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Afton Oaks

Afton Oaks is a deed-restricted City of Houston neighborhood of about 525 homes in ZIP 77027, laid out in the early 1950s between the Galleria and Highland Village.

Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal

Why Live in Afton Oaks? The Good, The Bad & The Reality

Want a 1950s neighborhood between the Galleria and Highland Village where the dues pay for a constable patrol and back-door garbage pickup? Afton Oaks fits that. Just know exterior work and tree removal need the club's approval, and its history is shaped by the freeways on its edges.

Neighborhood Reality Check

Why You’ll Love It

  • Patrol and back-door garbage in the dues
  • Between the Galleria and Highland Village
  • Single-family restrictions with review

What Might Surprise You

  • Dues plus sale fees
  • Approval for exterior work and trees
  • Section Seven is different

Everyday Convenience

  • ER: Texas Children's Hospital - Texas Medical Center, 3.6 mi
  • Shopping: River Oaks District, 0.5 mi
  • Park: Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, 0.5 mi

Straight-line miles.

Michael’s Take

Afton Oaks is a neighborhood where the civic club does a lot of the work, and the dues pay for it.

Compare nearby:

Five Reasons People Love Living in Afton Oaks

  1. 1
    Patrol and back-door garbage in the dues

    The civic club contracts a Harris County Constable Precinct 1 patrol with 24/7 response and GFL garage-door garbage pickup twice a week, both paid from annual dues.

    Afton Oaks Civic Club: patrol Afton Oaks Civic Club: garbage Afton Oaks Civic Club: dues

  2. 2
    Between the Galleria and Highland Village

    The club places Afton Oaks between the Galleria and Highland Village, with River Oaks District at 4444 Westheimer and The Galleria at 5085 Westheimer nearby.

    Afton Oaks Civic Club: general info River Oaks District Simon: The Galleria

  3. 3
    Single-family restrictions with review

    The club calls one single-family home per lot and no commercial activity its key restrictions, and its Architectural Review Committee checks exterior work and new homes.

    Afton Oaks Civic Club: history Afton Oaks Civic Club: deed restrictions

  4. 4
    Esplanades and planted trees

    The club maintains Kettering Triangle Park and the Newcastle and Richmond esplanades and says it has planted more than fifty hardwood trees in common areas and yards.

    Afton Oaks Civic Club: landscaping

  5. 5
    Mid-size homes and a condo option

    HAR's 2025 Facts show a median home of 3,283 sq ft on an 8,760 sq ft lot, and HAR tracks a separate Afton Oaks T/H Condo neighborhood with a median market value of $387,907.

    HAR.com Afton Oaks 2025 Facts HAR.com Afton Oaks T/H Condo 2025 Facts

Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Afton Oaks

  1. 1
    Dues plus sale fees

    2026 dues are $1,090 a year, due January 1. A sale adds the club's $375 processing fee and a separate KRJ transfer fee, listed as $300 on one club page and $350 on another.

    Afton Oaks Civic Club: dues Afton Oaks Civic Club: sales and refi

  2. 2
    Approval for exterior work and trees

    Plans go to the Architectural Review Committee before city permits, and the club says no tree may be removed without pre-approval.

    Afton Oaks Civic Club: deed restrictions Afton Oaks Civic Club: landscaping

  3. 3
    Section Seven is different

    The club's history says Section Seven let its restrictions lapse and multiple dwellings followed. The 2006 amended restrictions cover Sections 1 to 6, Kettering Oaks and Greenwood, and they differ by section.

    Afton Oaks Civic Club: history Afton Oaks Civic Club: deed restrictions

  4. 4
    Freeway and commercial edges

    The club's history describes pressure from Loop 610, the Southwest Freeway and Galleria growth: TxDOT built a sound wall where Newcastle meets the freeway, and the club has used street closures, speed bumps and an agreement with River Oaks District's developer to limit cut-through traffic.

