Royden Oaks

Royden Oaks Neighborhood Guide

Royden Oaks is a City of Houston neighborhood in ZIP 77027, north of Westheimer and east of the Highland Village shopping center. HAR counts 201 single-family homes with a median year built of 1992, a sign of how much of it has been rebuilt.

Type
Subdivision
City or county
City of Houston (Harris County)
County
Harris
School district
Houston ISD
ZIP code
77027
Median market value (HAR 2025)
$2,248,431
Median year built (HAR 2025)
1992
Pumpkin Park
Pumpkin Park Illustrative photo of the area. Photo: EvanCarroll, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Pumpkin Park
Pumpkin Park Illustrative photo of the area. Photo: EvanCarroll, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Royden Oaks at a Glance

North of Westheimer in 77027. HAR maps Royden Oaks in ZIP 77027 in Harris County, and the Census geocoder places 2409 Maconda Ln., a Royden Oaks address on HAR, inside the City of Houston, north of Westheimer. HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts U.S. Census Bureau geocoder: 2409 Maconda Ln.

Part of the Afton Oaks / River Oaks super neighborhood. The city's Super Neighborhood 23 covers River Oaks, Afton Oaks, Greenway Plaza and Upper Kirby, names Highland Village and the River Oaks Shopping Center as its large retail centers and sits in Council District G. City of Houston Super Neighborhood 23

Mostly rebuilt, large houses. HAR's 2025 Facts count 201 single-family properties with a median of 4,806 sq ft on an 8,650 sq ft lot and a median year built of 1992, with 4.13 bedrooms and 4.99 baths on average. HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts

Value range. HAR lists a 2025 median market value of $2,248,431, a median appraised value of $2,119,870 and a neighborhood value range of $1.32M to $3.16M. HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts

Highland Village to the west. The Highland Village shopping center is on Westheimer to the west (Apple at 4012 Westheimer, Escalante's at 4053), and Picos reopened in September 2026 at 3736 Westheimer. U.S. Census Bureau geocoder: 4012 Westheimer Apple Highland Village Escalante's locations

Pumpkin Park on Locke Lane. The city lists Pumpkin Park, formerly River Oaks Park, at 3600 Locke Lane on 5.10 acres; the Census geocoder places that address south of Maconda Lane and north of Westheimer. City of Houston District G parks list U.S. Census Bureau geocoder: 3600 Locke Ln.

River Oaks District farther west. River Oaks District at 4444 Westheimer, near Loop 610, lists more than 60 brands and restaurants such as Steak 48 and Le Colonial. River Oaks District

Westheimer is being rebuilt. The City of Houston and METRO broke ground May 7, 2024 on the Westheimer Improvement Project, which rebuilds all lanes from Loop 610 to Bagby. City of Houston: Westheimer Improvement Project

Approximate center of Royden Oaks, © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundaries are not shown; confirm an address with the appraisal district.

Homes and the Royden Oaks Market

HAR neighborhoodSingle-family homesMedian sizeMedian lotMedian year builtMedian market valueValue range
Royden Oaks2014,806 sq ft8,650 sq ft1992$2,248,431$1.32M - $3.16M

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 Royden Oaks 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 Royden Oaks; 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 Royden Oaks

Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
City of Houston$0.519190 per $1002025Source
Houston ISD$0.8421 per $1002026Source
Harris County$0.41750 per $1002026Source
Harris County Flood Control District$0.05266 per $1002026Source
Harris County Hospital District$0.19528 per $1002026Source
Port of Houston Authority$0.00603 per $1002026Source
Harris County Department of Education$0.0048 per $1002025Source
Houston Community College$0.098802 per $1002026Source

Rates are per $100 of taxable value. The City of Houston figure is its 2025 rate; the HISD, Harris County and HCC rates are 2026 adopted rates; the Department of Education figure is its 2025 rate. A quoted rate is not anyone's bill. City of Houston 2025 tax rate notice Houston ISD tax information Harris County Tax Office jurisdiction rates

No MUD applies: these blocks are inside the City of Houston, which provides water and sewer through Houston Public Works. Houston Public Works utility billing

Homestead exemptions: the City of Houston's local homestead exemption is 20% of appraised value; HISD lists $140,000 plus 20% of appraised value, with more for owners 65 or older or disabled. Buyers file their own homestead exemption with HCAD after closing. City of Houston over-65/disabled exemption presentation (2022) Houston ISD tax information Harris Central Appraisal District

Check the HCAD account for the exact taxing units, value and exemptions on the property, and confirm that HCC is one of its units. Harris Central Appraisal District Houston Community College truth in taxation

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.

