Communities / Inner Loop & west side
River Oaks, Memorial & Tanglewood
Houston's established estate neighborhoods.
Where it is
River Oaks sits inside Loop 610 just west of downtown. Tanglewood is outside the Loop near the Galleria, and Memorial stretches west along Buffalo Bayou toward the Energy Corridor, including the Memorial Villages.
Homes and character
Historic estates on large lots, new custom construction, high-rise and mid-rise condominiums near the Galleria, and wooded lots in the Memorial Villages.
Getting around
Loop 610, I-10 and Memorial Drive are the main routes, with downtown, the Galleria and the Texas Medical Center all close by. I do not quote drive times, because they change with the hour and the exact address.
Schools
Addresses here are served by Houston ISD, Spring Branch ISD. Attendance zones change, so verify the zoned schools for any specific address directly with the district before you buy.
New construction
New construction here usually means a custom home on a lot where an older house stood. Lot value, deed restrictions and flood elevation drive the price.
Neighborhoods and communities
- River Oaks
- Tanglewood
- Memorial Villages
- Briargrove
These are neighborhoods and master-planned communities in this area. Individual neighborhood guides are being added in batches.
Common questions
Are the Memorial Villages part of Houston?
No. They are small independent cities with their own police and services, surrounded by Houston.
Which schools serve these neighborhoods?
River Oaks and Tanglewood are in Houston ISD. Much of Memorial is in Spring Branch ISD. Verify by address.
Everyday convenience
Close to home in River Oaks, Memorial & Tanglewood
- River Oaks District and Highland Village shopping
- The Galleria and Uptown
- Memorial Park and its golf course
- CityCentre and Memorial City
- Downtown and the Texas Medical Center close by
Businesses and hours change. Ask me what is closest to a specific address.