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Decades of Houston history in a small package
Live in the country, work in the city – that is the philosophy on which Fondren Gardens was founded. This small section of the Brays Oaks area was once a part of Texaco tycoon Walter Fondren's personal ranch. Houses ranging from 1930s cottages to 2020s multistory homes tell the story of a community constantly moving and developing. Over the years, multiple major highways have been built around the neighborhood, making it more accessible and closer to attractions, retail and employers in both Houston and Sugar Land. “Some people see Fondren Gardens as this tiny triangle within Brays Oaks,” says Alan Bernstein, director of public affairs and communications for the Brays Oaks Management District. “But Fondren Gardens is attracting new developments on the industrial and residential sides, so it’s really coming into its own.”
Fondren Gardens is home to about 2,229 full time residents.
New builds are becoming a popular option among new residents of Fondren Gardens.
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Fondren Garden homes are nearly a century old
As one of Houston’s older neighborhoods, Fondren Gardens is mainly filled with cottages and brick ranch homes dating back to the 1930s and 1950s. A few new properties -- mainly modern duplexes -- have been built as recently as 2023. All these residences have small lawns, which owners decorate with vibrant gardens or small, young trees for a bit of shade. The neighborhood’s ranch homes typically sell for $150,000 to $300,000, while a brand-new duplex can cost as much as $600,000. The neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 5, slightly above the national average score of 4. “I’ll be the first to say we are probably No. 3 in people making 311 calls here, but it’s a testament to community leaders who really care about the community that people call in things that can be dangerous,” says Robin Allen, president of the Heathercrest Post Oak Village Civic Association who has lived in the area since 1989.
A row of homes sit along a quiet road in central Fondren Gardens.
Single story ranch homes are a popular sight among the neighborhood streets of Fondren Gardens.
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Small restaurants and markets line Sam Houston Parkway
Most of Fondren Gardens' food options are fast food and chains, with a few small local restaurants. ReMo’s Café on Sam Houston Parkway specializes in soul food and barbecue and has a storefront next to Home Cut Donuts, a no-frills bakery. Hartz Chicken Buffet serves crispy fried chicken and fish in an all-you-can-eat setup. There are not many large retail centers close to Fondren Gardens, so small markets like Haviland Grocery on Haviland Street and chains like Joe V’s Smart Shop on Fuqua Street or Fiesta Mart on Independence Boulevard provide locals with most of their daily needs. “My only complaint is we need more shops to do business here and give us a chance,” Allen says. “They call it a food desert out here. We need something like an H-E-B out here. We need some dine-in restaurants. I want to see investors invest in it.”
ReMo's Cafe is open daily for lunch and dinner for residents of Fondren Gardens.
Hartz Chicken Buffet is a lunch time favorite in Fondren Gardens, serving up fried chicken.
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Houston student-athletes play at Butler Sports Complex
Students in Fondren Gardens can attend school through the Houston Independent School District. Local schools like Fondren Elementary School, Welch Middle School and James Madison High School all earn C grades on Niche. Fondren Gardens is adjacent to the Joe K. Butler Sports Complex on South Main Street, a multi-purpose facility that is used by many local middle and high schools. The sports complex has a football stadium, fieldhouse, and baseball and softball fields all in one place. Fondren Gardens is less than 5 miles away from the Houston Community College Stafford campus.
James Madison High School is a school where excellence is not just encouraged, but expected.
Welch Middle School is a place where students can grow and thrive.
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Soccer practice awaits at Blue Ridge Park
About half of Fondren Gardens is covered by part of the 296-acre Blue Ridge Park at the intersection of Orem Drive and Hillcroft Avenue, which serves as a youth soccer training complex. The Fountain of Praise, one of the largest churches in the area, neighbors these practice fields. Blue Ridge connects to the smaller South Main Estates Park on Zavalla Street, which features a playground and walking trail. Fondren Gardens also borders Buffalo Run Park on Buffalo Run, a large park surrounding four lakes. An observation tower, a boat lunch and fishing piers offer multiple ways to enjoy the water.
A youth soccer team practices drills at Blue Ridge Park in Fondren Gardens.
The Fountain of Praise, in Fondren Gardens, is one of the largest churches in the area.
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A triangle formed by four major Houston highways
The triangle shape of Fondren Gardens is formed by Highway 90, Sam Houston Tollway/Beltway 8 and Fort Bend Parkway. All these highways connect Fondren Gardens to the rest of Houston, and Highway 90 provides the shortest route to downtown Houston, 15 miles away. Ride METRO buses also make stops along Fondren Road in the center of the neighborhood. Fondren Gardens is less than 10 miles from Houston’s Medical Center Area and is 20 miles from the nearest airport -- William P. Hobby Airport.
Sam Houston Tollway provides convenient access from Fondren Gardens to other areas of Houston.
Highway 90 borders along Fondren Gardens' northern edge.
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Parks in this Area
Chimney Rock Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Hager Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Hunters Trail Park
Blue Ridge Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Mayfair Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
South Main Estates Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Soccer
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
29 min drive
Bus
Fondren Dr & W Orem Dr
Bus
Fondren Rd & Orem Dr
Bus
Missouri City Pr
Bus
Fondren Rd & S Main St
Bus
Fondren Rd & Main St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fondren Gardens
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fondren Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fondren Gardens, Houston sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fondren Gardens, Houston over the last 12 months is $354,500, down 83% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,359
Median Age
34
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,786
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,559
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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