• SHORT COMMUTES: The neighborhood is around 5 miles away from downtown Houston (a major employment center with over 3,500 businesses and more than 150,000 workers). Other key districts like the Medical Center and Galleria are a short commute away from Shady Acres homes.
• AFFORDABILITY: Compared to neighboring Garden Oaks and the Heights, Shady Acres homes are slightly more affordable (median sales price at just over $390,000 vs. around $450,000). Overall, the neighborhood’s real estate market has been on a steady rise. (See Salary requirements to live comfortably in 52 top ranked Houston neighborhoods)

Shady Acres real estate can be challenging to navigate because of homes near or along main roads (which can hurt resale values), the diversity of home builders (some have great quality track records, but others do not), and the lack of zoning (which can present some noise issues).

For help in navigating this tricky market, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of Shady Acres’ most active real estate agents.

Shady Acres Maps and Location

Shady Acres real estate have a 77008 zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)

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To find an updated listing of all Shady Acres 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.

Shady Acres Real Estate Trends

Shady Acres real estate is among the most affordable in the Inner Loop. Even so, property prices are on a steady rise. The median sales price has increased by more than half over the past decade, but is still relatively more accessible than in other Inner Loop neighborhoods.

This can be attributed to several factors, including the number of new developments in the area. High demand has led to developers buying old homes and tearing them down in favor of new construction townhomes and patio homes.

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

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

Shady Acres Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Like most subdivisions within the Greater Heights area, the multi-level living trend has swept through Shady Acres. Lot sizes have decreased, as some of the neighborhood’s older homes have been converted into townhomes.

The neighborhood features a great mix of old and new. Shady Acres’ streets are lined with older ranch-style homes, new construction townhomes, and gorgeous patio homes. Home styles vary, including Mediterranean, Victorian, Contemporary, and traditional-inspired architecture.

Shady Acres homes typically feature 2- to 3-bedroom floor plans, though bigger 4- to 5-bedroom homes are also available. Home sizes range from 1,000 to more than 3,500 square feet. Lot sizes are typically between 1,500 to more than 12,000 square feet.

Prices vary depending on location, size, and age of the home. Older and smaller homes can sell for around $250,000, while the most expensive Shady Acres real estate can go for more than $950,000.

Shady Acres Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

Like in nearby Garden Oaks, a number of new construction townhomes have been built in Shady Acres. Increased demand for homes in the area led to developers buying up land and building custom-built townhomes. Some of these properties are within gated communities while others are tucked into cul-de-sacs.

Shady Acres townhomes typically sit on smaller lots, ranging from 1,500 to about 5,000 square feet. Floor plans vary, but 3-bedroom with 3-and-a-half-bath options are common. These multilevel homes typically feature two- to three-stories, with living spaces of around 2,000 to 2,700 square feet.

Most Shady Acres townhomes for sale are newly constructed, and prices can start at around $300,000. The most expensive units can go up to just under $500,000.

Shady Acres Condo Sale Trends

There are no residential condominium buildings in Shady Acres, but nearby neighborhoods like the Houston Heights, Memorial Park, and the Rice Military area have a number of condos available.

Memorial Park

• Washington Lofts
• Jackson Place Condos
• Bayou Bend Towers
• 6007 Memorial
• The Studemont

Houston Heights

• 1111 Studewood Place
• The Point at White Oak (102 Quitman)

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

Shady Acres TX History

Like Lazybrook and Timbergrove Manor, Shady Acres started out as a heavily wooded area. The neighborhood was named for the soaring shade trees that canopied the land.

Development started sometime in the 1920s, when the Shadyacres Investment Company purchased 100 acres from the Henry Reinermann Original Grant. The land was subdivided into one-acre lots and smaller parcels. At the time, Shady Acres was advertised as a close-in area with oversized lots.

In the 1930s, oil was discovered in a neighboring area. Workers from the Eureka Oil Field moved into the surrounding neighborhoods, and a rail station was built as well.

In 1935, the Shady Acres Civic Club was founded. The SACC was instrumental in petitioning for bus service and city postal services, as well as dealing with the nearby oil drillers in behalf of the community.

Today, Shady Acres is a great neighborhood featuring a mix of old and new homes.

Fun Things To Do Near Shady Acres Houston

Shady Acres homes are mere minutes away from dining, retail, and entertainment hotspots. Its Inner Loop location provides excellent access to key Houston districts like the Galleria, Memorial Park, and Downtown. There are, however, plenty of options much closer to home.

There are two parks in Shady Acres, the Little Thicket Park and Wright-Bembry Park. Little Thicket Park on W 23rd Street is a 10.6-acre green space and a designated wildlife habitat. It was originally named Helberg Park, after the estate from which the land was from. After its renovation and subsequent renaming, the park features a walking trail and picnic areas.

Wright-Bembry Park, on the other hand, is also located on W 23rd Street. It was named for two school teachers, Lillie B. Wright and Nettie Bembry. Planned renovations will add walking trails to the park’s existing amenities which include a tennis court and a playground area.

Residents also enjoy proximity to the White Oak Bayou Greenway, which offers a hike-and-bike trail that winds south from Shady Acres to Stude Park (in Woodland Heights). Another neighborhood staple is Thursday bingo: Located at 1435 Beall Street, the SPJST Lodge 88 plays host to bingo nights on Thursdays and dance nights two Saturdays a month.

For retail and dining, Shady Acres residents have options within the community, though for more options, Rice Military/Washington Avenue and Houston Heights are mere minutes away.

Shady Acres 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.