A drive for errands
This is a residential subdivision; groceries and shopping are outside it.1
The Michael O’Neal Group · Ashford Forest community guide
Ashford ForestNo MUD
Want a west Houston home around 1970 inside the city with no MUD? Ashford Forest fits. Just know Buffalo Bayou is nearby, so check the flood zone on every lot.
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Ashford Forest from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Ashford Forest and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Ashford Forest’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
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Neighborhood dots are approximate centers; we don’t draw subdivision, city or district boundaries. Filter rules: Golf nearby: Nearest golf course 1 mile or less (straight line from the neighborhood center). Near parks: A mapped park 1.5 miles or less from the neighborhood center. Larger homes: HAR 2025 median home size of 2,800 sq ft or more. Established: HAR 2025 median year built before 1995. Newer homes: HAR 2025 median year built 2010 or later. Larger lots: HAR 2025 median lot of 9,000 sq ft or more.
Daily life
What everyday life in Ashford Forest looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Ashford Forest’s center): Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B, 1.9 mi; Bellaire Blvd H-E-B, 4.4 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): HCA Houston Healthcare West, 2.0 mi; Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 3.9 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
Ashford Forest and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Ashford Forest and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Ashford Forest
Ashford Forest
Ashford Forest is a west Houston subdivision in ZIP 77077, inside the City of Houston and Houston ISD, near Buffalo Bayou.
- 1970Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 1.7 mi
Nearby community
River Forest
River Forest is a west Houston subdivision in ZIP 77079, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD, near Buffalo Bayou.
- $1.03MHAR 2025 median value
- 3,439Median sq ft
- 1970Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 2.1 mi
Nearby community
Memorial Hollow
Memorial Hollow is a small Memorial-area subdivision in ZIP 77024, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD, on the 12200 to 12400 blocks of Kimberley, Perthshire, Pinerock and Barryknoll.
- $970KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,537Median sq ft
- 1962Median year built
Nearby community
Shadow Oaks
Shadow Oaks is a 1950s and 1960s Spring Branch subdivision just inside Beltway 8 and north of I-10, inside the City of Houston.
- $372KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,854Median sq ft
- 1958Median year built
Nearby community
Spring Branch Woods
Spring Branch Woods is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77055, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $393KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,818Median sq ft
- 1958Median year built
Nearby community
Long Point Woods
Long Point Woods is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77055, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $427KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,663Median sq ft
- 1955Median year built
Nearby community
Spring Shadows
Spring Shadows is a Spring Branch subdivision of almost 2,000 homes just inside Beltway 8 and north of I-10, with a mandatory homeowners association.
- $443KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,245Median sq ft
- 1970Median year built
- Spring Shadows Civic Association: $375 per year (2025)
Nearby community
Campbell Woods
Campbell Woods is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77080, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $265KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,508Median sq ft
- 1957Median year built
Nearby community
Spring Branch Oaks
Spring Branch Oaks is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77080, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $453KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,946Median sq ft
- 1955Median year built
Nearby community
Spring Branch Estates
Spring Branch Estates is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77080, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $346KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,680Median sq ft
- 1977Median year built
Home figures: HAR.com 2025 Facts, as HAR shows them. Dues and tax rates: official sources with the year. Aerials: USGS The National Map (public domain).
Five things you might not know
Ashford Forest details worth knowing.
- 01
West Houston, inside the city
HAR's tax table for Ashford Forest lists the City of Houston and Houston ISD, in ZIP 77077.1
- 02
Built around 1970
HAR's 2025 facts count 468 single-family homes with a median year built of 1969, a median of 2,280 sq ft and a median lot of 9,000 sq ft.1
- 03
Values
HAR's 2025 median market value is $388,097, with a typical range of $307K - $520K.1
- 04
Ashford Forest Lake
HAR lists Ashford Forest Lake separately: 67 homes, median year built 1970, a median lot of 12,600 sq ft and a median market value of $755,172.4
- 05
No MUD
HAR's tax table shows no municipal utility district for Ashford Forest.1
Getting around
From Ashford Forest to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: I-10 (Katy Freeway), Beltway 8 and Memorial Drive.1
Straight-line distance, not road miles. Traffic changes by the hour, so we don’t publish drive times; the route link opens Google Maps with current traffic, which is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Neighborhood matchmaker
Which nearby neighborhood fits you best?