    Afton Oaks Civic Club: history

  5. 5
    Original houses and a drainage history

    HAR shows a median year built of 1958, so original houses may need roof, foundation, plumbing and wiring work. The club says storm sewers failed in the 1980s until a $17 million street and sewer rebuild from 2000 to 2004; we found no official record of a later flood event, and risk differs by address.

    HAR.com Afton Oaks 2025 Facts Afton Oaks Civic Club: history HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool

Who Might Love Afton Oaks?

  • Buyers who want a 1950s ranch house or a rebuilt home on a lot near HAR's 8,760 sq ft median
  • Buyers who want the Galleria and River Oaks District close to home
  • Buyers who like association services, such as patrol and back-door garbage, bundled into dues
  • Buyers who value maintained esplanades and protected trees

Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?

  • If you want larger lots and newer houses under one association, look at Tanglewood.
  • If you want older architecture on bigger lots, compare River Oaks.
  • If you want a separate city with its own zoning and police, consider West University Place.

Everyday Convenience in Afton Oaks

  • Shopping along Westheimer and Richmond Shopping is outside the neighborhood along Westheimer at River Oaks District and The Galleria, and Luling City Market barbecue is on Richmond Avenue. River Oaks District Simon: The Galleria Luling City Market
  • Streets closed to cut-through traffic Ivanhoe and West Alabama are blocked from Loop 610 access, and the club has added speed bumps to keep through traffic out. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • Transit plans changed In June 2024 METRO decided not to move forward with the University Corridor bus project, which ABC13 reported at about $2.2 billion; the club points residents to METRO for transit updates. ABC13, June 2024

Main routes: the I-610 West Loop and the Southwest Freeway (I-69/US 59), with Richmond Avenue and Westheimer Road nearby; TxDOT's interchange work added a Westheimer entrance to southbound I-610. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history TxDOT I-610/I-69 project update, January 2024 Afton Oaks Civic Club: landscaping

Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Afton Oaks, not driving distance or time; your street and route change the real trip. Each place links to its official site; a list is not a recommendation.

The Real Estate Reality

Median market value$1,244,511HAR 2025 facts (Afton Oaks)
Value range$593 - $2488 KHAR 2025 facts (Afton Oaks)
Median home size3,283 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Afton Oaks)
Median lot8,760 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Afton Oaks)
Median year built1958HAR 2025 facts (Afton Oaks)
Single-family homes438HAR 2025 facts (Afton Oaks)
Tax rate: City of Houston$0.519190 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill
Tax rate: Houston ISD$0.8421 per $100 (2026)official rate; not a tax bill
Tax rate: Harris County units$0.41750 per $100 (county) (2026)official rate; not a tax bill

Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Afton Oaks come from the MLS, and HAR’s public pages do not publish them by neighborhood, so we do not show them here. Ask for a current MLS report for the streets you are considering. Full sources are on the Afton Oaks Fact Sheet.

Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above

My take: Afton Oaks is a neighborhood where the civic club does a lot of the work, and the dues pay for it. Before you offer on a 1950s house you plan to expand, get that section's 2006 restrictions and ask the Architectural Review Committee what it will look at, including any tree in the way. If the lot is in Section Seven, read it on its own terms; its restrictions lapsed.

Afton Oaks vs. Nearby Neighborhoods

Afton Oaks vs. Tanglewood

Choose Tanglewood and you gain: Larger lots (HAR median 16,500 sq ft) and newer houses (median year built 1990) under one homes association.

You give up: Dues of $3,150 per lot in 2026 and a HAR median market value of $2,437,657.

Afton Oaks vs. River Oaks

Choose River Oaks and you gain: Larger lots (11,453 sq ft median), city landmark houses and the River Oaks Shopping Center and Theatre on West Gray.

You give up: A HAR median market value of $3,339,447, a lot-size based association fee and strict leasing and construction-hour rules.

Afton Oaks vs. West University Place

Choose West University Place and you gain: Its own police, fire, water, trash service and zoning code.

You give up: A HAR median market value of $2,108,596 and city permits to remove larger trees.

