Memorial Drive Acres Real Estate Guide

Memorial Drive Acres homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Memorial Drive Acres is an established subdivision of 140 homes located 5 miles east of Energy Corridor. Memorial Drive Acres is divided into two sections and features original and renovated homes from the 1970s. The neighborhood also features recent construction.

Memorial Drive Acres is popular thanks to its:

• ACCESSIBILITY: Memorial Drive Acres is bordered by Rancho Bauer Drive to its west and Memorial Drive to its north. It also has N Kirkwood Road to its east. The neighborhood is easily accessible from major thoroughfares of Katy Freeway and Sam Houston Parkway. This makes for a short drive to Houston’s key areas, including Downtown Houston, the Inner Loop, and the rest of the Memorial.

• PROXIMITY TO RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: Memorial Drive Acres is mere minutes away from upscale shops, restaurants, and other entertainment establishments. Residents get to enjoy shopping and dining at Memorial City Mall, City Centre, and Town & Country Village.

• SMALL-TOWN VIBE: Similar to its neighboring subdivisions, Memorial Drive Acres features quiet tree-lined streets. The neighborhood also features spacious wooded lots and traditional-style homes. These features lend to the community’s small-town vibe despite being close to major thoroughfares.

• SUBDIVIDED SECTIONS: Memorial Drive Acres is subdivided into two sections. Homes in Section 1 have deed restrictions in place and are managed by the Homeowners Association, while Section 2 of the neighborhood does not have an active civic association. This allows residents to choose the best section of the community they prefer.

• TOP-RATED SCHOOLS: The neighborhood is zoned to the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). Students in the area may attend Meadow Wood Elementary School, Spring Forest Middle School, and Stratford High School.

• LARGE WOODED LOTS: Memorial Drive Acres homes for sale sit on large wooded lots. These lot sizes range from 8,000 up to more than 40,000 square feet for larger properties. Homes in the area typically have four to five-bedroom floor plans. Homes in the neighborhood usually have 2-story layouts. Livable space can range from 3,000 to 5,600 square feet.

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Table of Contents

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

Memorial Drive Acres Home Sale Trends

Memorial Drive Acres is a short drive away from Downtown, Inner Loop, and other neighborhoods in Memorial. It is within reach of the three big shopping centers: Memorial City Mall, Town & Country Village, and CityCentre.

Memorial Drive Acres' appeal includes:

• ACCESSIBILITY: This community has access to Katy Freeway and Sam Houston Parkway. These thoroughfares reach Houston's key areas. Top-rated schools are a few minutes away from the neighborhood.

• TRADITIONAL-STYLE HOMES: Traditional-style homes show the serenity, charm, and small-town vibe of the neighborhood. This neighborhood has tree-lined streets and spacious wooded lots.

• SHOPPING AND DINING: Upscale shops, restaurants, parks, and entertainment districts are within walking distance.

Memorial Drive Acres' first section contains deed restrictions handled by the Homeowners Association. The second section does not have any active associations managing it.

Memorial Drive Acres Best Realtor Insights

Memorial Drive Acres is a 2-sectioned and 140-home subdivision located in the west area of Memorial.

• Rancho Bauer Drive is in the west, Memorial Drive is in the north, and N Kirkwood Road is in the east that surrounds Memorial Drive Acres.

• Major Thoroughfares of Katy Freeway and Sam Houston Parkway are accessible. These roadways allow homeowners a short drive to key areas of Houston.

• Memorial Drive Acres is minutes away from three big establishments: Memorial City Mall, City Centre, and Town & Country Village.

• The neighborhood is quiet. The tree-lined streets, spacious wooden lots, and traditional-style homes give the community a small-town vibe.

• Homes in Section 1 have deed restrictions handled by the Homeowners Association. No association manages Section 2 of the neighborhood.

• Several hiking trails or parks are within proximity of Memorial Drive Acres.

• Memorial Drive Acres is within the zone of the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). Meadow Wood Elementary School, Stratford High School, and Spring Forest Middle School are options for students in the area.

• The neighborhood's wooded lots range from 8,000 to more than 40,000 square feet, depending on property sizes.

• A four-to-five-bedroom floor plan in 2-story layouts is the commonly used floor plan in Memorial Drive Acres. Living spaces range from 3,000 to 5,600 square feet.

• Memorial Drive Acres homes for sale pricing starts from $630,000 and reaches up to $2.7 million.

Memorial Drive Acres Maps, Location & Zip Code

Memorial Drive Acres Schools

Memorial Drive Acres is home to some of the best schools in the area. It is zoned to the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD).

The SBISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. Memorial Drive Acres, in particular, has some of the best schools in the district zoned to its subdivisions.

The city is home to Frostwood Elementary School, Memorial Drive Elementary School, Rummel Creek Elementary, and Wilchester Elementary school, four highly rated public schools in GreatSchools.org.

Elementary Schools

Public elementary schools zoned to the Memorial Drive Acres include:

• Frostwood Elementary School at 12214 Memorial Drive. Frostwood Elementary School is a public school that serves students from Pre-K to 5th grade. It is rich in diversity and offers bilingual and English language learning programs. The school features a flexible library for students.