No Royden Oaks association website, dues schedule or published restrictions could be found, and the city's super neighborhood page does not list a Royden Oaks civic club. Read the recorded restrictions in the title commitment and ask the title company whether any association enforces them. City of Houston Super Neighborhood 23 Harris Central Appraisal District

Houston has no zoning, but the City Legal Department can sue to enforce certain deed restrictions (use, setbacks, lot size, number and type of structures). Hotline: 832-393-6333. City of Houston Legal Department: deed restrictions

Blocks can adopt a Special Minimum Lot Size or Building Line for 40 years; ask Planning whether a block has one before buying a lot to split or rebuild. City of Houston Planning: minimum lot size and building lines City of Houston: Special Minimum Lot Size application

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 Royden Oaks

Royden Oaks is in Houston ISD. Zoned schools vary by address; confirm with HISD's School Zone Search or School Locator, or call Student Transfers at 713-556-6734. Houston ISD School Zone Search HISD School Locator

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 Royden Oaks

HCFCD's mapping tool shows which watershed a lot drains to, plus mapped floodways, 1% and 0.2% floodplains and street ponding by address in Harris County. HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool

HCFCD records that Tropical Storm Allison in June 2001 damaged 73,000 residences across Harris County; it does not break the damage down by neighborhood. HCFCD: Tropical Storm Allison

With a 1992 median year built, many houses are rebuilds that may have an elevation certificate from construction; ask for it, the flood claim history and the FEMA map panel for the address. HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD MAAPnext

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 Royden Oaks

Groceries

Restaurants

Shopping

Parks and trails

  • Pumpkin Park 3600 Locke Lane (77027), north of Westheimer
  • Levy Park 3801 Eastside St. in Upper Kirby, south of Westheimer

Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Oct. 28, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.

Getting Around from Royden Oaks

Galleria and Uptown: Westheimer west to the I-610 West Loop, where TxDOT's interchange work included the southbound entrance ramp from Westheimer. City of Houston: Westheimer Improvement Project TxDOT I-610/I-69 project update, January 2024

Downtown: Westheimer east toward Bagby (under reconstruction), or METRO Route 82, which runs on Westheimer between downtown and West Oaks. City of Houston: Westheimer Improvement Project METRO Route 82 Westheimer

Texas Medical Center: Kirby Drive south across US 59, or METRO Route 41 Kirby/Polk from Kirby at Westheimer to the TMC Transit Center. METRO Route 41 Kirby/Polk

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.

Royden Oaks Questions Buyers Ask

What are the pros and cons of living in Royden Oaks?

Royden Oaks has mostly rebuilt houses (1992 median year built, 4,806 sq ft median) north of Westheimer, with Highland Village, River Oaks District and Pumpkin Park nearby. The tradeoffs: a 2025 HAR median value of $2,248,431, Westheimer reconstruction and no association information online.

Sources: HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts Apple Highland Village River Oaks District Checked Oct. 28, 2026

What are home values in Royden Oaks?

HAR's 2025 Facts list a median market value of $2,248,431 and a value range of $1.32M to $3.16M across 201 single-family properties. Those are appraisal-based figures; recent closed sales come from an MLS report.

Sources: HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts Checked Oct. 28, 2026

What property taxes apply in Royden Oaks, and is there a MUD?

There is no MUD. Royden Oaks homes are taxed by the City of Houston ($0.519190 per $100 for 2025), Houston ISD ($0.8421 for 2026), Harris County and its flood control, hospital and port units, the Department of Education and, on most accounts, HCC. Check HCAD for the exact units.

Sources: City of Houston 2025 tax rate notice Houston ISD tax information Harris County Tax Office jurisdiction rates Checked Oct. 28, 2026

Does Royden Oaks have HOA fees?

We found no published Royden Oaks association, dues or restriction documents, and the city's super neighborhood page lists none. Get the recorded restrictions through the title company and ask the seller whether any civic club collects dues.

Sources: City of Houston Super Neighborhood 23 Checked Oct. 28, 2026

Why are so many Royden Oaks houses newer?

HAR's median year built is 1992, so much of the original housing has been replaced lot by lot. Check the permit history on any rebuilt house, and ask Planning about special lot size or building line rules before you buy a lot to build on.

Sources: HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts Houston Permitting Center City of Houston Planning: minimum lot size and building lines Checked Oct. 28, 2026

Where do Royden Oaks residents buy groceries?

The closest full grocery listed here is Whole Foods Market at 2955 Kirby Dr.; H-E-B's San Felipe store, with a pharmacy, is west of Loop 610. Highland Village and River Oaks District on Westheimer handle shopping and dining.

Sources: Whole Foods Market Kirby H-E-B San Felipe Apple Highland Village Checked Oct. 28, 2026

What routes serve Royden Oaks?

Westheimer runs west to the I-610 West Loop and the Galleria area and east toward downtown; Kirby Drive heads south to US 59 and the Medical Center. METRO Route 82 runs on Westheimer and Route 41 on Kirby.

