Hudson Forest Real Estate Guide

Hudson Forest homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Hudson Forest is a gated community within Memorial, one of Houston’s Best Neighborhoods in Real Estate Appreciation.

The neighborhood features updated vintage homes from the 1970s to the 1980s. Homes in the area are sprawled along lush tree-lined streets with the Buffalo Bayou running south of the community.

• GREAT LOCATION: Hudson Forest homes enjoy easy access to schools, stores, restaurants, entertainment centers, and parks. Two of Houston’s major employment hubs, Galleria and Energy Corridor, are easily accessible from the neighborhood.

• EASY ACCESS: The quaint gated community sits along Briar Forest Drive and Memorial Drive. Major roads in the area such as Interstate 10, Beltway 8, and Interstate 69, are only a few miles from Hudson Forest.

• GATED COMMUNITY: One of Houston’s Best Gated Communities, Hudson Forest features a 24-hour guard-gated entrance. It has an active homeowners association that maintains the community.

• COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Hudson Forest features exclusive community amenities such as a residents-only swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, and hike-and-bike trails.

• EXCELLENT SCHOOLS: Homes in the area are zoned to some of Houston’s best schools within Spring Branch ISD including Memorial High School.

One of the several gated neighborhoods within the Memorial area, Hudson Forest can be challenging to navigate due to low inventories. The community is also deed-restricted, which can be tricky depending on one’s long-term goals.

For recommendations and information about specific properties within Hudson Forest, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of Memorial’s most active real estate agents.

“Shannon Poindexter is one of the best realtors in the country. No, that is not an exaggeration or hyperbole. It is recognition of excellence in her craft. On a technical level, she has unparalleled knowledge of Houston and the surrounding areas. She's able to guide both buyers and sellers in understanding the very detailed nuances of neighborhoods- from pitfalls of resale value to understanding the growth potential of the area to potential risks of natural disasters to understanding the attractions of a suburb and how to showcase a home to attract the perfect buyer...she understands it all. She's thorough about pulling comps so that both the buyers and sellers she works with understand very clearly what the target property is worth and the best strategy is to approach selling/buying that property. On topics she's not well-versed in, she's not one to bullshit. She has a deep rolodex of industry professionals she has found over the many years she's been in the industry that she can easily call upon to navigate any tricky or special scenarios. For example, I can confidently say she is one of VERY few realtors in the Houston area who can help a buyer or seller navigate through a loan assumption. But perhaps the best quality of hers, even above her competency, is that she cares. You read about it as a buzzword often and many claim it, but she actively preaches it. She's guided me through countless real estate investments and scenarios selflessly over many years now - truly wanting to help without expecting anything in return. I wholeheartedly endorse Shannon as THE go-to real estate agent for absolutely any real estate needs in the Houston and surrounding areas. You absolutely cannot go wrong with her.” - Jimmy Xu (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

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

Hudson Forest Home Sale Trends

Hudson Forest is a gated subdivision nestled within the Memorial. Memorial has one of the Best Real Estate Appreciation in Houston.

Hudson Forest is a popular option due to:

• GATED COMMUNITY: The neighborhood features a gated entrance. Uniformed guards man the entrance 24/7.

• TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: Schools serving the neighborhood are zoned to Spring Branch ISD. Award-winning schools include Memorial Elementary, Spring Branch Middle School, and Memorial High School.

• PROXIMITY TO JOB CENTERS: Residents of Hudson Forest enjoy an easy commute to work. Energy Corridor and Downtown are a few minutes drive from home.

• PROXIMITY TO GALLERIA: Galleria boasts 2,500+ businesses. Residents have convenient access to entertainment, dining, and retail establishments.

The homeowners' association (HOA) ensures that properties within Hudson Forest comply with guidelines. The HOA handles community grounds upkeep, security patrol, and more.

Hudson Forest Best Realtor Insights

Formerly the site of a Scouts campground, Hudson Forest is a gated community within Houston’s Memorial area.

• Hudson Forest homes enjoy easy access to schools, stores, restaurants, entertainment centers, and parks. Two of Houston’s major employment hubs, Galleria and Energy Corridor, are easily accessible from the neighborhood.

• The quaint gated community sits along Briar Forest Drive and Memorial Drive. Major roads in the area such as Interstate 10, Beltway 8, and Interstate 69, are only a few miles from Hudson Forest.

• Hudson Forest is One of Houston’s Best Gated Communities. It features a 24-hour guard-gated entrance. It has an active homeowners association that maintains the community.

