Raintree Place Real Estate Guide

Raintree Place homes for sale & insider real estate guide

One of Houston’s Best Gated Communities, Raintree Place is tucked away in a secluded area between River Oaks and the Galleria area. Known for its proximity to Houston’s key locations, the community is often called one of Houston’s “best-kept secrets.”

Raintree Place is famous because of its:

• SECLUDED AND SECURE COMMUNITY: The 24-hour manned gate is just off South Briar Hollow Lane, which leads to a wooded drive into Raintree Place. Most of Raintree Place is adorned with mature trees.

• CENTRAL LOCATION: Located within Briar Hollow, the community is minutes away from business, retail, and entertainment centers. Commutes to and from the neighborhood are relatively easy, thanks to its location near main roads and freeways. Raintree Place is near San Felipe Street, Post Oak Boulevard, Loop 610, and Westheimer Road.

• PROXIMITY TO THE GALLERIA AREA: The Galleria/Uptown area is less than a mile away from Raintree Place. The district is home to over 23 million square feet of office space, with thousands of businesses and employees. The Greenway Plaza/Upper Kirby area, another business and employment center, is also nearby.

• VARIOUS RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT HUBS: River Oaks District (along Westheimer Road) is located about 5 minutes from Raintree Place. The upscale outdoor shopping center covers around 250,000 square feet and offers a range of restaurants, boutiques, and cafes. Highland Village, also located along Westheimer, features more than 50 dining, retail, and entertainment options.

• PROXIMITY TO MEMORIAL PARK: Memorial Park covers a 1,400-acre area just north of Raintree Place. The park is home to one of Houston’s best golf courses, as well as a variety of sports facilities. Miles of multi-use trails, varying in difficulty, surface, and size, wind around the park’s lush and vast expanse.

• ACTIVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Founded in the 1970s, the Raintree Place Property Owners Association is responsible for maintaining the community’s overall look and feel. The RPPO Association enforces the community’s deed restrictions and maintains lighting, roads, common areas, parking areas, and 24-hour security.

Raintree Place real estate can be challenging to navigate due to the neighborhood's deed restrictions and limited inventory. Apart from the tight home inventory and deed restrictions, some homes are located near train tracks.

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Table of Contents

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

Raintree Place Home Sale Trends

Raintree Place is one of Houston’s Best Gated Communities. It is a suburban neighborhood between River Oaks and Galleria.

Raintree Place features:

• ACCESSIBILITY: Raintree Place is near San Felipe Street, Post Oak Boulevard, Loop 610, ad Westheimer Road. This allows easy commutes to and from the neighborhood. Shopping and entertainment hubs in the neighboring River Oaks, Briar Hollow, and Galleria area are accessible from Raintree Place.

• SECURITY: A 24-hour staffed gate secures Raintree Place. The Raintree Place Property Owners Association (RPPO) also enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.

• PROXIMITY TO MEMORIAL PARK: Just to the north of Raintree Place is Memorial Park. The park has an 18-hole golf course, sports facilities, and multi-use trails ideal for physical activities.

Raintree Place is known as s one of Houston’s “best-kept secrets.” This is thanks to the neighborhood's convenient location and security features.

Raintree Place Best Realtor Insights

The Raintree Place is considered one of Houston's best-gated communities.

• Raintree Place is conveniently located near major roads and freeways: Loop 610, Westheimer Road, Post Oak Boulevard, and San Felipe Street.

• There is a 24-hour gate security service manning the community’s South Briar Hollow Lane gate.

• Raintree Place is less than a mile away from the Galleria and Uptown area. These areas are home to several business and employment centers.

• The upscale outdoor shopping districts of River Oaks and Highland Village are also nearby Raintree Place.

• Raintree Place has an active community association. The Raintree Place Property Owners Association is responsible for maintaining the neighborhood's security and amenities. Deed restrictions are likewise enforced by the Association.

• Raintree Place has a community saltwater swimming pool and a deck. It has an overlooking view of the Buffalo Bayou.

• The neighborhood also has access to Memorial Park. It houses one of the best Municipal golf courses in Texas, as well as other sports facilities and multi-use trail parks.

• Most properties in Raintree Place are townhomes and single, detached family houses. These usually have floor plans with 2-4 bedrooms and bathrooms.

• Most houses in Raintree Place have floor plans for 2-4 bedrooms and bathrooms. The living spaces measure up to 4,500 square feet.

• The neighborhood is also nearby Houston Independent School District (HISD) schools. The schools, such as the Lanier Middle School, offer the Magnet and the International World Baccalaureate programs.

Raintree Place Maps, Location & Zip Code

Raintree Place Schools

Raintree Place homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Houston ISD (HISD) is the largest school district in the state. It was given a "Met Standard" rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

The HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Lamar High School, Lanier Middle School, and St. George Place Elementary School.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• St. George Place Elementary School at 5430 Hidalgo St.. St. George Place Elementary School is an IB World School for its Primary Years Programme. It also offers the Vanguard Magnet Program for the Gifted and Talented.

