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Old Spring BranchLower median values
Want a Spring Branch ISD address at a HAR median value between about $259K and $310K? Old Spring Branch is worth a look. The tradeoff is small 1950s houses, and deed restrictions that cover only some of its ten subdivisions.
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Old Spring Branch from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Old Spring Branch
What sets Old Spring Branch apart.
HAR's 2025 median market values run from $259,069 in Long Point Oaks to $310,425 in Long Point Manor.13
The Thonig tract's HAR median lot is 10,600 square feet, and Long Point Manor's is 10,150.43
What stands out
- Low, voluntary dues. The civic association asks $25 per property a year, or $12.50 for seniors and fixed-income neighbors.5
- A neighborhood that organized itself. Neighbors founded the association in 1991 and list paved streets, street lighting, esplanade planting and street signs among its results.5
- No front-yard parking. A City ordinance bars parking in front or side yards in these subdivisions, with HPD fines up to $150 a day.6
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Daily life
What everyday life in Old Spring Branch looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Newsletter and meetings
The association publishes a monthly newsletter, The Bugler, and elects officers at its May meeting.5
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Old Spring Branch’s center): Hwy 290 Smart Shop, 1.7 mi; Bunker Hill H-E-B, 3.6 mi.
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 4.5 mi; St. Joseph Medical Center, 7.8 mi.
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): Memorial Park Golf Course, 3.5 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Old Spring Branch and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Old Spring Branch and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Old Spring Branch
Old Spring Branch is a group of small 1950s subdivisions in Spring Branch, ZIP 77055, represented by the Old Spring Branch Civic Association since 1991.
- 1955Median year built
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
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
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)
Shadow Oaks
Shadow Oaks is a 1950s and 1960s Spring Branch subdivision just inside Beltway 8 and north of I-10, inside the City of Houston.
- $372KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,854Median sq ft
- 1958Median year built
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
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
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
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
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
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
Old Spring Branch details worth knowing.
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Ten subdivisions, one civic association
The Old Spring Branch Civic Association covers ten subdivisions: Hilldale, Hillendahl, Herzog, Lentz Villas, Long Point Manor, Long Point Oaks, Point Place, Silverbonnet, the Thonig tract and acreage tracts.5
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Built from 1953
The association says development began as early as 1953, with most residents moving in during the 1950s and early 1960s.6
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Organized in 1991
Neighbors founded the Old Spring Branch Civic Association in May 1991. It lists paved streets, street lighting, esplanade planting, street signs and a recycling program among its early results.5
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Small 1950s homes
HAR's 2025 Facts for Long Point Oaks, the largest section, show 129 single-family properties with a median of 1,362 square feet on a 7,280 square foot lot, built around 1960.1
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Deed restrictions vary by section
Four subdivisions (the Thonig tract, Long Point Oaks, Hilldale Acres and Silverbonnet Place) have deed restrictions that renew automatically every 10 years; the association lists five others as having none.6
Getting around
From Old Spring Branch to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Long Point Road and Hammerly Boulevard locally, with US 290 (Northwest Freeway) to the north.67
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 Old Spring Branch 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.
Old Spring Branch market dashboard
What the market around Old Spring Branch is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Old Spring Branch alone. HAR’s Spring Branch and Memorial Close In market areas cover the communities around Old Spring Branch; we don’t claim Old Spring Branch 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. HAR lists only months with three or more sales, so Memorial Close In skips months and its latest month is earlier.
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 Close In
HAR market area · single-family
- $3,375,000Median sold price, Jul 2026
- 3Homes sold, Jul 2026
- 8Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 22Median days on market, Jul 2026
- -46.7%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Long Point Oaks: median market value $259,069, typical range $231K - $335K, median home 1,362 sq ft on a 7,280 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, 202611.
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 Old Spring Branch.
Only the Thonig tract, Long Point Oaks, Hilldale Acres and Silverbonnet Place have deed restrictions; Point Place, Long Point Manor, Herzog, Lentz Villas and the acreage tracts have none. Know which one you are buying in.6
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 year12. 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 Spring Branch ISD address at a HAR median value between about $259K and $310K? Old Spring Branch is worth a look. The tradeoff is small 1950s houses, and deed restrictions that cover only some of its ten subdivisions.
