Groceries on Shepherd
The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy.7
The Michael O’Neal Group · Lazybrook community guide
LazybrookRanch homes from the 1950s and 1960s
Want a 1950s or 1960s ranch home on a decent lot just inside Loop 610, with an active civic club? Lazybrook has that. Just know each of its nine sections has its own deed restrictions, so read the ones for your lot.
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Lazybrook from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Lazybrook
What sets Lazybrook apart.
The City of Houston describes Lazybrook and Timbergrove as a community of ranch-style brick homes built in the 1950s and 1960s along the wooded banks of White Oak Bayou.3
HAR's 2025 Facts for Lazybrook show 668 single-family properties with a median of 1,851 square feet on a 7,655 square foot lot and a median build year of 1960.1
What stands out
- An active civic club. The club maintains esplanades and the landscaping along 18th Street and TC Jester, runs an HPD Citizen Patrol program, prints six newsletters a year and sponsors National Night Out in October and a holiday decorating contest.4
- Parks nearby. City park listings include Jaycee Park at 1300 Seamist, Timbergrove Manor Park at 1500 W. TC Jester and Little Thicket Park at 1831 W. 23rd.35
- Clear boundaries. The Lazybrook Civic Club places the neighborhood within W. 18th Street from Ella to Loop 610, Loop 610 to W. TC Jester, and TC Jester to Ella, plus Willowby, Haverhill, Tannehill and Guese south of 18th off Ella.4
Interactive neighborhood map
Lazybrook and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Lazybrook’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
- Lazybrook
- Nearby neighborhood
- 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 Lazybrook looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Neighborhood events
The civic club sponsors National Night Out in October and a holiday decorating contest.4
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Lazybrook’s center): The Heights H-E-B, 1.8 mi; Hwy 290 Smart Shop, 3.4 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): St. Joseph Medical Center, 5.8 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, 6.4 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): Memorial Park Golf Course, 2.3 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Lazybrook and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Lazybrook and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Lazybrook
Lazybrook
Lazybrook is a deed-restricted neighborhood of 1950s and 1960s ranch homes between W. 18th Street, Loop 610, TC Jester and Ella Boulevard, northwest of the Heights.
- $589KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,851Median sq ft
- 1960Median year built
- Memorial Park Golf Course, 2.3 mi
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 2.6 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
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
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
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
Memorial Northwest
Memorial Northwest is an established subdivision in the Klein area of north Harris County (Spring 77379), roughly between Louetta Road, Spring Cypress Road and Stuebner Airline Road,…
- $376KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,352Median sq ft
- 1983Median year built
- Gleannloch Golf Club, 1.7 mi
Nearby community
Quail Valley
Quail Valley is an established Missouri City golf course neighborhood built mostly in the 1970s around the city's Quail Valley Golf Club, where the Houston Open was played in 1973 and 1974.
- 1977Median year built
- Quail Valley MUD: $0.1400 per $100 (2026) and 1 more
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
Nearby community
Aliana
Aliana is a master-planned community of about 2,000 acres off the Grand Parkway between West Bellfort and West Airport, with a Richmond mailing address in unincorporated Fort Bend County.
- $560KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,205Median sq ft
- 2016Median year built
- Fort Bend MUD 134B: $0.9650 per $100 (2025) and 1 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
Lazybrook details worth knowing.
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Where Lazybrook is
The Lazybrook Civic Club places the neighborhood within W. 18th Street from Ella to Loop 610, Loop 610 to W. TC Jester, and TC Jester to Ella, plus Willowby, Haverhill, Tannehill and Guese south of 18th off Ella.4
- 02
A civic club since 1960
The Lazybrook Civic Club was founded in 1960 and is a volunteer 501(c)(4) nonprofit that helps enforce the deed restrictions.4
- 03
Nine sections, nine sets of restrictions
Lazybrook has nine sections, each with its own deed restrictions recorded with the Harris County Clerk, and the club says they are enforced by the club and the City of Houston.6
- 04
Approval for renovations
Home renovations and new construction need an approval application to the club's architectural review, with all required information submitted at the time of the request.6
- 05
Ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s
The City of Houston describes Lazybrook and Timbergrove as a community of ranch-style brick homes built in the 1950s and 1960s along the wooded banks of White Oak Bayou.3
Getting around
From Lazybrook to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Loop 610 on the northwest edge, US 290 nearby, and W. 18th, TC Jester and Ella as the boundary roads.43
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 Lazybrook 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.