Questions buyers ask about Afton Oaks

Is Afton Oaks a good place to live?

It suits buyers who want a 1950s ranch house or a rebuilt home near the Galleria and River Oaks District, with a constable patrol and back-door garbage paid through club dues. Check your section's restrictions, the Architectural Review Committee's process and the house's age and drainage records before you buy.

Sources: Afton Oaks Civic Club: patrol Afton Oaks Civic Club: garbage Afton Oaks Civic Club: dues Checked Oct 28, 2026

What are the downsides of living in Afton Oaks?

Dues are $1,090 a year (2026), and a sale adds a processing fee and a transfer fee. Exterior work and tree removal need approval, Section Seven's restrictions lapsed, and the neighborhood borders Loop 610, the Southwest Freeway and Galleria-area commercial growth.

Sources: Afton Oaks Civic Club: patrol Afton Oaks Civic Club: garbage Afton Oaks Civic Club: dues Checked Oct 28, 2026

Researched and checked Oct 28, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.

Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Before you buy, let’s talk about what actually matters to you.

Michael O’Neal
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Call or text: 832-797-3780 · themichaelonealgroup.com

Neighborhood fact sheet

Afton Oaks Fact Sheet

The key facts on one sheet. Every figure links to its source, and each card shows the date it was last checked (sheet updated Oct 28, 2026).

Check the address. Property taxes, flood zone, HOA dues and school assignments are set for each address and can differ between homes in the same neighborhood. Before relying on anything on this sheet, look the address up in the official tools linked here.

Homes

HAR neighborhoodSingle-family homesMedian sizeMedian year builtMedian market value
Afton Oaks4383,283 sq ft1958$1,244,511
Afton Oaks T/H Condo01,763 sq ft1976$387,907

HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts (market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price). A neighborhood median is not the value of any one home. Full market snapshot.

HAR.com

Checked Oct 25, 2026

Property taxes

Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
City of Houston$0.519190 per $1002025Source
Houston ISD$0.8421 per $1002026Source
Harris County units$0.41750 per $100 (county)2026Source
Department of Education$0.0048 per $1002025Source
Houston Community College$0.098802 per $1002026Source

Official rates we could confirm, per $100 of taxable value. A tax bill also depends on which units cover the address, its appraised value and its exemptions. All tax details on this page.

Checked Oct 25, 2026

HOA dues

Associations and deed restrictions differ by subdivision here. Ask the seller for the resale certificate and the recorded restrictions for the specific address.

Schools

School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. School notes on this page.

Flood research

Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate. Flood notes on this page.

Nearby essentials

Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Afton Oaks, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.

See Afton Oaks on the area map

Checked Oct 28, 2026

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Due diligence

What Buyers Should Know Before Moving Here

Every Houston neighborhood has important details that buyers should understand before purchasing. Here are three key things to investigate before making an offer in Afton Oaks.

01

Section-by-section deed restrictions and the ARC

Afton Oaks is nine platted subdivisions: Sections One through Seven, Kettering Oaks and the Greenwood Addition. Amended restrictions for Sections 1-6 and Kettering Oaks were recorded January 6, 2006, and Greenwood's on March 20, 2006, while Section Seven's restrictions lapsed. The club's Architectural Review Committee reviews additions, renovations and new homes, and all trees are protected.

  • 2026 dues: $1,090 a year, due January 1; increases over 5% need member approval.
  • Sale fees: $375 club processing fee plus a KRJ transfer fee ($300 or $350, depending on the club page).
  • City permits require certifying deed-restriction compliance, so the ARC comes first.

Before you make an offer: Confirm the lot's section, read its recorded restrictions, and request the resale certificate from [email protected] before the option period ends.

02

Street drainage history and Buffalo Bayou

HCFCD's watershed layer places Afton Oaks in the Buffalo Bayou watershed. The civic club's history says the original storm sewers failed in the 1980s, with street flooding even in mild storms, until a $17 million street and sewer reconstruction ran from September 2000 to June 2004. We found no official record of a specific later flood event for Afton Oaks, and risk differs by address.