The Good
- Lower median valuesHAR's 2025 median market values run from $259,069 in Long Point Oaks to $310,425 in Long Point Manor.13
- Bigger lots in some sectionsThe Thonig tract's HAR median lot is 10,600 square feet, and Long Point Manor's is 10,150.43
- Low, voluntary duesThe civic association asks $25 per property a year, or $12.50 for seniors and fixed-income neighbors.5
- A neighborhood that organized itselfNeighbors founded the association in 1991 and list paved streets, street lighting, esplanade planting and street signs among its results.5
- No front-yard parkingA City ordinance bars parking in front or side yards in these subdivisions, with HPD fines up to $150 a day.6
The Bad
- Restrictions depend on the sectionOnly the Thonig tract, Long Point Oaks, Hilldale Acres and Silverbonnet Place have deed restrictions; Point Place, Long Point Manor, Herzog, Lentz Villas and the acreage tracts have none. Know which one you are buying in.6
- Owners enforce their own streetThe association says legal responsibility for enforcing restrictions rests with the property owners on each street.5
- Small, older housesHAR's median homes run about 1,170 to 1,680 square feet, built between 1952 and 1960. Plan for updates and a careful inspection.13
- A possible management district taxHAR lists the Spring Branch Management District for these subdivisions; check the HCAD account to see whether it applies.113
- Check the flood mapsLook up the exact lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool before you buy or plan a rebuild.1415
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineOld Spring Branch is about the lot and the school district at a lower entry price. The first thing I would confirm is which of the ten subdivisions the house is in, because that decides whether any deed restrictions apply at all. Then I would check the HCAD account for the management district and the flood maps for the lot before writing an offer.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a Spring Branch ISD address at a lower price point
- You may love it ifBuyers looking for a lot to remodel or rebuild
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a small civic association with low voluntary dues
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want uniform deed restrictions across the whole neighborhood, compare Binglewood.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a mandatory HOA with published fees, look at Spring Shadows.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want newer construction in the area, compare Westview Terrace.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Old Spring Branch is about the lot and the school district at a lower entry price. The first thing I would confirm is which of the ten subdivisions the house is in, because that decides whether any deed restrictions apply at all. Then I would check the HCAD account for the management district and the flood maps for the lot before writing an offer.
Schools
Schools for a Old Spring Branch address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Spring Branch Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Old Spring Branch 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 Old Spring Branch 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
Old Spring Branch 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
Old Spring Branch questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Old Spring Branch?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Long Point Oaks” show a median market value of $259,069, a typical range of $231K - $335K, a median home of 1,362 sq ft on a 7,280 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 Old Spring Branch 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 Old Spring Branch?
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).
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- Transaction coordination from contract to close
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Old Spring Branch at a Glance
Ten subdivisions, one civic association. The Old Spring Branch Civic Association covers ten subdivisions: Hilldale, Hillendahl, Herzog, Lentz Villas, Long Point Manor, Long Point Oaks, Point Place, Silverbonnet, the Thonig tract and acreage tracts. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: about Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions
Built from 1953. The association says development began as early as 1953, with most residents moving in during the 1950s and early 1960s. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions Old Spring Branch Civic Association: about
Organized in 1991. Neighbors founded the Old Spring Branch Civic Association in May 1991. It lists paved streets, street lighting, esplanade planting, street signs and a recycling program among its early results. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: about
Small 1950s homes. HAR's 2025 Facts for Long Point Oaks, the largest section, show 129 single-family properties with a median of 1,362 square feet on a 7,280 square foot lot, built around 1960. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks
Deed restrictions vary by section. Four subdivisions (the Thonig tract, Long Point Oaks, Hilldale Acres and Silverbonnet Place) have deed restrictions that renew automatically every 10 years; the association lists five others as having none. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions
