• TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: The lakeside community is zoned to some of the best schools in Houston and in the country including the National Blue Ribbon School of Frostwood Elementary. There are also several private schools within the area.
• EXPANSIVE LOTS: Unlike other luxury neighborhoods in the Inner Loop, Sandalwood boasts of large expansive lots with mature trees. Typical lot sizes in the area go up to more than 14,000 square feet.
• LAKESIDE AMENITIES: Sandalwood features 3 spring-fed lakes with a floating pier, paddle boats, canoes, and on duty lifeguard. Residents may enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, or walking along the winding hike-and-bike trails within the community.
• STRONG COMMUNITY: Sandalwood has a Civic Club that enforces deed restrictions and sponsors several events for the community including neighborhood get-togethers and celebrations. The neighborhood also has a popular swim team, the Sandalwood Snakes, which residents actively support.
• HOME CHOICES: Established in the early 1950s, Sandalwood features both updated vintage homes as well as newly constructed estates. Properties in the area range from ranch-style and traditional to French, and custom-built contemporary homes.

Navigating Sandalwood real estate can be tricky with its deed restrictions, competitive market and non-MLS transactions, quality of home renovation and diversity of builders (some are far superior to others).

Contact Paige Martin, one of the top ranked Realtors in the United States and a very active real estate agent in the Memorial area for information on buying or selling Sandalwood real estate.

• An average home in the area can feature 4 to 5 bedroom floor plan with larger properties having more than 6 bedrooms.
• Prices for Sandalwood homes can start at around $1.3 million and can go up to more than $2 million.

Sandalwood TX Maps and Location

Sandalwood TX Schools

There are also several notable private schools located near Sandalwood such as The Kinkaid School, St. Thomas High School, and Depelchin-Elkins Campus.

*Note: For a more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Memorial areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Sandalwood TX Real Estate Trends

Sandalwoods real estate have shown strong appreciation rates over the years. The neighborhood features some of the most expensive homes in Houston. Median sales price for single-family properties is nearly $3m 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 Sandalwoods. Older properties have been renovated or updated, though some have since been replaced with new construction homes.

Despite its proximity to major roads and freeways, Sandalwood has managed to preserve its quiet lakeside charm through its strict enforcement of deed restrictions.

Sandalwood real estate has continued to post strong appreciation rates despite slight fluctuations. Thanks to popularity and high demand of homes in the Memorial area, Sandalwood homes continue to sell well.

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

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

Sandalwood TX History

Sandalwood was developed in the mid-1950s on what used to be a farmland. The developers of Sandalwood, Martin Nadelman and Howard Singer, were known for their resorts and hotels in Florida.

Sandalwood originally had 2 lakes, with a third built during the development of the subdivision. The 3 lakes are named after the daughters of Howard Singer: Patti Lynn Lake, Robin Lake, and Lorrie Lake.

In the late 1990s, most of the original homes in the area were renovated or updated creating a mix of vintage and new-construction luxury homes.

The deed restrictions in Sandalwood have helped maintain the neighborhood’s look and feel. Homes are set back and the neighborhood has no cut-through streets.

Fun Things To Do Near Sandalwood

Thanks to its location in Memorial, residents have plenty of outdoor recreation, retail, dining, and entertainment options.

Sandalwood homes are minutes away from the upscale shops of Memorial City Mall, Town & Country Village, and CityCentre Plaza.

Memorial Park is less than 18 minutes east of Sandalwood. It is one of the most popular places to run in the city, and it also houses tennis courts, volleyball courts, skating rinks, a fitness center, swimming pool, bike trails, and playing fields. Memorial Park Golf Course, one of Houston’s Best Golf Courses, is also located within the park.

Sandalwood TX 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 the owner of HoustonProperties.com, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.