Westhaven Estates Real Estate Guide

Westhaven Estates homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Westhaven Estates is a deed-restricted community of luxury homes and upscale gated townhomes located along Nantucket Drive and Potomac Drive.

The area is a premier residential enclave between Briargrove, Tanglewood, and Galleria – three of Houston’s most expensive neighborhoods.

Westhaven Estates is popular, thanks to its:

• LUXURY HOMES: Westhaven Estates was originally established in the 1950s and transformed into a luxury patio and townhomes community in the 1970s. It carries the distinction of being Houston's first manned guard-gated community and was named among the Best Gated Communities. It also features a variety of luxury homes that rival the Most Expensive Homes in Houston.

• GREAT LOCATION: Westhaven Estates is bordered by Woodway Drive to its north and Westheimer Road to its south, just outside Loop 610. Credit to the neighborhood’s central location, residents have convenient access to key Houston roads like Memorial Drive, and Post Oak Lane.

• PROXIMITY TO KEY BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT HUBS: Westhaven Estates is situated within Galleria/Uptown which is home to more than 23 million square feet of office space. Houston's major business and employment centers like Downtown Houston and the Energy Corridor are also highly accessible from the neighborhood.

• STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: Westhaven Estates real estate is among the top performing Houston neighborhoods in real estate appreciation. Galleria, Tanglewood, and Briargrove are among the Top Houston Neighborhoods in Real Estate Appreciation.

• EXCELLENT SCHOOLS: According to Houston’s Best Schools guide, the area is zoned to the highly regarded Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). National Blue Ribbon Schools such as Hunters Creek Elementary, Spring Branch Middle School, and Memorial High School serve the community. Several notable private schools are also located nearby Westhaven Estates.

• NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: The neighborhood sits right across from the Houston Country Club, one of Houston’s premier Golf Courses. Several shops, restaurants, and entertainment centers line the streets outside the neighborhood including Uptown Park and Highland Village Shopping Center. The expansive Memorial Park is also located nearby. Westhaven Estates sit within a group of subdivisions named among the Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Houston.

Westhaven Estates features some of the most expensive properties in the Galleria area. Buying luxury real estate can be tricky and homebuyers can benefit from the assistance of a Top Houston Realtor familiar with the area as well as the luxury real estate market.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Westhaven Estates 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. Westhaven Estates Home Sale Trends
2. Westhaven Estates Best Realtor Insights
3. Westhaven Estates Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Westhaven Estates Schools
5. Westhaven Estates Real Estate Market

Westhaven Estates Home Sale Trends

Westhaven Estates is a premier residential enclave between Briargrove, Tanglewood, and Galleria – three of Houston’s most expensive neighborhoods. It is a deed-restricted community of luxury homes and upscale gated townhomes located along Nantucket Drive and Potomac Drive.

Westhaven Estates homes are popular thanks to:

• LUXURY HOMES: The neighborhood is one of Houston’s Best Gated Communities. It also has a range of luxury homes that compete with the Most Expensive Homes in Houston.

• GREAT LOCATION: Bordered by Woodway Drive to its north and Westheimer Road to its south, just outside Loop 610. Situated within the upscale Galleria/Uptown, the area has easy access to Downtown and Energy Corridor.

• NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Several shops, restaurants, and entertainment centers surround the Westhaven Estates. Other notable attractions are The Memorial Park and The Houston Country Club, one of Houston's premier Golf Courses.

Westhaven Estates carries the distinction of being Houston’s first manned guard-gated community. The neighborhood also sits within a group of subdivisions named among the Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Houston.

Westhaven Estates Best Realtor Insights

Westhaven Estates is made up of about 120 home sites and is located in one of the state’s most expensive zip codes, 77024.

• Due to Westhaven Estates' convenient location, residents can easily reach major Houston roadways. It includes Memorial Drive, Post Oak Lane, and Loop 610.