Voluntary dues. Membership dues are $25 per property a year, or $12.50 for seniors and neighbors on a fixed income, due by the May annual meeting. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: about Old Spring Branch Civic Association
No yard parking. City Ordinance 2010-0049 bars parking vehicles in front or side yards in the association's subdivisions; the Houston Police Department enforces it, with fines up to $150 a day. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions
Long Point and Hammerly. The association's restricted streets include blocks of Hammerly, Amelia and Silverbonnet, and HPD's Spring Branch storefront is at 8400 Long Point. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions
Homes and the Old Spring Branch Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Point Oaks | 129 | 1,362 sq ft | 7,280 sq ft | 1960 | $259,069 | $231K - $335K |
| Thonig Tract Abst 269 J Flowers | 46 | 1,285 sq ft | 10,600 sq ft | 1955 | $299,740 | $216K - $375K |
| Long Point Manor | 35 | 1,168 sq ft | 10,150 sq ft | 1955 | $310,425 | $207K - $496K |
| Hilldale | 16 | 1,302 sq ft | 7,689 sq ft | 1954 | $267,938 | $210K - $460K |
| Point Place | 14 | 1,200 sq ft | 7,850 sq ft | 1952 | $269,206 | $60K - $309K |
| Silverbonnet Place | 11 | 1,676 sq ft | 8,778 sq ft | 1958 | $284,087 | $246K - $497K |
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 Old Spring Branch 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 Old Spring Branch; 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 Old Spring Branch
| 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 |
The area is inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD, with no MUD on HAR's tax tables. HAR lists the Spring Branch Management District for these subdivisions; it is not in the estimate because whether it applies depends on the property, so check the HCAD account. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks 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.
Civic association dues are $25 per property a year ($12.50 for seniors and fixed-income neighbors); the association invites owners to join and does not describe membership as required. Property owners on each street are responsible for monitoring and enforcing their own restrictions, with a five-member committee keeping the documents. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: about Old Spring Branch Civic Association
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 Old Spring Branch
- Spring Branch ISD Find My Zoned School (by address)
The area 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 Old Spring Branch
Check the exact address on FEMA's effective map, the Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool and HCFCD's draft MAAPnext maps before you buy or plan a rebuild. FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool HCFCD: MAAPnext
- 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 Old Spring Branch
Groceries
- Hwy 290 H-E-B 12009 Northwest Fwy., along US 290
- Bunker Hill H-E-B 9710 Katy Fwy., on I-10
Shopping
- Memorial City mall and restaurants around 303 Memorial City, at I-10 and Gessner
Hospitals and urgent care
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 921 Gessner Rd., south of I-10
Parks and trails
- Schwartz Park 8203 Vogue Ln., 77055
- Antoine Greenspace 1125 Antoine Dr., 77055
- Houston Arboretum and Nature Center 4501 Woodway Dr., at the west edge of Memorial Park
- Memorial Park inside Loop 610 along Memorial Dr.
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 Old Spring Branch
US 290 (Northwest Freeway) is the nearest freeway to the north, where the closest H-E-B sits at 12009 Northwest Freeway; I-10 and Memorial City are to the south. H-E-B Hwy 290 Memorial City
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.
Old Spring Branch Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of living in Old Spring Branch?
On the plus side, HAR's 2025 median values run about $259K to $310K across the sections, lots run 7,300 to 10,600 square feet, and it is in Spring Branch ISD. On the other side, homes are small and date to the 1950s, and only four of the ten subdivisions have deed restrictions.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What do homes in Old Spring Branch cost?
HAR's 2025 median market values run from $259,069 in Long Point Oaks to $310,425 in Long Point Manor. Those are appraisal-based values, not sale prices; ask for an MLS report on recent sales in the specific subdivision.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Manor Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Which Old Spring Branch subdivisions have deed restrictions?
The association lists the Thonig tract, Long Point Oaks, Hilldale Acres and Silverbonnet Place as restricted, each renewing automatically every 10 years. It lists Point Place, Long Point Manor, Herzog, Lentz Villas and the acreage tracts as having none.
Sources: Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What are the civic association dues in Old Spring Branch?
$25 per property a year, or $12.50 for seniors and neighbors on a fixed income, due by the May annual meeting. The association invites owners to join rather than requiring it.
Sources: Old Spring Branch Civic Association: about Old Spring Branch Civic Association Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Can I park in my front yard in Old Spring Branch?