  • The HCFCD mapping tool shows floodplains and street ponding by address.
  • MAAPnext draft maps are not yet for insurance decisions.
  • On rebuilt lots, ask for the newer home's elevation certificate.

Before you make an offer: Check the address on FEMA and HCFCD maps, ask the seller for flood claim history and the elevation certificate, and get a flood insurance quote.

03

City of Houston and Houston ISD taxes

Afton Oaks is taxed by the City of Houston ($0.519190 per $100, 2025), Houston ISD ($0.8421, adopted 2026), Harris County ($0.41750, 2026), Flood Control ($0.05266, 2026), the Hospital District ($0.19528, 2026), the Port ($0.00603, 2026) and the Department of Education ($0.0048, 2025). HAR's tax table for the neighborhood also lists Houston Community College ($0.098802, 2025 and 2026); confirm it on the HCAD account. HISD's homestead exemption is $140,000 plus 20% of appraised value, and the city's is 20%. The seller's bill reflects the seller's value and exemptions, not yours.

  • File your own homestead exemption with HCAD after closing.
  • Add the $1,090 civic club dues (2026) to yearly carrying costs.

Before you make an offer: Pull the HCAD account, list its taxing units and estimate taxes at your purchase price before setting a budget.

Before You Buy in Afton Oaks

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The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Buyer questions

Buying in Afton Oaks: common questions

What are the pros and cons of living in Afton Oaks?

Buyers point to constable patrol and back-door garbage included in the dues, single-family deed restrictions, maintained esplanades and tree planting, and a location between the Galleria and Highland Village. The trade-offs are $1,090 in 2026 dues plus sale fees, ARC approval for exterior work and trees, restrictions that differ by section, freeway and commercial edges, and a 1950s housing stock.

Sources: Afton Oaks Civic Club: dues information · Afton Oaks Civic Club: deed restrictions · HAR.com Afton Oaks 2025 Facts Checked Oct. 25, 2026

What should buyers know before buying a home in Afton Oaks?

Confirm which section the lot is in and read its recorded restrictions, order the resale certificate from the civic club, check the address on FEMA and HCFCD flood maps, estimate taxes from the HCAD account at your own price, and confirm zoned schools with Houston ISD.

Sources: Afton Oaks Civic Club: deed restrictions · Afton Oaks Civic Club: info on sales/refi · Houston ISD school zones Checked Oct. 25, 2026

What are Afton Oaks Civic Club dues?

The club lists 2026 dues of $1,090 per year, billed in advance and due January 1, covering patrol, back-door garbage, recycling, esplanade upkeep and deed-restriction enforcement. A sale or refinance adds a $375 club processing fee, and KRJ Management charges a separate transfer fee.

Sources: Afton Oaks Civic Club: dues information · Afton Oaks Civic Club: info on sales/refi Checked Oct. 25, 2026

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Afton Oaks: what buyers should know

Researched by Michael O’Neal, Broker · REALTOR® (TREC #624124), and The Michael O’Neal Group from official city, county, school-district, flood-control and HAR.com sources. Every fact links to its source and was checked Oct. 25, 2026. Michael is a licensed real estate broker, not an attorney, engineer, surveyor, insurance agent or tax adviser.

At a glance

  • City of Houston population Afton Oaks is inside the City of Houston. The Census Bureau estimates the city's population at 2,397,315 (July 1, 2025), up from 2,304,580 in the 2020 Census. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  • City of Houston land area The Census Bureau lists Houston's land area as 640.44 square miles (2020). U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  • Super Neighborhood 23 The city places Afton Oaks in Super Neighborhood 23 (Afton Oaks / River Oaks) with River Oaks, Greenway Plaza and Upper Kirby, in Council District G. The city describes Afton Oaks as a subdivision of mostly 1950s ranch-style homes and lists the super neighborhood council as inactive. City of Houston Super Neighborhoods
  • Super Neighborhood 23 size The city's 2019 profile gives the Afton Oaks / River Oaks super neighborhood 2,311 acres (3.61 square miles) and Council Districts G and C. That area is far larger than Afton Oaks itself. City of Houston Planning & Development
  • About 525 homes between the Galleria and Highland Village The civic club describes Afton Oaks as a deed-restricted Inner Loop community of about 525 homes, located between the Galleria and Highland Village. Afton Oaks Civic Club
  • ZIP code HAR.com lists Afton Oaks in Harris County, ZIP code 77027. HAR.com Afton Oaks 2025 Facts

