Lakeside Forest Real Estate Guide

Lakeside Forest homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Lakeside Forest is a deed-restricted residential community south of Buffalo Bayou. It has convenience, excellent amenities, and the great outdoors. It offers that country vibe of living, but with urban convenience.

Lakeside Forest real estate features:

• CONVENIENT ACCESS: Lakeside Forest is south of Buffalo Bayou and west of Sam Houston Parkway. On the east is Wilcrest Drive, and north is Briar Forest Drive. The community is close to the Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8) and Katy Freeway (I-10). Only a short drive is the Energy Corridor, a major Houston employment center. Westchase Business Center and The Galleria are in the vicinity. It's near parks and other recreational areas.

• GREAT RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: The area has abundant retail and shopping options. Shopping is convenient because of its proximity to major roads. The Memorial area is also nearby, providing entertainment options. The City Centre is a 2-mile drive from the community. The Memorial City Mall is only a 3-mile drive from the area.

• COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Exclusive amenities are available for the residents to enjoy. This includes a pool, tennis courts, and an activity center.

• OUTDOOR RECREATIONS AND SPACES: There are plenty of green spaces within and around the neighborhood. Lakeside Forest has a community park, sports courts, and a swimming pool. Residents can access the Buffalo Bayou Bike Trail and other surrounding recreational spaces. The Memorial Bend Pocket Park is about 2 miles away along the Buffalo Bayou. The Lakeside Country Club, which has outdoor entertainment and lush green spaces, is a short drive from the neighborhood.

• SPACIOUS LOTS: Homes in the neighborhood are often built on big lots. These range in size from 8,000 to more than 20,000 square feet. Home designs can vary, but Traditional ones are commonplace.

• TOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS: Lakeside Forest is zoned to the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). At the same time, other parts are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Lakeside Forest is zoned to the Best Schools in Houston. Two National Blue Ribbon schools serve Lakeside Forest homes - Memorial Middle School and Stratford High School. Rummel Creek Elementary School is also within the area. GreatSchools.org gave it a 10/10 rating because of its high test scores.

Navigating through Lakeside Forest real estate can be tricky due to its closeness to primary roads and restrictions. Lakeside Forest is in a floodplain. This means some areas are prone to flooding. Buyers must consult an experienced realtor when purchasing a property in the area.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Lakeside Forest area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston's best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

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Lakeside Forest Homes For Sale

Table of Contents

1. Lakeside Forest Home Sale Trends
2. Lakeside Forest Best Realtor Insights
3. Lakeside Forest Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Lakeside Forest Schools
5. Lakeside Forest Real Estate Market

Lakeside Forest Home Sale Trends

Lakeside Forest is a premier community near western Houston. Lakeside Forest follows strict deed restrictions.

People buy homes at Lakeside Forest because of:

• TOP SCHOOLS: Lakeside Forest homes are zoned to top school districts of SBISD and HISD. Both have top Houston schools, many of which are award-winning schools.

• DIVERSE LEISURE SPOTS: Residents have many options in the Memorial area. Residents shop and dine at Memorial City Mall and CityCentre.

• CONVENIENT ACCESS: Residents are near freeways like Interstate 10 and Beltway 8. These roads lead to urban hubs like Energy Corridor and Galleria.

• OUTDOOR SPACES: Many green spaces are around Lakeside Forest. Locals pass the time at Buffalo Bayou and Memorial Bend Pocket Park.

Residents of Lakeside Forest are near many employers. Many huge businesses are at Westchase and the Galleria.

Lakeside Forest Best Realtor Insights

Lakeside Forest is in West Houston. It offers a great country-living vibe, with urban comforts minutes away from the neighborhood.

• Lakeside Forest homes are centrally located. It is minutes from excellent schools, restaurants, shops, parks, hike-and-bike trails, and other activity centers.

• It is near retail and entertainment centers like the Memorial City Mall and the CityCentre Plaza.

• Since it's near the Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8), traveling is accessible to and from business and job centers like the Energy Corridor and the Galleria.

• Lakeside Forest features an activity center, a pool, and tennis courts as exclusive amenities.