Lazybrook market dashboard
What the market around Lazybrook is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Lazybrook alone. HAR’s Timbergrove/Lazybrook and Oak Forest East Area market areas cover the communities around Lazybrook; we don’t claim Lazybrook 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.
Timbergrove/Lazybrook
HAR market area · single-family
- $540,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 19Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 94Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.3Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 29Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +14.6%Active listings vs. a year ago
Oak Forest East Area
HAR market area · single-family
- $678,698Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 22Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 149Active listings, Oct 2026
- 3.6Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 17.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- -23.2%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Lazybrook: median market value $589,478, typical range $447K - $827K, median home 1,851 sq ft on a 7,655 sq ft lot, median year built 19601.
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, 202612.
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 Lazybrook.
The civic club runs on voluntary dues and donations, so services depend on participation.4
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 year13. 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 or 1960s ranch home on a decent lot just inside Loop 610, with an active civic club? Lazybrook has that. Just know each of its nine sections has its own deed restrictions, so read the ones for your lot.
The Good
- Ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960sThe City of Houston describes Lazybrook and Timbergrove as a community of ranch-style brick homes built in the 1950s and 1960s along the wooded banks of White Oak Bayou.3
- Lots and sizesHAR's 2025 Facts for Lazybrook show 668 single-family properties with a median of 1,851 square feet on a 7,655 square foot lot and a median build year of 1960.1
- An active civic clubThe club maintains esplanades and the landscaping along 18th Street and TC Jester, runs an HPD Citizen Patrol program, prints six newsletters a year and sponsors National Night Out in October and a holiday decorating contest.4
- Parks nearbyCity park listings include Jaycee Park at 1300 Seamist, Timbergrove Manor Park at 1500 W. TC Jester and Little Thicket Park at 1831 W. 23rd.35
- Clear boundariesThe Lazybrook Civic Club places the neighborhood within W. 18th Street from Ella to Loop 610, Loop 610 to W. TC Jester, and TC Jester to Ella, plus Willowby, Haverhill, Tannehill and Guese south of 18th off Ella.4
The Bad
- Nine sections, nine sets of restrictionsLazybrook has nine sections, each with its own deed restrictions recorded with the Harris County Clerk, and the club says they are enforced by the club and the City of Houston.6
- Approval for renovationsHome renovations and new construction need an approval application to the club's architectural review, with all required information submitted at the time of the request.6
- Bayou watershedLazybrook is in HCFCD's White Oak Bayou watershed; check the address on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool.1415
- Original houses need updatingHAR's median build year is 1960, so inspections matter.1
- Dues are voluntaryThe civic club runs on voluntary dues and donations, so services depend on participation.4
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineLazybrook is a practical pick if you want a single-story ranch home just inside the Loop with clear deed restrictions. Find the section first, because the restrictions change with it, and check the flood maps for the exact street. Then budget for updates on a house that is likely around 65 years old.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a ranch home inside Loop 610
- You may love it ifBuyers who use Loop 610, US 290 and W. 18th
- You may love it ifBuyers who want deed restrictions and an active civic club
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want the nature preserve and Timbergrove's larger median lot, see Timbergrove Manor.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want early 1900s houses, look at the Heights.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want postwar homes outside the Loop, compare Oak Forest.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Lazybrook is a practical pick if you want a single-story ranch home just inside the Loop with clear deed restrictions. Find the section first, because the restrictions change with it, and check the flood maps for the exact street. Then budget for updates on a house that is likely around 65 years old.
Schools
Schools for a Lazybrook address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Houston Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Lazybrook 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 Lazybrook address.
Lazybrook is in HCFCD's White Oak Bayou watershed; check the address on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool.1415
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
Ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s
The City of Houston describes Lazybrook and Timbergrove as a community of ranch-style brick homes built in the 1950s and 1960s along the wooded banks of White Oak Bayou.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
Lazybrook 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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Texas Renaissance Festival
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Questions buyers actually ask
Lazybrook questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Lazybrook?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Lazybrook” show a median market value of $589,478, a typical range of $447K - $827K, a median home of 1,851 sq ft on a 7,655 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1960. 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 Lazybrook 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 Timbergrove/Lazybrook market area show this fall for buyers looking at Lazybrook?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $540,000 for single-family homes in its Timbergrove/Lazybrook market area, with 19 sales that month, 94 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.3 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 Lazybrook.
