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El Dorado/Oates Prairie is surrounded by industrial corridors
Ten miles east of Houston, El Dorado/Oates Prairie is one of the city's "super neighborhoods," home to around 4,000 people. "These areas are defined as places where residents, civic groups, institutions and businesses come together to identify and address the needs of their community," says Stephen L. Williams, Director of the Houston Department of Health and Human Services. El Dorado/Oates Prairie was a rural area known as Oates Prairie, a historically Black settlement dating back to 1865. Over time, the community grew as laborers working in nearby factories needed housing. Williams also explains that super neighborhoods are bound by major physical features like bayous or freeways, grouping communities with shared characteristics or infrastructure. Industrial corridors surround pockets of 1950s-era homes filled with generational families—many of whom work locally. It's also near a remodeled city park with a splash pad and a high school offering STEM and agricultural magnet programs.
El Dorado/Oates Prairie is surrounded by the various industrial business in the area.
El Dorado/Oates Prairie is a quaint oasis located in the heart of Houston's industry.
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Herman Brown Park is home to Splash Cove
Though surrounded by industrial corridors, El Dorado/Oates Prairie offers pockets of green space. A section of the Hunting Bayou Greenway cuts through the neighborhood and is a city funded project. The trail starts in northeast Houston and runs east, connecting several communities before reaching the Ship Channel. Nearby, Herman Brown Park is a sprawling 901-acre park with ponds, baseball fields, walking trails and a playground. It received approval in 2023 for a master plan to add new trails, a dog park and more access points.
The Hunting Bayou Greenway runs through El Dorado/Oates Prairie.
Friends play a game of basketball at Brown Park near El Dorado/Oates Prairie.
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Furr High School offers STEM magnet programs
The Houston Independent School District serves the community. Oates Elementary and Holland Middle School both have a C-minus rating. Holland Middle School offers an Agricultural and Environmental Studies elective, introducing students to sustainability concepts early on. This agricultural focus continues at Furr High School, which has a C rating and hosts four magnet programs, including one centered on Environmental and Natural Resources. The program emphasizes sustainable agricultural practices, giving students hands-on experience in areas like green hunting, where they track and shoot native game animals using non-lethal methods before releasing them. Additionally, students work on farming and fishing skills, focusing on social and environmental justice.
Furr High School is one of the main schools that serves El Dorado/Oates Prairie.
Holland Middle School sits almost centrally within the El Dorado/Oates Prairie neighborhood.
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Ranch-style homes with carports
Several bayous crisscross the neighborhood's subdivisions. Hunting Bayou is to the south, and Greens Bayou is to the north. These waterways make certain sections more prone to flooding. In 2021, the Texas Water Development Board awarded over $12 million for a flood mitigation project in Wynnewood Acres, focusing on improving roadside ditches and stormwater drainage systems. Wynnewood Acres sits near Greens Bayou and offers larger lots. Towering trees provide shade over Craftsman and traditional ranch-styles with chain-link and wooden fences, giving the area a more spacious, rural feel. These houses start at $190,000 to over $320,000. El Dorado is south of Hunting Bayou, with narrow streets lined with minimal traditional and ranch-style homes under 1,500 square feet. Many have three to four bedrooms, with carports or paved driveways instead of garages. Prices range from $160,000 to $260,000. The neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 5 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4.
You can find many one-story ranch style homes in El Dorado/Oates Prairie.
Bungalow style homes can be found throughout the El Dorado/Oates Prairie neighborhood.
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5 miles from Kroger for groceries
The neighborhood has limited retail options besides a few truck stops, chain restaurants and food trucks. One local spot is Taqueria Los Reyes on North McCarty Street, where the pueblo-style restaurant welcomes guests with hand-painted letters. It has colorful murals, and street tacos served with grilled jalapeños. Across the street, La Cubana food truck has authentic Cuban pizza, croquetas and sandwiches. The nearest grocery store is Kroger, 5 miles away in Woodforest Square. The New Forest Crossing shopping mall is 7 miles away and has Walmart, Lowe's and Best Buy. Downtown Houston is 10 miles away and has a growing art and cultural scene.
Friends greet each other outside El Dorado/Oates Prairie's closest grocery store, Kroger.
Stop by Taqueria Los Reyes for an authentic Mexican meal in El Dorado/Oates Prairie.
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Get to downtown Houston in 10 miles
The neighborhood is bordered by the 610 Loop and U.S. Route 90. It is a convenient 10-mile drive downtown via Interstate 45 North, usually taking under half an hour. Oates Road has bus stops serviced by Houston's METRO Bus System, providing easy access to the city or work. However, the area's proximity to large industrial facilities means it can be congested.
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Parks in this Area
Herman Brown Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
Jim and JoAnn Fonteno Family Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Groveland Terrace Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Hobart Taylor Park
Pool
Trails
Playground
Songwood Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Coolgreen Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
30 min drive
Bus
Oates Rd & Pandora St
Bus
Wallisville Rd & Trailmobile Dr
Bus
Oates Rd & Penelope St
Bus
N Loop E & Banner Dr Mb
Bus
Wallisville Rd & Manitou Dr
Bus
Oates Rd & Needham St
Bus
Oates Rd & Oak Brook Dr
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3/31/2016Niche Review
the atmosphere isnt to bad but isnt the best. if i could pick to live somewhere better i would over staying here. the general area is is mostly everyone to yourselves unless you and your neighbors get along great.
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El Dorado/Oates Prairie Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in El Dorado/Oates Prairie, Houston sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in El Dorado/Oates Prairie, Houston over the last 12 months is $224,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled in a secure, gated community, this cozy haven offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Ideally located near the 610 Loop, Beltway 8, I-10, and HWY 90, you'll enjoy effortless access to Houston and the surrounding areas—making your daily commute a breeze.Start your mornings with a peaceful cup of coffee on the front porch. Watch the kids and pets play safely in the yard.
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Welcome home to Wynnewood Acres! In close proximity to the 610 Loop, Beltway 8, I-10 and HWY90 making commuting anywhere in or around the Houston or surrounding areas easy. Cozy gated home with recently remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Schedule your showing today!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,303
Median Age
40
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,635
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,540
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
61.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.2%
% Population in Labor Force
37.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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