History and development

  • Laid out in the early 1950s The civic club's history says the subdivision was laid out south of Westheimer in the early 1950s, when Westheimer was unpaved with ditches on both sides and Loop 610 did not exist yet. Its general information page gives 1951 as the founding year. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • Building began in 1953 According to the club's history, construction started in 1953 with a few homes at the northern end, and the neighborhood was largely built out by the 1970s. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • Nine platted subdivisions The club's history describes Afton Oaks as nine subdivisions: Sections One through Seven, Kettering Oaks (Bryn Mawr and Ivanhoe streets) and the Greenwood Addition west of Kettering. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • Early prices The club's history records an original builder's home and lot on Ivanhoe at $27,000 in 1953, a West Alabama house selling for $38,500 in 1970, and Ivanhoe houses reaching $100,000 or more by the mid-1970s. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • Loop 610 opens The club's history notes that Loop 610 opened in 1971, and that the live oaks on the Newcastle esplanade were planted in the 1970s. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • Road plans the neighborhood opposed The history says proposals for a West Alabama tunnel under Loop 610 and a plan to connect both ends of Newcastle to the Southwest Freeway did not go ahead; TxDOT built a sound wall there instead. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • Richmond Avenue rail opposition The club recounts joining a 'No Rail on Richmond' coalition against a proposed elevated light rail line on Richmond Avenue, including a 20-foot plywood replica pylon on the Richmond esplanade at Newcastle. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • Civic club chartered The club says Afton Oaks Civic Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit homeowners association chartered in 1955. IRS records shown by ProPublica list its tax exemption as issued in February 1957. Afton Oaks Civic Club: general info

Homes and architecture

  • Single-family count HAR's 2025 Facts count 438 single-family properties in Afton Oaks, with an average of 3.76 bedrooms and 3.91 baths. HAR.com Afton Oaks 2025 Facts
  • Home and lot size HAR's 2025 Facts list a median home size of 3,283 sq ft on a median lot of 8,760 sq ft. HAR.com Afton Oaks 2025 Facts
  • Median year built 1958 HAR's 2025 Facts show a median year built of 1958, in line with the city's description of mostly 1950s ranch-style homes; many lots have since been rebuilt. HAR.com Afton Oaks 2025 Facts
  • Afton Oaks T/H Condo HAR tracks a separate 'Afton Oaks T/H Condo' neighborhood with 18 single-family condos (2025 Facts), a median of 1,763 sq ft and a median year built of 1976. HAR.com Afton Oaks T/H Condo 2025 Facts
  • Section Seven restrictions lapsed The club's history says common deed restrictions tied the sections together until Section Seven let its restrictions lapse, after which multiple dwellings were built there. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • One single-family home per lot The club calls the two most important restrictions the ban on commercial activity and the limit of one single-family residence per lot. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history

Market snapshot and homes for sale

HAR neighborhoodMedian market valueMedian price per sq ftSingle-family homesMedian year built
Afton Oaks$1,244,511$412.254381958
Afton Oaks T/H Condo$387,907$329.0801976

Values exactly as HAR.com shows them for each neighborhood (2025 data), checked Oct. 25, 2026. Neighborhood figures are not the value of any one home: request a property-specific pricing review.