Neighborhood matchmakerLazybrook 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 Lazybrook?
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 Lazybrook’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 Lazybrook guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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Explore Lazybrook homes.
Set your filters and the live MLS search opens through HAR.com’s IDX for The Michael O’Neal Group, with every listing’s official details and brokerage attribution.
Research
Lazybrook 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.
Lazybrook at a Glance
Where Lazybrook is. The Lazybrook Civic Club places the neighborhood within W. 18th Street from Ella to Loop 610, Loop 610 to W. TC Jester, and TC Jester to Ella, plus Willowby, Haverhill, Tannehill and Guese south of 18th off Ella. Lazybrook Civic Club: about
A civic club since 1960. The Lazybrook Civic Club was founded in 1960 and is a volunteer 501(c)(4) nonprofit that helps enforce the deed restrictions. Lazybrook Civic Club: about
Nine sections, nine sets of restrictions. Lazybrook has nine sections, each with its own deed restrictions recorded with the Harris County Clerk, and the club says they are enforced by the club and the City of Houston. Lazybrook Civic Club: deed restrictions
Approval for renovations. Home renovations and new construction need an approval application to the club's architectural review, with all required information submitted at the time of the request. Lazybrook Civic Club: deed restrictions
Ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s. The City of Houston describes Lazybrook and Timbergrove as a community of ranch-style brick homes built in the 1950s and 1960s along the wooded banks of White Oak Bayou. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove
HAR's 2025 numbers. HAR's 2025 Facts for Lazybrook show 668 single-family properties with a median of 1,851 square feet on a 7,655 square foot lot and a median build year of 1960. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lazybrook
What the club does. The club maintains esplanades and the landscaping along 18th Street and TC Jester, runs an HPD Citizen Patrol program, prints six newsletters a year and sponsors National Night Out in October and a holiday decorating contest. Lazybrook Civic Club: about
A shared constable program. The Timbergrove Manor Civic Club says Timbergrove and Lazybrook contract with the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office for 40 hours a week of dedicated patrol. Timbergrove Manor Civic Club: constable patrol
Super Neighborhood 14. The city recognized Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove, on Oct. 4, 2011, spanning City Council districts A and C. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove
Parks nearby. City park listings include Jaycee Park at 1300 Seamist, Timbergrove Manor Park at 1500 W. TC Jester and Little Thicket Park at 1831 W. 23rd. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N City of Houston Parks: park sites O-Z
Homes and the Lazybrook Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazybrook | 668 | 1,851 sq ft | 7,655 sq ft | 1960 | $589,478 | $447K - $827K |
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 Lazybrook 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 Lazybrook; 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 Lazybrook
| 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 |
Lazybrook is inside the City of Houston with no MUD on HAR's tax table. Rates shown are the latest adopted for each unit; HAR's table shows the 2025 rates. Confirm the account on HCAD. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lazybrook 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 Lazybrook Civic Club is funded by annual voluntary dues and donations; it is not a mandatory assessment, so no dues figure is shown. Lazybrook Civic Club: 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 Lazybrook
- Houston ISD HISD School Locator (by address)
Lazybrook 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 Lazybrook
Lazybrook is in HCFCD's White Oak Bayou watershed, and the city describes the area as along the wooded banks of White Oak Bayou. Check the exact address on FEMA's map, HCFCD's mapping tool and the draft MAAPnext maps. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove HCFCD: White Oak Bayou HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
- 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 Lazybrook
Groceries
- The Heights H-E-B (with pharmacy) 2300 N. Shepherd Dr., to the east
Shopping
- Heights Mercantile Yale St. at 7th St.
Parks and trails
- Jaycee Park 1300 Seamist Dr., south of W. 18th
- Timbergrove Manor Park 1500 W. TC Jester Blvd.
- Little Thicket Park 1831 W. 23rd St., east of Ella
- The Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve W. 11th St., in Timbergrove Manor
- White Oak Bayou Greenway along White Oak Bayou
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 Lazybrook
Loop 610 is the neighborhood's northwest edge, and US 290 meets the Loop at the super neighborhood's northwest corner. Lazybrook Civic Club: about City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove
W. 18th Street, TC Jester Boulevard and Ella Boulevard are the boundary roads. Lazybrook Civic Club: 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.
