Groceries on Shepherd
The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy.10
The Michael O’Neal Group · Brooke Smith community guide
Brooke SmithA 23-acre park
Want an older Heights-area house inside Loop 610 at a lower price point than the core Heights, next to a big park? Brooke Smith is worth a look. Just know the houses are small and old, and I-45 work is close by.
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Brooke Smith from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Interactive neighborhood map
Brooke Smith and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Brooke Smith’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
- Brooke Smith
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- Golf course
- Grocery, park or hospital
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 Brooke Smith looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Meetings at the park
The civic club meets at the Montie Beach Park community center.5
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Brooke Smith’s center): The Heights H-E-B, 1.9 mi; Buffalo Heights H-E-B On Washington Ave, 2.4 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): St. Joseph Medical Center, 3.7 mi; Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, 4.1 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): Memorial Park Golf Course, 4.1 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Brooke Smith and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Brooke Smith and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Brooke Smith
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Park Lakes
Park Lakes is a Land Tejas master-planned community of about 1,500 acres at Beltway 8 and Wilson Road in Humble, east of US 59, with lakes, trails and an elementary school inside.
- 2011Median year built
- Golf Club of Houston, 2.0 mi
- HC MUD 400: $0.5500 per $100 (2025)
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)
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
Brooke Smith details worth knowing.
- 01
Part of the Greater Heights
The Montie Beach Civic Club represents residents of Brooke Smith, Oakdale Place and Lizzieton Terrace in the Greater Heights, and the City lists the club in Super Neighborhood 15.7
- 02
On the east side of the Heights
The Houston Parks Board describes Montie Beach Park as on the eastern edge of the Greater Heights; the City bounds that super neighborhood with I-45 on the east.3
- 03
Homes by the numbers
HAR's 2025 Facts for Brooke Smith show 806 single-family properties with a median of 1,345 square feet on a 5,000 square foot lot and a median build year of 1930.1
- 04
Two small neighbors
HAR keeps separate records for Oakdale Place (30 homes, median build year 1950) and Lizzieton Terrace (46 homes, median build year 1940), both in 77009.8
- 05
How the Greater Heights grew
The City says the eastern part of the Greater Heights developed mainly in the 1920s and 1930s and the western part from the 1930s into the 1950s.9
Getting around
From Brooke Smith to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: I-45 at the east edge of the Greater Heights, with I-10 to the south and Loop 610 to the north.9
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 Brooke Smith 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.
Brooke Smith market dashboard
What the market around Brooke Smith is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Brooke Smith alone. HAR’s Heights/Greater Heights and Garden Oaks market areas cover the communities around Brooke Smith; we don’t claim Brooke Smith 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.
Heights/Greater Heights
HAR market area · single-family
- $747,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 71Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 482Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.9Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 27Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +0.2%Active listings vs. a year ago
Garden Oaks
HAR market area · single-family
- $880,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 10Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 47Active listings, Oct 2026
- 5.3Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 6.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +14.6%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Brooke Smith: median market value $461,409, typical range $327K - $801K, median home 1,345 sq ft on a 5,000 sq ft lot, median year built 19301.
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, 202615.
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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Homeownership costs
What it costs to own in Brooke Smith.
HAR shows a median of 1,345 square feet on a 5,000 square foot lot.1
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 year16. 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 an older Heights-area house inside Loop 610 at a lower price point than the core Heights, next to a big park? Brooke Smith is worth a look. Just know the houses are small and old, and I-45 work is close by.
The Good
- A 23-acre parkMontie Beach Park at 915 Northwood St. is a 23-acre community park with a community center.3
- A park upgrade on the wayThe park has a master plan and a $310,000 renovation registered with the state for a planned Dec. 20, 2026 completion.34
- Homes with historyHAR's 2025 Facts show a median build year of 1930 for Brooke Smith.1
- An active civic clubThe Montie Beach Civic Club holds public meetings at the park's community center and runs an annual Dia de los Muertos festival.56
The Bad
- Small housesHAR shows a median of 1,345 square feet on a 5,000 square foot lot.1
- Older homes need workWith a 1930 median build year, budget for inspections and updates.1
- I-45 is nearbyTxDOT's I-45 project runs along this side of the Heights, and the civic club has commented on it.1920
- Check the flood mapsFlood zones can change street by street; check FEMA, the county tool and MAAPnext for the exact address.1718
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineBrooke Smith makes sense if you want an older house inside the Loop and you are ready to renovate. The park upgrade is a real plus. Go in with a full inspection, check the flood maps for the street, and ask how the I-45 work touches the blocks you are looking at.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want an older house inside Loop 610
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a large park nearby
- You may love it ifBuyers comparing the Heights at a lower HAR median
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want newer homes, look at Sunset Heights.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want early 1900s homes with a historic district, see Norhill.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want larger houses near Woodland Park, compare Woodland Heights.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Brooke Smith makes sense if you want an older house inside the Loop and you are ready to renovate. The park upgrade is a real plus. Go in with a full inspection, check the flood maps for the street, and ask how the I-45 work touches the blocks you are looking at.