  • HAR 2025 values HAR's 2025 Facts list a median market value of $1,244,511, a median appraised value of $1,233,380 and a neighborhood value range of $593 - $2488 K, as HAR shows it. HAR.com Afton Oaks 2025 Facts
  • HAR price per square foot HAR's 2025 Facts list a median appraised value of $375.69 per sq ft and a median price of $412.25 per sq ft. The page shows no median sold price per sq ft row. HAR.com Afton Oaks 2025 Facts
  • Townhome/condo values For the separate Afton Oaks T/H Condo neighborhood, HAR's 2025 Facts list a median market value of $387,907 and a median price of $329.08 per sq ft. HAR.com Afton Oaks T/H Condo 2025 Facts

Live listings in Afton Oaks

Every active listing from every brokerage, through our HAR.com MLS search. Searches HAR listings whose subdivision name contains Afton Oaks in ZIP 77027; it includes Afton Oaks section plats and the separate Afton Oaks T/H Condo townhomes on West Alabama, and may miss listings entered under another subdivision name.

Listings provided through HAR.com (Houston Association of REALTORS® Information Service); information believed accurate but not guaranteed. Open this search in a new window · Search all Houston homes

Property taxes, districts and exemptions

Tax bills depend on the exact taxing units on a property. These are the official rates we could confirm, with the year; check the appraisal district account for the units on any address.

Taxing unitYearRateSource
City of Houston2025$0.519190 per $100Harris Central Appraisal District
Houston ISD2026$0.8421 per $100Houston ISD
Department of Education2025$0.0048 per $100Harris County Tax Office
  • Harris County units The Harris County Tax Office lists 2026 adopted rates of $0.41750 for Harris County, $0.05266 for Flood Control, $0.19528 for the Hospital District and $0.00603 for the Port of Houston, per $100. Harris County Tax Office
  • Houston Community College HCC's adopted rate is $0.098802 per $100 for 2025 and 2026. HAR's Afton Oaks tax table includes HCC, but HAR notes tax units vary by property, so confirm on the HCAD account. Houston Community College
  • HISD exemptions HISD lists a homestead exemption of $140,000 plus 20% of appraised value, and an extra $60,000 plus a $5,000 local option for owners 65 or older or disabled. Houston ISD
  • City homestead exemption The City of Houston's local homestead exemption is 20% of appraised value; check HCAD for the over-65/disabled amount on a given account. City of Houston Budget & Fiscal Affairs Committee
  • HCAD account Each HCAD account lists its appraised value, exemptions and taxing units. Buyers file their own homestead exemption after closing. Harris Central Appraisal District

Schools

  • Houston ISD zoning Afton Oaks is in Houston ISD. HISD matches each address to its elementary, middle and high school through its School Zone Search tool; Student Transfers is 713-556-6734. Confirm assignments with HISD. Houston ISD

School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.

Flood maps and drainage research

No guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. These are the official tools and records to research an address, and the public projects that affect drainage.

  • Buffalo Bayou watershed Harris County's HCFCD watershed layer places points in Afton Oaks (Kettering Drive and near Richmond Avenue) in the Buffalo Bayou watershed. Harris County GIS (HCFCD watersheds layer)
  • HCFCD Buffalo Bayou HCFCD lists the Buffalo Bayou watershed at 102 square miles with 106 miles of open streams, and lists its studies and projects by name. Harris County Flood Control District
  • Street drainage problems in the 1980s The civic club's history says the storm drainage system proved inadequate in the 1980s: shifting soils cracked pipes and even mild storms caused street flooding that could keep residents from leaving or getting home. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • $17 million street and sewer rebuild Per the club, plans for a $17 million reconstruction of streets and sewers were finished in spring 2000; Phase I ran from September 2000 to February 2002 and Phase II from September 2002 to June 2004. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool HCFCD's Flood Education Mapping Tool shows mapped floodways, 1% and 0.2% floodplains, watersheds and street ponding by address. Harris County Flood Control District
  • FEMA flood maps FEMA's Map Service Center is the official source for effective flood maps; search by address. FEMA
  • MAAPnext draft maps MAAPnext is HCFCD's updated flood mapping that FEMA is using to draft new maps; the drafts cannot be used for insurance or regulatory decisions yet. Harris County Flood Control District

More: Houston flood maps and flood questions.

