Royal Oaks Real Estate Guide

Royal Oaks homes for sale & insider real estate guide

The Royal Oaks Country Club ranks among The Best Gated Communities and Top Golf Course Communities. It is a luxury subdivision outside the Beltway in western Houston.

The Royal Oaks Country Club features:

• EXCLUSIVITY: Royal Oaks Country Club features luxury homes with average price tags over $1M. The neighborhood competes with some of Houston’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods.

• GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY: The neighborhood settles around a par-72 Fred Couples signature golf course. Inside are a fitness center, a clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pools, and more.

• HIGH SECURITY: Royal Oaks has a 24-hour manned-guarded entrance and eight-mile masonry walls that belted it. It has a resort-style pool, a park, a playground, and a basketball court.

• PROXIMITY TO BUSINESS DISTRICTS: Royal Oaks residents are close to Houston’s top business and employment centers. A short-steer distance from the neighborhood is the Energy Corridor, Galleria, and Texas Medical Center.

• RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: Both sides of Westheimer Road have near access to restaurants, bars, and more. Royal Oaks Village, a retail center, is a stone’s throw away.

• PARKS AND TRAILS: The Royal Oaks Country Club has green spaces nearby, including Mark Driscol Park, Boone Road Park, and Harwin Park. It only takes a 10-minute drive to Terry Hershey Park Hike and Bike Trail.

• RESORT-STYLE LUXURY LIVING: The Royal Oaks, once built on the former Andrau Airpark site, provides access to the clubhouse. It features the conference and main dining room (The Bistro), patios, lounges, and event spaces with views of the golf course and waterfalls.

• GOOD ACCESSIBILITY: Royal Oaks is off Richmond Avenue, which is near major roads, to which residents can have immediate access. Major roads include Westheimer Road, Westpark Tollway, Wilcrest Drive, and Beltway 8.

Due to certain builder quality concerns and several factors, buying or selling a Royal Oaks home can be tricky. Factors like uneven development of some of its sections and quality of construction (some properties have had a lot of stucco issues). Also includes pricing nuances (some areas sell for quite a premium compared to others).

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Table of Contents

1. Royal Oaks Home Sale Trends
2. Royal Oaks Best Realtor Insights
3. Royal Oaks Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Royal Oaks Schools
5. Royal Oaks Real Estate Market

Royal Oaks Home Sale Trends

Royal Oaks Country Club is a luxury subdivision outside the Beltway. It is a Top Golf Course Community and one of the Best Gated Communities in Western Houston.

Among its many features and amenities are:

• 24/7 SECURITY: Royal Oaks Country Club is a gated community with a 24-hour manned-guarded entrance. Eight miles of masonry walls belted the subdivision.

• GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY: The neighborhood lies around a par-72 Fred Couples signature golf course as it is one of Houston’s best golf course communities. Inside the country club are a clubhouse, a fitness center, and other luxury amenities.

• PROXIMITY TO BUSINESS DISTRICTS: Nestled west of Westchase Business District, Royal Oaks residents have easy access to Houston's top business and employment centers. The neighborhood is a short steer-away from the Energy Corridor, Galleria, and Texas Medical Center.

Green spaces nearby include Mark Driscol Park, Boone Road Park, and Harwin Park. It only takes a 10-minute drive to Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail.

Royal Oaks Best Realtor Insights

Royal Oaks Country Club is an exclusive and affluent residential community. It wraps around a par-72 Fred Couples signature golf course.

• Built where Andrau Airpark once stood, Royal Oaks offers a wide variety of luxury amenities. Amenities include a Fred Couples Signature golf course, a fitness center, and a clubhouse.

• The neighborhood is off Richmond Avenue. Residents have near access to several main roads like Westheimer Road, Westpark Tollway, Wilcrest Drive, and Beltway 8.

• Royal Oaks homes enjoy proximity to retail and entertainment centers, as well as job centers. Westchase, the Energy Corridor, and the Galleria are minutes away from the neighborhood. Royal Oaks Village, one of Houston’s newest retail centers, is a few blocks away from Royal Oaks homes.

