Southside Circle Real Estate Guide

Southside Circle homes for sale & insider real estate guide

It was made up of 39 Mediterranean-style luxury homes. Southside Circle is an exclusive gated community comparable to some of the best in Houston. The community is close to some of Houston's key areas, such as the Downtown and the Galleria. Southside Circle features a central location and high access to nearby areas and amenities.

Southside Place residents enjoy:

• SOUTHSIDE PLACE LOCATION: With a median sales price of over $1,300,000, Southside Place is one of Houston's most expensive neighborhoods. The city topped Forbes' list of "Most Expensive Suburbs Surrounding Major U.S. Cities" in 2016. (See also The Salary I Need To Buy A Home In Houston's Best Neighborhoods)

• EXCLUSIVE AND GATED COMMUNITY: Southside Circle homes prices start at $700,000. The community rival some of Houston's Best Gated Communities in terms of both price and luxury.

• LUXURY HOMES: Southside Circle is made up of townhomes and detached single-family homes. Soaring ceilings (up to 12′), top-of-the-line appliances, wood floors, and Brookhaven cabinetry come standard. Southside Circle homes are also elevator-capable.

• PROXIMITY TO THE GALLERIA: Situated close to one of Houston's vibrant business and retail districts, the Galleria. The district is located just 4 miles from the neighborhood. The Galleria features around 5 million square feet of retail space and 23 million square feet of office space.

• EASY COMMUTES TO MED CENTER: The community is located inside the Inner Loop, just south of West University. The residential enclave is tucked at the southeast corner where Bellaire Boulevard and Braes Boulevard. Provides excellent access to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the country. The district features over 50 hospitals, specialty clinics, and academic institutions. It also houses more than 100,000 employees and volunteers.

• CITY AND COMMUNITY AMENITIES: The city of Southside Place boasts Fire Truck Park. It is a community hub with a park, swimming pool, basketball, and tennis courts. A baseball field and a clubhouse are also included. Southside Circle also features a swimming pool. Other nearby great amenities include the proximity to Memorial Park. The Memorial park is only 6 miles and features great trail systems and outdoor spaces.

A relatively new development from Lovett Homes, Southside Circle homes, has sold quite well. With a limited number of homes available, buying a home in the community may be challenging.

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

“My wife and I had the pleasure to work with Brad Evans when we bought our house in Cypress Tx about 5 years ago. I have relocated 16 times around the US and I am telling you I have never had a realitor like Brad. For starters he actively listened to us really trying to find out the most important thing? What is going to make my wife happy for the long term. Second one we closed and this is my experience the agent moves on not Brad, he once or twice a year checks in “how’s the home? How’s Linda? How’s work?. Last year my wife wanted to remodel the bathroom who was my first call to? Brad, asking is he knew any good contractors? Within 2 days I had a list of qualified contractors. I could go on and on about Brad! One last thing Brad is no longer just the guy who helped us buy our house me and my wife consider Brad a friend! Anytime someone ask about an agent Brad is my go to guy!” - Marc Scott (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

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

Southside Circle Home Sale Trends

Southside Circle is one of Houston's best exclusive gated communities. A community in a major location that offers high access to nearby areas and amenities.

• SUPERB LOCATION: Southside Circle nestles in the Inner Loop. The commute to the Medical Center and Downtown Houston is shorter.

• ACCESS TO EMERGING SCHOOLS: Houston's outstanding educational institutions surround Southside Circle. See Best Schools in Houston

• ACCESSIBILITY: Southside Circle can access retail and recreation areas. The Galleria, Houston Zoo, NRG Stadium, and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, are nearby.

Southside Circle is enjoying rising property values. Due to its prime location, the neighborhood has been performing well over the past one, five, and ten years.

Southside Circle Best Realtor Insights

Southside Circle is a luxury gated community of 39 homes in Southside Place.

• Southside Circle homes' median sales price is over $1,300,000. Thus, making Southside Place one of Houston's most expensive neighborhoods.

• Southside Circle homes comprise townhomes and detached single-family homes. Complete with high ceilings (up to 12 ft), top-of-the-line appliances, wood floors, and Brookhaven cabinetry.

• Southside Circle's enclave is tucked between Bellaire Boulevard and Braes Boulevard. This provides access to the Texas Medical Center specialty clinics and academic institutions.

• The Galleria is 4 miles from Southside Circle. Residents can access Galleria's array of retail stores and shops.

• The Fire Truck Park is a 15-minute walk from Southside Circle. The park comprises a swimming pool area, basketball courts, tennis courts, a baseball field, and a clubhouse.

• The community is zoned to Twain Elementary, Pershing Middle, and Lamar High School.

• Southside Circle's community has a connecting private street. So Southside Circle residents can have ample setbacks and private alleyways.

• Southside Circle homes come in various floor plans, from 3- to 5-bedroom layouts. Home sizes range from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet.

• Most architectural styles in the community have Mediterranean influences. Donned with white stucco, brick veneer exteriors, arched entryways, and balconies.

• Prices for Southside Circle homes for sale range from $700,000 to $1,400,000.

Southside Circle Maps, Location & Zip Code

Southside Circle Schools

Southside Circle homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Established in the 1920s, Houston ISD is one of the largest school districts in the state. The HISD currently manages 283 schools. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a “Met Standard” rating in 2016.

Houston Independent School District (HISD)features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools. Among the list are Lamar High School and Twain Elementary School.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Mark Twain Elementary School at 7500 Braes Blvd. Most Southside Place residents are near Mark Twain Elementary School. Named after one of the most famous American authors, the school features a Literary Development Magnet program. Mark Twain Elementary School is an International Baccalaureate World School that serves the IB Primary Years Programme.

