With homes laid out along wooded streets, Allen Forest ensures that its name fits. But the shade and privacy afforded by mature trees aren’t the only selling points. Well-maintained homes and easy drives throughout the Bryan-College Station area via Texas Highway 6 draw in homebuyers looking for a peaceful neighborhood that’s still close to downtown Bryan.
Old-growth trees flank the suburban streets of Allen Forest, shading the neighborhood’s ranch- and snout-style homes. Large, grassy front yards and fenced-in backyards are common, and many of the 1980s-era houses have had updates, including kitchen upgrades. Homes often go for $200,000 to $300,000 and sell fairly quickly once on the market. “The best thing about that area is the affordability is still there compared to closer to downtown,” says Anthony Gutierrez, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Brazos Valley who has worked in the area for seven years. “If you can find a home you like, the affordability is going to be there.”
A hub for the nearly 90,000 people that call the city home as well as plenty others traveling in from nearby College Station, downtown Bryan is a destination for shopping and dining less than 2 miles away from the neighborhood. Locals enjoy perusing shops, like family-owned Catalena Hatters, or dining at spots like RX Pizza and Bar, located in an old pharmacy. Fast food gathers by the intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway and William Joel Bryan Parkway, with eateries like Wendy’s as well as more local chains like C&J Barbecue. The Colony Park shopping center at the intersection has a Kroger for groceries.
Allen Forest residents often head to the events of downtown Bryan, just under 2 miles away. One of the biggest festivals in Bryan, First Friday shuts down the city streets monthly as local businesses and live music take over downtown.
Kids in Allen Forest attend Mitchell Elementary School, which Niche gives a B grade, for kindergarten through fourth grade. They then attend B-rated Sam Rayburn Intermediate School for fifth and sixth grade before heading to Davila Middle School which received a B-minus. Rudder High School, graded a C-plus, offers an Advanced Placement Capstone program for its students. Meanwhile, A-graded Bryan Collegiate High School admits just over 100 students each year to earn both a high school diploma and a two-year associate degree. Blinn College’s campus in Bryan also offers associate degrees, while Texas A&M is just 7 miles away in College Station.
While there aren’t any parks within Allen Forest, the area around the neighborhood has several options for outdoor recreation. Nearby Sadie Thomas Memorial Park has a playground, basketball court and baseball field, as well as pavilions for picnics. Sue Haswell Park, which is usually busier than Sadie Thomas Memorial Park, sits a mile and a half from Allen Forest, with tennis courts, horseshoe pits and plenty of walking paths. “It’s a great park,” Gutierrez says. “Sue Haswell Park has been renovated recently by the city. It’s got a ton of green space and a lot more recreational stuff to do. It’s a great community environment-type park.” Across Texas Highway 6 behind its namesake school is Sam Rayburn Park, with plenty of tennis courts as well as a track.
Adjacent to Texas Highway 6, Allen Forest is just 7 miles away from Texas A&M in College Station via the highway, while residents of the neighborhood can take a longer journey to either Waco to the north or Houston to the south. The Brazos Transit District bus system runs through the Bryan-College Station area, with stops less than a mile from Allen Forest, though most Allen Forest residents own cars. While Easterwood Airport offers a few commercial flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International, the closest major airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, 90 miles southeast.
Virginia Kettler
Sherlock - REALTORS
(979) 977-2509
65 Total Sales
1 in Allen Forest
$175,000 Price
Charles Wilson
NextHome Realty Solutions BCS
(979) 432-7719
11 Total Sales
1 in Allen Forest
$285,000 Price
Jody Luckie
Treehouse Real Estate B/CS, LLC
(979) 401-4999
169 Total Sales
1 in Allen Forest
$195,000 Price
Raylene Lewis
NextHome Realty Solutions BCS
(979) 243-2476
281 Total Sales
4 in Allen Forest
$165K - $220K Price Range
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Carla Henderson
Aggieland
(979) 596-5654
185 Total Sales
1 in Allen Forest
$228,000 Price
Sarah Norman
Legacy Realty Group
(979) 596-5710
29 Total Sales
1 in Allen Forest
$234,900 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Allen Forest | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Allen Forest, Bryan sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Allen Forest, Bryan over the last 12 months is $219,750, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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