River Hollow Houston Real Estate Guide
Located within the vibrant Briar Hollow neighborhood, River Hollow is one of Houston’s Gated Communities.
Located within the vibrant Briar Hollow neighborhood, River Hollow is one of Houston’s Gated Communities.
Built in the early 1970s, River Hollow is a private gated community with townhomes and single-family homes.
Much of the neighborhood’s appeal stems from its location within a quiet secluded area, minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the Galleria.
The community is quite popular due to its:
Navigating River Hollow real estate can get tricky, mostly due to low inventory in the subdivision. Less than 10 properties were listed/sold in the area over the last 3 years.
Contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of River Hollow’s most active real estate agents, if you’re looking to buy or sell River Hollow homes for sale.
River Hollow is a gated community nestled within Briar Hollow. Made up of around 40 townhomes and patio homes, the community lies just south the Buffalo Bayou and Memorial Park.
Also known as Riverhollow, the community features a 24-hour manned security gate just off River Hollow Lane, a few blocks away from Post Oak Boulevard and Loop 610.
Other gated communities nearby include Raintree Place and Audubon Hollow.
The Galleria area, one of Houston’s main business and retail centers, is minutes away from the community. Over 2,000 businesses and companies operate out of the area, with over 50,000 employees.
River Hollow is a few blocks away from Uptown Park, a European-style shopping center. Post Oak Plaza, River Oaks District, and Highland Village are all within a few minutes away from the community.
Downtown Houston is approximately 7.5 miles from the community.
River Hollow Houston real estate have a 77027 zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)
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River Hollow homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
Established in the 1920s, Houston ISD is the largest school district in the state (with 283 schools). The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a “Met Standard” rating in 2016. HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Lamar High School, Lanier Middle School, and St. George Place Elementary School.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
The following are some of the more notable private schools near River Hollow.
To find an updated listing of all River Hollow real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.
*Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, information provided above are accurate but not guaranteed. Please double check by visiting the school’s website.
River Hollow real estate have seen growth over the past 10 years, with median appraised values at around $600,000.
Note: There have been, however, less than 20 public sales over the past 2 years. Given the limited data set for the community (since we didn’t want to show non-statically significant trends), we’ve put in real estate trends for all Briar Hollow homes above.
Please email me for more information and specific property recommendations in River Hollow.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding River Hollow real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
Similar to Raintree Place, River Hollow is made up mostly of townhomes and a few detached patio homes.
As mentioned these properties don’t share a wall with their neighbors. Home and lot sizes are comparable to their townhome counterparts, however.
River Hollow homes offer 3 bedrooms spread over two stories.
River Hollow homes are mostly two-story townhomes (properties that share a wall with one or two neighbors) and patio homes.
Built between the early 1970s to the 1980s, townhomes in the community mostly feature traditional or contemporary designs with brick veneer or brick and wood exteriors.
River Hollow townhomes often offer 3-bedroom floor plans (with 2 to 3 full baths) spread over 2,600 to more than 4,300 square feet of living space. Common features include back patios, balconies, two-car garages, roof top decks, and high ceilings.
Prices for River Hollow homes range from $450,000 to upwards of $900,000.
There are no mid or high-rise condos in River Hollow. Briar Hollow and nearby neighborhoods like the Galleria and River Oaks have plenty of residential buildings. Unit sizes, floor plans, and building amenities vary.
Briar Hollow condos include:
Here are more condos in nearby River Oaks and Galleria area.
Galleria:
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos.
The area south of Memorial Park and Buffalo Bayou and west of River Oaks used to be farmland.
Surrounding neighborhoods Highland Village, Afton Oaks, and Oak Estates have been established well before development in Briar Hollow started in the 1970s.
The period during the 1970s and the 1980s saw development in several communities in the area, including River Hollow, Raintree Place, and Park Square Condominiums.
Today, River Hollow is still one of the best gated communities in Houston, thanks mostly to its central location and high accessibility.
River Hollow residents have over 200 Yelp-rated establishments within a mile of their homes. Several retail and entertainment hubs are within minutes away from the community, as well as Memorial Park.
The Galleria/Uptown Park area, located less than a mile from River Hollow, is home to more than 5,000,000 square feet of retail and commercial space. The Galleria, one of the largest retail centers in the state, offers 2,000,000+ square feet of leasable space with anchors including Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nortstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Other retail centers nearby include River Oaks District, Highland Village, and Uptown Park.
Outdoor entertainment hubs are also minutes away from River Hollow. Memorial Park, covering the lush 1,400-acre area north of the community, features an 18-hole municipal golf course, miles of hike-and-bike trails, sports facilities, and picnic areas.
Residents can also enjoy the River Hollow’s swimming pool.
Here are some of River Hollow Houston must-visit places:
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