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River Oaks is a community within the Inner Loop. Known for mansions and luxury homes, River Oaks belongs to Houston's most expensive neighborhoods.

• Homes for sale in River Oaks belong to a gated community. Potential buyers can choose from grand mansions, traditional homes, condos, and townhomes. There are small properties with 2 to 3 bedrooms and large properties with 4 to 6 bedrooms. Prices of properties range from $775,000 up to $6,900,000.

• Potential buyers of homes for sale in River Oaks can access major thoroughfares. The community is near Kirby Drive, San Felipe Street, and Westheimer Road.

• River Oaks residents can have a short drive to Galleria, River Oaks Shopping Center, and Highland Village. The community has nearby restaurants, bars, and retail shops as well. This prime location is around 15 minutes from Medical Center and Downtown.

• Houston Independent School District zones the community of River Oaks. Students can attend top-ranked schools like River Oaks Elementary. There are also prestigious private schools in the area.

The community has property legacies and historic homes. Because it is a premier neighborhood, River Oaks has deed restrictions.

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

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Table of Contents

1. River Oaks Neighborhood
2. Fun Things To Do In And Around River Oaks
3. River Oaks Schools
4. River Oaks Real Estate Trends
5. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

River Oaks Neighborhood

For more information on available River Oaks homes for sale call Paige Martin at 713-425-4194 or email PMartin@HoustonProperties.com

River Oaks is nestled in the area south of Memorial Park/Rice Military, north of Upper Kirby, east of Galleria/Uptown, and west of Montrose. It follows the contours of the Buffalo Bayou, stretching south to Westheimer Road.

Thanks to the neighborhood's great location, River Oaks homes have convenient access to key Houston districts like Downtown Houston, the Galleria, and the Texas Medical Center.

Retail and entertainment are also mere minutes away. The River Oaks Shopping Center, Uptown Park, the Galleria, Highland Village, and Rice Village are all within driving distance from River Oaks.

River Oaks homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Multi-award-winning schools like River Oaks Elementary School, Lanier Middle School, and Lamar High School serve the neighborhood.

One of Houston's older neighborhoods, River Oaks was developed by brothers Mike and Will Hogg, along with their business partner Hugh Potter. They bought 200 acres of land around the River Oaks Country Club and established what is now Houston's most prestigious and most expensive neighborhood.

Following its annexation in 1927, the neighborhood continued to grow and now features luxury condos, grand estates and mansions, and townhomes in gated communities.

River Oaks is under the 77019 Harris County zip codes.

Zip codes near River Oaks Houston include 77046, 77056, 77098, 77005, and 77401. (View Houston zip code map.)

Fun Things To Do In And Around River Oaks

“Paige Martin and her team are simply the best. She has worked with my husband and me for the last couple of years in our quest to find the perfect first home. She was patient with us throughout the process and took the time to answer all of our questions! She knows so much about the housing market so we felt very confident that we were in great hands!” – Dr. Jen Shroff

Aside from the elegant houses that line River Oaks' 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 leads to pocket gardens. There are plenty of parks and green spaces within and around the neighborhood, including 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 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.

Retail, dining, and entertainment venues are not in short supply either. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and art galleries in the River Oaks Shopping Center and West Ave complexes.

The River Oaks District offers an artful ambiance of posh social venues and private tree-lined streets.

Highland Village, the Greenway Plaza, Rice Village, the Galleria, and Uptown Park are also within minutes of River Oaks homes.

Here are some must-visit places in and around River Oaks.

Nightlife

• The Oak Bar -- The Oak Bar has DJs spinning most nights as regulars dance around while sipping cocktails.

• 1919 Wine & Mixology -- 1919 Wine & Mixology offers a hybrid of wine and specially-curated cocktails.

• The Railyard -- The Railyard sets itself apart from other neighborhood bars by offering cheap beer and a laid-back ambiance.

• Downing Street -- Downing Street is a cigar-bar-themed pub that offers incredible whiskeys and various martinis.

• Red Lion Pub -- The Red Lion is a British Pub that offers a huge selection of beer and cider along with delicious pub food.

Shopping

• River Oaks Bookstore -- A venue for book signings and photography exhibits, The River Oaks Bookstore has been in the neighborhood for over 40 years.

• River Oaks Shopping Center  -- Located at West Gray and S.Shepherd, the center has 76 stores, 14 restaurants, a theater, and a grocery store.

• Antique Pavilion -- An upscale multi-dealer shop that houses an inventory of authentic antiques, fine accessories, and a vast assortment of collectibles.

Outdoors

• Buffalo Bayou Park -- This 124-acre park offers kayaking, canoeing, jogging trails, biking trails, hiking trails, a skate park, a disc golf course, and a dog park.

• River Oaks Country Club -- Located at 1600 River Oaks Boulevard, it hosts the annual River Oaks International Tournament, among other golf tournaments.

• The Downtown Aquarium & Restaurant houses a 500,000-gallon underwater adventure complex with over 200 species of aquatic life forms from all over the globe.

Dining

• Americas River Oaks -- This award-winning restaurant offers a menu that merges the bold flavors of South America with influences of the Caribbean and Mexican cuisine.

• Ouisie's -- The restaurant offers trendy and elegant yet classic southern food and is among the most popular breakfast spots in Houston.

• Brasserie 19 is situated in the heart of the 77019 zip code, hence its name. It features classic French cuisine with modern American influences.

• La Griglia offers guests the experience of authentic Italian dining. It was named by Esquire magazine as one of the Best New Restaurants in America.

• Tony Mandola's is considered as one of the best seafood and Italian restaurants in Houston.

• Backstreet Cafe offers New American choices prepared by James Beard and Chef Hugo Ortega.