No. City Ordinance 2010-0049 bars parking in front or side yards in these subdivisions, and HPD can fine violators up to $150 a day.
Sources: Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What are property taxes like in Old Spring Branch?
Homes pay the City of Houston (2025 rate $0.51919 per $100), Spring Branch ISD (2025 rate $1.0231) and the Harris County units, with no MUD on HAR's tables. Some properties also pay the Spring Branch Management District; check the HCAD account.
Sources: Spring Branch ISD tax office: 2025 rates HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks Harris Central Appraisal District Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What school district serves Old Spring Branch?
Spring Branch ISD. Use the district's school finder for the exact address.
Sources: Spring Branch ISD: realtor resources and school finder Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How old are the homes in Old Spring Branch?
HAR's median years built run from 1952 in Point Place to 1960 in Long Point Oaks. Inspect roofs, plumbing, foundations and electrical systems carefully.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks HAR.com 2025 Facts: Point Place Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where do Old Spring Branch residents buy groceries?
The nearest H-E-B is on US 290 at 12009 Northwest Freeway, and the Bunker Hill H-E-B is on I-10 at 9710 Katy Freeway.
Sources: H-E-B Hwy 290 H-E-B Bunker Hill Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Old Spring Branch?
Find out which subdivision the lot is in and whether it is restricted, read that section's restrictions, check the HCAD account for the management district, and look up the lot on FEMA's and HCFCD's flood maps.
Sources: Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions Harris Central Appraisal District HCFCD: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Old Spring Branch? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a Spring Branch ISD address at a HAR median value between about $259K and $310K? Old Spring Branch is worth a look. The tradeoff is small 1950s houses, and deed restrictions that cover only some of its ten subdivisions.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Lower median values
- Bigger lots in some sections
- Low, voluntary dues
What Might Surprise You
- Restrictions depend on the section
- Owners enforce their own street
- Small, older houses
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Hwy 290 Smart Shop, 1.7 mi
- ER: Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 4.5 mi
- Shopping: Uptown Park, 3.7 mi
- Park: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 3.3 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Old Spring Branch is about the lot and the school district at a lower entry price.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Old Spring Branch
- 1Lower median values
HAR's 2025 median market values run from $259,069 in Long Point Oaks to $310,425 in Long Point Manor.
HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Manor
- 2Bigger lots in some sections
The Thonig tract's HAR median lot is 10,600 square feet, and Long Point Manor's is 10,150.
HAR.com 2025 Facts: Thonig Tract HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Manor
- 3Low, voluntary dues
The civic association asks $25 per property a year, or $12.50 for seniors and fixed-income neighbors.
- 4A neighborhood that organized itself
Neighbors founded the association in 1991 and list paved streets, street lighting, esplanade planting and street signs among its results.
- 5No front-yard parking
A City ordinance bars parking in front or side yards in these subdivisions, with HPD fines up to $150 a day.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Old Spring Branch
- 1Restrictions depend on the section
Only the Thonig tract, Long Point Oaks, Hilldale Acres and Silverbonnet Place have deed restrictions; Point Place, Long Point Manor, Herzog, Lentz Villas and the acreage tracts have none. Know which one you are buying in.
- 2Owners enforce their own street
The association says legal responsibility for enforcing restrictions rests with the property owners on each street.
- 3Small, older houses
HAR's median homes run about 1,170 to 1,680 square feet, built between 1952 and 1960. Plan for updates and a careful inspection.
HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Manor
- 4A possible management district tax
HAR lists the Spring Branch Management District for these subdivisions; check the HCAD account to see whether it applies.
HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks Harris Central Appraisal District
- 5Check the flood maps
Look up the exact lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool before you buy or plan a rebuild.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
Who Might Love Old Spring Branch?
- Buyers who want a Spring Branch ISD address at a lower price point
- Buyers looking for a lot to remodel or rebuild
- Buyers who want a small civic association with low voluntary dues
- Buyers who want a 10,000 square foot lot in the Thonig or Long Point Manor sections
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want uniform deed restrictions across the whole neighborhood, compare Binglewood.
- If you want a mandatory HOA with published fees, look at Spring Shadows.
- If you want newer construction in the area, compare Westview Terrace.
