$364,589Average Value$475Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Established community near Sugar Land with newfound popularity
Oak Lake, a small community with rows of established houses south of Four Corners and Mission Bend, is growing in popularity after its initial growth in the 1990s. A new stretch of the Grand Parkway has now made this residential neighborhood much more connected to Houston and its closest neighbor, Sugar Land. Oak Lake locals can enjoy the shopping centers, restaurants and medical care of its closest neighbor, and close to home, they can send their children to highly-rated public schools and enjoy over 800 acres of meticulously maintained park space.
Oaklake's Central Plaza offers over 50 diverse retail stores and eateries.
Cullinan Park has trails, gazebos and plenty of open spaces for gatherings.
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Oak Lake homes sport classic 1990s charm
The general Oak Lake area refers to a combination of several small communities, including Oak Lake Court, Oak Lake Estates, Village of Oak Lake and Hidden Lake Estates. Most homes across these communities were built in the 1990s, and Traditional and Georgian-inspired details like red brick facades, arched entryways and large dormer windows are prevalent throughout the area. Lot sizes range from 6,000 square feet to a full acre and are filled with manicured lawns, well-kept gardens and statuesque oak trees. “This is a highly sought-after address that’s becoming more modern every day," says Tamara Edwards, a Realtor at HomeSmart. "The available land makes for a lot of new homes still being built here, and that keeps pulling in new residents.” Oak Lake homes typically sell for between $300,000 to $500,000. The neighborhood has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 2.
Oak Lake is a great place to find a traditional cottage-style home with modern amenities.
Colonial-style homes are popular among residents of Oak Lake.
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Future artists learn at Stephen F. Austin High
Oak Lake students are served by the Fort Bend Independent School District, which earned an overall A grade on Niche. Oyster Creek Elementary School has an A grade on Niche, while Macario Garcia Middle School earns an A-minus. Stephen F. Austin High School is A-plus-rated and has a well-regarded fine arts program that covers band, choir, orchestra, dance and theatre. These programs have produced notable alumni like country singer Katie Armiger and classical concert pianist Jessica Zhu. Oak Lake is 5 miles away from the Houston Community College Alief Bissonnet Campus and 10 miles from the University of Houston College of Technology.
Oyster Creek Elementary School, located in Suga Land, is an excellent educational institution.
Stephen F Austin High School is a public high school located in Sugar Land.
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Duhacsek and Cullinan Parks span over 800 acres
Duhacsek Park is at the center of Oak Lake’s many subdivisions on Old Richmond Road. Jordan Schilleci, the owner of Jo & Co. Realty, describes the park’s 50 acres as a “tranquil oasis adorned with majestic, hand-grafted pecan trees” that is dotted with volleyball courts, baseball fields and a quarter-acre pond. “What I love most about the area is its proximity to Duhacsek Park,” Schilleci says. “It serves as a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and is an asset to the community.” Just south of Oak Lake, the sprawling Cullinan Park on Old Richmond Road covers 750 acres of native forests and prairie land. As one of the largest nature parks in Houston, it is packed with hiking trails and wildlife habitats centered around White Lake.
Renovated in 2015, it boasts modern amenities and landscaping.
Fishing enthusiasts can head to Cullinan Park for east access to piers overlooking vast lakes.
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Authentic Italian awaits at Nick’s Restaurant
Several notable local restaurants can be found along West Airport Boulevard. Nick’s Italian Restaurant serves authentic Italian antipasti and baked entrees in a space that is often covered in color from multiple stained-glass windows. Another colorful venue is Ruthie’s Tex-Mex, which is decked out with bright flags and dangling pinatas throughout the dining area. Ruthie’s is known for its margaritas, fajitas and tacos, which are served both inside and on the patio.
Oak Lake is almost entirely residential, but locals can still quickly run errands at Woodbridge S.C., a small shopping center off South Texas 6 anchored by a Kroger. The area around Oak Lake also has many houses of worship, including Grand Parkway Baptist Church on Farm to Market 1464, Masjid Istiqlal Houston on Mc Kaskle Road, and Vadtal Dham Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple and Sri Sharadamba Temple, both on Clodine Road.
Nick's Italian restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine in the neighborhood of Oaklake.
Ruthie's Tex Mex in Oak Lake offers patio seating for diners.
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Grand Parkway connects to Sugar Land and Houston
The Oak Lake area has become increasingly popular partly due to its easy access to the Grand Parkway. Both the Grand Parkway and South Texas 6, which runs on the area's eastern side, lead to Sugar Land, 6 miles away. The city has the Global Select at Sugar Land Regional Airport and multiple acclaimed hospitals, including Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Downtown Houston is 23 miles away and can be accessed via Interstate 69.
Residents enjoy quick access to the bustling shops and restaurants via grand parkway.
Residents of Oaklake have easy access to Houston through highway 6.
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Parks in this Area
Duhacsek Park
Sugar Mill Park
Townewest Park
Four Corners Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Cullinan Park
Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area
Buckeye park
Playground
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
45 min drive
Oak Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Lake, Houston sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Lake, Houston over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This is beautiful home with high ceiling and natural light throughout the home. Large office/study room can be an extra bedroom, large family room with freestanding fireplace, kitchen with an island and many cabinets for storage, also opens to dinning room and good size breakfast area. Primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and en-suite bath with separate shower and soaking tub. Two additional
16406 Ginger Run Way is an inviting, move-in-ready home in a sought-after Sugar Land community. With nearly 2,000 sq ft of living space, stylish finishes in the kitchen, reliable construction, and commendable school zoning, it offers a balanced blend of comfort, practicality, and community appeal. The solid lot and established neighborhood add long-term value, making it attractive for
Welcome to this beautiful entirely remodeled home that sits on a 7457 square foot corner lot in the appealing area. Walking distance from the ES. This cozy open home is spacious and features 4-bedrooms 3-bathrooms w/ a large flex room that can be transformed into a home office, gym or entertainment area. The living, dining, kitchen and bathroom areas have all been completely remodeled with custom
Discover this spacious updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home located in the highly desirable Village of Oak Lake community in Sugar Land. Boasting over 3,400 sq. ft. of living space, this 2-story residence offers a flexible floor plan with both formal and informal living areas, a large family room, a game room, a media room, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops and ample cabinet
Updated ONE STORY, NO CARPET house with open floor plan and covered back patio. This 3 Bedrooms, 2 full bath, 2 car garage with an optional Study/4th bedroom with two entries. Frameless shower in master bathroom was installed in 2024 and it has two separate sinks. with granite counter top, gas range, stainless steel microwave. Easy access to HWY 6, 59, 90 and the heart of Sugar Land, Costco,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,444
Median Age
38
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,642
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,033
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
College Graduates
43.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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