• A new development from Las Vegas-based Sunrise Colony Co., Royal Oaks features four home types. Including villas, chateaus, separate homes, and estates.

• Royal Oaks Square, Royal Oaks Court, and Royal Oaks Courtyard Villas are the surrounding neighborhoods. Neighborhoods where patio homes and townhomes are available and some of which are within gated communities. Most feature their own set of amenities for residents only.

• Royal Oaks real estate features beautiful custom or semi-custom homes on mid-sized lots (by Houston standards). The neighborhood has an active homeowners association.

• Homes in the area zones to the Alief Independent School District.

• Home builders in the area include Charles Martin Custom Homes, Daybreak Custom, Fairmost, and McVaugh Custom Homes.

• Royal Oaks homes feature 4- to 5-bedroom floor plans. Home sizes are between 2,000 to 9,000 square feet. Lot sizes range from 4,000 to more than 20,000 square feet.

• Prices for Royal Oaks homes for sale can start at around $300,000 and can go up to more than $2,500,000.

Royal Oaks Maps, Location & Zip Code

Royal Oaks Schools

Royal Oaks homes are within the Alief Independent School District (AISD).

Alief ISD encompasses a 36.6-square-mile area that comprises the Westchase District and the Royal Oaks Country Club. It has a TEA "Recognized" rating and was previously known as Dairy School District #46. Students may choose to apply to Kerr, AISD's magnet high school, but placement for high school within the district is lottery-determined.

Students in the area may go to the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Outley Elementary School at 12355 Richmond Ave. The school honors its name to David Outley Sr., a dedicated educator. Opened in 1993, Outley specializes in providing a "multicultural program" for its students, with classes in ESL, art, music, language arts, and social studies, among others.

• Frostwood Elementary School at 12214 MEMORIAL DR. Originally opened its doors in 1960 and was renovated in 2014. This top-rated institution supports its "state-of-the-art teaching" in molding future leaders.

• Memorial Drive Elementary School at 11202 Smithdale Rd. Memorial Drive is the second oldest school in the district, built-in 1949. The Pre- K through grade 5 years include special education, at-risk, gifted/talented, and minority students.

Middle Schools

• Budewig Intermediate School at 12570 Richmond Ave. Budewig offers several electives (Art, Choir, Orchestra, Health-Tech, and Drama) and clubs (Sports, Dance Fusion, BDN, and others).

• O’Donnell Middle School at 14041 Alief Clodine Rd. O’Donnell is a public-co-ed school that serves students in grades 7 to 8.

High Schools

• Elsik High School at 12601 High Star Dr. Elsik first opened its doors in 1975, next to Hastings High School, its "sister school." The school has one of the best debate teams in the state and provides dual credit for English, Government, and Economics.

• Hastings High School at 4410 Cook Rd. Hastings College, founded in 1972, has two campuses. The main campus and Ninth Grade Center are at 6750 Cood Road.

• Taylor High School, located at 7555 Howell Sugar Land Dr. Taylor High School, opened in 2001 to relieve overcrowding in Elsik and Hastings. The relatively new school has made a name for itself through its excellent athletic programs (Football, Tennis, Swimming, and Diving).

Royal Oaks Houston Private Schools

Some of the notable private schools near Royal Oaks are:

• The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr.

• Memorial Private High School is at 14333 Fern Dr.

• River Oaks Academy at 10600 Richmond Ave.

• The Tenney School is at 3500 S Gessner Rd.

• Christ the Lord Lutheran Elementary School is at 4410 S Kirkwood Rd.

• Wesley Academy at 10570 Westpark Dr.

Royal Oaks Real Estate Market

Royal Oaks Single-Family Home Sale Trends

There are four types of Royal Oaks homes: villas, chateaus, single-family homes, and estates. Custom and semi-custom homes are available from many reputable home builders.

The typical Royal Oaks home can feature a 4- up to 5-bedroom floor plan. Home sizes range from 2,800 to more than 9,000 square feet. Lot sizes are generous (by Houston standards), ranging from 4,000 to more than 20,000 square feet.

