Best Value Memorial Houston Homes Under $600k
The Memorial Houston area spans over 80+ miles of large pine and hardwood streets along streets of elegant homes and spacious lots. Located west of Downtown Houston and near the Energy Corridor, Memorial homes also have some of the biggest lots in the city.
Typically, Memorial homes for sale are more expensive than properties within its neighbor, Spring Branch. However, there are also a collection of best value Memorial homes under the $600k price range.
Due to the large area Memorial covers, navigating the area looking for these homes is challenging. Each smaller subdivision also has their own unique culture and employs different deed restrictions.
Homebuyers need to find the best Memorial Houston realtor with a long track record of success in the area and has knowledge of non-MLS inventory.
Below are the best deals for Memorial Houston homes for sale under $600,000.
Memorial Houston Resources:
- Memorial Houston: Real Estate Guide
- All Memorial Houston Homes For Sale
- Most Expensive Memorial Homes For Sale
- Real Estate Guide: Houston Neighborhoods
For more information on available best value Memorial homes for sale, call Paige Martin at
713-384-5177 or email [email protected]
Memorial Houston Homes For Sale Under $600k
Memorial Houston is strategically 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.
This vast area sits between two of the busiest business districts in Houston, the Energy Corridor and Downtown Houston.
The Memorial Houston area is great for people who enjoy being with nature. Aside from the mature trees that line the streets, there are numerous parks where residents can enjoy picnics and various recreational activities.
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.
Most of the area remains to be car-dependent. Some neighborhoods have strict restrictions against businesses being built 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 Houston.
The Memorial Houston Real Estate market has experienced a resurgence in the past couple of years due to the trend of tearing down older properties to make way for new constructions. Outdated properties are replaced by luxury townhomes and condominiums, mixed-use developments, and businesses.
Developments in the neighborhoods are not uniform, making housing styles in Memorial more varied. Popular home styles include Georgian, bungalows, and cottages.
Due to the large area that Memorial Houston encompasses, it’s hard to understand the trends in its real estate market without looking into each neighborhood. Generally, home prices range from above $100,000 to over $4 million.
Memorial Houston Schools Guide
Majority of Memorial Houston 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.
Public Schools
Elementary School
Houston ISD
- Memorial Elementary School at 6401 Arnot St. Memorial ES serves students grades PK -6 and has a GreatSchools.org rating of 6/10.
- Stevens Elementary School at 1910 Lamonte Ln. Stevens ES serves students grades PK-5 and has a GreatSchools.org rating of 4/10.
- Briargrove Elementary School. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 6/10, and students perform well above the state average.
Spring Branch ISD
- Bunker Hill Elementary School at 11950 Taylorcrest. Bunker Hill ES is a TEA Gold Performance School and a consistent Texas Exemplary School. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 9/10.
- Frostwood Elementary School at 12214 Memorial Dr. Frostwood ES has been a National Blue Ribbon School for many years. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 10/10.
- Hunters Creek Elementary School at 10650 Beinhorn Rd. Hunters Creek ES serves parts of Hunters Creek Village, Stablewood, and some areas of Houston. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 8/10.
- Memorial Drive Elementary School at 11202 Smithdale. Once a National Blue Ribbon School, Memorial Drive ES serves sections of Piney Point Village, Hedwig Village, Hunters Creek Village, and Bunker Hill Village. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 10/10.
- Shadow Oaks Elementary School at 1335 Shadowdale Dr. A few sections of Memorial City is zoned to Shadow Oaks ES. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 2/10.
- Valley Oaks Elementary School at 8390 Westview Dr. This recently rebuilt school has a GreatSchools.org rating of 7/10.
- Wildcat Way School at 12754 Kimberley Ln. Wildcat Way School serves Pre-K students in the Memorial area and has a GreatSchools.org community rating of 5/5.
Middle School
Houston ISD
- Grady Middle School at 5215 San Felipe Rd. Grady Middle School is a TEA Recognized school with a 6/10 rating from GreatSchools.org.
Spring Branch ISD
- Spring Oaks Middle School at 2150 Shadowdale Dr. Spring Oaks MS was a former recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Award and serves residents of Shadow Oaks, Westwood, Pine Shadows, and Sherwood. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 3/10.
- Memorial Middle School at 12550 Vindon Dr. Memorial MS serves students grades 6-8. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 10/10.
- Spring Branch Middle School at 1000 Piney Point Rd. Another former recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Award, Spring Branch MS has a GreatSchools.org rating of 7/10.
High School
Houston ISD
- High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at 4701 Dickson. LE/CJ is an all-magnet school for law enforcement and criminal justice. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 8/10.
- Lee High School at 6529 Beverly Hill Ln. Lee HS ranked #151 out of over 16,000 schools nationwide in a Newsweek Magazine article in 2010 on “America’s Best High Schools”. It has a GreatSchool.org rating of 2/10.
- Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Lamar High School has a great Athletics program. They have one of the oldest lacrosse programs in the state. Their football team, The Lamar Redskins, is one of the highest-ranking teams within the Greater Houston area. It has GreatSchools.org rating of 7/10.
- Westside High School at 14201 Briar Forest Dr. Westside HS is Magnet School for Integrated Technology. It has GreatSchools.org rating of 7/10.
Spring Branch ISD
- Memorial High School at 935 Echo Ln. Memorial High School was named the 10th most posh public school in the country in 2011. It is also the oldest operating school under the Spring Branch ISD. The school serves students in the Memorial Villages, Spring Branch regions, and a portion of Memorial City. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 8/10.
- Spring Woods High School at 2045 Gessner Dr. Spring Woods HS serves a section of Memorial City. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 4/10.
Private Schools
Other notable private schools in the area include:
- Memorial Private High School
- Depelchin-Elkins Campus
- St. Theresa Catholic School
- St. Thomas High School
- Center for Hearing and Speech
- School of the Woods
- St. Cecilia Catholic School
- The Kinkaid School
- St. Francis Episcopal Day School
- Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
- The Monarch School
- The Parish School
To find an updated listing of all Memorial Houston real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property type and budget that you’re looking for.
*Note: school zoning can change from year to year, information above is deemed accurate, but not guaranteed. Please double check.
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 713-384-5177.
