Willow Bend Real Estate Guide

Willow Bend homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Willow Bend is a deed-restricted neighborhood of more than 700 homes just off Loop 610. It is located minutes away from Houston’s major hotspots, including the Inner Loop and Downtown Houston. The community features affordable patio homes, accessibility, and great entertainment.

Willow Bend residents enjoy:

• HIGH ACCESSIBILITY: Willow Bend is located just outside the Inner Loop and runs along Willowbend Boulevard until Greenwillow Street. The neighborhood has Willow Meadows to its south, Bellaire to its north, and Meyerland to its northeast. Willow Bend is close to Loop 610, Texas State Highway 288, and Beltway 8. These major roads offer excellent accessibility to and from Houston’s main employment hubs. Downtown Houston and the Energy Corridor are only a short drive away. Less than 10 minutes away is the Texas Medical Center.

• RETAIL AND SHOPPING AREAS: Several shops, restaurants, and entertainment establishments can be found in and around the area. The Maplewood Mall and Meyerland Plaza Mall. There are also many shopping spaces and centers available at US 90 Alt. For more additional retail and entertainment, adjacent to the community is Braeswood Place. The neighboring community offers many available options.

• VARIETY OF HOME OPTIONS: Like its neighbors, Willow Bend has a distinct small-town feel with its traditional homes and tree-lined streets. Willow Bend homes feature original and renovated homes from the 1950s. Most homes sit on large lots with large front yards and 1-story layouts. Homes are available in a wide range of floor plans. There are also large properties available in Willow Bend real estate.

• HIGHLY-RATED SCHOOLS: Willow Bend homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (ISD). Students in the area may attend the Red Elementary School and Johnston Middle School. The Westbury High School also serves the community.

• EXCELLENT COMMUNITY AMENITIES: The neighborhood features its own community park featuring a tennis court and playground area. Willow Pool is located nearby and features a swimming pool, a wading pool, a gazebo, and a porch area. About 5 miles away is the Wildcat Golf Club offering a 36-hole golf course and restaurant. The community is close to nearby stadiums such as the NRG Stadium (2.8 miles) and AVEVA Stadium (7 miles).

The Willow Bend Civic Club strictly enforces deed restrictions to maintain the look and feel of the community. Navigating the real estate of Willow Bend might be challenging due to its central location and restrictions.

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

Willow Bend Home Sale Trends

Willow Bend is a deed-restricted neighborhood that features affordable patio homes. The community is minutes away from Houston's major hotspots.

Willow Bend is a popular choice due to its:

• ACCESS TO JOB CENTERS: Willow Bend is close to Loop 610, Texas State Highway 288, and Beltway 8. These major roads offer excellent accessibility to and from Houston's main employment hubs. Downtown Houston and the Energy Corridor are only a short drive away. Less than 10 minutes away is the Texas Medical Center.

• ACTIVE CIVIC CLUB: The Willow Bend Civic Club strictly enforces deed restrictions. It is done to maintain the look and feel of the community.

• TOP-RATED SCHOOLS: Willow Bend is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (ISD). Students in the area may attend the Red Elementary School and Johnston Middle School. The Westbury High School also serves the community.

Willow Bend has a community park with a tennis court and playground area. Willow Pool is nearby and features a swimming pool, a wading pool, a gazebo, and a porch area.

Willow Bend Best Realtor Insights

Willow Bend is a deed-restricted neighborhood of more than 700 homes.

• Willow Bend is just outside the Inner Loop. It runs along Willowbend Boulevard until Greenwillow Street. The neighborhood has Willow Meadows to its south and Bellaire to its north. Meyerland is located in Willow Bend's northeast.

• Willow Bend is near Loop 610, Texas State Highway 288, and Beltway 8. This proximity offers excellent accessibility to and from Houston's main employment hubs.

• Several shops, restaurants, and entertainment establishments exist in and around the area. Examples are Maplewood Mall and Meyerland Plaza Mall.

• Like its neighbors, Willow Bend has a distinct small-town feel with its traditional homes and tree-lined streets.

• The Willow Bend Civic Club strictly enforces deed restrictions to maintain the look and feel of the community.

