Memorial sits 14 miles from the center of Houston and offers a calm suburban life while providing access to the city’s resources by car and transit. The area’s proximity to several parks and trails often attracts outdoorsy homebuyers along with those interested in the shopping amenities of surrounding neighborhoods.
Colonial Revival-style homes are all over the neighborhood, selling from $500,000 to $800,000. Mediterranean and Tudor-inspired estates selling between $1 million and $2 million sprinkled about. Properties in the Memorial neighborhood are known for having manicured front lawns, about 50 feet from the door to the street. Backyards often have inground pools and covered patios.
Students in the area can attend Rummel Creek Elementary School, which receives an A Niche grade. Memorial Middle School is another high-achieving school earning an A and being Niche's 18th best public middle school in Harris County. Stratford High School holds an overall Niche grade of A.
George Bush Park is a colossal park just 6 miles from Memorial. Visitors enjoy trails, boardwalks, dog parks, fishing and birdwatching. For those looking for a closer nature experience, residents can visit Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. The sanctuary offers walking trails, educational programs and ample birdwatching. Every week, residents may attend Friday Night Hikes, a 1.5-mile trail network in the park that includes flat, accessible trails as well as steeper inclined trails and stairways. The Wintering Wildlife Camp is a venue for field trips, allowing kids to explore the outdoors and participate in nature crafts and games during winter. The Memorial West Community Club offers tennis courts, a lap pool and a clubhouse open to the public for a fee. Residents can attend the club’s ever-popular Nottingham Grill ‘n Chills on Friday afternoons.
While downtown Houston is 14 miles away, Memorial residents can drive to CityCentre, a shopping hub across the Sam Houston Tollway. “The CityCentre has been a huge boost to the neighborhood,” says Eric Herpin, president of the locally run Nottingham Civic Association. “All the shopping and restaurants and theaters there make it a fun gathering spot.” The nearby Randalls is a go-to for groceries and other essentials, while Tres Market Foods is a popular spot for grab-and-go items. Bistro 555 features a menu of fabulous French dishes such as filet de vivaneau au four a bois and les modules du Rabelais paired with wines from an extensive menu.
“I’d have to say that the area’s proximity to downtown is one of the main draws for homebuyers. You can be away from the noise but close to the action at the same time,” says Herpin. It’s no wonder as to why – Houston is just a 14-mile drive east from Memorial via Katy Freeway in the neighborhood’s north. Besides Katy Freeway, North Wilcrest Drive and North Kirkwood Road are the two main thoroughfares from which all of Memorial’s residential streets stem.
The Music Box Theater is a popular local venue that hosts live music, sketch comedy and cabaret performances. Audiences come to the theater to enjoy its in-house-written and produced comedies centered around different musical themes. Over in Memorial City across Sam Houston Tollway, residents can celebrate the holidays during the Memorial City Shines Bright Event. Festivities include Christmas lighting, a reindeer parade, and gift-giving throughout the day.
Kay Robbins
RE/MAX Bluebonnet Properties
(888) 316-3831
85 Total Sales
3 in Memorial
$204K - $927K Price Range
Andy Taylor
The Taylor Group - Fine Properties
(844) 512-0698
38 Total Sales
2 in Memorial
$209K - $600K Price Range
Amanda Anhorn
Greenwood King Properties - Heights Office
(844) 574-0957
196 Total Sales
1 in Memorial
$1,225,000 Price
Brad Hermes
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
(866) 979-5279
63 Total Sales
3 in Memorial
$443K - $1.8M Price Range
David Houston
New Leaf Real Estate
(888) 894-5701
182 Total Sales
2 in Memorial
$975K - $1.1M Price Range
Ed Wolff
Beth Wolff Realtors
(713) 714-0439
107 Total Sales
1 in Memorial
$2,640,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Memorial | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Memorial, Houston sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Memorial, Houston over the last 12 months is $952,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,661 - $5,053 per month
$1,550 - $9,282 per month
$1,452 - $3,584 per month
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Leafy suburbia and winding parks meet a hub for Houston’s energy industry
Affluent small town apart of well sought after Villages communities
Older Houston neighborhood with on-going commercial and real estate development
Swanky suburban life ten miles west of the city
Luxurious living in this Harris County suburb
A lifestyle that blends suburban comforts with city living