Sources: City of Houston: Westheimer Improvement Project TxDOT I-610/I-69 project update, January 2024 METRO Route 82 Westheimer Checked Oct. 28, 2026

How does Royden Oaks compare with the Highland Village subdivisions?

Royden Oaks' HAR median value ($2,248,431) is above Highland Village ($1,747,047), Lynn Park ($1,190,849) and Weslayan Plaza ($787,921), and its 1992 median year built is newer than the 1950s medians in Lynn Park and Weslayan Plaza.

Sources: HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts HAR.com Highland Village 2025 Facts HAR.com Lynn Park 2025 Facts Checked Oct. 28, 2026

What should I check before making an offer in Royden Oaks?

Read the recorded restrictions, review permits on a rebuilt house, look up the address on FEMA and HCFCD maps and ask for the elevation certificate, estimate taxes at your price on HCAD, and check what is planned on the Westheimer frontage near the lot.

Sources: City of Houston Legal Department: deed restrictions Houston Permitting Center FEMA Flood Map Service Center Checked Oct. 28, 2026

Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal

Why Live in Royden Oaks? The Good, The Bad & The Reality

After a newer, larger house inside the Loop with Highland Village and River Oaks District down Westheimer? Royden Oaks has a 1992 median year built and a 4,806 sq ft median house. The catch is a median value near $2.25 million and no association rules posted online, so you'll be reading the deed restrictions yourself.

Neighborhood Reality Check

Why You’ll Love It

  • Mostly rebuilt houses
  • Highland Village down the street
  • A city park on Locke Lane

What Might Surprise You

  • A $2.25 million median value
  • No association you can look up
  • Westheimer construction

Everyday Convenience

  • Nearest H-E-B: Central Market Houston, 0.4 mi
  • ER: Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, 3.3 mi
  • Shopping: River Oaks District, 0.8 mi
  • Park: Levy Park, 1.2 mi

Straight-line miles.

Michael’s Take

Royden Oaks makes sense if you want a rebuilt house in this part of the Loop, since the median home here was built in 1992.

Compare nearby:

Five Reasons People Love Living in Royden Oaks

  1. 1
    Mostly rebuilt houses

    HAR's 2025 Facts show a 1992 median year built and a 4,806 sq ft median house with nearly five baths on average.

    HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts

  2. 2
    Highland Village down the street

    The Highland Village center on Westheimer has Apple, Escalante's and a Lululemon with an in-store cafe, and Picos reopened at 3736 Westheimer in 2026.

    Apple Highland Village Escalante's locations CultureMap: Lululemon Highland Village (Dec. 2025)

  3. 3
    A city park on Locke Lane

    Pumpkin Park, formerly River Oaks Park, is a 5.10-acre city park at 3600 Locke Lane, north of Westheimer.

    City of Houston District G parks list U.S. Census Bureau geocoder: 3600 Locke Ln.

  4. 4
    The Galleria and River Oaks District to the west

    River Oaks District at 4444 Westheimer lists more than 60 brands, and The Galleria is at 5085 Westheimer across Loop 610.

    River Oaks District Simon: The Galleria

  5. 5
    Buses on Westheimer and Kirby

    METRO Route 82 runs on Westheimer to downtown, and Route 41 runs on Kirby to the Texas Medical Center.

    METRO Route 82 Westheimer METRO Route 41 Kirby/Polk

Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Royden Oaks

  1. 1
    A $2.25 million median value

    HAR's 2025 median market value is $2,248,431, and that value is taxed by the City of Houston, Houston ISD and Harris County units.

    HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts City of Houston 2025 tax rate notice Houston ISD tax information

  2. 2
    No association you can look up

    We found no Royden Oaks civic club, dues or published restrictions, so the recorded restrictions in your title commitment are what you have to work with.

    City of Houston Super Neighborhood 23 City of Houston Legal Department: deed restrictions

  3. 3
    Westheimer construction

    Every lane of Westheimer from Loop 610 to Bagby is being rebuilt under the project that began in May 2024.

    City of Houston: Westheimer Improvement Project

  4. 4
    Commercial projects on the Westheimer edge

    A 45,000 sq ft RH building with furniture retail and a third-floor restaurant is registered at 4085 Westheimer with dates into January 2027. Houston has no zoning, so check what is planned near the lot.

    TDLR: RH building at 4085 Westheimer City of Houston Legal Department: deed restrictions

  5. 5
    Rebuilds need paper

    Because so many houses are post-1990 rebuilds, review the city permit history and ask for the elevation certificate from construction.

    HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts Houston Permitting Center FEMA Flood Map Service Center

Who Might Love Royden Oaks?

  • Buyers who want a newer, larger house without leaving the Loop
  • Buyers who want Highland Village and River Oaks District shopping along their own stretch of Westheimer
  • Buyers who want the Galleria and the West Loop on one side and Kirby Drive on the other
  • Buyers who prefer a rebuilt house over renovating a 1940s one

Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?