• Memorial Drive Elementary School at 11202 Smithdale Rd. Memorial Drive Elementary School serves students from Pre-K to 5th grade. It offers a Gifted and Talented Program, Special Education Program, and Speech Services. The school encourages music programs such as musicals, choir, and talent shows.

• Rummel Creek Elementary School at 625 Brittmoore Rd. Rummel Creek Elementary School serves students from Pre-K to 5th grade. It promotes diversity and culture. The school offers fine arts activities, such as dance choreography, music, visual arts, etc.

• Wilchester Elementary School at 13618 St. Marys Ln. Wilchester Elementary School is a public school that serves students from Pre-K to 5th grade. The school offers Special Education programs and a Gifted and Talented Program. It promotes fine arts and wellness, and physical education. Some eligible families can qualify for free Full & Half-Day Programs for Kindergarteners. This depends on the Texas Education Agency criteria.

Middle Schools

Public middle schools zoned to the Memorial Drive Acres include:

• Memorial Middle School at 12550 Vindon Dr. Memorial Middle School serves students from 6th to 8th grade. It offers academic, athletic, and co-curricular programs. The school also offers music programs and highly promotes the use of technology in students' learning.

To find an updated listing of all Memorial Drive Acres 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 Memorial Drive Acres 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.

Memorial Drive Acres Real Estate Market

Memorial Drive Acres Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Memorial Drive Acres is a subdivision composed of single-family properties over the past decades. This type of family home has been predominantly bought and sold in the neighborhood.

The architectural design in some homes is traditional, and some are renovated homes. These house designs explain the two sections of Memorial Drive Acres. Signs of the recent construction of homes in modern designs are also evident.

Single-family homes in Memorial Drive Acres are in the $480,000 to $2,900,000 price range, depending on several factors.

Memorial Drive Acres Townhomes Sale Trends

Memorial Drive Acres Townhomes are famous for their interior paints and wood floors in the bedroom and living room with waterproof sealant. These townhomes have access to I-10 and Beltway 8.

Prices of Townhomes on Memorial Drive are mostly under $400,000. Many developers have begun construction and renovations. Some townhomes have a traditional look, while some are updated with modern interior designs.

Most townhomes in the area are in the $130,000 to $400,000 price range, depending on the lot size, home style, and location.

Memorial Drive Acres Condo Sale Trends

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

Several condo buildings are located in Memorial Park, including:

• Bayou Bend Towers

• 6007 Memorial

• Jackson Place Condominiums

• The Studemont

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 Memorial Drive Acres 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.

Memorial Drive Acres TX History

Memorial Drive Acres is within the arterial road Memorial Drive established in the 1920s. Memorial Drive was supposed to be one of the ten freeways overhanging outward from Downtown.

Houston City Council member Pam Holm declared expanding and beautifying a large portion of the Memorial's length. This action is necessary due to the population growth in the west of Houston. Hence, creating numerous residential neighborhoods bordered by shops and malls.

Fun Things To Do Near Memorial Drive Acres

Memorial Drive Acres is within the arterial road Memorial Drive established in the 1920s. Memorial Drive was supposed to be one of the ten freeways overhanging outward from Downtown.

Houston City Council member Pam Holm declared expanding and beautifying a large portion of the Memorial's length. This action is necessary due to the population growth in the west of Houston. Hence, creating many residential neighborhoods bordered by shops and malls.

Memorial Drive Acres' location gives way to parks, nightlife establishments, and shopping centers. This neighborhood is a few-minute drive to Houston's best districts: Downtown, Inner Loop, and other Memorial neighborhoods.

The three huge malls nearby are must-visits due to the wide variety of retail shops and restaurants. These big shopping centers are Memorial City Mall, Town & Country Village, and CityCentre.

Terry Hershey Park and Terry Hershey Park Trail are famous hiking and biking spots. The parks have varying scenery and elevations and miles-long trails.

Houston's Memorial Drive Acres maintains a few bowling centers nearby.

Here are some of Memorial Drive Acres' must-visit places:

Retail

• Calliope Shopping Center
• CityCentre
• Memorial City Mall
• The Shops at Memorial City
• Town & Country Village
• Town & Country Shopping Center
• Lakeside Plaza Shopping Center
• Walmart Supercenter
• Dollar Tree

Dining

• Lomonte's
• Original Napoli Restaurant
• Bistro 555
• Chili's Grill & Bar
• Avalon Diner
• Petit Cafe
• BB's Tex Orleans
• Cafe on the Lake
• Hibachi Grill & Buffet
• Churrascos
• Brenner's Steakhouse
• Twin Peaks I-10 & Kirkwood

Entertainment/Nightlife

• Candytopia
• Bowl & Barrel
• Bowlero Houston
• Los Tios (new)
• Monarch Bar & Lounge
• Mr. C's Irish Pub
• Nikki's Irish Pub
• Watson's House of Ales
• The King's Head Pub

Groceries

• Randalls
• Target Grocery
• H-E-B
• Kroger
• Doosan Food Co
• Midget Market

Parks

• Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail
• Noble Road Trail Parking Lot
• Terry Hershey Hike Trail
• Terry Hershey Trail Parking Lot/Robin Trail
• Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail - The Anthills
• Terry Hershey Park
• Bear Creek to Langham Creek Trail - Hiking Area

Best Memorial Drive Acres Realtor – Paige Martin

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