• Business and employment centers like Downtown Houston and the Energy Corridor are also accessible from the subdivision.

• Zoned to Westhaven Estate is the Spring Branch ISD, which has Multi-award-winning schools. It includes Hunters Creek Elementary, Spring Branch Middle School, and Memorial High School.

• Gorgeous homes adorn Westhaven Estates’s tree-lined streets. Westhaven Estate motifs range from Spanish, Mediterranean, and Traditional designs.

• Westhaven Estates carries the distinction of being Houston’s first manned guard-gated community.

• The Westhaven Estates Property Owners Association is hands-on. They handle security, landscape, and upkeep of the neighborhood's common areas.

• Homes in the area have 4- to 5-bedroom floor plans. The home in Westhaven Estate offers large wooded lots and expansive living spaces.

• Westhaven Estates features large home sites ranging in size from 12,000 to more than 25,000 square feet. They also feature home sizes between 4,000 to 6,800 square feet.

• Prices for Westhaven Estates homes for sale can start at around $419,000. Bigger properties can sell for more than $5,000,000

Westhaven Estates Maps, Location & Zip Code

Westhaven Estates Schools

Westhaven Estates homes are zoned to schools from the highly regarded Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD).

Spring Branch ISD is known for its multi-award-winning schools, most of which have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. Headquartered in Hedwig Village, the SBISD received a “Met Standard” accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2016.

National Blue Ribbon Schools Hunters Creek Elementary School, Spring Branch Middle School, and Memorial High School all serve Westhaven Estates.

*Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Westhaven Estates areas, please check the Best Schools in Houston OR email me at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com.

Elementary Schools

• Hunters Creek Elementary School at 10650 Beinhorn Rd. Located in nearby Hunters Creek Village, HCE was named a National Blue Ribbon School. The school features the following academic programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Health & Fitness, and Music. It also has programs for the Gifted & Talented.

Middle Schools

• Tanglewood Middle School at 5215 San Felipe St. Tanglewood Middle School first opened its doors in 1992 and was formerly known as Grady. It is a Vanguard magnet school with several Pre-AP courses for the gifted and talented. Enrichment classes offered at Tanglewood Middle include music, Spanish, fine arts, and technology.

• Spring Branch Middle School at 1000 Piney Point Rd. Located in Hedwig Village, Spring Branch Middle is one of SBISD’s multi-award-winning schools. It was named a National Blue Ribbon School and was a TEA Recognized Campus. Apart from that, TBEC Honor Roll also once recognized the school.

High Schools

• Memorial High School at 935 Echo Ln. MHS opened its doors in 1962 and is currently the oldest high school within the SBISD. Memorial has received several awards and recognitions, including the College Readiness Award and the TAKS Gold Performance Award. It was also named a High Performing School, an Honor Roll School, and a National Blue Ribbon School.

Westhaven Estates Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Westhaven Estates.

• St. Michael School at 1833 Sage Rd. St. Michael School is a co-educational Catholic school for elementary to middle school students. It is located in the Galleria area.

• Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning at 2313 S Voss Rd. Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning is an Islamic school located in southwest Houston. The school accepts students from Pre-K to 12th grade.

• Strake Jesuit College Preparatory at 8900 Bellaire Blvd. Strake Jesuit College Preparatory is the largest Catholic school in Houston for grades 9 to 12.

• St. Agnes Academy at 9000 Bellaire Blvd. St. Agnes Academy is a Dominican school for female students in grades 9 to 12.

• St. John’s School at 2401 Claremont Ln. St. John’s School is a private co-educational day school serving grades K-12.

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

• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart at 10202 Memorial Dr.

• Primrose School at the Galleria at 5015 Westheimer Rd.

• St. Theresa Catholic School at 6623 Rodrigo St.

To find an updated listing of all Westhaven Estates 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.

*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.

