Oak Hill Houston Real Estate Guide
Located in Houston’s affluent Memorial Close-In area, Oak Hill is a small neighborhood with vintage luxury homes.
Made up of just 18 homes, Oak Hill is a community within the highly coveted 77024 zip code. The neighborhood is just outside Loop 610, south of Interstate 10.
Residents enjoy:
- MEMORIAL CLOSE-IN LOCATION: Homes in the Memorial area are among the most expensive real estate in Houston. 77024 is 237th in Forbes’ list of America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes 2016. The entire area has a median sale price of over $1,600,000.
- LARGE LOTS: Like the rest of Memorial Close-In, Oak Hill features large lots (by Houston standards). Average lot sizes is at around 14,000 square feet.
- PROXIMITY TO UPTOWN: Uptown Houston (also known as the Galleria area) is one of the Bayou City’s major business and retail districts. Home to 2,000+ businesses and 55,000+ employees, Uptown is the 17th largest business district in the US. Downtown Houston is around 6 miles away from Oak Hill.
- PLENTY OF RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT HUBS NEARBY: The Galleria, one of Houston’s landmarks, is minutes away from Oak Hill. It features more than 2 million square feet of retail space, and over 300 stores, boutiques, restaurants, bars, and other commercial establishments.
- SPRING BRANCH ISD ZONING: The Spring Branch ISD features a number of Houston’s best schools. Hunters Creek Elementary, Spring Branch Middle, and Memorial High School have all been named National Blue Ribbon School.
Buying or selling a home in Oak Hill can get tricky due to the limited number of homes (very few are put on the market every year). The neighborhood’s proximity to main roads and freeways (I-10 and Memorial Drive) can also affect resale values.
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Oak Hill is made up of about 120 homesites and is located in one of the state’s most expensive zip codes, 77024.
- Homes in the Memorial area are among the most expensive real estate in Houston. 77024 is 237th in Forbes’ list of America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes 2016. The entire area has a median sale price of over $1,600,000.
- Like the rest of Memorial Close-In, Oak Hill features large lots (by Houston standards). Average lot sizes is at around 14,000 square feet.
- Uptown Houston (also known as the Galleria area) is one of the Bayou City’s major business and retail districts. Home to 2,000+ businesses and 55,000+ employees, Uptown is the 17th largest business district in the US. Downtown Houston is around 6 miles away from Oak Hill.
- The Galleria, one of Houston’s landmarks, is minutes away from Oak Hill. It features more than 2 million square feet of retail space, and over 300 stores, boutiques, restaurants, bars, and other commercial establishments.
- The Spring Branch ISD features a number of Houston’s best schools. Hunters Creek Elementary, Spring Branch Middle, and Memorial High School have all been named National Blue Ribbon School.
- Nestled between Bayou Woods and Sherwood Forest, Oak Hill is one of the neighborhoods that make up the Memorial Close-In area.
- Oak Hill homes were built during the 1950s to the 1960s.
- The neighborhood is made up of 18 homes, most of which are along the neighborhood’s two cul-de-sac streets (Wickford Drive and Oakford Court). Three homes front Memorial Drive.
- Thanks to its proximity to main freeways and roads, commuting to and from Oak Hill is fairly easy. Loop 610, I-10, and Memorial Drive are all easily accessible from the neighborhood.
- Most Oak Hill homes are one-story ranch-style properties. There are a few two-story homes in the area.
- Home sizes average around 3,000 square feet. Floor plans often features 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths.
- Prices for Oak Hill homes for sale can start at around $700,000. Bigger properties in the area can fetch price tags of over $1,400,000.
Oak Hill Houston Maps And Location
The small community of Oak Hill covers an 8-acre area in the Memorial Close-In area. It sits north of Memorial Drive, west of Silber Road, and south of Katy Freeway (I-10). The area is just outside the Inner Loop.
Oak Hill features 18 single-family homes and is made up of two cul-de-sacs. Three homes in the area front Memorial Drive.
Other close-in Memorial neighborhoods nearby include Bayou Woods, Sherwood Forest, and Stablewood. Thanks to Oak Hill’s location near main roads (I-10, Memorial Drive, and Loop 610), residents have easy access to key Houston districts. Downtown Houston is about 6 miles away from Oak Hill.
Uptown Houston (also known as the Galleria area) is just a couple of miles away. The district is one of Houston’s main employment hubs, and is home to more than 55,000 workers and over 2,000 businesses.
The Galleria, one of the retail centers within the district, is one of the largest in Texas. It features more than 2,000,000 square feet of leasable space (Uptown Houston has 5,000,000 square feet of retail space total).
Other retail centers are also easily accessible from Oak Hill homes, including Uptown Park, Highland Village, and the River Oaks District.
For outdoor entertainment, residents can take a short drive to Memorial Park. The park is one of Houston’s largest urban parks, covering a 1,400-acre area within the Inner Loop.
