Tanglewood Area Real Estate Guide

Tanglewood Area homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Tanglewood Area is one of Houston's most expensive neighborhoods. The neighborhood is home to former US Presidents, CEOs, and celebrities. Located outside 610 Loop, north of Galleria, and west of Downtown.

The sought-after Tanglewood Area is well-known for its:

• STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: Tanglewood Area is a premier neighborhood in Houston. It is one of the Best Houston Neighborhoods for Land Value Appreciation.

• TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: Houston Independent School District (HISD) zones Tanglewood Area. The HISD features several National Blue Ribbon and top-ranked schools. The neighborhood has some of the best schools near its subdivisions. Briargrove Elementary School and Grady Middle School are among them. It has nearby notable private schools as well.

• CENTRAL LOCATION: Tanglewood Area offers a 20-minute commute to Houston’s major companies at Energy Corridor. Downtown and Galleria are around 10 minutes from the neighborhood. There are over 550 Yelp-ranked establishments within 3 miles of the Tanglewood Area.

• LARGE LIVING SPACES: Most common homes in the Tanglewood Area have 4 to 5-bedroom floor plans. More expensive properties have 6 to 7 bedrooms. Its living spaces range from 2,000 to more than 10,000 square feet. Lot sizes, on the other hand, range from 10,000 to more than 40,000 square feet.

• LAID-BACK NEIGHBORHOOD: Tanglewood Area is mostly residential. The neighborhood has about 1,050 homes divided into 15 sections. Homes have spacious and wooded lots. Oak trees are planted on each lot, with three oaks on every corner. Home structures have a variety of architectural styles. Still, the neighborhood’s deed restrictions have helped maintain the area’s look and feel. All areas are under the Tanglewood Homes Association, Inc.

• CONVENIENCE: Tanglewood Area has convenient access to key Houston roads. Loop 610 and I-10 are 5 minutes from the neighborhood via San Felipe St., While Westheimer Rd, and Woodway Dr, are around a mile from Tanglewood.

• PROXIMITY TO NEARBY COMMUNITIES: Tanglewood Area is near other secluded neighborhoods. Afton Oaks, Memorial Park, and River Oaks are a few minutes drive.

Buying or selling a home in Tanglewood Area can be intimidating because of its popularity. Some properties sell at a higher premium than others, which can be challenging to market.

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

“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. Tanglewood Area Home Sale Trends
2. Tanglewood Area Best Realtor Insights
3. Tanglewood Area Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Tanglewood Area Schools
5. Tanglewood Area Real Estate Market

Tanglewood Area Home Sale Trends

Tanglewood is an affluent neighborhood located outside Loop 610. The community features exclusive community living, accessibility, and notable schools.

Tanglewood is famous for its:

• EXCELLENT LOCATION: Tanglewood is near the Uptown area and the Galleria. The community is centrally located near business and retail districts in Houston.

• GOOD COMMUTE: Located west of Downtown Houston, the neighborhood is near major roads and freeways, including San Felipe Street, Memorial Drive, Loop 610, and Katy Freeway.

• UPSCALE ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING: Tanglewood is only minutes away from restaurants and bars. The 1,500-acre Memorial Park is around two miles away from the community.

• GREAT SCHOOLS: Featuring some of the best schools in the city, Houston ISD serves the neighborhood. Tanglewood homes are zoned to Briargrove Elementary School, an IB World School. Additionally, the prestigious Kinkaid School is a short drive away.

Tanglewood is one of Houston’s most expensive neighborhoods. Its tree-lined streets are graced with a mix of original homes and newer/custom-built residences, some of which have replaced older houses.

Tanglewood Area Best Realtor Insights

Tanglewood is an exclusive and affluent residential neighborhood nestled just outside Loop 610.

• Tanglewood real estate is located near world-class retail centers, parks, and job centers. Schools, restaurants, and other entertainment options are also nearby.

• The neighborhood has convenient access to key Houston roads, including Loop 610, I-10, San Felipe St, Woodway Dr, and Memorial Dr.

• Architectural styles vary, though the neighborhood’s deed restrictions have helped maintain the area’s look and feel. Some of the neighborhood’s original homes still stand, though some have since been replaced with newer custom-built homes.

• Thanks to the neighborhood’s continued popularity, Tanglewood real estate has remained among the most expensive in Houston.

• Tanglewood homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Schools serving the community include Briargrove Elementary School.

• The neighborhood is divided into 15 sections, all of which are under the Tanglewood Homes Association, Inc.

• Four- to five-bedroom floor plans are common in the neighborhood. The most expensive Tanglewood real estate can feature as many as six to seven bedrooms.

• Home sizes vary, ranging from 2,000 to more than 10,000 square feet. On the other hand, lot sizes are typically between 10,000 to more than 40,000 square feet.

• Prices for Tanglewood homes for sale can start at around $750,000 and can go up to more than $6,000,000

• Tanglewood homes are minutes away from the Galleria and Uptown Park. Memorial Park is also a short drive from the neighborhood. Tanglewood homes typically sit on spacious, wooded lots.

Tanglewood Area Maps, Location & Zip Code

Tanglewood Area Schools

Tanglewood is home to some of the best schools in the area. It is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

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

The city is home to Briargrove Elementary School, a top-performing elementary school, and Grady Middle School, rated 7/10 by GreatSchools.org.

Elementary Schools

• Briargrove Elementary School at 6145 San Felipe St. Briargrove Elementary is an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school also features a Gifted and Talented program as well as a Critical Thinking Lab. Students zoned to Briargrove Elementary can also apply for Briarmeadow Charter School or T.H. Rogers School.