Parks, trails and recreation

  • Kettering Triangle Park and esplanades The civic club maintains Kettering Triangle Park, the city-owned esplanades on Newcastle Drive and Richmond Avenue, the Richmond monument signs and their flower beds, with landscaping, tree care, dog stations and irrigation. Afton Oaks Civic Club: landscaping
  • Hardwood tree program The club runs a hardwood tree-planting program and says more than fifty trees have been planted in common areas and in front and back yards. Afton Oaks Civic Club: landscaping
  • Constable patrol The club contracts with Harris County Constable Precinct 1, which patrols on a set schedule and responds to resident calls 24/7; the Afton Oaks patrol line is 713-755-7628. Vacation watch requests go through the Precinct 1 website with two weeks' notice. Afton Oaks Civic Club: patrol service
  • Levy Park in Upper Kirby Levy Park is a 6-acre City of Houston park in the Upper Kirby District, maintained and programmed by the Upper Kirby District Foundation. It reopened in 2017 with a dog park, a rain garden and a Children's Park, and offers free programs year-round. Levy Park (Upper Kirby District Foundation)
  • Pumpkin Park The city lists Pumpkin Park (formerly River Oaks Park) at 3600 Locke Lane, 77027, at 5.10 acres. City of Houston Parks (District G list)

Golf nearby: Houston golf courses and golf communities.

Restaurants and shopping

Listed because the business’s own site, current social account or a recent news report confirms it is open. Not a review or a ranking.

  • Luling City Market Family-owned Central Texas barbecue restaurant at 4726 Richmond Avenue (77027), open daily per its site. Luling City Market
  • River Oaks District River Oaks District at 4444 Westheimer Rd (77027), near Loop 610, has more than 60 brands plus restaurants. The civic club's history notes an agreement with its developer to deter project traffic from entering Afton Oaks from the north. River Oaks District
  • The Galleria The Galleria at 5085 Westheimer Rd (77056) lists 325+ stores and restaurants. Simon (The Galleria)

Getting around

We name the roads and transit options; we do not quote drive times, because they change with the hour and the exact address.

  • I-610 West Loop and I-69/US 59 Loop 610 and the Southwest Freeway (I-69/US 59) are the freeways named in the civic club's history. TxDOT has been reconstructing their interchange, and its updates cover ramps such as the Westheimer entrance to southbound I-610. TxDOT
  • Neighborhood traffic measures The club's history lists measures to limit cut-through traffic: Ivanhoe and West Alabama blocked from Loop 610 access, speed bumps, and the River Oaks District agreement. Afton Oaks Civic Club: history
  • University Corridor BRT not moving ahead The civic club's FAQ points residents to METRO's MetroNext site for updates on transit plans. In June 2024 METRO decided not to move forward with the University Corridor project, a planned bus line of about $2.2 billion linking the University of Houston and Texas Southern University to the Westchase Park & Ride, ABC13 reported. ABC13 (June 2024)
  • METRO METRO's trip planner covers local bus and METRORapid routes; customer service is 713-635-4000. METRO