Everyday Convenience in Old Spring Branch
- Errands The nearest H-E-B is on US 290 at 12009 Northwest Freeway; Memorial City is to the south near I-10. H-E-B Hwy 290 Memorial City
- Newsletter and meetings The association publishes a monthly newsletter, The Bugler, and elects officers at its May meeting. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: about
Main routes: Long Point Road and Hammerly Boulevard locally, with US 290 (Northwest Freeway) to the north. Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions H-E-B Hwy 290
| Nearest H-E-B | Hwy 290 Smart Shop 1.7 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Bunker Hill H-E-B 3.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Bunker Hill H-E-B 3.6 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 4.5 mi |
| Major shopping | Uptown Park 3.7 mi |
| Parks and nature | Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 3.3 mi |
| Golf | Memorial Park Golf Course 3.5 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 15 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 16 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Old Spring Branch, 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 | $259,069 | HAR 2025 facts (Long Point Oaks) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $231K - $335K | HAR 2025 facts (Long Point Oaks) |
| Median home size | 1,362 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Long Point Oaks) |
| Median lot | 7,280 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Long Point Oaks) |
| Median year built | 1960 | HAR 2025 facts (Long Point Oaks) |
| Single-family homes | 129 | HAR 2025 facts (Long Point Oaks) |
| 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 Old Spring Branch 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 Old Spring Branch Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Old Spring Branch is about the lot and the school district at a lower entry price. The first thing I would confirm is which of the ten subdivisions the house is in, because that decides whether any deed restrictions apply at all. Then I would check the HCAD account for the management district and the flood maps for the lot before writing an offer.
Old Spring Branch vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Old Spring Branch vs. Binglewood
Choose Binglewood and you gain: Binglewood has a renovated city park in the middle and a 9,600 square foot median lot.
You give up: Its HAR 2025 median market value is $299,772, about the same as here.
Old Spring Branch vs. Spring Shadows
Choose Spring Shadows and you gain: Spring Shadows has one mandatory association with published fees and a 2,245 square foot median home.
You give up: Its HAR 2025 median market value is $443,273.
Old Spring Branch vs. Westview Terrace
Choose Westview Terrace and you gain: Westview Terrace has a lot of new construction just northwest of Loop 610 and I-10.
You give up: Its HAR 2025 median market value is $555,220.
Questions buyers ask about Old Spring Branch
Is Old Spring Branch a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a Spring Branch ISD address at HAR 2025 median values of about $259K to $310K, often to remodel or rebuild a 1950s house. Check which subdivision the lot is in, whether it is restricted, the management district tax and the flood maps.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Manor HAR.com 2025 Facts: Thonig Tract Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Old Spring Branch?
Houses are small and date to the 1950s, deed restrictions cover only four of the ten subdivisions, and owners on each street carry enforcement. Some properties also pay the Spring Branch Management District.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Oaks HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Manor HAR.com 2025 Facts: Thonig Tract 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
Old Spring Branch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Point Oaks | 129 | 1,362 sq ft | 1960 | $259,069 |
| Thonig Tract Abst 269 J Flowers | 46 | 1,285 sq ft | 1955 | $299,740 |
| Long Point Manor | 35 | 1,168 sq ft | 1955 | $310,425 |
| Hilldale | 16 | 1,302 sq ft | 1954 | $267,938 |
2 more HAR neighborhoods are in the market section of this page.
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
- Uptown Park 3.7 mi
- The Galleria 4.8 mi
- River Oaks District 4.9 mi
Parks and nature
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 3.3 mi
- Tanglewood Park 3.3 mi
- Memorial Park 4.3 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Memorial Park Golf Course 3.5 mi
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course 7.5 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Old Spring Branch, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Old Spring Branch 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: Memorial Close In · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Long Point Oaks, 2025 Facts
- City of Houston
- HAR.com 2025 Facts: Long Point Manor
- HAR.com 2025 Facts: Thonig Tract
- Old Spring Branch Civic Association: about
- Old Spring Branch Civic Association: deed restrictions
- H-E-B Hwy 290
- Memorial City
- HAR.com, Spring Branch market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Memorial Close In market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Official tax rate source
- Harris Central Appraisal District
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- 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.