• PRIVATE POLICE: The River Oaks Police Department is a separate police force with the mission “To Protect People, Property and Rights In Our Community.” Their crime statistics are the lowest of any area in Houston.
• NEAR RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: Retail and entertainment venues, including River Oaks Shopping Center, Highland Village, and the Galleria, are minutes away from River Oaks homes. Multiple restaurants, boutiques, bars, and lounges also line Westheimer and San Felipe. Residents can also take a short drive to Montrose, downtown, or Upper Kirby for more options.

Buying or selling a River Oaks home can be tricky thanks to deed restrictions, historic homes, property legacies, and a diversity of builders (during several of Houston’s oil booms construction quality suffered amongst several builders in the area).  In addition, certain areas sell at premium. Other streets sell at a discount. Contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of River Oaks’ most active real estate agents, if you’re looking to buy or sell River Oaks homes for sale.

River Oaks Maps and Location

Major business and employment districts are also easily accessible from River Oaks. Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and Greenway Plaza (in Upper Kirby) are all within minutes of River Oaks.

River Oaks real estate have a 77019 zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)

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To find an updated listing of all River Oaks real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com 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 Oaks Real Estate Trends

River Oaks real estate have shown strong appreciation rates over the years. It is Houston’s most expensive neighborhood. Median sales price for single-family properties is at over $2,500,000 in 2016.

Land values and average price per square foot have also posted similar positive changes, increasing by almost half over the past decade.

Like most Houston neighborhoods, new development is reshaping River Oaks. Older properties have been renovated or updated, though some have since been replaced with new construction homes. Condos and townhomes have also become popular within the area.

(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

For updated information regarding River Oaks real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com.

River Oaks Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Despite the number of recent townhome and condo developments in the area, River Oaks is still mostly made up of single-family homes.

As Houston’s most exclusive neighborhood, River Oaks showcases gorgeous homes from world-renowned architects. Although new development has replaced many of the neighborhood’s original homes, a number of its ranch-style homes from the 1920s and 1930s have been updated and maintained.

The neighborhood features homes in a variety of architectural designs, including Contemporary, French, Mediterranean, Spanish, Traditional, and other designs. American Colonial and English Tudor aesthetics are also popular in the neighborhood.

Most River Oaks homes feature 4- to 5-bedroom floor plans. Home sizes range from 3,000 to more than 10,000 square feet. Homes in the neighborhood also feature expansive lots, ranging from 10,000 to more than 40,000 square feet.

The most expensive River Oaks real estate can feature 6 to 9 bedrooms, with home sizes between 12,000 to 16,000 square feet.

Sprawling wooded lots, luxury finishes, multi-car garages, swimming pools, media rooms, and premium appliances come standard the neighborhood’s poshest homes.

Prices for River Oaks homes for sale start at around $1,000,000. The most expensive homes in the neighborhood can fetch more than $4,000,000.

River Oaks Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

About a third of River Oaks real estate inventory is a mix of condominiums and townhomes.

Floor plans vary, though most units offer around 2 to 4 bedrooms, with 2 to 3 full baths. Living spaces range from 1,000 to more than 2,500 square feet. Compared to their single-family home counterparts, lot areas are smaller – between 2,000 to around 3,000 square feet.

Townhomes differ from single-family homes in that they share a wall with one or more neighbors, but you still own the dirt from the center of the earth to infinity.

Townhome prices in this prestigious neighborhood start at just under $500,000. At this price point, River Oaks townhomes for sale are relatively more affordable than single-family homes.

Most River Oaks townhomes for sale are within gated communities, and offer extensive amenities within safe and luxurious enclaves.

Popular River Oaks Townhomes For Sale:

• Winfield Gates
• Saint Honore

River Oaks Condo Sale Trends

Thanks to the neighborhood’s location, River Oaks condos for sale are highly popular. Most residential buildings in the area offer world-class amenities like swimming pools, fitness centers, concierge services, and controlled access, among others.

There are a number of options in the area, ranging from $200,000 to $5,000,000. The difference in price is usually influenced by the age of the property, the size of the unit, and the amenities included.

Condos in and near River Oaks include:

• River Oak Gardens – Located at 1601 S Shepherd near West Gray, this 3-square block gated property features extensively landscaped grounds, a swimming pool, covered parking, and a 24-hour courtesy patrol.
• Piedmont at River Oaks – Piedmont lies between River Oaks and Montrose at 1010 Rosine. It is fully-fenced and offers a great view of the River Oaks Shopping Center.
• Huntingdon – This 34-story high rise condominium is considered a River Oaks landmark. It also offers different amenities like residents-only swimming pools, exercise rooms, saunas and tennis courts.
• The Royalton at River Oaks – This magnificent 33-story high rise is located at 3333 Allen Parkway with breathtaking views of the Houston skyline, gorgeous kitchens, grand master bedroom suites, private balconies, and posh designer finishes.
• Bayou Bend Towers – Located at 101 Westcott, this prestigious full-service residential high rise is surrounded by lush gardens with condo units overlooking the Buffalo Bayou.
• Inwood Manor – Sixteen-story Inwood Manor is located at 3711 San Felipe. It has 110 units and is among the stateliest buildings with condos for sale in Houston.
• Regency House – Regency House stands 13 floors high and features 93 condo units. Built in 1963, its amenities include a concierge, guest rooms, tennis court, storage, valet parking, and a pool.
• Renoir Lofts – Renoir Lofts is an 8-story, “19th century Europe-inspired” residential loft condominium on the edge of River Oaks. It is located at 1005 S Shepherd Dr.
• The Willowick – The Willowick is a 16-story high rise condo on the edge of River Oaks. It is located at 2200 Willowick.
• The River Oaks – Originally built in the 1960s, this 17-story luxury condominium used to house the River Oaks Luxury Apartments. White-glove concierge service, valet parking, and two resort-style pools are among The River Oaks’ amenities.

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos.

River Oaks TX History

In 1923, brothers Will and Mike Hogg, along with their associate Hugh Potter, purchased 200 acres of land around the River Oaks Country Club. Some of the first lots sold in the area were within the then-fledgling River Oaks Country Club Estates.

Kansas City-based city planning and landscape architects Hare and Hare provided the new neighborhood’s master plan. Planners set aside spaces for an elementary school, esplanades, pocket parks, and shopping centers.

In 1927, the City of Houston annexed the community.

Careful planning, along with strict deed restrictions and building codes, contributed to making River Oaks Houston’s premiere neighborhood.

Today, River Oaks is still Houston’s most expensive neighborhood. River Oaks real estate include stately mansions, grand Victorian homes, and a collection of single-family new construction properties with modern designs.

New development has come to the area, but some of the neighborhood’s early 1920s and 30s homes still line its streets.

Fun Things To Do Near River Oaks Houston

Aside from the elegant houses line that River Oaks Houston streets, much of the community’s beauty comes from the abundance of verdant elements in the area.

River Oaks exudes an old world charm, with its scenic tree-lined streets coupled with intricate landscaping that lead to pocket gardens. There are plenty of parks and green spaces within and around the neighborhood, including the River Oaks Park and the River Oaks Community Center.

River Oaks Park features the Cinderella-inspired Pumpkin Carriage, a playground, lighted tennis courts, and a lighted sports field. A quarter-mile off-road trail is also available in the area.

Olympia Park, Sleepy Hollow Park, Meyer Park, Elliott Park, and Homewood Park are also within the neighborhood. River Oaks homes are also minutes away from Memorial Park, home to a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, Memorial Park Golf Course, and the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.

River Oaks 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.