Groceries on 290
The H-E-B at 12009 Northwest Freeway is the nearest.5
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BinglewoodBig lots
Want a 1950s ranch house on a big lot in Spring Branch, around a city park, at one of the lower HAR medians in the area? Binglewood fits. Just know the houses are modest in size and dues rules change by section.
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Binglewood from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Tap the gold dot for Binglewood’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 Binglewood looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Medical care
Memorial Hermann Memorial City is the nearest hospital with an ER.6
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Binglewood’s center): Hwy 290 Smart Shop, 1.7 mi; Kempwood and Gessner H-E-B, 2.1 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 3.9 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare West, 8.3 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
Binglewood and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Binglewood and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Binglewood
Binglewood
Binglewood is a Spring Branch neighborhood of 741 single-family homes in six sections, built around James W. Lee Park.
- $300KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,717Median sq ft
- 1959Median 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
Westview Terrace
Westview Terrace is a small deed-restricted Spring Branch subdivision northwest of Loop 610 and I-10, between Teluco, Rolla, Silber and Story streets.
- $555KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,800Median sq ft
- 1951Median year built
- Memorial Park Golf Course, 2.1 mi
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 1.9 mi
Nearby community
Oak Estates
Oak Estates is a small City of Houston subdivision in ZIP 77027 behind the Highland Village shopping center, inside Loop 610.
- $2.24MHAR 2025 median value
- 4,677Median sq ft
- 1998Median year built
- Memorial Park Golf Course, 1.9 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, 1.0 mi
Nearby community
Sunset Heights
Sunset Heights is a Greater Heights neighborhood platted in 1910, between Yale Street, N. Main Street, Loop 610 and 20th Street, north of the Houston Heights.
- 2001Median year built
- Stude Park, 2.0 mi
Nearby community
Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith is an older neighborhood on the east side of the Greater Heights in ZIP 77009, centered on 23-acre Montie Beach Park.
- 1940Median year built
- Stude Park, 1.5 mi
Nearby community
Braeburn Country Club Estates
Braeburn Country Club Estates is a subdivision of about 460 single-family homes in the City of Bellaire (ZIP 77401), including Braeburn Drive in the western part of the city.
- $1.75MHAR 2025 median value
- 5,281Median sq ft
- 1997Median year built
- Evelyn's Park, 1.8 mi
Nearby community
Southdale
Southdale is a subdivision in the east part of the City of Bellaire (ZIP 77401), first built right after World War II as small houses for veterans.
- $941KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,422Median sq ft
- 2000Median year built
- Evelyn's Park, 0.5 mi
Nearby community
Champion Forest
Champion Forest is an established subdivision along Champion Forest Drive and Cypresswood Drive in the Klein area of north Harris County (Spring 77379), next to Cypress Creek and the former Raveneaux Country Club.
- $426KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,266Median sq ft
- 1982Median year built
- Champions Golf Club, 1.3 mi
- Champion Forest Fund, Inc. (Champion Forest Homeowner's Association, Sections 1-10): $250 per lot per year (2026)
Nearby community
Towne Lake
Cypress, northwest Harris County, off Barker Cypress Road and US 290; bordered by US 290, West Road and Barker Cypress Road with access to I-10 and the Grand Parkway (trade press).
- $597KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,390Median sq ft
- 2018Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.6 mi
- HC MUD No. 500: $0.8500 per $100 (current (as posted by the district's tax assessor, Oct 2026)) and 2 more
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
Binglewood details worth knowing.
- 01
In Spring Branch
The Binglewood Civic Association describes 741 single-family homes in six sections in the Spring Branch area, west of Bingle Road, and the City lists it in Super Neighborhood 85, Spring Branch Central.3
- 02
Homes by the numbers
HAR's 2025 Facts for Binglewood show 711 single-family properties with a median of 1,717 square feet on a 9,600 square foot lot and a median build year of 1959.1
- 03
A park in the middle
James W. Lee Park, a City of Houston park at 9025 Pitner Rd., is in the heart of the neighborhood and was renovated with a playground, sheltered benches, a walking trail and pet waste stations.3
- 04
2019 drainage project
A 2019 City of Houston drainage project installed new curbs and gutters in parts of Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5.3
- 05
A civic association
The Binglewood Civic Association, Inc. is a volunteer Texas nonprofit property owners association with an architectural approval process and deed restriction policies.3
Getting around
From Binglewood to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: US 290 to the north, I-10 to the south and Bingle Road on the east side.37
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 Binglewood 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.
Binglewood market dashboard
What the market around Binglewood is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Binglewood alone. HAR’s Spring Branch and Memorial West market areas cover the communities around Binglewood; we don’t claim Binglewood 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.