City services, utilities and rules

  • Back-door garbage through the club The club contracts GFL Environmental for garage-door garbage pickup Monday and Thursday, curbside recycling Monday (no glass) and curbside heavy trash Thursday (two items). Service is for members in good standing; GFL's line is 281-368-8397. Afton Oaks Civic Club: garbage collection
  • City garbage sponsorship The club says its contract falls under the City of Houston's garbage sponsorship program, so municipal funds partly offset the cost. Afton Oaks Civic Club: garbage collection
  • Streetlights The club's FAQ links residents to CenterPoint Energy's streetlight outage page for reporting broken streetlights. Afton Oaks Civic Club: FAQ
  • Water and sewer Houston Public Works handles water and sewer accounts; start or transfer service through its utility billing page or 713-371-1400. Houston Public Works
  • 2026 dues The club lists 2026 dues of $1,090 per year, billed in advance and due January 1. Dues cover patrol, back-door garbage, recycling, esplanade upkeep, deed restriction enforcement and administration; increases over 5% need member approval. Afton Oaks Civic Club: dues information
  • Resale and transfer fees The club charges a $375 processing fee (including the resale certificate) on a sale or refinance, and management company KRJ charges a separate transfer fee: $300 on the dues page and $350 on the sales/refi page. Title companies usually collect both; requests go to [email protected]. Afton Oaks Civic Club: info on sales/refi
  • Architectural Review Committee The club's Architectural Review Committee checks exterior additions, renovations and new homes against the deed restrictions. Because city permits require certifying deed-restriction compliance, plans go to the committee before permits or work. Afton Oaks Civic Club: deed restrictions
  • 2006 amended restrictions Amended restrictions for Sections 1-6 and Kettering Oaks were recorded with Harris County on January 6, 2006, and amended and restated Greenwood Addition restrictions on March 20, 2006. They differ by section and lot. Afton Oaks Civic Club: deed restrictions
  • Trees protected The club says all trees in Afton Oaks are protected by the deed restrictions and may not be removed without pre-approval. Afton Oaks Civic Club: landscaping
  • Club meetings General membership meetings are held the third Thursday of February, May, August and November; board elections take place at the November meeting. The club has no permanent office (P.O. Box 22402, Houston 77227). Afton Oaks Civic Club: general info
  • City deed restriction enforcement Houston has no zoning, but the City Legal Department can enforce certain deed restrictions (use, setbacks, lot size, number and type of structures). Its hotline is 832-393-6333. City of Houston Legal Department
  • City permits The Houston Permitting Center's Project Planner lists the city permits a project needs. Houston Permitting Center

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Neighborhood FAQ

Afton Oaks: questions buyers and sellers ask

What are the property tax rates in Afton Oaks?

Adopted rates per $100 of taxable value, latest year published: City of Houston $0.519190 (2025); Houston ISD $0.8421 (2026); Department of Education $0.0048 (2025). Which units apply, including any utility district, and the exemptions for an address are on its appraisal district account.

Sources: Harris Central Appraisal District · Houston ISD · Harris County Tax Office Checked Oct 25, 2026

How do I check flood risk for a home in Afton Oaks?

Look the address up in the official tools: Buffalo Bayou watershed, HCFCD Buffalo Bayou, Street drainage problems in the 1980s. No neighborhood guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood; ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate.

Sources: Harris County GIS (HCFCD watersheds layer) · Harris County Flood Control District · Afton Oaks Civic Club: history Checked Oct 25, 2026

Do I need a city permit to remodel in Afton Oaks?

The Houston Permitting Center's Project Planner lists the city permits a project needs.

Sources: Houston Permitting Center Checked Oct 25, 2026

Who provides water and trash service in Afton Oaks?

Houston Public Works handles water and sewer accounts; start or transfer service through its utility billing page or 713-371-1400.

Sources: Houston Public Works Checked Oct 25, 2026

What do homes in Afton Oaks cost?

HAR.com lists a median market value of $1,244,511 and a median of $412.25 per square foot for Afton Oaks (Afton Oaks 2025 Facts, based on appraisal district records). That is a neighborhood median, not the value of any one home.

Sources: HAR.com Checked Oct 25, 2026

What are the main roads and transit options in Afton Oaks?

Loop 610 and the Southwest Freeway (I-69/US 59) are the freeways named in the civic club's history. TxDOT has been reconstructing their interchange, and its updates cover ramps such as the Westheimer entrance to southbound I-610.

Sources: TxDOT Checked Oct 25, 2026

Talk with Michael

Buying or selling in Afton Oaks?

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For homeowners

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Our Afton Oaks seller guide covers HAR market data, what buyers will ask about and what to have ready, plus a free, no-obligation pricing review.

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Michael O’Neal
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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