Compare Ashford Forest with nearby neighborhoods in five questions. Matches use only HAR 2025 neighborhood figures, official tax rates and straight-line distances, never anything about who lives there.
Ashford Forest market dashboard
What the market around Ashford Forest is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Ashford Forest alone. HAR’s Energy Corridor and Memorial West market areas cover the communities around Ashford Forest; we don’t claim Ashford Forest sits inside either one. These are HAR’s own monthly single-family figures, read Nov. 6, 2026; HAR’s market areas have their own boundaries, so read them as the bigger picture.
Energy Corridor
HAR market area · single-family
- $436,250Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 34Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 245Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.7Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 32.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- -1.2%Active listings vs. a year ago
Memorial West
HAR market area · single-family
- $900,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 22Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 97Active listings, Oct 2026
- 2.2Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 7Median days on market, Sep 2026
- -14.2%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Ashford Forest (77077): median market value $388,097, typical range $307K - $520K, median home 2,280 sq ft on a 9,000 sq ft lot, median year built 19691.
Monthly trends
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (single-family sold and active tables). Reporting month shown on each point.
Neighborhood comparisons
HAR.com neighborhood pages, “2025 Facts” (checked Oct. 14, 2026). Neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals. HAR market areas and neighborhoods have different boundaries, so compare like with like.
Greater Houston for context (September 2026): $325,000 median sale price, 40,192 active listings, 5.5 months of inventory. HAR, released Oct. 14, 20268.
What it means: months of inventory near 5 to 6 is usually called balanced. Subdivision-level pending sales and price reductions aren’t on HAR’s public pages; Michael can pull them from the MLS.
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- Matterport 3D toursAn immersive 3D tour buyers can walk through online, when it suits the home.
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Nothing is pre-filled for insurance. Get quotes for the specific address, including flood, even outside a mapped zone.
No rate is filled in for you. For reference, Freddie Mac’s average 30-year rate was 7.32% the week of Oct. 22, 2026. Lenders quote by credit and loan type.
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Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year9. Harris County units: Harris County (2026), Harris County Flood Control District (2026), Harris County Hospital District (2026), Port of Houston Authority (2026), Harris County Department of Education (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want a west Houston home around 1970 inside the city with no MUD? Ashford Forest fits. Just know Buffalo Bayou is nearby, so check the flood zone on every lot.
The Good
The Bad
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineAshford Forest gives you a west Houston lot inside the city without a MUD line. Buffalo Bayou is the thing I'd look at first: pull the FEMA zone and the seller's flood disclosure before you fall for a house.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a west Houston lot inside the city
- You may love it ifBuyers who prefer no MUD
- You may love it ifBuyers working along the Energy Corridor
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a Memorial Village, compare Hunters Creek Village.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want newer construction, look at Cinco Ranch.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Ashford Forest gives you a west Houston lot inside the city without a MUD line. Buffalo Bayou is the thing I'd look at first: pull the FEMA zone and the seller's flood disclosure before you fall for a house.
- Houston Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Ashford Forest in our recordsHISD School Locator (by address)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. We don’t publish ratings or rankings.
Flood research
Flood research for a Ashford Forest address.
Rebuilds in a mapped floodplain need a city permit.10
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- Harris County Flood Education Mapping ToolFEMA floodplains relative to structures
- MAAPnext interactive mapDraft next-generation maps and “Know Your Risk”
- Harris County Flood Warning SystemLive rainfall and stream gauges
- Our flood map guideHow to read the official maps
- Background
Detention work upstream
HCFCD has been adding linear detention along Buffalo Bayou in Terry Hershey Park.3
No map can say a property won’t flood. Check the official map, the seller’s disclosure, flood insurance and the elevation of the specific home. Michael is a broker, not a flood engineer or insurance agent.
Compare
Ashford Forest vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
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Questions buyers actually ask
Ashford Forest questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Ashford Forest?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Ashford Forest (77077)” show a median market value of $388,097, a typical range of $307K - $520K, a median home of 2,280 sq ft on a 9,000 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1969. They are HAR’s neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals.