Spring Branch
HAR market area · single-family
- $479,900Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 87Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 548Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.9Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 19Median days on market, Sep 2026
- -12.7%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 Binglewood: median market value $299,772, typical range $258K - $375K, median home 1,717 sq ft on a 9,600 sq ft lot, median year built 19591.
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, 202610.
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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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 year11. 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 1950s ranch house on a big lot in Spring Branch, around a city park, at one of the lower HAR medians in the area? Binglewood fits. Just know the houses are modest in size and dues rules change by section.
The Good
- Big lotsHAR's 2025 Facts show a 9,600 square foot median lot.1
- A park in the middleJames W. Lee Park is in the heart of the neighborhood and was renovated with a playground and walking trail.34
- Drainage work doneA 2019 City project added new curbs and gutters in parts of Sections 2 through 5.3
- A lower price pointHAR's 2025 median market value is $299,772.1
The Bad
- Modest house sizesThe median home is 1,717 square feet.1
- Dues differ by sectionDues are voluntary in Sections One through Five and mandatory in Section Six.3
- Older homesThe median build year is 1959, so plan for inspections and updates.1
- Check the flood mapsCheck FEMA, the county tool and MAAPnext for the exact address.1213
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineBinglewood is a solid pick if you want land and a park in Spring Branch at a lower price point, and you are fine with a modest, older house. Find out the section first, since the dues rules change, and check the flood maps for the street.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a big lot in Spring Branch
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a park in the neighborhood
- You may love it ifBuyers who use US 290 and I-10
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want larger houses with an HOA, look at Spring Shadows.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want to be closer to the Loop, see Westview Terrace.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want postwar homes near the Heights, compare Oak Forest.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Binglewood is a solid pick if you want land and a park in Spring Branch at a lower price point, and you are fine with a modest, older house. Find out the section first, since the dues rules change, and check the flood maps for the street.
Schools
Schools for a Binglewood address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Spring Branch Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Binglewood in our recordsFind My Zoned School (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 Binglewood address.
Check the official maps for the specific address.
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
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
Binglewood 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
Binglewood questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Binglewood?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Binglewood” show a median market value of $299,772, a typical range of $258K - $375K, a median home of 1,717 sq ft on a 9,600 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1959. 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 Binglewood besides Harris County?
Our records show City of Houston at $0.5192 per $100 (2025); Spring Branch ISD at $1.0231 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the HCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: houstontx.gov, springbranchisd.com.
What did HAR’s Spring Branch market area show this fall for buyers looking at Binglewood?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $479,900 for single-family homes in its Spring Branch market area, with 87 sales that month, 548 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.9 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
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Neighborhood matchmakerBinglewood 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.
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Central Houston and seven other regions, compared with the same sourced facts.
Have questions about Binglewood?
Talk directly with Michael O’Neal.
- 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 Binglewood’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 Binglewood guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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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.
Binglewood at a Glance
In Spring Branch. The Binglewood Civic Association describes 741 single-family homes in six sections in the Spring Branch area, west of Bingle Road, and the City lists it in Super Neighborhood 85, Spring Branch Central. Binglewood Civic Association: about City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 85, Spring Branch Central
Homes by the numbers. HAR's 2025 Facts for Binglewood show 711 single-family properties with a median of 1,717 square feet on a 9,600 square foot lot and a median build year of 1959. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Binglewood
A park in the middle. James W. Lee Park, a City of Houston park at 9025 Pitner Rd., is in the heart of the neighborhood and was renovated with a playground, sheltered benches, a walking trail and pet waste stations. Binglewood Civic Association: about City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N
2019 drainage project. A 2019 City of Houston drainage project installed new curbs and gutters in parts of Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5. Binglewood Civic Association: about
A civic association. The Binglewood Civic Association, Inc. is a volunteer Texas nonprofit property owners association with an architectural approval process and deed restriction policies. Binglewood Civic Association: about Binglewood Civic Association
Dues by section. Annual dues are $50, voluntary in Sections One through Five and mandatory in Section Six; title companies contact the treasurer for amounts due at sale. Binglewood Civic Association: about
Spring Branch roots. The City says German families settled Spring Branch beginning in 1830, and their 1864 frame church still stands at 9022 Long Point. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 85, Spring Branch Central
Near Memorial City. The association points to Memorial City Mall, CityCentre, the Galleria and the Memorial Hermann Memorial City campus on Gessner. Binglewood Civic Association: about
Homes and the Binglewood Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binglewood | 711 | 1,717 sq ft | 9,600 sq ft | 1959 | $299,772 | $258K - $375K |
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 Binglewood 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 Binglewood; 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 Binglewood
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch ISD | $1.0231 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| City of Houston | $0.51919 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 |
Binglewood is inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD; HAR's tax table shows no MUD. Spring Branch ISD's tax office shows 2025 as its latest adopted rate. HAR also lists the Spring Branch Management District, which is not in the estimate because whether it applies depends on the property. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Binglewood Spring Branch ISD tax office: 2025 rates 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.