• The neighborhood maintains its community park. The park has a tennis court and playground area. Willow Pool is nearby and features a swimming pool, a wading pool, a gazebo, and a porch area.

• Willow Bend homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District.

• Willow Bend homes feature original and renovated homes from the 1950s. These properties have large front yards and 1-story layouts. Lot sizes range from 8,400 to more than 11,000 square feet.

• Willow Bend homes for sale feature hardwood floors and spacious backyards. It offers an option for a pool and covered patios. Homes are available in three-bedroom floor plans, with larger properties having up to 6 bedrooms.

• Prices for Willow Bend homes can start at around $280,000 to more than $600,000.

Willow Bend Maps, Location & Zip Code

Willow Bend Schools

Willow Bend is home to some of the best schools in the area. It is zoned to Houston Branch Independent School District (ISD).

The HISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. Willow Bend, in particular, has some of the best schools in the district zoned to its subdivisions.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to the Willow Bend area, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me at [email protected].

Willow Bend is home to the following schools:

• Parker Elementary School at 10626 Atwell Dr.

• Horn Elementary School at 4530 Holly St.

• Red Elementary School at 4520 Tonawanda Dr.

• Pershing Middle School at 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd.

• Challenge Early College High School at 5601 West Loop South

• Westbury High School at 11911 Chimney Rock Rd.

To find an updated listing of all Willow Bend real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] 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.

Willow Bend Real Estate Market

Willow Bend Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Willow Bend homes feature original and renovated homes from the 1950s. These properties have large front yards and 1-story layouts. Lot sizes range from 8,400 to more than 11,000 square feet.

Willow Bend homes for sale feature hardwood floors and spacious backyards. It offers an option for a pool and covered patios. Homes are available in three-bedroom floor plans, with larger properties having up to 6 bedrooms.

Willow Bend Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Willow Bend. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Willow Bend 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.

Willow Bend Condo Sale Trends

No mid- or high-rise Willow Bend condos are for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

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

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Willow Bend 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.

Willow Bend TX History

Willowbend is an upper middle-class residential neighborhood in southwest Houston. It is also near downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the Interstate 610 loop. It has become a neighborhood of choice due to its friendly residents and low crime rate. The community has hosted several youth sports programs. Examples are FUN Football Raiders, Red Raiders, and Willow Creek Little League.

Willow Water Hole is south of the neighborhood, along South Post Oak Boulevard. Willow Water Hole hosts an award-winning annual music festival and regular nature-oriented events.

Fun Things To Do Near Willow Bend

Willow Bend has a community park with a tennis court and playground area.

Willow Pool is located nearby and features a swimming pool, a wading pool, a gazebo, and a porch area.

Here are some of Willow Bend's must-visit places:

Retail

• Fondrenwood Shopping Center
• Braes Oaks Center
• Southwest Freeway Retail Center
• Braes Link Shopping Center
• Southgate Shopping Center
• Bellaire Boulevard Center
• Hillcroft Shopping Center
• Sugar Ridge Retail Center

Dining

• The Catch: S Post Oak
• There's No Place Like NOLA
• Cue's Burgers
• Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe
• Juicy Crawfish
• Calliope's
• Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant
• Annies Hamburgers
• Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Old Hickory Inn Barbeque

Nightlife

• Nite Mood
• The Executive Lounge Houstonyou'dite's Lounge
• Emmit's Place
• Cozy Corner
• Foxxy's Bikini Sports Bar and Grill
• Hunters Pub
• Blue
• Xtraordinary Hookah & Bar
• The Original Red Rooster

Grocery

• Haviland Grocery
• Sunny's Grocery
• South Main Food Store
• Ricks Grocery
• Pyburn's
• West Orem Food Mart
• Albury Food Mart
• Parks Food Store
• Randalls
• Walmart Neighborhood Market

Run/Bike/Hike Trails

• Sims Bayou Greenway Simsbrook Trailhead
• Willow Waterhole Greenway
• Bonham Family Nature Park

Golf Courses

• Wildcat Golf Club
• BraeBurn Country Club

Willow Bend Houston Realtor – Paige Martin

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