Oak Hill Houston is within the 77024 Harris County zip code. (See Houston Zip Code Map)
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Neighborhoods Near Oak Hill Houston
West of Oak Hill
- Sherwood Forest
- Memorial Villages (Piney Point, Bunker Hill, Hunters Creek)
North of Oak Hill
- Spring Branch
- Lazybrook
- Timbergrove
East of Oak Hill
- Bayou Woods
- Memorial Park
- Camp Logan
- Rice Military
- Glen Cove
- Crestwood
South of Oak Hill
- Galleria
- Tanglewood
- Stablewood
- Briar Hollow
- Afton Oaks
- Bellaire
Oak Hill Houston Schools
Oak Hill homes are zoned to schools from the highly regarded Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD).
Spring Branch ISD is known for its multi-award winning schools, most of which have been named National Blue Ribbon School. Headquartered in Hedwig Village, the SBISD received a “Met Standard” accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2016.
National Blue Ribbon Schools Hunters Creek Elementary School, Spring Branch Middle School, and Memorial High School all serve Oak Hill homes.
Elementary Schools
- Hunters Creek Elementary School at 10650 Beinhorn Rd. Multi-award winning school Hunters Creek Elementary was named National Blue Ribbon School (1993-94). The school offers a variety of academic programs, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Gifted & Talented (GT), Fine Arts, and Health & Fitness, among others.
Middle Schools
- Spring Branch Middle School at 1000 Piney Point Rd. Located in nearby Hedwig Village, Spring Branch Middle School is also one of the SBISD’s multi-award winning schools. It has been named a TEA Recognized Campus (2008-2010), a National Blue Ribbon School (1997-98), and a TBEC Honor Roll School (2008).
High Schools
- Memorial High School at 935 Echo Ln. Memorial High School is the oldest high school within the SBISD, having opened its doors in 1962. Known for its academic excellence, the school has been named a National Blue Ribbon School (1988-1989), an Honor Roll School, and a High Performing School (2008 and 2009). Its awards include the TAKS Gold Performance Award (2012) and the College Readiness Award (2008 and 2010).
Oak Hill Houston Private Schools
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Oak Hill.
- St. Michael School at 1833 Sage Rd.
- Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning at 2313 S Voss Rd.
- Strake Jesuit College Preparatory at 8900 Bellaire Blvd.
- St. Agnes Academy at 9000 Bellaire Blvd.
- St. John’s School at 2401 Claremont Ln.
- The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr.
- Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart at 10202 Memorial Dr.
- Primrose School at the Galleria at 5015 Westheimer Rd.
- St. Theresa Catholic School at 6623 Rodrigo St.
To find an updated listing of all Oak Hill real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.
*Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, information provided above are accurate but not guaranteed. Please double check by visiting the school’s website.
Oak Hill Houston Real Estate Trends
Made up of 18 single-family homes, Oak Hill is one of close-in Memorial’s smallest communities. Property values are similar to its larger counterparts, though Oak Hill homes do tend to be relatively more affordable than homes in Bayou Woods, Stablewood, and Tanglewood.
The median appraised value of Oak Hill homes is at over $850,000.
Note: Due to the small number of homes in the area and the limited number of public sales each year, Oak Hill real estate trends may be difficult to derive.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Oak Hill real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
Oak Hill Single-Family Home Sale Trends
Oak Hill is made up of single-family homes on large lots. Most were built during the 1950s and 1960s, featuring traditional one-story designs.
An average home in Oak Hill can feature 3- to 4-bedroom floor plans with 3 full bath, spread over 3,000 to 4,000 square feet of living space. Median lot size is at around 14,000 square feet (large by Houston standards).
Oak Hill homes are prized for their sprawling wooded lots. Some properties are tucked within cul-de-sacs, with spacious living spaces, formal dining areas, game rooms, sun rooms, and swimming pools. Most homes in the community have been updated and feature luxury amenities like granite countertops, covered patios, and upscale appliances.
Pricing for Oak Hill homes range from $700,000 to more than $1,400,000.
Oak Hill Townhomes Sale Trends
There are no Oak Hill townhomes for sale. There are, however, some options available in nearby Bayou Woods, including Bayou Woods Townhome Condominiums and Chatsworth Place Townhomes. Other nearby neighborhoods with more townhome options include Briar Hollow, Camp Logan, and the Galleria.
Oak Hill Condo Sale Trends
There are no mid- or high-rise residential buildings in Oak Hill. There are, however, plenty of condos available in the area. Many luxury high-rise condos are available in the Uptown/Galleria area. Here are a few of them:
Galleria (77056):
- The Houstonian
- Montebello
- Astoria
- Villa D’Este
- Four Leaf Towers
- The Mark
- The Empire
- The Manhattan
- Lofts at Post Oak
River Oaks (77019):
- The Huntingdon
- Royalton At River Oaks
- One Montrose Place
- Renoir Lofts
- Gotham Lofts
Memorial Park (77007):
- Bayou Bend Towers
- Jackson Place Condos
- 6007 Memorial
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos.
Oak Hill Houston History
Like most areas in close-in Memorial, the land where Oak Hill now sits used to be largely rural. The Memorial area was mostly made up of farms, timber mills, and stables.
During the post-WWII years (1950s and 1960s), Houston was growing, expanding westward past the Inner Loop. The lush areas surrounding the Buffalo Bayou was ripe for development, and several builders bought up land in the area.
Later, some Memorial neighborhoods incorporated into independent cities, particularly the Memorial Villages. Others didn’t, and were annexed by the city of Houston.
Today, close-in Memorial remains one of the most affluent and expensive areas in
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