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Oak Forest

Home to Oak Forest Elementary (one of the top rated schools in the city), Oak Forest is experiencing fantastic growth.

HIGHLIGHTS

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  • TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: According to Houston’s Best Public Schools, Oak Forest Elementary is one of the top elementary schools in the State of Texas.

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  • AFFORDABILITY: Compared to similar top-ranked elementary school zoning maps (e.g. West University, River Oaks, Bellaire, Memorial), Oak Forest homes for sale are some of the most affordable options.

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  • STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: Based on the study of Houston’s Land Value Appreciation, Oak Forest ranked 3rd among Houston neighborhoods with the best 5- and 10-year real estate appreciation.

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  • NEIGHBORHOOD FEEL: Oak Forest real estate has remained popular over the years due to the neighborhood’s location, active community of neighbors, parks, large lots, and tree-lined streets.

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  • GOOD COMMUTE: The neighborhood is just north of Loop 610 and east of US 290. Oak Forest homes have convenient access to main arteries like TC Jester Blvd, N Shepherd Dr, Katy Fwy, and North Fwy.

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Oak Forest real estate is tricky to navigate given the neighborhoods different school zoning maps, proximity to railroad tracks, proximity to major thoroughfares and a diversity of builders (some are far superior to others).

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Contact Joon Chae, a Top Realtor in Houston, if you're looking to buy or sell in Oak Forest

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12 Things Oak Forest Real Estate Buyers Should Know

  • Oak Forest real estate have remained popular over the years due to several factors, including the neighborhood’s location, large lots, and relatively affordable home prices.

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  • The neighborhood is just north of Loop 610 and east of US 290. Oak Forest homes have convenient access to main arteries like TC Jester Blvd, N Shepherd Dr, Katy Fwy, and North Fwy.

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  • Homes in the area enjoy convenient access to schools, stores, restaurants, entertainment centers, and parks. Business and employment hubs in the Galleria and Downtown Houston are easily accessible from the neighborhood.

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  • Oak Forest is one of Houston’s older neighborhoods. It features updated and renovated ranch-style homes from the 1940s and 1950s, as well as new construction homes.

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  • The median sales price of Oak Forest homes posted a 131% positive change over 10 years.

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  • Average price per square foot also posted a similar increase (100%) over the same period.

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  • Homes in Oak Forest tend to sell well, as the number of homes sold has increased by 39% in the past decade.

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  • Some of the neighborhood’s original homes have since been replaced with larger, newer homes.

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  • The neighborhood has maintained most of its quiet suburban feel – thanks to its homeowners association and its deed restrictions.

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  • Older Oak Forest home sizes range between 1,200 to 1,300 square feet, while new construction homes in the area can offer 3,000 to more than 5,000 square feet.

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  • Homes in the area typically sit on large lots (by Houston standards). Lot sizes can range between 7,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.

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  • Prices for Oak Forest homes for sale can start at around $150,000 and can go up to more than $1,400,000.

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Schools

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS

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Oak Forest Elementary

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  • 1401 W 43rd St.

  • One of the highly rated schools in the area.

  • Offers several academic programs including Vanguard Magnet, ELS, Developmental Bilingual, and Structured Learning Class, among others.

  • 10/10 rating from GreatSchools.org

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Garden Oak Montessori Magnet Elementary

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  • 901 Sue Barnett Dr.

  • Montessori Magnet with Environmental Sciences.

  • Offers Vanguard Neighborhood, Montessori offers Vanguard Neighborhood, Montessori, ESL, Preparing Students for Independence (PSI), and Preschoolers Achieving Learning Skills (PALS) programs.

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Wainwright Elementary School​

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  • 5330 Milwee St.

  • Vanguard Magnet school

  • Offers programs in dual language, and Houston Ballet.

  • Features Title 1, as well as Backpack Buddy, a program with the Houston Food Bank

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Benbrook Elementary School

Stevens Elementary School

Smith Elementary School

MIDDLE

SCHOOLS

Frank Black Middle School

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  • 1575 Chantilly Ln.

  • A Vanguard magnet school

  • Offers a variety of electives and academic programs

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Clifton Middle School

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  • 6001 Golden Forest Dr.

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Magnet Vanguard School

  • Fooered under the magnet program include engineering and robotics, aerospace science, environmental science, marine science, and multimedia application and design, among others.

HIGH

SCHOOLS

Waltrip High School High School

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  • 1900 West 34th St.

  • Offers HISD's Research and Technology magnet program

  • Features a child development center for low income preschool students and a full complement of girls' and boys' varsity teams

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Scarborough High School

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  • 4141 Costa Rica Rd.

  • Offers a Futures Academy program, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) program, and Business Operation and Management program.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Christian School of Northwest Houston

  • 6720 W Tidwell Rd.

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Memorial Hall School

  • 3721 Dacoma St.

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Montessori Children's Cottage

  • 4009 Sherwood Ln.

St. Ambrose Catholic School

  • 4213 Mangum Rd.

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St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

  • 3600 Brinkman St.

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Oak Forest homes are zoned to Houston Independent School District (HISD) and students in the area can attend the following public schools:

The HISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award winning schools. More campuses are planned to open to relieve its existing schools. Oak Forest in particular, have some of the best schools in district zoned to its subdivisions.

To find an updated listing of all Oak Forest real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Joon Chae at injoonchae@gmail.com with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

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Fun Things To Do Near Oak Forest Houston

Oak Forest is minutes from major Houston hotspots like the Galleria and Downtown, but the neighborhood does feature parks, restaurants, cafes, and retail and commercial establishments within its borders.

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The neighborhood has 4 parks: Candlelight Community Center and Park, Oak Forest Park, T.C. Jester Park, and American Legion Park.

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DINING

PARKS

  • Palma de Cera

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  • Hicks House Cajun Cafe

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  • Fiesta Tacos

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  • Houston Panini & Provisions

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  • House of Fries

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  • Little Bitty Burger Barn

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  • Mytiburger

  • American Legion Park

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  • Oak Forest Park

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  • T.C. Jester Park

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  • Candlelight Community Center & Park

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NIGHTLIFE

  • Plonk! Beer & Wine Bistro

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  • Sassafras

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  • Wakefield CrowBar

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  • The Oak Forest Chill neighborhood Icehouse

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  • Catty Corner Ice House

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  • NJ's​

GROCERIES

  • Kroger

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  • Food Town

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  • Wal-Mart​

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  • Randalls

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