Source: HAR.com 2025 Facts (checked Oct. 14, 2026).
Which local taxing units apply in Ashford Forest besides Harris County?
Our records show City of Houston at $0.5192 per $100 (2025); Houston ISD at $0.8421 per $100 (2026); Houston Community College at $0.0988 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the HCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: hccs.edu, houstonisd.org, houstontx.gov.
What did HAR’s Energy Corridor market area show this fall for buyers looking at Ashford Forest?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $436,250 for single-family homes in its Energy Corridor market area, with 34 sales that month, 245 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.7 months of inventory. HAR’s area has its own boundaries; ask for a subdivision-level report before pricing or offering.
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026).
More questions and answers are in the resource center below.
Tools
Plan your move to Ashford Forest.
Neighborhood matchmakerAshford Forest vs. nearby neighborhoods.Ownership cost calculatorTaxes by unit, dues, insurance, mortgage.Affordability calculatorWhat price fits your budget.Flood researchOfficial maps for any address.True cost of ownershipTaxes by unit, exemptions, insurance.Houston flood map guideHow to read the official maps.Inner Loop HoustonThe wider area, compared.
Relocating?
Get the Greater Houston Relocation Guide
Central Houston and seven other regions, compared with the same sourced facts.
Have questions about Ashford Forest?
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- Broker and owner of The Michael O’Neal Group, Keller Williams Realty Northeast, 20665 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble (TREC broker #624124)
- The Michael O’Neal Group has helped 2,035 families over 13 years
- RealTrends Verified: No. 1 team in Kingwood by volume and sides, 2025 sales data (profile)
- HAR Client Experience Ratings: 4.90 out of 5 from 90 surveys (imported Oct. 20, 2026; read the reviews)
- Works with buyers and sellers across Greater Houston from the team’s office in Humble
How the team helps
- Pricing from Ashford Forest’s own recent sales
- Checking the tax units, any deed restrictions and the resale certificate before the option period ends
- Listing preparation and professional marketing
- Buyer representation and showings
- Relocation help for out-of-town buyers
- Transaction coordination from contract to close
The website assistant answers from our sourced Ashford Forest guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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Research
Ashford Forest homeowner resource center.
Everything we’ve researched, with every source and checked date: city rules and services, documents, tax units, parks and amenities, schools, flood resources and FAQs. Search it or pick a topic.
Ashford Forest at a Glance
West Houston, inside the city. HAR's tax table for Ashford Forest lists the City of Houston and Houston ISD, in ZIP 77077. HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts
Built around 1970. HAR's 2025 facts count 468 single-family homes with a median year built of 1969, a median of 2,280 sq ft and a median lot of 9,000 sq ft. HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts
Values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $388,097, with a typical range of $307K, $520K. HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts
Ashford Forest Lake. HAR lists Ashford Forest Lake separately: 67 homes, median year built 1970, a median lot of 12,600 sq ft and a median market value of $755,172. HAR.com: Ashford Forest Lake 2025 Facts
No MUD. HAR's tax table shows no municipal utility district for Ashford Forest. HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts
Buffalo Bayou detention work nearby. HCFCD has been adding linear stormwater detention along Buffalo Bayou between State Highway 6 and the Sam Houston Tollway; Phase 1 on the south bank inside Terry Hershey Park, between Eldridge Parkway and Dairy Ashford, was scheduled to start construction in April 2019. HCFCD: Buffalo Bayou linear detention (Terry Hershey Park)
City of Houston rules apply. Ashford Forest is inside the City of Houston, so a rebuild or addition in a mapped floodplain or floodway needs a city floodplain development permit. City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
City help with deed restrictions. The City of Houston Legal Department can sue over deed restriction violations that began after August 1965, and complaints can be filed online at no cost. City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ
Homes and the Ashford Forest Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Forest (77077) | 468 | 2,280 sq ft | 9,000 sq ft | 1969 | $388,097 | $307K - $520K |
| Ashford Forest Lake | 67 | 2,957 sq ft | 12,600 sq ft | 1970 | $755,172 | $497K - $1.07M |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts. Market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price, and a median is not the value of any one home.
Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for Ashford Forest are MLS figures that HAR’s public pages do not publish by neighborhood. Ask for a current MLS report for the sections you are considering.
Live HAR.com search for Ashford Forest; if it shows no homes, none are listed under that name right now. Widen the search or ask us.
Property Taxes, HOA and MUD in Ashford Forest
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston ISD | $0.8421 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| City of Houston | $0.51919 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Houston Community College | $0.098802 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.4175 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.05266 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.19528 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.00603 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.0048 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
Ashford Forest is inside the City of Houston with no MUD on HAR's tax table. The HCAD account shows every unit on a home. HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts Harris Central Appraisal District
HOA and deed restrictions
No assessment amount is published by an official source, so we do not show one. The resale certificate for the address shows what it owes.
We did not find an official association website or published dues for Ashford Forest; ask for the recorded deed restrictions. City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ
Rates are per $100 of taxable value; a tax bill also depends on the appraised value, exemptions and which units cover the address. Look an address up: Harris Central Appraisal District property search, Harris County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving Ashford Forest
- Houston ISD HISD School Locator (by address)
HAR's tax table lists Houston ISD. HISD zones each address to its schools and runs a separate School Choice process, so confirm the address with HISD's tools. Houston ISD: attendance and boundary Houston ISD: enrollment and School Choice
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Flood and Drainage Research for Ashford Forest
HCFCD has been adding linear stormwater detention along Buffalo Bayou between State Highway 6 and the Sam Houston Tollway; Phase 1 on the south bank inside Terry Hershey Park, between Eldridge Parkway and Dairy Ashford, was scheduled to start construction in April 2019. HCFCD: Buffalo Bayou linear detention (Terry Hershey Park)
Check the exact Ashford Forest address on FEMA's effective map, HCFCD's Flood Education Mapping Tool and the MAAPnext draft maps before you buy or plan a rebuild. FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool MAAPnext draft flood maps
Inside Houston, any construction in the 100-year or 500-year floodplain or the floodway needs a floodplain development permit from the city. City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
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, and price flood insurance before your option period ends.
Getting Around from Ashford Forest
I-10 (Katy Freeway) and Beltway 8 are the main routes; the Energy Corridor job center is along I-10 to the west. HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts
We name routes rather than quote drive times, which change with the hour and the exact address. Straight-line miles to both airports are on the fact sheet below.
Ashford Forest Questions Buyers Ask
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Ashford Forest values?
A median market value of $388,097 and a typical range of $307K, $520K, with a median year built of 1969. These are HAR's medians, not sale prices.
Sources: HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Ashford Forest have a MUD tax?
HAR's tax table shows no MUD; Ashford Forest is inside the City of Houston.
Sources: HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Which school district serves Ashford Forest?
Houston ISD. Confirm the zoned schools for the exact address with the district.
Sources: Houston ISD: attendance and boundary Houston ISD: enrollment and School Choice Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before buying in Ashford Forest?
The FEMA zone and seller's flood disclosure (Buffalo Bayou is nearby), the recorded deed restrictions, and the HCAD tax units.
Sources: FEMA Flood Map Service Center City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ Harris Central Appraisal District Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Ashford Forest? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a west Houston home around 1970 inside the city with no MUD? Ashford Forest fits. Just know Buffalo Bayou is nearby, so check the flood zone on every lot.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- No MUD
- Bigger lots
- Houston ISD
What Might Surprise You
- Homes from around 1970
- Check the flood zone
- No association website
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B, 1.9 mi
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare West, 2.0 mi
- Shopping: Town & Country Village, 2.8 mi
- Park: Terry Hershey Park, 1.7 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Ashford Forest gives you a west Houston lot inside the city without a MUD line.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Ashford Forest
- 1No MUD
HAR's tax table shows no MUD.
- 2Bigger lots
HAR's 2025 median lot is 9,000 sq ft.
- 3Houston ISD
HAR's tax table lists Houston ISD.
- 4Detention work upstream
HCFCD has been adding linear detention along Buffalo Bayou in Terry Hershey Park.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Ashford Forest
- 1Homes from around 1970
HAR's median year built is 1969.
- 2Check the flood zone
Look up each address on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
- 3No association website
Get the recorded deed restrictions through the title company.