• Armando's is famous for its upscale Mexican fare and has been a staple for many well-heeled locals and celebrities for decades.

River Oaks Schools

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 PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

River Oaks homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

The neighborhood is home to some of the best public schools in Houston, including River Oaks Elementary School.

Elementary Schools

• River Oaks Elementary School at 2008 Kirby Dr. River Oaks Elementary School has an accelerated multidisciplinary curriculum and is one of the first elementary schools in Texas to offer an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 10/10.

• Wharton Dual Language Academy at 900 W. Gray. Wharton is an alternative primary school that serves gifted and talented students in the Language Magnet program for Pre-K to 8. Their language program promotes both Spanish and English as languages of equal value.

Middle Schools

• Gregory-Lincoln Education Center at 1101 Taft. GLEC is a Fine Arts magnet school with classes in instrumental music, vocal music, theatre arts, dance, culinary arts, visual arts, and multimedia.

• Lanier Middle School at 2600 Woodland. Lanier Middle School handles students from grades 6 to 8. They received a Texas Gold Performance Award based on language arts, math, reading, science, social studies, and writing.

High Schools

• 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 and have either won or placed several times in state championships in the past. Their football team is one of the highest-ranking teams within the Greater Houston area.

River Oaks Houston Private Schools

Notable Private Schools near River Oaks include:

• St. Thomas High School at 4500 Memorial Dr. Founded in 1900, St. Thomas is the second oldest continuously operating private high school in Houston.

• St. Anne Catholic School at 2120 Westheimer Rd. St. Anne Catholic School is an accredited Pre-K through 8th grade with a National Blue Ribbon Status from the Department of Education. It has a GreatSchools.org community rating of 4/5 stars.

• St. John's School at 2401 Claremont Ln. St. John's is one of "America's Elite Prep Schools" according to Forbes.com and "the best private school in Houston" according to the New York Times.

• Annunciation Orthodox School at 3600 Yoakum Blvd. AOS is a co-educational school for ages 3 to 8th grade.

• River Oaks Baptist School at 2300 Willowick Rd. River Oaks Baptist School is one of Houston's premier independent co-educational schools. Most faculty members hold advanced degrees and the school boasts of a low teacher-to-student ratio.

• The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr. The Kinkaid School is a non-sectarian school attended by students from PK-12. It is also the oldest independent coeducational school in Greater Houston.

• River Oaks Academy at 10600 Richmond Ave. ROA specializes in individualized education for children with special needs. The school features a specialized program for students with learning disabilities, unique learning styles, ADHD, social skill needs, autism, behavioral and emotional issues, and learning deficiencies. It is the only program approved by both the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

*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.

River Oaks Real Estate Trends

"Our experience working with the Houston Properties Team is exceptional. From day one, we felt as though we had a personal team handling the sale of our home. They consistently provided us with reports and advice on how to proceed. All their efforts not only lead to a successful and lucrative close but also eliminated a great deal of the anxiety and pressure.” – Arpita Niranjan

River Oaks real estate has shown strong appreciation rates over the years. It is Houston’s most expensive neighborhood, and homes in the neighborhood have a median sales price of over $1,500,000.

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 and updated. Some have since been replaced with new construction homes. Other new developments in the area include condos and townhomes within gated communities.
(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 PMartin@HoustonProperties.com.

The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

The Houston Properties Team has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member. Each member is a specialist in their role – which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.

Paige Martin, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty, and the Houston Properties Team are ranked among the top residential Realtors in the world.

They have been featured on TV and in dozens of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Reuters, Fox News in the Morning, Money Magazine, Houston Business Journal, Houstonia, and Houston Chronicle.

Paige Martin was just ranked as the #5 agent in the world with Keller Williams, completing over $1 Billion in Houston residential real estate sales.

Recent awards include:

– 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com
– 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021
– 2021: America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
– 2020: America’s Best Real Estate Teams, Best of America Trends
– 2020: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2020: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2020: #6 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
– 2020: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas (Top Keller Williams Realtor)
– 2020: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
- 2019: Top Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2019: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2019: #5 Individual Agent, KW Worldwide
- 2019: #1 Individual Agent, KW Texas
- 2018: #5 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2018: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2018: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2018: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2017: #10 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2017: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2017: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2017: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2016: #20 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2016: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2016: Five Star Realtor, Featured in Texas Monthly
- 2016: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2015: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2015: Five Star Realtor, Texas Monthly Magazine
- 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2014: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams Memorial

...in addition to over 318 additional awards.

Paige also serves a variety of non-profits, and civic and community boards. She was appointed by the mayor of Houston to be on the downtown TIRZ board.

Benefits Of Working With The Houston Properties Team

Our team, composed of distinguished and competent Houston luxury realtors, has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member.

We find the team approach as the most effective way to sell homes. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. Each Houston Properties Team member is a specialist in their role—which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.

The benefits of working with a team include:

• the ability to be in two or three places at one time; a member can handle showings, while another answer calls
• collective time and experience of members
• targeted advice and marketing of agent expert in your area
• competitive advantage by simply having more resources, more ideas, and more perspectives
• a “checks and balances” system; selling and buying a home in Houston is an intensely complex process
• more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale
• efficient multi-tasking; one agent takes care of inspections and repair work, while another agent focuses on administrative details
• multiple marketing channels using members’ networks
• constant attention: guaranteed focus on your home and your transaction
• lower risk for mistakes. Multiple moving parts increase oversights. A team approach handles these “parts” separately
• flexibility in negotiation and marketing
• better management of document flow
• increased foot traffic through more timely and effective showing schedule coordination; and
• increased sphere of influence and exposure to more potential buyers.

To meet all the award-winning members of the Houston Properties Team, please go here.

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