Schools
Schools for a Brooke Smith address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Houston Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Brooke Smith 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 Brooke Smith address.
Flood zones can change street by street; check FEMA, the county tool and MAAPnext for the exact address.1718
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
Brooke Smith 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
Brooke Smith questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Brooke Smith?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Brooke Smith” show a median market value of $461,409, a typical range of $327K - $801K, a median home of 1,345 sq ft on a 5,000 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1930. 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 Brooke Smith 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 Heights/Greater Heights market area show this fall for buyers looking at Brooke Smith?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $747,000 for single-family homes in its Heights/Greater Heights market area, with 71 sales that month, 482 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
Plan your move to Brooke Smith.
Neighborhood matchmakerBrooke Smith 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 Brooke Smith?
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 Brooke Smith’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 Brooke Smith guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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Research
Brooke Smith 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.
Brooke Smith at a Glance
Part of the Greater Heights. The Montie Beach Civic Club represents residents of Brooke Smith, Oakdale Place and Lizzieton Terrace in the Greater Heights, and the City lists the club in Super Neighborhood 15. Montie Beach Civic Club City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
On the east side of the Heights. The Houston Parks Board describes Montie Beach Park as on the eastern edge of the Greater Heights; the City bounds that super neighborhood with I-45 on the east. Houston Parks Board: Montie Beach Park City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
Homes by the numbers. HAR's 2025 Facts for Brooke Smith show 806 single-family properties with a median of 1,345 square feet on a 5,000 square foot lot and a median build year of 1930. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Brooke Smith
Two small neighbors. HAR keeps separate records for Oakdale Place (30 homes, median build year 1950) and Lizzieton Terrace (46 homes, median build year 1940), both in 77009. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Oakdale Place (77009) HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lizzieton Terrace
How the Greater Heights grew. The City says the eastern part of the Greater Heights developed mainly in the 1920s and 1930s and the western part from the 1930s into the 1950s. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
Montie Beach Park. Montie Beach Park at 915 Northwood St. is a 23-acre community park with a community center where the civic club meets. Houston Parks Board: Montie Beach Park Montie Beach Civic Club: events
A master plan for the park. The civic club raised money for a Montie Beach Park master plan, developed with Houston Parks and Recreation, with the Houston Parks Board as project manager and Asakura Robinson as the landscape architect. Houston Parks Board: Montie Beach Park
Let's Play Houston. Montie Beach Park is one of 25 parks in the City's Let's Play Houston initiative, and a $310,000 renovation was registered with the state with a planned Dec. 20, 2026 completion. Houston First: City Council advances $60M neighborhood park investment Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: project TABS2026023025
Dia de los Muertos. The civic club's annual Dia de los Muertos festival is the main fundraiser for the park master plan. Montie Beach Civic Club: improvement initiative
Homes and the Brooke Smith Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Smith | 806 | 1,345 sq ft | 5,000 sq ft | 1930 | $461,409 | $327K - $801K |
| Oakdale Place (77009) | 30 | 1,319 sq ft | 5,000 sq ft | 1950 | $332,382 | $289K - $468K |
| Lizzieton Terrace | 46 | 1,302 sq ft | 4,800 sq ft | 1940 | $538,094 | $386K - $822K |
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 Brooke Smith 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 Brooke Smith; 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 Brooke Smith
| 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 |
Brooke Smith is inside the City of Houston with no MUD on HAR's tax table. Rates shown are the latest adopted for each unit; confirm the account on HCAD. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Brooke Smith 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.
The Montie Beach Civic Club sells memberships; its site lists no mandatory assessment, so no dues figure is shown. Montie Beach Civic Club
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 Brooke Smith
- Houston ISD HISD School Locator (by address)
Brooke Smith is in 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 Brooke Smith
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
TxDOT's I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project plan includes drainage work along White Oak and Little White Oak bayous, and the civic club has filed comments on the project. TxDOT: I-45 NHHIP drainage position paper Montie Beach Civic Club: blog
- 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 Brooke Smith
Groceries
- The Heights H-E-B (with pharmacy) 2300 N. Shepherd Dr., in the Heights
- Buffalo Heights H-E-B 3663 Washington Ave., south of I-10
Hospitals and urgent care
- St. Joseph Medical Center downtown Houston
Parks and trails
- Montie Beach Park 915 Northwood St., inside the neighborhood
- Halbert Park 200 E. 23rd St., to the west in Sunset Heights
- Woodland Park 212 Parkview St., to the south in Woodland Heights
- Stude Park 1031 Stude St.