Lazybrook Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of living in Lazybrook?
On the plus side, it has 1950s and 1960s ranch homes, deed restrictions with architectural review, an active civic club and Loop 610 access. On the other side, each of its nine sections has its own restrictions, older homes need updating, and flood maps vary by street in the White Oak Bayou watershed.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lazybrook Lazybrook Civic Club: deed restrictions Lazybrook Civic Club: about Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What do homes in Lazybrook cost?
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median market value of $589,478 for Lazybrook, with a neighborhood value range of about $447K to $827K. Those are appraisal-based values, not sale prices; ask for an MLS report on recent sales.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lazybrook Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What are Lazybrook's boundaries?
The civic club describes them as W. 18th Street from Ella to Loop 610, Loop 610 to W. TC Jester, TC Jester to Ella, plus Willowby, Haverhill, Tannehill and Guese south of 18th off Ella.
Sources: Lazybrook Civic Club: about Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Lazybrook have deed restrictions?
Yes. Lazybrook has nine sections, each with its own recorded deed restrictions, and renovations or new homes need an approval application to the civic club's architectural review.
Sources: Lazybrook Civic Club: deed restrictions Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What are the property taxes in Lazybrook?
Lazybrook is inside the City of Houston and Houston ISD with no MUD on HAR's tax table. The latest adopted rates are Houston ISD $0.8421 (2026), City of Houston $0.51919 (2025) and Harris County $0.4175 (2026) per $100, plus the flood control, hospital, port, HCC and HCDE rates.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lazybrook Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction rates Houston ISD: tax information Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Lazybrook have HOA fees?
The Lazybrook Civic Club runs on annual voluntary dues and donations, not a mandatory assessment.
Sources: Lazybrook Civic Club: about Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where do Lazybrook residents buy groceries?
The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy; other errands are along W. 18th and Ella.
Sources: H-E-B: The Heights Lazybrook Civic Club: about Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How do you get around from Lazybrook?
Loop 610 is the northwest edge, US 290 meets the Loop nearby, and W. 18th, TC Jester and Ella are the boundary roads.
Sources: Lazybrook Civic Club: about City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Are there newer homes in Lazybrook?
Some original homes have been replaced, but HAR's median build year is still 1960. New construction goes through the civic club's architectural review under the section's restrictions.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lazybrook Lazybrook Civic Club: deed restrictions Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Lazybrook?
Find the section on the civic club's map and read its deed restrictions, check the address on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool, and have the foundation, plumbing and electrical inspected in an older ranch home.
Sources: Lazybrook Civic Club: deed restrictions FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Lazybrook? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a 1950s or 1960s ranch home on a decent lot just inside Loop 610, with an active civic club? Lazybrook has that. Just know each of its nine sections has its own deed restrictions, so read the ones for your lot.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s
- Lots and sizes
- An active civic club
What Might Surprise You
- Nine sections, nine sets of restrictions
- Approval for renovations
- Bayou watershed
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: The Heights H-E-B, 1.8 mi
- ER: St. Joseph Medical Center, 5.8 mi
- Shopping: Heights Mercantile, 2.8 mi
- Park: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 2.6 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Lazybrook is a practical pick if you want a single-story ranch home just inside the Loop with clear deed restrictions.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Lazybrook
- 1Ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s
The City of Houston describes Lazybrook and Timbergrove as a community of ranch-style brick homes built in the 1950s and 1960s along the wooded banks of White Oak Bayou.
City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove
- 2Lots and sizes
HAR's 2025 Facts for Lazybrook show 668 single-family properties with a median of 1,851 square feet on a 7,655 square foot lot and a median build year of 1960.
- 3An active civic club
The club maintains esplanades and the landscaping along 18th Street and TC Jester, runs an HPD Citizen Patrol program, prints six newsletters a year and sponsors National Night Out in October and a holiday decorating contest.
- 4Parks nearby
City park listings include Jaycee Park at 1300 Seamist, Timbergrove Manor Park at 1500 W. TC Jester and Little Thicket Park at 1831 W. 23rd.
City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N City of Houston Parks: park sites O-Z
- 5Clear boundaries
The Lazybrook Civic Club places the neighborhood within W. 18th Street from Ella to Loop 610, Loop 610 to W. TC Jester, and TC Jester to Ella, plus Willowby, Haverhill, Tannehill and Guese south of 18th off Ella.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Lazybrook
- 1Nine sections, nine sets of restrictions
Lazybrook has nine sections, each with its own deed restrictions recorded with the Harris County Clerk, and the club says they are enforced by the club and the City of Houston.
