Most Expensive Memorial Houston Homes For Sale
The Memorial area of Houston, TX is a lush collection of luxury neighborhoods that lie along streets with sprawling hardwood trees. It is located west of Downtown Houston and northwest of Uptown Houston.
Memorial Forest and Frostwood, two of Houston’s 20 most expensive neighborhoods, are part of Memorial. Memorial Villages, a collection of 6 upscale villages, is also among the subdivisions with quality homes for sale in Memorial.
Memorial Houston offers its residents:
- Great location: Memorial Houston offers easy access to main thoroughfares and city streets that lead to Houston’s Galleria, Energy Corridor, Memorial City Mall, and the more upscale Town & Country Village.
- Established communities: Neighborhoods within Memorial have established civic and homeowners associations that create a welcoming atmosphere and preserve the integrity of the area.
- Security: The Memorial Villages operate a shared police and fire department. The Memorial area’s crime index is 60% lower than the Houston average.
- Luxury homes for sale with expansive lots. Memorial homes for sale have some of the largest lots in Houston. Memorial Villages lots average around 15k square feet while Memorial Forest homes feature lots averaging over 10k square feet.
Memorial Houston Resources:
- Memorial Houston: Real Estate Guide
- All Memorial Houston Homes For Sale
- Real Estate Guide: Houston Neighborhoods
For more information on available Memorial Houston luxury real estate for sale, call Paige Martin at
713-425-4194 or email [email protected]
Luxury Memorial Houston Real Estate For Sale
Memorial Houston feature a good number of small yet private and upscale neighborhoods. It is located south of Katy Freeway, between West Loop 610 North and West Beltway 8. It is bordered by Buffalo Bayou to the south, I-610 to the east, Texas State Highway 6 to the west, and extends partly north of Katy Freeway.
The Memorial area is one of the largest neighborhoods in Houston by size. Given the large area covered, navigating the Memorial Houston real estate market can be tricky. Working with the best Memorial Houston realtor will allow you to get an insight on which neighborhood would best fit your needs.
Memorial Houston homes for sale have some of the largest lots in Houston. Price ranges vary by neighborhood, but generally get more expensive eastward as it gets closer to Downtown Houston.
Homes in Memorial Houston are a great investment. Lot values are less expensive compared to other Inner Loop neighborhoods, and median list prices only tend to get higher due to the size of the lot.
The Memorial area also offers some of the best Houston restaurants, shops, and medical facilities. Residents don’t need to go as far as Texas Medical Center for health care. The Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center is right across the Memorial City Mall.
It is home to Houston’s first dedicated women’s and children’s facility outside of the Texas Medical Center. The Texas Children’s Pediatric Center and The Woman’s Hospital of Texas are also within the Memorial area.
Memorial Houston: Fun Things To Do In The Neighborhood
Memorial Houston attracts crowds that are just as eclectic as the entertainment it offers. The area is littered with luxurious lounges, wine bars, quaint cafes, and many of Houston’s most-loved restaurants.
The Memorial area has a WalkScore of 44 out of 100, making it the 51st most walkable neighborhood in Houston. Given the vast area, this statistic can be misleading.
Smaller neighborhoods within Memorial have better walkability depending on its location.
Neighborhoods near main thoroughfares such as Sam Houston Parkway, Katy Freeway, Memorial Drive, and West Loop Freeway have better access to the many commercial establishments within Memorial.
Most of the area remains car-dependent. Some neighborhoods have strict restrictions against businesses to protect their community.
Yet with over 270 restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops — one wouldn’t mind driving 5 minutes along the pleasing views of Buffalo Bayou to experience the best of Memorial Houston.
Driving north along Gessner Road will lead to Memorial City Mall, which has regained much of its popularity after its renovation in 2001. It now houses stores of Target, Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney, and Dillard’s. It is also home to Ice Skate USA, Houston’s premiere ice skating rink, and Cinemark Memorial City.
The Memorial Park is one of the most popular places to run in the city. It houses tennis courts, volleyball courts, skating rinks, a fitness center, swimming pool, bike trails, and playing fields.
Its golf course, Memorial Park Golf Course, is rated among the top municipal golf courses in the country. For fitness buffs, the Crossfit Memorial Houston and the Memorial Athletic Club and Aquatic Center are both in the area.
Memorial Houston is also home to one of the best art festivals in the country. The Bayou City Art festival happens twice a year and features over 300 artists and crafters from around the nation.
Other places to visit within Memorial Houston include:
Restaurant
- Asian
- LA Crawfish
- Izakaya Wa
- KUU Restaurant
- Straits
- Sushi Jin
- Ginza
- Bibijo Express
- Traditional American
- Sweet Tomatoes
- Ruggles Green
- Bistro Alex
- Dish Society
- Yard House
- The Union Kitchen
- Mediterranean/European
- Cafe RIta
- Empire Turkish Grill
- Bistro Provence
- Pizaro’s
- Nirvana
- Grills, Seafood, and Steakhouses
- Brenner’s Steakhouse
- Jonathan’s The Rub
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
- Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
- The Brisket House
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Cafes
- Orange Lunch Box
- Tous Les Jours
- Pappy’s Cafe
- Corner Bakery Cafe
- Sweet Paris Creperie
- The Americana Cafe
- Cafe La Villete
- Beans Cafe
- Smallcakes
Shopping
- Memorial City Mall
- Affection Boutique
- Georgia’s Farm to Market
- A Moveable Feast
- Leibman’s Wine & Foods
- Town & Country Mall
Outdoors
- Memorial Park
- Hedwig Park
- George Bush Park
- Molly Pryor Memorial Orchard
- Terry Hershey Park
- Nottingham Park
- Houston Audubon Society
- Bendwood Park
- Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Nightlife
- Shakespeare Pub
- Watson’s House of Ales
- G Bar
- NextDoor Bar and Lounge
- Burlap Barrel
Paige Martin – Memorial Houston Realtor
As featured on Fox News in the Morning, the Houston Business Journal, Houston Chronicle, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin – a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team – is ranked amongst the very top Keller Williams agents in the Houston area.
Paige is ranked as one of the best realtors in Memorial, Houston, and the state of Texas.
Paige was named the #1 Ranked Individual Agent in the Keller Williams Memorial Office for the last four years. She has been a consistent top producing agent, winning awards every year since 2007. Read more about the over 65 awards she’s won in the last few years.
Paige works with a tremendous number of buyers and sellers in Memorial.
For a specific recommendation of neighborhoods, homes or properties based upon your personal style, goals & price point, please contact Paige Martin, head of the Houston Properties Team & Broker Associate at [email protected] or 713-425-4194.