- Freed Art and Nature Park 1400 White Oak Dr.
- White Oak Bayou Greenway along White Oak Bayou south of the Heights
Libraries
- Heights Neighborhood Library 1302 Heights Blvd.
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 Brooke Smith
I-45 is the east edge of the Greater Heights super neighborhood, with I-10 to the south and Loop 610 to the north. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
TxDOT's I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project covers the freeway along this side of the Heights; check the current construction plan for the streets you use. TxDOT: I-45 NHHIP drainage position paper Montie Beach Civic Club: blog
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.
Brooke Smith Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of living in Brooke Smith?
On the plus side, it is inside Loop 610 with 1930s-era homes and 23-acre Montie Beach Park, which has a renovation planned. On the other side, homes are small (a 1,345 square foot median), older houses need updating, and the I-45 project is nearby.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Brooke Smith Houston Parks Board: Montie Beach Park Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: project TABS2026023025 Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What do homes in Brooke Smith cost?
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median market value of $461,409 for Brooke Smith, with a neighborhood value range of about $327K to $801K. Those are appraisal-based values, not sale prices; ask for an MLS report on recent sales.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Brooke Smith Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How old are the homes in Brooke Smith?
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median build year of 1930, so many homes are about a century old; Lizzieton Terrace's median is 1940 and Oakdale Place's is 1950.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Brooke Smith HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lizzieton Terrace HAR.com 2025 Facts: Oakdale Place (77009) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What are property taxes like in Brooke Smith?
The bill includes the City of Houston, Houston ISD, Houston Community College and the Harris County units; HAR's tax table shows no MUD. Confirm the exact units and exemptions on the HCAD account.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Brooke Smith Harris Central Appraisal District Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Brooke Smith have an HOA?
It has a civic club, the Montie Beach Civic Club, which also represents Oakdale Place and Lizzieton Terrace. Its site lists memberships but no mandatory assessment.
Sources: Montie Beach Civic Club Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What is happening at Montie Beach Park?
A master plan was finished with Houston Parks and Recreation and the Houston Parks Board, the park is part of Let's Play Houston, and a $310,000 renovation was registered with the state for a planned Dec. 20, 2026 completion.
Sources: Houston Parks Board: Montie Beach Park Houston First: City Council advances $60M neighborhood park investment Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: project TABS2026023025 Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where do Brooke Smith residents buy groceries?
The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy, and the Buffalo Heights H-E-B is on Washington Avenue south of I-10.
Sources: H-E-B: The Heights H-E-B: Buffalo Heights Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What roads serve Brooke Smith?
I-45 is at the east edge of the Greater Heights, with I-10 to the south and Loop 610 to the north.
Sources: City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Brooke Smith?
Check the flood maps for the exact address, the HCAD account for taxes and exemptions, the age and condition of the house, and how the I-45 project affects nearby streets. Ask for an MLS report on recent sales.
Sources: FEMA Flood Map Service Center Harris Central Appraisal District Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: project TABS2026023025 Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Brooke Smith? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want an older Heights-area house inside Loop 610 at a lower price point than the core Heights, next to a big park? Brooke Smith is worth a look. Just know the houses are small and old, and I-45 work is close by.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- A 23-acre park
- A park upgrade on the way
- Homes with history
What Might Surprise You
- Small houses
- Older homes need work
- I-45 is nearby
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: The Heights H-E-B, 1.9 mi
- ER: St. Joseph Medical Center, 3.7 mi
- Shopping: Heights Mercantile, 1.7 mi
- Park: Stude Park, 1.5 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Brooke Smith makes sense if you want an older house inside the Loop and you are ready to renovate.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Brooke Smith
- 1A 23-acre park
Montie Beach Park at 915 Northwood St. is a 23-acre community park with a community center.
- 2A park upgrade on the way
The park has a master plan and a $310,000 renovation registered with the state for a planned Dec. 20, 2026 completion.
Houston Parks Board: Montie Beach Park Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: project TABS2026023025
- 3Homes with history
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median build year of 1930 for Brooke Smith.
- 4An active civic club
The Montie Beach Civic Club holds public meetings at the park's community center and runs an annual Dia de los Muertos festival.