- 4City floodplain rules
Rebuilds in a mapped floodplain need a city permit.
Who Might Love Ashford Forest?
- Buyers who want a west Houston lot inside the city
- Buyers who prefer no MUD
- Buyers working along the Energy Corridor
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a Memorial Village, compare Hunters Creek Village.
- If you want newer construction, look at Cinco Ranch.
Everyday Convenience in Ashford Forest
- A drive for errands This is a residential subdivision; groceries and shopping are outside it. HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts
Main routes: I-10 (Katy Freeway), Beltway 8 and Memorial Drive. HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts
| Nearest H-E-B | Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B 1.9 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Bellaire Blvd H-E-B 4.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B 1.9 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare West 2.0 mi |
| Major shopping | Town & Country Village 2.8 mi |
| Parks and nature | Terry Hershey Park 1.7 mi |
| Golf | Sharpstown Park Golf Course 5.5 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 22 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 21 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Ashford Forest, 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 | $388,097 | HAR 2025 facts (Ashford Forest (77077)) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $307K - $520K | HAR 2025 facts (Ashford Forest (77077)) |
| Median home size | 2,280 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Ashford Forest (77077)) |
| Median lot | 9,000 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Ashford Forest (77077)) |
| Median year built | 1969 | HAR 2025 facts (Ashford Forest (77077)) |
| Single-family homes | 468 | HAR 2025 facts (Ashford Forest (77077)) |
| Tax rate: Houston ISD | $0.8421 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: City of Houston | $0.51919 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Houston Community College | $0.098802 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Ashford Forest 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 Ashford Forest Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Ashford Forest gives you a west Houston lot inside the city without a MUD line. Buffalo Bayou is the thing I'd look at first: pull the FEMA zone and the seller's flood disclosure before you fall for a house.
Ashford Forest vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Ashford Forest vs. Energy Corridor
Choose Energy Corridor and you gain: More choices close to the job centers.
You give up: Ashford Forest's single-subdivision setting.
Ashford Forest vs. Memorial West
Choose Memorial West and you gain: More neighborhoods with Spring Branch ISD.
You give up: Ashford Forest's exact location.
Questions buyers ask about Ashford Forest
Is Ashford Forest a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a west Houston lot inside the city with no MUD, at a 2025 HAR median of $388,097. Check the flood zone near Buffalo Bayou.
Sources: HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Ashford Forest?
Homes are around 50 years old, no association site publishes rules or dues, and lots near the bayou need a flood check.
Sources: HAR.com: Ashford Forest (77077) 2025 Facts FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool Checked Nov 11, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 11, 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
Ashford Forest 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 Nov 11, 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 neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median year built | Median market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Forest (77077) | 468 | 2,280 sq ft | 1969 | $388,097 |
| Ashford Forest Lake | 67 | 2,957 sq ft | 1970 | $755,172 |
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.
Checked Nov 11, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston ISD | $0.8421 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| City of Houston | $0.51919 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Houston Community College | $0.098802 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.4175 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.05266 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.19528 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.00603 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.0048 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
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.
- Harris Central Appraisal District property search
- Harris County Tax Office
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
Checked Nov 11, 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
- Houston ISD HISD School Locator (by address)
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
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
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
Hospitals with an emergency room
Shopping
- Town & Country Village 2.8 mi
- CITYCENTRE 3.0 mi
- The Galleria 8.7 mi
Parks and nature
- Terry Hershey Park 1.7 mi
- George Bush Park 5.3 mi
- Tanglewood Park 7.4 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course 5.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Ashford Forest, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Ashford Forest on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Memorial West · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Ashford Forest (77077), 2025 Facts
- City of Houston
- HCFCD: Buffalo Bayou linear detention (Terry Hershey Park)
- HAR.com: Ashford Forest Lake 2025 Facts
- Terry Hershey Park
- HAR.com, Energy Corridor market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Memorial West market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Official tax rate source
- City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
- City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ
Community facts: city, district and association records, the Harris County appraisal district and tax office, HAR.com and each place’s official page (records checked Oct. 21-Nov. 3, 2026). Market areas: HAR.com (read Nov. 8, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.