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Rustic Oaks

Rustic Oaks

$337,402 Average Value
$160 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

A quiet suburb in League City

The quiet suburb of Rustic Oaks is an older neighborhood popular with families, says Melissa Forbes, a Realtor with UTR-Texas Realtors and lifelong resident. One of her favorite aspects of living here are all the community events, including haunted houses in October and arts and crafts meetups at Rustic Oaks Park. Given that the neighborhood is built around the park, recreation is a way of life here. “Children don’t have to play in the street. They can jump on one of the tails to ride their bicycles to the park,” says Realtor Angel Webb of Experienced Excellence, Angel Webb Realty, LLC. Webb has 30 years of experience in real estate and is a past president of the Women's Council of Realtors for the Houston-Bay area. “You'll often find most of them at the basketball pavilion.” Though Rustic Oaks is an inland suburb of League City, the city itself stretches out along several bays, and the beach at Galveston Island is just over 30 miles southeast.

Rustic Oaks is a popular neighborhood among young families, located just south of Housto
Rustic Oaks is a popular neighborhood among young families, located just south of Housto
Rustic Oaks is a suburban neighborhood located just west of League City.
Rustic Oaks is a suburban neighborhood located just west of League City.
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Homes near Clear Creek

Brick ranch styles and neo traditionals are predominant in Rustic Oaks. "A lot of times, your more established communities have swimming pools, or the homebuyers have put in upgrades you wouldn't see in a new home sale like patios and covered decks," Webb says. "You'll find that in Rustic Oaks." She adds that the shade provided by a canopy of mature trees in Rustic Oaks is especially welcome on hot days in Texas. Most homes in Rustic Oaks are 3,000 square feet or less and price from the mid $200,000s to the low $400,000s. A selection of these properties are exceptionally close to the park, making it easy to get to the fishing pond on a whim. A handful of residences in a gated section of Rustic Oaks are over 3,000 square feet and enter the $500,000s. One of the perks of living in this section is the private community boat ramp and easy access to Clear Creek however flooding is more common, so additional insurance might be wise. Homeowners association fees are standard in Rustic Oaks, but they can range from as little as $3 to $90 a month. The CAP Score Crime Index is much lower than the national average, just 1 out of 10, versus 4.

Neo Traditional style homes are one of many options for homebuyers in Rustic Oaks.
Neo Traditional style homes are one of many options for homebuyers in Rustic Oaks.
The Park on Clear Creek is one of many subdivisions with beautiful homes in Rustic Oaks.
The Park on Clear Creek is one of many subdivisions with beautiful homes in Rustic Oaks.
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Stargazing at Rustic Oaks Park

Sitting in the backyard of some homes, Rustic Oaks Park on Orange Blossom Court is the centerpiece of the neighborhood. The park has a fully stocked lake for fishing, trails that loop around the water, covered pavilions for community gatherings and playgrounds. Some neighbors gather in the park's open grassy areas to gaze at the stars with their telescopes. Lynne Gripon Park at Countryside, with its Bark Park for pups, is also in the neighborhood on Alderwood Street. This park is popular with kayakers as it has a public boat launch feeding into Clear Creek. The 300-acre Challenger Seven Memorial Park is just north, right outside the neighborhood's boundary, with 4 acres of wooded trails. The park offers a learning center and memorial devoted to the Space Shuttle Challenger. Space Center Houston, which has shuttles on display and even has a moon rock people can touch, is just over 7 miles north on East Nasa Parkway.

Rustic Oaks Park has a tennis court among other activity options.
Rustic Oaks Park has a tennis court among other activity options.
A father pushes his children on a swing set, located at Gripon Park in Rustic Oaks.
A father pushes his children on a swing set, located at Gripon Park in Rustic Oaks.
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The Astronomy Club at Clear Springs High School

Students in Rustic Oaks may attend Walter Hall Elementary School, Creekside Intermediate School and Clear Springs High School within the Creek Independent School District. The high school, which scores an A from Niche, offers advanced placement classes and has an educational Astronomy club that comes in handy for late-night stargazing with the family in the park. The elementary school scores an A-minus rating, and the intermediate school, which serves grades 6 through 8, gets an A rating.

Clear Springs High holds an A rating from Niche.com and serves grades 9-12 in Friendswood, TX.
Clear Springs High holds an A rating from Niche.com and serves grades 9-12 in Friendswood, TX.
Creekside Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Friendswood neighborhood.
Creekside Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Friendswood neighborhood.
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Making way for Grand Parkway

Interstate 45 bounds the neighborhood to the east, connecting with the Sam Houston Tollway to the north. The tollway travels northward to Houston in just over 25 miles, and flows southward toward Galveston Island in just over 30 miles. Cars are essential here as there is no public bus transportation. Grand Parkway will eventually flow through League City, connecting the city to Houston’s largest beltway. Construction is set to begin in 2027. University of Texas Medical Branch has a branch in League City just over 5 miles east of Rustic Oaks. William P. Hobby Airport is just over 18 miles northwest when air travel is needed.

Rustic Oaks is extremely close to Interstate 45, a major road to Houston.
Rustic Oaks is extremely close to Interstate 45, a major road to Houston.
Ponds line many of the streets in Rustic Oaks.
Ponds line many of the streets in Rustic Oaks.
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Conveniences along Main Street

Though the neighborhood is almost entirely residential, there is a commercial corridor on Main Street. There, locals can find a mix of chains, from Starbucks to Taco Bell, and a few eateries like Village Pizza & Seafood and Taqueria La Famosa. For big box retailers like Macy’s and Forever 21, Webb points to Baybrook Mall, which is just over 4 miles north on its namesake road. While out in that direction, residents can head to the H-E-B on Eastfield Drive. But there's also an H-E-B in League City off the Gulf Freeway.

H-E-B is a grocery option for Rustic Oaks residents.
H-E-B is a grocery option for Rustic Oaks residents.
Rustic Oaks Taqueria La Famosa is a clean and well maintained establishment.
Rustic Oaks Taqueria La Famosa is a clean and well maintained establishment.
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Airport

William P Hobby

30 min drive

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Rustic Oaks US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
4,470
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,449
Above the national average
1,931
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
12,526
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$102,266
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$120,261

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.8%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
37%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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