Montie Beach Civic Club: events Montie Beach Civic Club: improvement initiative
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Brooke Smith
- 1Small houses
HAR shows a median of 1,345 square feet on a 5,000 square foot lot.
- 2Older homes need work
With a 1930 median build year, budget for inspections and updates.
- 3I-45 is nearby
TxDOT's I-45 project runs along this side of the Heights, and the civic club has commented on it.
TxDOT: I-45 NHHIP drainage position paper Montie Beach Civic Club: blog
- 4Check the flood maps
Flood zones can change street by street; 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 Brooke Smith?
- Buyers who want an older house inside Loop 610
- Buyers who want a large park nearby
- Buyers comparing the Heights at a lower HAR median
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want newer homes, look at Sunset Heights.
- If you want early 1900s homes with a historic district, see Norhill.
- If you want larger houses near Woodland Park, compare Woodland Heights.
Everyday Convenience in Brooke Smith
- Groceries on Shepherd The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy. H-E-B: The Heights
- Meetings at the park The civic club meets at the Montie Beach Park community center. Montie Beach Civic Club: events
Main routes: I-45 at the east edge of the Greater Heights, with I-10 to the south and Loop 610 to the north. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
| Nearest H-E-B | The Heights H-E-B 1.9 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Buffalo Heights H-E-B On Washington Ave 2.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at The Heights H-E-B 1.9 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | St. Joseph Medical Center 3.7 mi |
| Major shopping | Heights Mercantile 1.7 mi |
| Parks and nature | Stude Park 1.5 mi |
| Golf | Memorial Park Golf Course 4.1 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 13 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 12 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Brooke Smith, 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 | $461,409 | HAR 2025 facts (Brooke Smith) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $327K - $801K | HAR 2025 facts (Brooke Smith) |
| Median home size | 1,345 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Brooke Smith) |
| Median lot | 5,000 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Brooke Smith) |
| Median year built | 1930 | HAR 2025 facts (Brooke Smith) |
| Single-family homes | 806 | HAR 2025 facts (Brooke Smith) |
| 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 Brooke Smith 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 Brooke Smith Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Brooke Smith makes sense if you want an older house inside the Loop and you are ready to renovate. The park upgrade is a real plus. Go in with a full inspection, check the flood maps for the street, and ask how the I-45 work touches the blocks you are looking at.
Brooke Smith vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Brooke Smith vs. Woodland Heights
Choose Woodland Heights and you gain: You gain larger homes and Woodland Park.
You give up: You give up Brooke Smith's lower HAR median value.
Brooke Smith vs. Norhill
Choose Norhill and you gain: You gain a city historic district.
You give up: You give up the 23-acre park at your door.
Questions buyers ask about Brooke Smith
Is Brooke Smith a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want an older house inside Loop 610 near a large park and are ready to update it. Check flood maps and the I-45 plans for the street.
Sources: Houston Parks Board: Montie Beach Park Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: project TABS2026023025 HAR.com 2025 Facts: Brooke Smith Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Brooke Smith?
Houses are small and about a century old, I-45 work is nearby, and flood zones can change street by street.
Sources: Houston Parks Board: Montie Beach Park Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: project TABS2026023025 HAR.com 2025 Facts: Brooke Smith 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
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Neighborhood fact sheet
Brooke Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Smith | 806 | 1,345 sq ft | 1930 | $461,409 |
| Oakdale Place (77009) | 30 | 1,319 sq ft | 1950 | $332,382 |
| Lizzieton Terrace | 46 | 1,302 sq ft | 1940 | $538,094 |
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
- Heights Mercantile 1.7 mi
- POST Houston 2.5 mi
- River Oaks Shopping Center 3.8 mi
Parks and nature
- Stude Park 1.5 mi
- Heights Blvd. Park 2.3 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park 2.6 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Memorial Park Golf Course 4.1 mi
- Hermann Park Golf Course 5.9 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Brooke Smith, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Brooke Smith on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Heights Montrose · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Brooke Smith, 2025 Facts
- City of Houston
- Houston Parks Board: Montie Beach Park
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: project TABS2026023025
- Montie Beach Civic Club: events
- Montie Beach Civic Club: improvement initiative
- Montie Beach Civic Club
- HAR.com 2025 Facts: Oakdale Place (77009)
- City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
- H-E-B: The Heights
- Stude Park
- Heights Blvd. Park
- HAR.com, Heights/Greater Heights market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Garden Oaks 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
- TxDOT: I-45 NHHIP drainage position paper
- Montie Beach Civic Club: blog
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.