• Hudson Forest features exclusive community amenities such as a residents-only swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, and hike-and-bike trails.

• Homes in the area are zoned to some of Houston’s best schools within Spring Branch ISD including Memorial Drive Elementary, Spring Branch Middle, and Memorial High School.

• Formerly part of the Boy Scouts’ Camp Hudson, the community was developed by Christiana Company (helmed by Martin Fenton). Development started in the mid-1970s with six model homes.

• The Hudson Forest area features 6 smaller communities, all under the Hudson Forest Homeowners Association: Hudson Forest Section 1, Hudson Forest 2, Hudson on the Bayou Section 1, Hudson on the Bayou Section 2, Hudson Green, and Hudson Circle. The community is deed restricted.

• The community is made up of a mix of single-family properties (patio homes) and townhomes. Architectural designs lean toward traditional and contemporary/modern designs.

• Most Hudson Forest homes feature 3- to 4-bedroom 2-story floor plans, spread across 2,300 to more than 4,000 square feet of living space. Lot sizes are smaller compared to those in neighboring Bunker Hill and Piney Point Villages, and range from 3,000 to around 5,000 square feet.

• Prices for Hudson Forest patio homes and townhomes for sale start at around $480,000 to just over $800,000.

Hudson Forest Maps, Location & Zip Code

Hudson Forest Schools

Hudson Forest homes are zoned to the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD).

Headquartered in Hedwig Village, the Spring Branch ISD is a highly rated school district with a number of National Blue Ribbon Schools. Memorial Drive Elementary, Spring Branch Middle, and Memorial High School have received multiple awards.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Memorial Drive Elementary School at 11202 Smithdale Rd. Located in Piney Point Village, MDE was named a National Blue Ribbon School.

Middle Schools

• Spring Branch Middle School at 1000 Piney Point Dr. Spring Branch Middle School, located in nearby Hedwig Village, offers several electives and has a special education program. It was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.

High Schools

• Memorial High School at 935 Echo Ln. Memorial High School is also located in Hedwig Village. It is one of Spring Branch ISD’s National Blue Ribbon School awardees. It was also named an Honor Roll School. MHS also features great athletics programs, with its highly regarded tennis and football teams.

Hudson Forest Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Hudson Forest.

• Grace School at 10219 Ella Lee Ln.

• Ascension Episcopal School at 2525 Seagler Rd.

• River Oaks Academy at 10600 Richmond Ave.

• Wesley Academy at 10573 Westpark Dr.

• Alexander-Smith Academy at 10255 Richmond Ave.

• Primrose School of the Westchase District at 3191 Briarpark Dr.

• Saint Francis Episcopal Day School at 335 Piney Point Rd.

• St. Cecilia Catholic School at 11740 Joan of Arc Dr.

• The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr.

• Chapelwood Pre-School at 11140 Greenbay St.

• Montessori Morning Glory School at 737 Bunker Hill Rd.

• Campbell Learning Center at 1440 Campbell Rd.

• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart at 10202 Memorial Dr.

To find an updated listing of all Hudson Forest 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, the information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school’s website.

Hudson Forest Real Estate Market

Hudson Forest Maps and Location

Covering a 50-acre area north of the Buffalo Bayou and south of Briar Forest Drive, Hudson Forest is an upscale gated community in the Memorial area.

Made up of a mix of patio homes and townhomes, Hudson Forest features a 24-hour manned security gate along Briar Forest Drive. The community’s mailbox room (which used to be the sales office) is located near the entrance.

Several overnight guest parking areas are available throughout Hudson Forest. Community amenities (swimming pool, tennis courts, dog park and pet stations, and basketball half-court) are tucked at the south end of the area, near the Buffalo Bayou.

Hudson Forest sits just outside the borders of the Memorial Villages, Bunker Hill, and Piney Point.

The community is highly accessible, thanks to its location along Briar Forest Drive. Memorial Drive, Piney Point Road, Gessner Road, Westheimer Road, Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway), and Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Parkway) are minutes away from the community.

Several key employment and retail districts are nearby as well, including the Galleria (5 miles), Memorial City (5 miles), and Westchase (4 miles). The Energy Corridor, one of Houston’s major employment centers, is less than 10 miles away from the community.

Hudson Forest Houston is located within the 77024 zip code, one of Forbes’ America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes. (View Houston zip code map.)