• Residents of Lakeside Forest can enjoy outdoor activities such as biking along Buffalo Bayou Bike Trail. The Lakeside Country Club is also a nearby golfing club.

• Lakeside Forest boasts a very active neighborhood organization. They regularly organize various community events and follow the area's deed restrictions.

• Lakeside Forest is known for its homes built during the 1970s and 1980s. Homes in the area usually sit on large lots ranging from 8,000 to more than 20,000 square feet.

• Lakeside Forest homes come in different architectural styles, although traditional designs are more common.

• Lakeside Forest homes are zoned to Spring Branch ISD and Houston ISD. Two National Blue Ribbon schools, Memorial Middle School and Stratford High School, serve the area.

• Prices for Lakeside Forest homes for sale are between $200,000 to $1.7 million.

Lakeside Forest Maps, Location & Zip Code

Lakeside Forest Schools

Lakeside Forest is zoned to the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) and Houston Independent School District (HISD).

These districts are home to the best schools in Houston.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Rummel Creek Elementary School at 625 Brittmore Rd. First opened in the fall of 1962, Rummel Creek Elementary School prides itself on bright students and outstanding faculty members. Because of its excellent K-5 curriculum and high test scores, it earned a 10/10 score from GreatSchools.org.

Middle Schools

• ** Memorial Middle School at 12550 Vindon Dr.** Formerly Memorial Junior High School, Memorial Middle School opened its doors to students in the Fall of 1963. It was first located at 12550 Kimberly but transferred to its present address in 1964. Despite its humble beginnings, Memorial Middle School offers quality education to the community, catering to Grades 6 - 8. GreatSchools.org also gave it a 9/10 rating.

High Schools

• ** Stratford High School at 14555 Fern Dr.** Stratford High School offers a comprehensive high school education for Grades 9-12. With unique programs, Stratford High School trains its students to prepare for college life. It also teaches its students to become problem-solvers and community-minded independent thinkers. A multi-awarded school, Stratford High School is a No Place for Hate school and is one of the best schools in Texas.

To find an updated listing of all Lakeside Forest real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Lakeside Forest areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.

Lakeside Forest Real Estate Market

Lakeside Forest Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Single-family homes in Lakeside Forest have been around from the 1970s to 1980s and feature mainly prominent, competitively priced homes.

Living spaces can range between 2,400 to 13,500 sq. feet with 3-5 bedroom and 3-6 bathroom floor plan options.

Current prices can range from $600,000 to $2,000,000.

Lakeside Forest Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Lakeside Forest. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Lakeside Forest real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston townhomes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you.

Lakeside Forest Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Lakeside Forest condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos.

The Houston Properties Team are expert in Lakeside Forest real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

Lakeside Forest TX History

The Lakeside Forest development started in the 1970s and 1980s, primarily Traditional large homes being built around the area. Deed restriction by the Lakeside HOA has maintained the community over the years.

Lakeside Forest has grown and is still undergoing development throughout the years. Nowadays, the area contains many residences, from smaller single-family homes to big, custom-built estates.

Fun Things To Do Near Lakeside Forest

The amenities of Lakeside Forest include an activity center, a pool, and tennis courts.

Memorial City Mall and CityCentre are two retail and entertainment alternatives.

Nearby outdoor attractions include the Buffalo Bayou Bike Trails and the Lakeside Country Club.

Here are the go-to places in Lakeside Forest:

Retail

• Aviva Wholesale & Retail Houston
• Westchase Shopping Center
• Lakeside Plaza Shopping Center
• Lakeside Village Shopping Center
• Woodlake Square

Dining

• The Union Kitchen
• Dish Society
• Rio Ranch Restaurant
• Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
• Benihana

Entertainment

• Cloud 9
• New Ice
• Jamaica Jamaica Ultra Lounge
• La joie
• Purple Hippo at NDC

Grocery

• Market at Westchase
• Foodway Supermarket
• Target Grocery
• Kroger
• Food Town

Golf

• Royal Oaks Country Club
• Lakeside Country Club

Parks

• Tanglewilde Park
• Mike Driscoll Park
• Buffalo Bayou Bike Trail
• Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail - The Anthills
• Terry Hershey Park

Best Lakeside Forest Realtor – Paige Martin

As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.

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