• Briarmeadow Charter School at 3601 Dunvale Rd. Briarmeadow is a charter school that serves Pre-K to grade 8 students. It offers Pre-AP and Gifted programs.

Middle Schools

• Grady Middle School at 5215 San Felipe St. Established in 1992, Grady is a Vanguard magnet school that offers Pre-AP programs for gifted and talented students. Its core enrichment classes cover several subjects, including Technology, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Music, and Spanish.

High Schools

• Lee High School at 6529 Beverly Hill St. Lee opened its doors in 1962 as a relief school for Lamar and Bellaire. Today, it is a magnet school that offers several advanced placement courses.

• Westside High School at 14201 Briar Forest Dr. Westside is a magnet school for Integrated Technology. Its curriculum focuses on five branches wherein technology can be applied: Media Relations, Applied Science/Health Science, Fine Arts, Business, and Computing Sciences.

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Lamar is one of HISD’s IB World Schools. It offers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme, as well as a business management magnet program. Apart from its exemplary academic programs, Lamar is also known for its great athletics offerings.

• T.H. Rogers School at 5840 San Felipe St. Thomas Horace Rogers School is an alternative K to 12 school. It offers a Gifted and Talented program for students in grades K to 8.

Tanglewood Houston Private Schools

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

• St. Michael School at 1833 Sage Rd. St. Michael School is a co-educational Catholic school for elementary to middle school students. It is located in the Galleria area.

• Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning at 2313 S Voss Rd. Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning is an Islamic school located in southwest Houston. The school accepts students from Pre-K to 12th grade.

• Strake Jesuit College Preparatory at 8900 Bellaire Blvd. Strake Jesuit College Preparatory is the largest Catholic school in Houston for grades 9 to 12.

• St. Agnes Academy at 9000 Bellaire Blvd. St. Agnes Academy is a Dominican school for female students in grades 9 to 12.

• St. John’s School at 2401 Claremont Ln. St. John’s School is one of “America’s Elite Prep Schools” according to Forbes.com, and “the best private school in Houston” according to the New York Times. St. John’s admits students from K-12.

• The Kinkaid School at 201 Kinkaid School Dr. The Kinkaid School is a non-sectarian school attended by students from PK to 12. It is also the oldest independent coeducational school in Greater Houston.

To find an updated listing of all Tanglewood 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: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Tanglewood 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.

Tanglewood Area Real Estate Market

Tanglewood Area Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Tanglewood single-family homes have mid to large-sized lots (by Houston standards). Lot sizes in the neighborhood range from 10,000 to more than 40,000 square feet.

Single-family home sizes vary. Most common have floor plans of 4- to 5-bedroom and living spaces of 2,000 up to 10,000 square feet. Most expensive Tanglewood properties can have as many as 6 to 7 bedrooms.

Prices for Tanglewood homes start at around $610,000 for smaller and older properties. New construction custom-built homes sell higher and can cost up to $6,200,000.

Tanglewood Area Townhome Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Tanglewood Area. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Tanglewood Area 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.

Tanglewood Area Condo Sale Trends

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

Several condo buildings are located in the Galleria, River Oaks, and Memorial Park, including:

• The Houstonian

• Montebello

• Astoria

• Villa D’Este

• Four Leaf Towers

• The Mark

• Empire Lofts

• The Manhattan

• Lofts on Post Oak

River Oaks (77019)::

• The Huntingdon

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop 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 Tanglewood Area 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.

Tanglewood Area TX History

The Humble Pipeline Company (now Exxon) first owned Tanglewood. The William G. Farrington Company started developing in the 1930s when it acquired the land.

The neighborhood first offered seven air-conditioned ranch-style homes in its first section.

Tanglewood came from “Tanglewood Tales” by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Each lot had two oaks planted, in addition to three oaks on every corner. Tanglewood remains one of the most beautiful wooded areas in Houston.

Sales were slow for the first few months. Interest in Tanglewood homes increased after the flooding in Harris County. The area had high water drainage. It was one of the few areas in the county that weren’t affected by the floods.

The Tanglewood Homes Association (THA) started in 1967. Today, it still maintains the neighborhood’s common areas. It enforces deed restrictions and hires additional security as well.

The Tanglewood Area improved over the years and belonged to one of Houston’s most expensive neighborhoods.

Fun Things To Do Near Tanglewood Area

Tanglewood Area is close to major roadways such as San Felipe Street, Memorial Drive, Loop 610, and Interstate 10. It is also minutes away from retail, dining, and entertainment establishments nearby.

Here are some of the must-visit places in the Tanglewood Area:

Parks & Trails

• Memorial Park Hike and Bike Trail
• Cullen Running Trails Center
• Memorial Park Green Ridge Trail
• Arboretum Lake
• Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
• Memorial Park Running Center
• Wiess Park

Dining

• Adair Kitchen
• il Braco
• Local Foods - Tanglewood
• Original ChopShop
• True Food Kitchen
• Post-Oak Grill
• Dish Society

Nightlife

• Belvedere
• H Bar
• Phi Bar
• Kapri Ultra Lounge
• The Blackswan Nightclub
• Liquid Lounge
• Mr X Bar and Lounge

Groceries

• Randalls
• Whole Foods Market
• Target Grocery
• Supermercado Teloloapan #7
• Woodway Food Group
• Richard's Grocery Store
• H-E-B

Best Tanglewood Area 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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