- 2Approval for renovations
Home renovations and new construction need an approval application to the club's architectural review, with all required information submitted at the time of the request.
- 3Bayou watershed
Lazybrook is in HCFCD's White Oak Bayou watershed; check the address on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool.
- 4Original houses need updating
HAR's median build year is 1960, so inspections matter.
- 5Dues are voluntary
The civic club runs on voluntary dues and donations, so services depend on participation.
Who Might Love Lazybrook?
- Buyers who want a ranch home inside Loop 610
- Buyers who use Loop 610, US 290 and W. 18th
- Buyers who want deed restrictions and an active civic club
- Buyers who want the Heights to the east
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want the nature preserve and Timbergrove's larger median lot, see Timbergrove Manor.
- If you want early 1900s houses, look at the Heights.
- If you want postwar homes outside the Loop, compare Oak Forest.
Everyday Convenience in Lazybrook
- Groceries on Shepherd The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy. H-E-B: The Heights
- Neighborhood events The civic club sponsors National Night Out in October and a holiday decorating contest. Lazybrook Civic Club: about
Main routes: Loop 610 on the northwest edge, US 290 nearby, and W. 18th, TC Jester and Ella as the boundary roads. Lazybrook Civic Club: about City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove
| Nearest H-E-B | The Heights H-E-B 1.8 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Hwy 290 Smart Shop 3.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at The Heights H-E-B 1.8 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | St. Joseph Medical Center 5.8 mi |
| Major shopping | Heights Mercantile 2.8 mi |
| Parks and nature | Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 2.6 mi |
| Golf | Memorial Park Golf Course 2.3 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 14 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 14 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Lazybrook, 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 | $589,478 | HAR 2025 facts (Lazybrook) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $447K - $827K | HAR 2025 facts (Lazybrook) |
| Median home size | 1,851 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Lazybrook) |
| Median lot | 7,655 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Lazybrook) |
| Median year built | 1960 | HAR 2025 facts (Lazybrook) |
| Single-family homes | 668 | HAR 2025 facts (Lazybrook) |
| 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 Lazybrook 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 Lazybrook Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Lazybrook is a practical pick if you want a single-story ranch home just inside the Loop with clear deed restrictions. Find the section first, because the restrictions change with it, and check the flood maps for the exact street. Then budget for updates on a house that is likely around 65 years old.
Lazybrook vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Lazybrook vs. Timbergrove Manor
Choose Timbergrove Manor and you gain: You gain a larger median lot and the 20-acre preserve.
You give up: You give up Lazybrook's lower HAR median value.
Lazybrook vs. Oak Forest
Choose Oak Forest and you gain: You gain more postwar homes to choose from.
You give up: You give up the location inside Loop 610.
Questions buyers ask about Lazybrook
Is Lazybrook a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a 1950s or 1960s ranch home inside Loop 610 with deed restrictions and an active civic club. Read the restrictions for your section and check the flood maps for the street.
Sources: City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lazybrook Lazybrook Civic Club: about Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Lazybrook?
Each of its nine sections has its own restrictions, original homes need updating, club dues are voluntary, and flood maps vary by street in the White Oak Bayou watershed.
Sources: City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove HAR.com 2025 Facts: Lazybrook Lazybrook Civic Club: about 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
Lazybrook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazybrook | 668 | 1,851 sq ft | 1960 | $589,478 |
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 2.8 mi
- Uptown Park 3.4 mi
- River Oaks Shopping Center 3.9 mi
Parks and nature
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 2.6 mi
- Memorial Park 2.9 mi
- Heights Blvd. Park 3.4 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Memorial Park Golf Course 2.3 mi
- Hermann Park Golf Course 6.9 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Lazybrook, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
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 Lazybrook, 2025 Facts
- City of Houston
- City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 14, Lazybrook / Timbergrove
- Lazybrook Civic Club: about
- City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N
- Lazybrook Civic Club: deed restrictions
- H-E-B: The Heights
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
- Memorial Park
- HAR.com, Timbergrove/Lazybrook market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Oak Forest East Area market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Official tax rate source
- HCFCD: White Oak Bayou
- HCFCD 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.