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Tanglewood

Home to former U.S. Presidents, CEOs and celebrities, Tanglewood is one of Houston's most expensive neighborhoods.

HIGHLIGHTS

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  • STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: One of Houston’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods, Tanglewood is also among the Best Houston Neighborhoods for Land Value Appreciation.

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  • TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: Tanglewood is zoned to some of the Best Schools In Houston.

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  • CENTRAL LOCATION: Tanglewood offers a good commute to Houston’s major job centers, including Downtown, the Galleria, and Energy Corridor. In addition, over 550 Yelp-ranked establishments are within 3 miles of the neighborhood.

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  • BEAUTIFUL HOMES WITH SIZABLE LOTS: The median home price in Tanglewood is approximately $1.75 million. When comparing with West University or River Oaks, the average Tanglewood home for sale is newer and has a larger lot (land prices are cheaper). Compared with homes in Memorial Villages, Tanglewood land values are more expensive and lots are smaller.

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

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12 Things Tanglewood Real Estate Buyers Should Know

  • Tanglewood real estate enjoys a central location near world-class retail centers, parks, and job centers. Schools, restaurants, and other entertainment options are also nearby.

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

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  • Tanglewood homes are minutes away from the Galleria and Uptown Park. Memorial Park is also a short drive from the neighborhood.

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  • Tanglewood homes typically sit on spacious, wooded lots. Architectural styles vary, though the neighborhood’s deed restrictions have helped maintain the area’s look and feel.

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

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

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

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  • A number of the neighborhood’s original homes still stand, though some have since been replaced with newer custom-built homes.

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  • 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.

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  • Home sizes vary, ranging from 2,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.

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  • Lot sizes, on the other hand, are typically between 10,000 to more than 40,000 square feet.

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

Schools

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS

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Briargrove Elementary

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  • 6145 San Felipe

  • International Baccalaureate World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP)

  • 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

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Briarmeadow Charter School

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  • 3601 Dunvale Rd.

  • Pre-K - 8th Grade

  • Offers Pre-AP and Gifted Programs

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MIDDLE

SCHOOLS

Grady Middle School

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  • 5215 San Felipe St.

  • Vanguard magnet school that offers Pre-AP programs for gifted and talented students

  • Its core enrichment classes covers several subjects, including Technology, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Music, and Spanish

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HIGH

SCHOOLS

Lee High School

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  • 6529 Beverly Hill St.

  • Magnet school that offers several advanced placement courses

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Westside High School

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  • 14201 Briar Forest Dr.

  • Magnet school for Integrated Technology.

  • Curriculum focuses on five branches wherein technology can be applied: Median Relations, Applied Science/Health Science, Fine Arts, Business, and Computing Sciences

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Lamar High School

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  • 3325 Westheimer Rd.

  • IB World Schools

  • Offers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme as well as a business management magnet program.

  • Lamar is also known for its great athletics offers

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T.H Rogers High School

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  • 5840 San Felipe St.

  • K - 12th Grade

  • Offers a gifted and talented program

  • Offers programs for deaf and multiply impaired students

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St. Michael School

  • 1833 Sage Rd.

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Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning

  • 2313 S Voss Rd.

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Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

  • 8900 Bellaire Blvd

St. Agnes Academy 

  • 9000 Bellaire Blvd.

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St. John's School

  • 2401 Claremont Ln.

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The Kinkaid School

  • 201 Kinkaid School Dr.

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

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

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

To find an updated listing of all Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood Houston

Tanglewood homes have easy access to hundreds of upscale boutiques, stores, restaurants, bars, and cafes. The Galleria and Uptown Park are both minutes away from the neighborhood.

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Green spaces are also available in the area. Tanglewood Park and Grady Park are within walking distance of Tanglewood homes. Memorial Park, Houston’s 1,500-acre urban park, is a short drive away.

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Members-only Houston Country Club is also located in Tanglewood. The club features a par 72 18-hole golf course (course rating 72.9, slope rating 122), tennis courts, and other luxury amenities.

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The Memorial Park Golf Course, on the other hand, is a few minutes away. It has a course rating of 73 and a slope rating of 122.

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DINING

  • Dish Society

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  • Barnaby's Cafe

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  • The Brisket House

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  • North Italia

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  • Adair Kitchen

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  • True Food Kitchen

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  • Osaka Japanese Restaurant

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  • Island Grill

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  • Peska Seafood Culture

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  • Latin Bites

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  • Ciao Bello

PARKS

  • Tanglewood park​

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  • Tanglewood Bark Park

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  • Grady Park

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  • Memorial Park​

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NIGHTLIFE

  • Belvedere

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  • Table on Post Oak

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  • The Tasting Room

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  • The Living Room

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  • Bar 12

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  • The West End

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  • Muldoon's

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  • WXYZ Bar

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  • 51fifteen Restaurant & Lounge

GROCERIES

  • Randalls

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  • Target

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  • Kroger

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  • Whole Foods Market

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  • The Fresh Market

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  • H-E-B

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  • Rice Epicurean Markets

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  • Westcreek Market and Deli

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