Middle Schools

• Lanier Middle School at 2600 Woodhead St.. Lanier Middle School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and a Vanguard Magnet campus. It received the Texas Gold Performance Award and a GreatSchools Rating of 9/10.

High Schools

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd.. Home of the Lamar Texans, Lamar High School is an International Baccalaureate World School serving the Diploma Programme. The school also offers Magnet and Advanced Placement programs.

Raintree Place Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Raintree Place.

• St. John’s School at 2401 Claremont Ln.

• Presbyterian School at 5300 Main St..

• St. Anne Catholic School at 2120 Westheimer Rd.

• Episcopal High School at 4650 Bissonnet St.

To find an updated listing of all Raintree Place real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

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

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.

Raintree Place Real Estate Market

Raintree Place Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Single-detached family homes are mostly located in Raintree Place’s southern area. These properties sit on larger lots that span up to 10,000 square feet.

Most homes have traditional styles, with brick veneer or brick and wood exteriors. The floor plans typically include 2-4 bedrooms and bathrooms. Some homes have pools, master suites, and spacious yards.

Raintree Place's detached homes for sale are priced up to around $2,650,000.

Raintree Place Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

Townhomes are more common in Raintree Place. Unlike detached homes, these properties share walls or about each other.

Built between the 1970s and 1980s, most Raintree Place townhomes feature traditional architecture with brick and wood exteriors. Most feature soaring ceilings, formal living and dining areas, multiple patios, and spacious master bedrooms with walk-in closets.

Ranging from 2- to 4-bedroom floor plans, most Raintree Place townhomes have been updated and renovated.
Prices for Raintree Place townhomes for sale can start at around $400,000. Bigger and newly updated properties can sell for more than $650,000.

Other townhome communities within Briar Hollow include:

• Bancroft Square
• The Park at Briar Hollow

Raintree Place Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid or high-rise condos within the community of Raintree Place. Briar Hollow and nearby neighborhoods like the Galleria and River Oaks have plenty of condos within their borders. Unit sizes, floor plans, and building amenities vary.

Briar Hollow condos include:

• The Arabella

• The Wilshire

• Chateau Briar Hollow

• Highland Tower

Here are more condos in the nearby River Oaks and Galleria area:

River Oaks

• Piedmont at River Oaks

• Huntingdon

• The Royalton at River Oaks

• Bayou Bend Towers

• Inwood Manor

• Regency House

• Renoir Lofts

• The Willowick

• The River Oaks

Galleria

• Cosmopolitan

• Astoria

• Montebello

• Villa D’Este

• Four Leaf Towers

• The Bristol

• Empire Lofts

• Lofts On Post Oak

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. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Raintree Place real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

Raintree Place Houston History

Don and Allen Culwell laid out Raintree Place’s townhomes in 1972. It was after he registered the Raintree Place Property Owners Association the year before.

The community was built in the 1990s.

The Culwells and the community’s pioneer homeowners formed Raintree Place’s first architectural committee, which met regularly to approve new townhomes. Thanks to the HOA’s efforts, deed restrictions and regulations were put in place.

The property association is still active today, led by 5 elected officers of the Board of Trustees. The board is responsible for maintaining common areas (including roads, lighting, and landscaping), enforcing deed restrictions, and hiring security.

Fun Things to Do Near Raintree Place Houston

Raintree Place enjoys a great location within the Briar Hollow neighborhood. Several retail centers, restaurants, and outdoor entertainment areas are only a few minutes away from the gated community.

River Oaks District and Highland Village, located along Westheimer Road, are minutes from Raintree Place. These shopping centers feature sidewalk cafes, restaurants, and upscale boutiques.

More options are available nearby Post Oak Plaza, Uptown Park, and the Galleria.

For outdoor entertainment options, Raintree Place residents can visit Memorial Park. The 1,400-acre urban park is home to Memorial Park Golf Course, miles of hike-and-bike trails, and facilities for various sports.

Here are some of Raintree Place Houston’s must-visit places:

Dining

• rise nº2
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar
• Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
• Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
• True Food Kitchen
• North Italia
• Sozo Sushi & Lounge
• Steak 48
• Adair Kitchen
• Shake Shack

Nightlife

• Belvedere
• Story Ultralounge
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse
• The Tasting Room
• Le Colonial
• Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
• Bar 12
• The Cellar Bar
• The Remington Bar
• The Railyard

Retail

• River Oaks District
• The Galleria
• Highland Village
• Uptown Park
• Post Oak Plaza
• Sage Plaza Shopping Center

Groceries

• Central Market
• Whole Foods Market
• Target
• H-E-B
• Randalls Food & Pharmacy
• Westcreek Market and Deli
• Trader Joe’s
• Kroger

Golf and Outdoor Entertainment

• River Oaks Country Club
• Memorial Park
• Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
• Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail
• Memorial Park Tennis Center
• Memorial Park Golf Course
• Picnic Loop

Best Raintree Place 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.

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