Memorial West offer a fast commute to the city. Residents can ride to city hubs like Galleria and Energy Corridor. Other freeways will lead residents to Memorial City. The roads around Memorial West include Beltway 8 and Interstate 10.

• WIDE HOME OPTIONS: Houses in the area come in different styles. Older properties have a ranch style, going back to the 1950s. Homes with the latest home designs are available. There are more than a hundred houses for sale or rent in the market. These properties may fit the budget of different people.

• FUN AND EXCITING ZONES: Residents enjoy many leisure spots. Memorial West has plenty of recreational areas. People can shop and dine in Memorial City Mall and CityCentre Plaza. A nearby park is Terry Hershey Park which runs alongside Buffalo Bayou. These two spots make up some of the largest green zones of Houston.

• DIFFERENT LIVING AREAS: People can choose to settle in various zones. Talia Trails, Westchester, and Memorial Forest add more houses to Memorial West. Gated communities and deed-restricted areas are common.

• SPACIOUS HOMES: Properties in Memorial West can cover 2,800 square feet of wide land. It is typical for houses to come with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Buyers have the choice of one or two-story homes. Lots on sale can go up to two acres.

It is hard to gauge the Memorial West real estate market. It is not only one area but several communities combined. On the bright side, there are plenty of homes to choose from in Memorial West. It is good to ask real estate experts for help buying the best home.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Memorial West area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

“Kim Vargas and her team made all the difference in the world during our home search and purchase. We are moving from out of state and Kim took away a lot of the stress that comes with buying a home remotely. She not only answered all of our questions but also answered questions we didn't even know to ask. Great job!” - Diana Morris (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

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

Memorial West Home Sale Trends

Made up of over 20 neighborhoods and communities, Memorial West spans a large area south of I-10.

Memorial West homes appeal to people looking for:

• GREAT COMMUNITIES: Memorial West features several well-established communities as well as newer developments. Talia Trails, Frostwood, Nottingham Forest, Westchester and Memorial Forest are all within the area.

• SHORT COMMUTE TIMES: Memorial West homes are minutes away from key retail, entertainment, and employment hubs like the Energy Corridor, the Galleria, and Memorial City.

• TOP SCHOOLS: Parts of Memorial West are zoned to the Spring Branch ISD, while others are served by the Houston ISD. Several top-ranked schools are located in the area.

Memorial West offers several retail and dining spots, including Memorial City Mall, CityCentre Plaza, and Town & Country Village. Residents also enjoy easy access to parks and trails.

Memorial West Best Realtor Insights

Memorial West spans a large area west of Gessner Road and east of Highway 6. The area is made up of several smaller neighborhoods and communities.

• Memorial West real estate is minutes away from the commercial hubs in Memorial City. This is the same with key employment centers in the Energy Corridor and Westchase District.

• Neighborhoods in the Memorial West area have almost direct access to Beltway 8 and Interstate 10 which are major freeways. Several main arteries like Memorial Drive, Gessner Road, Dairy Ashford Road, Wilcrest Drive, and Kirkwood Road run through said communities.

• Most Memorial West homes are within the lush areas north of the Buffalo Bayou. One can find them inside the 77079 zip code.

• Neighborhoods in the area feature a wide variety of home options. The area showcases ranch-style homes from the 1950s and new construction custom-built homes. Townhomes and condominiums are also available in the area.

• Some of the most highly regarded schools serve Memorial West homes. These include Stratford High School, Memorial High School, and Memorial Middle School. Most of Memorial West is zoned to the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). Some neighborhoods are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

• Some neighborhoods and communities within Memorial West have deed restrictions in place. Architectural styles in the area vary. Still, traditional and ranch styles are common in older homes.

• Newer homes are also available within new construction gated communities.

• Homes in the area typically sit on mid-to-large-sized lots (by Houston standards).

• A large number of neighborhoods and communities are nestled within Memorial West. It's best to look at specific neighborhoods for more accurate real estate data.

• Prices for Memorial West homes for sale can start at around $150,000. It can go up to more than $2,000,000.