• West University Elementary School at 3756 University Blvd. West University Elementary School at 3756 University Blvd. Some Southside Circle homes are near West University Elementary. The school has a GreatSchools.org rating of 10/10 and is one of Houston’s top schools by Children at Risk.

Middle Schools

• Pershing Middle School at 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd. Pershing Middle School, a few blocks from Southside Circle, is a Fine Arts Magnet school. Known for its great academics and neighborhood Vanguard program. The school features four levels of education: Grade Level, Pre-AP, Vanguard/GT, and Accelerated Vanguard/GT.

• Pin Oak Middle School at 4601 Glenmont St. Students near Pershing can apply to Pin Oak Middle School in Bellaire. Pin Oak Middle school is a well-known Foreign Language Magnet school. Pin Oak is a Higher Performing School awardee and is also known as a National Blue Ribbon School.

High Schools

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Lamar High School is one of the International Baccalaureate World Schools. The school offers an IB Diploma Programme. Along with a business administration magnet program and advanced placement. Lamar High School is also known for its great athletics programs, the school is home to one of the oldest lacrosse programs in the state.

Southside Circle Houston Private Schools

Southside Circle homes have plenty of private schools from which to choose. Thanks to the neighborhood’s proximity to Rice University and the Texas Medical Center. Listed below are some of them.

• St. Nicholas School Medical Center Campus at 3511 Linkwood Dr.

• St. Vincent de Paul School at 6800 Buffalo Speedway.

• Episcopal High School at 4650 Bissonnet St.

• St. Mark’s Episcopal School at 3816 Bellaire Blvd.

• Sheridan Montessori School at 2433 Sheridan Street.

To find an updated listing of all Southside Circle 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 Southside Circle 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.

Southside Circle Real Estate Market

Southside Circle Single-Family Sales Trends

Southside Circle features 15 detached single-family homes. Most homes in Southside Circle showcase Mediterranean architecture.

Southside Circle homes range from 3- to 5-bedroom floor plans, averaging 3,591 square feet. Two- to three-story homes are also available in the community.

Homes come with 12-foot ceilings, Brookhaven custom cabinets, wood floors, and Miele appliances. Some Southside Circle homes also feature 2-car garages, covered patios, and roof decks.

The price for Southside Circle homes for sale averages $975,000.

Southside Circle Townhome Sales Trends

Southside Circle features 14 townhomes, all along Bellaire Boulevard.

Each townhome stands three stories tall. Southside Circle townhomes have similar features to their detached counterparts. These units have high ceilings, wooden floors, Miele appliances, and Brookhaven cabinetry.

All townhomes at Southside Circle come with a 2-car garage. Some homes even have elevators pre-installed.

Floor plans vary, though 3-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath layouts are common. Home sizes range from 2,500 to around 3,200 square feet.

Southside Circle townhomes' prices range from $700,000 to $850,000.

Southside Circle Condo Sales Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise condos in Southside Circle. There are, however, plenty of residential condos in surrounding areas like Rice Village, The Galleria area, and the Museum District.

Museum District:

• 2520 Robinhood

• IL Palazzo

• Warwick Towers

• 7575 Kirby

• The Mosaic

• Serento Houston

• 1400 Hermann

• 5000 Montrose

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 Southside Circle 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.

Southside Circle History

Southside Circle is the brainchild of developer Edlo L. Crain. The small community broke ground in 1925. Soon after, bungalows, swimming pools, and parks adorned the community’s streets.

Crain added Chinese Tallow trees and Radiant Red rose bushes to enhance the development’s look. Afterward, concrete curbs, sidewalks, and gravel streets were added to the community’s layout.

Like West University Place, Southside Place was incorporated in 1934. The city has a council-manager form of government.

The area where Southside Circle now sits used to be part of Shell Oil’s Bellaire Research Center. Development started sometime in 2013, and today is one of the most luxurious gated communities within the Inner Loop.

Fun Things To Do Near Southside Circle

Plenty of retail and outdoor entertainment options are available outside the gated community.

Braes Heights Shopping Center, once named “Best Strip Mall” by Houston Press, is right across the street. Known for its Mid-Century modern building, the mall is home to several retail and dining spots. This includes Molina’s Cantina, Hunan’s, Fuzzy’s Pizza & Sports Cafe, Antone’s, Dan’s Vitamin House, Imagination Toys & Shoes, and IW Marks.

Rice Village, a 16-block retail district, is about 2 miles away from Southside Circle. The community was built in the late 1930s; the neighborhood is home to more than 40 stores, boutiques, restaurants, and cafes.

For outdoor entertainment, residents can visit Southside Place’s Fire Truck Park. The park features tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court, a clubhouse, and a swimming pool. Southside Circle also has a swimming pool within the community.

Dining

• Little Matt’s
• The Union Kitchen
• M3 Pizza
• Fajita Pete’s
• Island Grill
• Thai Village Restaurant
• Happy Endings
• Molina’s Cantina
• Osaka Japanese Restaurant II
• Pokeology

Retail

• Braes Heights Shopping Center
• Rice Village
• The Galleria
• Plaza in the Park
• Weslayan Plaza

Nightlife

• Lumen Lounge
• Under the Volcano
• bar bleu
• The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club
• Simone on Sunset
• benjy’s
• Little Woodrow’s
• Bacco
• Rosinka Wine & Tea House
• Plate and Bottle

Grocery

• Whole Foods Market
• H-E-B
• Kroger
• Flagship Randalls
• Brompton Food
• Manila Minimart
• Randall’s Food and Pharmacy

Best Southside Circle Realtor – Paige Martins

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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