Homes in the Royal Oaks communities north of Richmond can feature smaller lots. Also features more contemporary multi-level living designs. These patio homes have smaller lots and are within gated communities (like David Weekley Homes’ Royal Oaks Square). Some floor plans are available, though most feature 3- to 4-bedroom layouts spread across 2,000 to 3,500 square feet. Lot sizes are between 1,500 to around 4,000.

Prices for Royal Oaks homes for sale can start at $300,000 to about $500,000. The most expensive Royal Oaks real estate can sell for more than $2,500,000.

Royal Oaks Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

Royal Oaks is mostly made up of single-family homes. Even so, there are plenty of townhomes and patio homes available in neighboring communities. Neighboring communities like Royal Oaks Square, Royal Oaks Court, and Royal Oaks Courtyard Villas. These are mostly gated communities with new construction homes.

Royal Oaks communities often offer residents only facilities and controlled access. And also new homes from reputable builders like David Weekley.

These townhomes typically feature 3/2/1 floor plans and about 2,000 square feet of living space. Prices for these Royal Oaks townhomes are between $300,000 to about $500,000.

Royal Oaks Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Royal Oaks condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in surrounding areas like Memorial and the Galleria.

Other condos within 10-20 minutes of Royal Oaks include:

• The Memorial
• Tealstone
• Timber Top
• Houstonian Estates Condo

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

Royal Oaks TX History

The Royal Oaks area was previously the Andrau Airpark. The airpark had closed in 1998, and Las Vegas-based developer Sunrise Colony Co. purchased the 500-acre property.

The development of the golf course community started in 2000. It was the first country club to be built within Houston city limits in 50 years.

Upon completion, Royal Oaks is set to feature 900 single-family homes. Several luxury builders offer homes in the community. These include Charles Martin Custom Homes, Daybreak Custom, Fairmost, and McVaugh Custom Homes.

Today, around 850 homes have been completed. The community has a very active homeowners association and is one of the best-gated communities in Houston.

Fun Things To Do Near Royal Oaks Houston

The Royal Oaks residents are minutes away from retail and entertainment centers. Thanks to the neighborhood’s relatively central location in west Houston. Centers include Westchase Shopping Center, West Oaks Mall, and Hong Kong City Mall, among others.

Royal Oaks Village is within walking distance from Royal Oaks homes. While other retail centers in the area (the Galleria, Memorial City Mall, and the CityCentre) are a short drive away.

For other entertainment options, residents don’t have to go very far.

Royal Oaks Country Club is a private country club that features a 7,000-yard Fred Couples Signature golf course. The par 72 18-hole course features 9 lakes, waterfalls, and other beautiful water features. The club offers an extensive array of practice facilities, including a double-ended driving range and a putting green. And also a short game and chipping green.

Other country club amenities include three swimming pools, a croquet lawn, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Dining facilities are also available at the Club at Royal Oaks Country Club. Non-member residents can enjoy common facilities. Facilities like the community park, basketball court, playground, and soccer field.

Here are some of Royal Oaks Houston's must-visit places:

Dining

• Bella’s Kitchen Bistro
• Adam’s Chef & Grill
• Little Thai Cafe
• Avesta Persian Grill
• The Original Marini’s Empanada House
• Sadivia’s South American Grill
• Eatwell Bakery Cafe
• Mascalzone
• 88 Boiling Crawfish and Seafood

Retail

• Royal Oaks Village
• Memorial City Mall
• Hong Kong City Mall
• CityCentre
• West Oaks Mall
• Town and Country Village

Nightlife

• Kung Fu Saloon
• Luke’s Icehouse
• Little Woodrow’s on Shepherd
• Little J’s Bar
• Taps House of Beer
• Calamari’s
• Lincoln Bar and Kitchen
• Fuego’s Saloon
• Federal American Grill

Groceries

• Sprouts Farmers Market
• H-E-B
• Whole Foods Market
• Fiesta Mart
• Walmart
• Kroger

Parks

• Terry Hershey Park
• Mike Driscoll Park
• Amity Park
• Mary Ann Francklow Park

Royal Oaks Houston Realtor – Paige Martin

Paige Martin is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world. Featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine. Also a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team