Memorial West Maps, Location & Zip Code

Memorial West Schools

Most Memorial West students are zoned to the highly-acclaimed Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) while the rest attend Houston Independent School District (HISD) schools.

Many of Houston's notable private schools are also within Memorial West.

*Note: Due to the number of schools serving Memorial West homes, we opted to list them and highlight highly rated ones. For a full list of schools in the area, please check our Best Houston Schools guide.

Elementary Schools

• Frostwood Elementary School at 12214 Memorial Dr. Located adjacent to the Frostwood neighborhood, FWE is one of the SBISD's multi-award-winning schools. It was named National Blue Ribbon School and offers programs in bilingual/ESL, gifted and talented, and fine arts, among others.

• Memorial Drive Elementary School at 11202 Smithdale Rd. Memorial Drive received the National Blue Ribbon award. It serves grades PK to 5 and regularly hosts City Council meetings.

• Rummel Creek Elementary School at 625 Brittmoore Rd. Rummel Creek Elementary is one of the SBISD's highly rated schools. It was first opened in 1962 and was recently renovated. Rummel Creek was named National Blue Ribbon School.

• Wilchester Elementary School at 13618 St. Mary's Ln. Named a National Blue Ribbon School, Wilchester Elementary offers several enrichment programs in math, science, and drama, among others.

• Wildcat Way School at 12754 Kimberley Ln. Opened in 2002, Wildcat Way provides early childhood education to most pre-kindergarten students in the Memorial West area.

• Bendwood Elementary School at 12750 Kimberley Ln. Located next to Wildcat Way School and Bendwood Park, the school offers gifted and talented (SPIRAL) programs and a preschool program for children with disabilities (PPCD).

• Askew Elementary School at 11200 Wood Lodge Dr. Named for educator Jewel Askew, the school is one of the HISD's Vanguard magnet schools. Apart from the Magnet School Choice System, Askew also offers enrichment and after-school programs.

• Walnut Bend Elementary School at 10620 Briar Forest Dr. First opened in 1964, Walnut Bend offers a Vanguard magnet program. Students in the program conduct research in a field of their choice and present their findings at HISD's Exploration Expo.

• Meadow Wood Elementary School at 14230 Memorial Dr. Meadow Wood Elementary, or simply MWE, offers several academic programs in bilingual/ESL, gifted and talented, fine arts, health and fitness, and special education.

• Texas Connections Academy at Houston at 10550 Richmond Ave. Texas Connections is an online public school that serves students in grades 3 through 12.

Middle Schools

• Memorial Middle School at 12550 Vindon Dr. First opened in 1963, MMS is a highly regarded SBISD school. It was named a National Blue Ribbon School and offered a variety of academic and athletic programs.

• Spring Branch Middle School at 1000 Piney Point Rd. Located in Hedwig Village, SBMS was named a National Blue Ribbon School. It was also a TEA Recognized Campus and TBEC Honor Roll School.

• Spring Woods Middle School at 9810 Neuens Rd. Home to the Hawks, Spring Woods Middle offers several excellent athletics and academic programs.

• Spring Oaks Middle School at 2150 Shadowdale Dr. Also known as SOMS, Spring Oaks was named National Blue Ribbon School. It offers several academic programs (gifted and talented, Pre-AP, language arts/English, math, and science) and excellent athletics and fine arts programs.

• Spring Forest Middle School at 14240 Memorial Dr. Named National Blue Ribbon School, Spring Forest offers several academic programs in ESL, fine arts, foreign language, mathematics, and science, among others.

• Revere Middle School at 10502 Briar Forest Dr. Paul Revere Middle School is the Houston ISD's Math/Science magnet school. The school showcases a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Magnet "school-within-a-school" program.

• Westchester Academy for International Studies at 901 Yorkchester Dr. Also known as WAIS, Westchester Academy is one of the SBISD's charter schools. It is an IB World School and offers three International Baccalaureate programs: Middle Years Programme (MYP), Career-related, and Diploma. WAIS is home to the Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum and was named a National Blue Ribbon School.