Westhaven Estates Real Estate Market

Westhaven Estates Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Like most homes in the Memorial area, Westhaven Estates features large wooded lots and expansive living spaces.

Westhaven Estates homes feature lots with sizes ranging from 12,000 to more than 25,000 square feet. The typical floor plan has four to five bedrooms, while larger homes may have up to six. Home sizes range from 4,000 to more than 6,000 square feet.

Westhaven Estates homes offer premium appliances and furnishings, multi-car garages, and landscaped grounds.

Smaller properties cost around $419,000, while the most expensive Westhaven Estates real estate can sell for more than $5,000,000.

Westhaven Estates Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Westhaven Estates. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Westhaven Estates real estate. Please contact us if you’d like to see Houston townhomes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you.

Westhaven Estates Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Westhaven Estates condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding area.

Homebuyers can look into other areas like the Galleria and Memorial Park, among other Inner Loop neighborhoods for condos for sale.

Galleria:

• The Houstonian
• Montebello
• Astoria
• Villa D’Este
• Four Leaf Towers
• The Mark
• The Empire
• The Manhattan
• Lofts at Post Oak

River Oaks:

• The Huntingdon
• Royalton At River Oaks
• One Montrose Place
• Renoir Lofts
• Gotham Lofts

Memorial Park:

• Bayou Bend Towers
• Jackson Place Condos
• 6007 Memorial

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To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Westhaven 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.

Westhaven Estates TX History

The 76-acre area now known as Westhaven Estates was previously a summer estate. It was owned by Humble Co. co-founder Harry Wiess. The estate featured a John Staub-designed home, and a stable that was later converted into a house for entertaining guests.

Development in the area started in the early 1990s, under Walter Mischer and Jim and Margaret Elkins. Mark Kilkenny was put at the helm of the development.

The neighborhood was modeled after Boulevard Oaks (North and South Boulevards). Streets were carefully planned, along with landscape and architectural guidelines. Original subdivision plans included 135 homesites with six oversized lots. It features two access points: a driveway gate and a guarded main entrance.

Westhaven Estates was incorporated in 1992, the first private guard-gated subdivision in Houston.

Today, Westhaven Estates’s wooded, private streets are adorned with about 120 homes. It is one of Houston’s most exclusive neighborhoods, as well as one of its most expensive.

Fun Things To Do Near The Westhaven Estates

Houston’s finest dining, retail, and entertainment hotspots are highly accessible from Westhaven Estates homes. Thanks to the neighborhood’s proximity to key neighborhoods like the Galleria and Memorial Park, residents have plenty of options from which to choose.

Memorial Park, a 1,500-acre municipal park, lies a few blocks away from the Westhaven Estates subdivision. The park features a golf course, miles of hike and bike trails, picnic areas, and facilities for swimming, volleyball, skating, tennis, and softball.

The Memorial Park Golf Course opened in 1936 and is one of the state’s top municipal golf courses. The 18-hole course has a 73-course rating and a 122 slope rating. Other Memorial Park attractions include the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center and the Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail.

The Galleria, on the other hand, features more than 300 upscale boutiques and stores. Anchor stores include Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue. The area also has several restaurants, bars, and cafes to choose from.

Uptown Park, an upscale retail center, is also minutes away from Westhaven Estates' homes.

Dining:

• The Manor House at the Houstonian
• The Americana Cafe
• Etoile Cuisine et Bar
• Uptown Sushi
• Barnaby’s Cafe
• Osaka Japanese Restaurant
• Island Grill

Night Life:

• Belvedere
• The Tasting Room
• The Living Room
• WXYZ Bar
• 51fifteen Restaurant & Lounge
• Memorial Win Cellar
• Yellow Rose Distilling

Groceries:

• Whole Foods
• Walmart
• The Fresh Market
• Randalls
• H-E-B

In Memorial Park:

• Memorial Park Golf Course
• Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
• Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail
• Picnic Loop

Retail Centers:

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

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