Dues are $50 a year, voluntary in Sections One through Five and mandatory in Section Six; ask the title company for any amount due on a specific lot. Binglewood Civic Association: about
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 Binglewood
- Spring Branch ISD Find My Zoned School (by address)
Binglewood is in Spring Branch ISD. SBISD's school finder returns the zoned schools for an address; confirm with the district. Spring Branch ISD: realtor resources and school finder
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 Binglewood
Check the exact address on FEMA's effective map, the Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool and HCFCD's draft MAAPnext maps. FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool HCFCD: MAAPnext
The association says a 2019 City drainage project added new curbs and gutters in parts of Sections 2 through 5; ask which section a house is in and what was done on that street. Binglewood Civic Association: about
- 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.
Everyday Places Near Binglewood
Groceries
- Hwy 290 H-E-B 12009 Northwest Fwy., along US 290
- Kempwood and Gessner H-E-B 10251 Kempwood Dr. at Gessner
- Bunker Hill H-E-B 9710 Katy Fwy., on I-10
Hospitals and urgent care
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Memorial City, south of I-10
Parks and trails
- Lee (James W.) Park 9025 Pitner Rd., inside the neighborhood
- Haden Park 1404 Witte Rd., 77080
- Campbell Woods Park 2315 Crestdale, 77080
- Trini Mendenhall Community Center 1414 Wirt Rd.
Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Nov. 11, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.
Getting Around from Binglewood
US 290 runs to the north and I-10 to the south; Bingle Road is the neighborhood's east side. Binglewood Civic Association: about City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 85, Spring Branch Central
Memorial City and CityCentre, the nearest job and shopping centers the association names, are along I-10. Binglewood Civic Association: about
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.
Binglewood Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of living in Binglewood?
On the plus side, it has 1950s homes on 9,600 square foot median lots, a renovated city park in the middle and Spring Branch ISD. On the other side, homes are smaller (a 1,717 square foot median) and about 65 years old, and dues are mandatory only in Section Six.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Binglewood Binglewood Civic Association: about Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What do homes in Binglewood cost?
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median market value of $299,772 for Binglewood, with a neighborhood value range of about $258K to $375K. Those are appraisal-based values, not sale prices; ask for an MLS report on recent sales.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Binglewood Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Binglewood have HOA dues?
Dues are $50 a year: voluntary in Sections One through Five and mandatory in Section Six, per the Binglewood Civic Association.
Sources: Binglewood Civic Association: about Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What school district serves Binglewood?
Binglewood is in Spring Branch ISD. Use SBISD's school finder to confirm the schools for an address.
Sources: Spring Branch ISD: realtor resources and school finder HAR.com 2025 Facts: Binglewood Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What are property taxes like in Binglewood?
The bill includes the City of Houston, Spring Branch ISD and the Harris County units; HAR's table shows no MUD and also lists the Spring Branch Management District. Confirm the exact units on the HCAD account.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Binglewood Spring Branch ISD tax office: 2025 rates Harris Central Appraisal District Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Is there a park in Binglewood?
James W. Lee Park at 9025 Pitner Rd. is in the heart of the neighborhood; it was renovated with a playground, sheltered benches and a walking trail.
Sources: Binglewood Civic Association: about City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where do Binglewood residents buy groceries?
The H-E-B on US 290 at 12009 Northwest Freeway and the Kempwood and Gessner H-E-B are the nearest.
Sources: H-E-B: Hwy 290 H-E-B: Kempwood and Gessner Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What roads serve Binglewood?
US 290 is to the north, I-10 to the south and Bingle Road on the east side.
Sources: Binglewood Civic Association: about City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 85, Spring Branch Central Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Binglewood?
Find out which section the house is in (dues and restrictions differ), check the flood maps and the HCAD account, and confirm schools with SBISD. Ask for an MLS report on recent sales.
Sources: Binglewood Civic Association: about FEMA Flood Map Service Center Harris Central Appraisal District Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Binglewood? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a 1950s ranch house on a big lot in Spring Branch, around a city park, at one of the lower HAR medians in the area? Binglewood fits. Just know the houses are modest in size and dues rules change by section.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Big lots
- A park in the middle
- Drainage work done
What Might Surprise You
- Modest house sizes
- Dues differ by section
- Older homes
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Hwy 290 Smart Shop, 1.7 mi
- ER: Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 3.9 mi
- Shopping: CITYCENTRE, 4.5 mi
- Park: Tanglewood Park, 5.1 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Binglewood is a solid pick if you want land and a park in Spring Branch at a lower price point, and you are fine with a modest, older house.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Binglewood
- 1Big lots
HAR's 2025 Facts show a 9,600 square foot median lot.