Hudson Forest Subdivisions and Communities

• Hudson Forest Section 1
• Hudson Forest Section 2
• Hudson on the Bayou Section 1
• Hudson on the Bayou Section 2
• Hudson Green
• Hudson Circle

Hudson Forest Patio Home and Townhome Sale Trends

Hudson Forest is made up of a mix of patio homes and townhomes. They are mostly built between the mid-1970s to the 1980s. Some were built in the mid-1990s.

Most Hudson Forest homes feature 3- to 4-bedroom 2-story floor plans, spread across 2,300 to more than 4,000 square feet of living space.

Lot sizes are smaller compared to those in neighboring Bunker Hill and Piney Point Villages, and range from 3,000 to around 5,000 square feet.

Architectural styles in the gated community range from Contemporary and modern designs to traditional aesthetics. Exteriors are mostly made of brick and wood.

Common features include attached two-car garages, first-floor master bedrooms, patios, and decks.

Prices for Hudson Forest patio homes and townhomes for sale range from $480,000 to more than $800,000.

Hudson Forest Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise condo buildings within Hudson Forest Houston, but there are some within the Memorial area. Here are a few of them:

• Bayou Woods Condos

• Pines Condominiums

• The Memorial

• The Tealstone

• Timber Top

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see all Houston Galleria/Uptown area condos, see Galleria Houston Condos.

Hudson Forest TX History

Hudson Forest was once the site of Camp Hudson. It is a Boy Scout camp property.

In 1925, E. A. Hudson, a local business owner, and Boy Scout Council President donated the 125-acre wooded property skirting the banks of the Buffalo Bayou. By the 1960s, the camp played host to several Boy Scout events, including district training, weekend camping, day camps, and picnics.

In the 1970s, the Scouts decided to let go of the property, since Houston’s westward expansion had made Camp Hudson less remote. Due to their fondness of the property, the Scouts were very selective of the companies intending to purchase it.

The property ultimately went to the Christiana Company, helmed by California developer Martin Fenton. Fenton’s plan ensured that mature trees around the property are preserved, plotting the community’s roads to follow the roaming trails in the area.

Christiana Company decided to sell some of the acreages to Levering & Reed (developed their parcel into Woods at Hudson), opting to keep around 50 acres.

Hudson Forest was developed in phases, starting with six model homes with open floor plans and a certain California flavor.

In 1978, Christiana Company sold another portion of the property to Frank Liu, who developed the parcel into Hudson Circle.

Today, Hudson Forest is one of Houston’s best-gated communities, prized for its lush environment, great homes, and excellent location.

Fun Things To Do Near Hudson Forest Houston

Hudson Forest residents can enjoy the community’s active lifestyle amenities, which include a swimming pool, a tennis court, a dog park, and a basketball half-court.

Hudson Forest’s amenities are located in the area south of the community, nestled just north of the Buffalo Bayou. The community swimming area features a shallow pool (3 to 5 feet), a sunbathing area, changing rooms, and showers.

Thanks to the gated community’s location in the Memorial area, residents have a good number of retail, entertainment, and dining options available within a few minutes of their homes.

The Galleria, one of Houston’s most popular retail districts, is about 5 miles from the community. Home to more than 5,000,000 square feet of leasable space, the Galleria area features several retail centers, including the Galleria and Uptown Park.

Memorial City, CityCentre Plaza, and Town & Country Village are also highly accessible from the community.

Here are some must-visit places in Hudson Forest Houston:

Dining

• Kasra Persian Grill
• Thai Gourmet
• State Fare Kitchen & Bar
• Dish Society
• The Original Marini’s Empanada House
• AGU Ramen
• Killen’s STQ
• Muiishi Makirritos
• Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant
• Blake’s BBQ & Burgers

Retail

• Lantern Lane Shopping Center
• Memorial City Mall
• CityCentre Plaza
• Town & Country Village
• The Galleria

Nightlife

• Club Tropicana
• Stereo Live
• Metropolis Discotheque
• Post Lounge Bar & Grill
• Allure Lounge
• Open Bar Houston
• Wild West
• Elvias Night Club
• Avani Lounge
• Martini Blu

Groceries

• H-E-B
• Trader Joe’s
• Kroger
• Georgia’s Farm to Market
• 99 Ranch Market
• Randall’s
• Whole Foods Market

Golf and Other Entertainment

• Lakeside Country Club
• Houston Country Club
• Houston Racquet Club
• Memorial Park Golf Course
• The Forest Club
• Westwood Golf Club

Hudson Forest Houston 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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