  • If you want an association with published dues and services, look at Afton Oaks or River Oaks.
  • If you want lower price points around the same shopping center, compare the subdivisions on the Highland Village page.
  • If you want much bigger lots west of the Loop, look at Tanglewood.

Everyday Convenience in Royden Oaks

Main routes: Westheimer Road, rebuilt from Loop 610 to Bagby, the I-610 West Loop with its Westheimer entrance ramp, and Kirby Drive to the east. City of Houston: Westheimer Improvement Project TxDOT I-610/I-69 project update, January 2024 METRO Route 41 Kirby/Polk

Nearest H-E-BCentral Market Houston 0.4 mi
Nearest H-E-BBuffalo Market H-E-B On Buffalo Speedway 1.4 mi
PharmacyIn-store pharmacy at Buffalo Market H-E-B On Buffalo Speedway 1.4 mi
Hospital with an ERMemorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center 3.3 mi
Major shoppingRiver Oaks District 0.8 mi
Parks and natureLevy Park 1.2 mi
GolfMemorial Park Golf Course 1.9 mi
AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 18 mi
AirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 11 mi

Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Royden Oaks, 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$2,248,431HAR 2025 facts (Royden Oaks)
Value range$1.32M - $3.16MHAR 2025 facts (Royden Oaks)
Median home size4,806 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Royden Oaks)
Median lot8,650 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Royden Oaks)
Median year built1992HAR 2025 facts (Royden Oaks)
Single-family homes201HAR 2025 facts (Royden Oaks)
Tax rate: City of Houston$0.519190 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill
Tax rate: Houston ISD$0.8421 per $100 (2026)official rate; not a tax bill
Tax rate: Harris County$0.41750 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 Royden Oaks 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 Royden Oaks Fact Sheet.

Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above

My take: Royden Oaks makes sense if you want a rebuilt house in this part of the Loop, since the median home here was built in 1992. That also means the paperwork matters more than the age: get the permit history, the elevation certificate and the recorded restrictions, because there's no association page to lean on. Price it against Highland Village and Afton Oaks before you decide the premium is worth it.

Royden Oaks vs. Nearby Neighborhoods

Royden Oaks vs. Highland Village

Choose Highland Village and you gain: Lower price points around the same shopping center, from Weslayan Plaza ($787,921 HAR median) to Lynn Park ($1,190,849).

You give up: Royden Oaks' newer, larger houses (1992 median year built, 4,806 sq ft).

Royden Oaks vs. Afton Oaks

Choose Afton Oaks and you gain: A civic club with published dues covering a constable patrol and back-door garbage, at a HAR median of $1,244,511.

You give up: Newer construction: Afton Oaks' median year built is 1958 and its median house is 3,283 sq ft.

Royden Oaks vs. River Oaks

Choose River Oaks and you gain: Larger lots (11,453 sq ft median), historic architecture and an association with patrol and trash service.

You give up: A lower median: River Oaks' 2025 HAR median market value is $3,339,447.

Questions buyers ask about Royden Oaks

Is Royden Oaks a good place to live?

It suits buyers who want a newer, larger house inside the Loop with Highland Village and River Oaks District on Westheimer. Before buying, read the recorded restrictions yourself, review permits on the rebuild and check the address on FEMA and HCFCD maps.

Sources: HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts Apple Highland Village Escalante's locations Checked Oct 28, 2026

What are the downsides of living in Royden Oaks?

The median value is about $2.25 million with City of Houston and HISD taxes on top, and no association publishes rules or dues. Westheimer is under reconstruction, and commercial projects like the RH building keep changing the edge of the neighborhood.

Sources: HAR.com Royden Oaks 2025 Facts Apple Highland Village Escalante's locations Checked Oct 28, 2026

Researched and checked Oct 28, 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

Royden Oaks 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 Oct 28, 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 neighborhoodSingle-family homesMedian sizeMedian year builtMedian market value
Royden Oaks2014,806 sq ft1992$2,248,431

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.

HAR.com

Checked Oct 28, 2026

Property taxes

Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
City of Houston$0.519190 per $1002025Source
Houston ISD$0.8421 per $1002026Source
Harris County$0.41750 per $1002026Source
Harris County Flood Control District$0.05266 per $1002026Source
Harris County Hospital District$0.19528 per $1002026Source
Port of Houston Authority$0.00603 per $1002026Source
Harris County Department of Education$0.0048 per $1002025Source
Houston Community College$0.098802 per $1002026Source

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.

Checked Oct 28, 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

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

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

Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Royden Oaks, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.

See Royden Oaks on the area map

Checked Oct 28, 2026

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Ask Michael about Royden Oaks

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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Call or text: 832-797-3780

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