- 2A park in the middle
James W. Lee Park is in the heart of the neighborhood and was renovated with a playground and walking trail.
Binglewood Civic Association: about City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N
- 3Drainage work done
A 2019 City project added new curbs and gutters in parts of Sections 2 through 5.
- 4A lower price point
HAR's 2025 median market value is $299,772.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Binglewood
- 1Modest house sizes
The median home is 1,717 square feet.
- 2Dues differ by section
Dues are voluntary in Sections One through Five and mandatory in Section Six.
- 3Older homes
The median build year is 1959, so plan for inspections and updates.
- 4Check the flood maps
Check FEMA, the county tool and MAAPnext for the exact address.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool HCFCD: MAAPnext
Who Might Love Binglewood?
- Buyers who want a big lot in Spring Branch
- Buyers who want a park in the neighborhood
- Buyers who use US 290 and I-10
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want larger houses with an HOA, look at Spring Shadows.
- If you want to be closer to the Loop, see Westview Terrace.
- If you want postwar homes near the Heights, compare Oak Forest.
Everyday Convenience in Binglewood
- Groceries on 290 The H-E-B at 12009 Northwest Freeway is the nearest. H-E-B: Hwy 290
- Medical care Memorial Hermann Memorial City is the nearest hospital with an ER. Memorial Hermann Memorial City
Main routes: US 290 to the north, I-10 to the south and Bingle Road on the east side. Binglewood Civic Association: about City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 85, Spring Branch Central
| Nearest H-E-B | Hwy 290 Smart Shop 1.7 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Kempwood and Gessner H-E-B 2.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Kempwood and Gessner H-E-B 2.1 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 3.9 mi |
| Major shopping | CITYCENTRE 4.5 mi |
| Parks and nature | Tanglewood Park 5.1 mi |
| Golf | Memorial Park Golf Course 6.1 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 15 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 18 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Binglewood, 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 | $299,772 | HAR 2025 facts (Binglewood) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $258K - $375K | HAR 2025 facts (Binglewood) |
| Median home size | 1,717 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Binglewood) |
| Median lot | 9,600 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Binglewood) |
| Median year built | 1959 | HAR 2025 facts (Binglewood) |
| Single-family homes | 711 | HAR 2025 facts (Binglewood) |
| Tax rate: Spring Branch ISD | $1.0231 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: City of Houston | $0.51919 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County | $0.4175 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Binglewood 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 Binglewood Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Binglewood is a solid pick if you want land and a park in Spring Branch at a lower price point, and you are fine with a modest, older house. Find out the section first, since the dues rules change, and check the flood maps for the street.
Binglewood vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Binglewood vs. Oak Forest
Choose Oak Forest and you gain: You gain a location closer to the Heights.
You give up: You give up Binglewood's lower HAR median value.
Binglewood vs. Memorial West
Choose Memorial West and you gain: You gain a location near the Memorial Villages.
You give up: You give up Binglewood's lower price point.
Questions buyers ask about Binglewood
Is Binglewood a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a big lot and a park in Spring Branch at a lower price point. Check the section's dues rules and the flood maps.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Binglewood Binglewood Civic Association: about City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Binglewood?
Houses are modest and about 65 years old, dues and restrictions differ by section, and flood zones can change by street.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Binglewood Binglewood Civic Association: about City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N 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
Binglewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binglewood | 711 | 1,717 sq ft | 1959 | $299,772 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch ISD | $1.0231 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| City of Houston | $0.51919 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
- Spring Branch ISD Find My Zoned School (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
- CITYCENTRE 4.5 mi
- Town & Country Village 4.8 mi
- Uptown Park 6.0 mi
Parks and nature
- Tanglewood Park 5.1 mi
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 5.7 mi
- Memorial Park 6.9 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Memorial Park Golf Course 6.1 mi
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course 8.3 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Binglewood, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Binglewood on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Binglewood?
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Let me help you understand the market, the costs and what to look for before making a decision.
Michael O’Neal
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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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 Binglewood, 2025 Facts
- City of Houston
- Binglewood Civic Association: about
- City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N
- H-E-B: Hwy 290
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City
- City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 85, Spring Branch Central
- HAR.com, Spring Branch 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
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- HCFCD: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
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.