High Schools

• Stratford High School at 14555 Fern Dr. Opened in 1973, Stratford High serves most of Memorial's westernmost areas. It has a great athletics program and excellent academics as well. Stratford was named National Blue Ribbon School and Honor Roll School. It has also received the Gold Performance Award and College Readiness Award.

• Spring Woods High School at 2045 Gessner Rd. Spring Woods High first opened its doors in 1964 and has since been named a National Blue Ribbon School.

• Memorial High School at 935 Echo Ln. One of the oldest high schools in the SBISD, Memorial High first opened its doors in 1962. It is one of the SBISD's multi-award-winning schools and has been named National Blue Ribbon School and a TBEC Honor Roll School. It has also received the High Performing School, College Readiness, and Gold Performance awards.

Memorial West Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Memorial West.

• St. Cecilia Catholic School at 11740 Joan of Arc Dr.

• St. Francis Episcopal Day School at 335 Piney Point Rd.

• Campbell Learning Center at 1440 Campbell Rd.

• The Village School at 13077 Westella Dr.

• John Paul II Catholic School at 1400 Parkway Plaza Dr.

• The Kincaid School at 201 Kincaid School Dr.

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

• Memorial Private High School at 14333 Fern Dr.

• The Monarch School at 2815 Rosefield Dr.

• The Parish School at 11001 Hammerly Blvd.

To find an updated listing of all Memorial West 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 Memorial West 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.

Memorial West Real Estate Market

Memorial West Single-Family Home Sale Trends

The different zones in Memorial West have many single-family homes. Some communities in Memorial West have deed restrictions.

The pricing of these homes depends on location and size. These houses come with mid- to large-sized lots. And most have generous living spaces.

Some Memorial West homes date back to the 1950s and 1960s. These gorgeous vintage homes are maintained.

More houses pop up in newer communities. These homes tend to have higher prices. The price of the most expensive properties goes higher than $5 million.

Memorial West Townhome Sales Trends

Memorial West features many townhomes. Brownstones and refurbished townhomes are common.

The townhomes are smaller than single-family homes. But these houses come with two-story floor plans. Living spaces range from 1,000 to more than 3,000 square feet.

Luxury townhomes in Memorial West are in premier locations. Townhomes can feature 4-story floor plans. Elevators, patios, and balconies are present in expensive ones.

Prices for Memorial West townhomes can start at around $100,000. The most expensive ones can sell for more than $1 million.

Memorial West Condo Sale Trends

There are a few high-rise units on sale in Memorial West. Nearby areas like the Galleria offer more choices.

Here are some condos around Galleria:

• Cosmpolitan

• Astoria

• The Memorial

• The Tealstone

• Timber Top

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby 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 Memorial West 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.

Memorial West TX History

Like most of West Houston, Memorial West was farmland. The post-war housing boom came about in the 1950s.

The construction of Interstate 10 made it easier to reach Downtown Houston. At the time, people demanded more houses. The demand led developers to add housing around Buffalo Bayou.

Houston was growing towards the west. The move attracted more people to Memorial West.

Today, Memorial West homes are a popular choice for many people.

Fun Things To Do Near The Memorial West

Memorial West homes are near many retail, dining, and outdoor areas.

Residents can shop in Memorial City Mall, the CityCentre Plaza, and Town & Country Village. These shopping centers have restaurants, bars, stores, and cafes.

Here are nearby places to visit while in Memorial West:

Golf Courses

• Lakeside Country Club

Parks and Trails

• Molly Pryor Memorial Orchard
• Terry Hershey Park
• George Bush Park
• Nottingham Park
• Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
• Bendwood Park
• Bear Creek Pioneer’s Park

Dining

• Izakaya Wa
• Bistro 555
• Urban American Kitchen
• Los Tios
• Brio Italian Grille
• The Union Kitchen
• Bellagreen
• Taste of Texas

Shopping

• Rice Center
• Memorial City Mall
• Town & Country Village
• CityCentre
• Lanter Lane
• Gateway Memorial

Entertainment

• Candytopia
• CineMark Memorial City
• Brighton Campground
• The Forge Hobbies & Games
• Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit

Best Memorial West 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.

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