Errands nearby
Memorial City's mall and shops at I-10 and Gessner are the nearest large retail center.4
The Michael O’Neal Group · Spring Branch Estates community guide
Spring Branch EstatesNo MUD
Want a 1970s Spring Branch lot inside the City of Houston with no MUD? Spring Branch Estates fits, with a 2025 HAR median near $346K. Just know there's no published association site, so the deed restrictions come from the recorded documents.
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Spring Branch Estates from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Tap the gold dot for Spring Branch Estates’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
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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 Spring Branch Estates looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Spring Branch Estates’s center): Hwy 290 Smart Shop, 2.0 mi; Kempwood and Gessner H-E-B, 2.2 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 3.1 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare West, 7.6 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
Spring Branch Estates and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Spring Branch Estates and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Spring Branch Estates
Spring Branch Estates
Spring Branch Estates is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77080, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $346KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,680Median sq ft
- 1977Median year built
Nearby community
Spring Branch Oaks
Spring Branch Oaks is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77080, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $453KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,946Median sq ft
- 1955Median year built
Nearby community
Binglewood
Binglewood is a Spring Branch neighborhood of 741 single-family homes in six sections, built around James W. Lee Park.
- $300KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,717Median sq ft
- 1959Median year built
Nearby community
Campbell Woods
Campbell Woods is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77080, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $265KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,508Median sq ft
- 1957Median year built
Nearby community
Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77055, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $312KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,478Median sq ft
- 1952Median year built
Nearby community
Long Point Woods
Long Point Woods is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77055, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $427KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,663Median sq ft
- 1955Median year built
Nearby community
Spring Shadows
Spring Shadows is a Spring Branch subdivision of almost 2,000 homes just inside Beltway 8 and north of I-10, with a mandatory homeowners association.
- $443KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,245Median sq ft
- 1970Median year built
- Spring Shadows Civic Association: $375 per year (2025)
Nearby community
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
Nearby community
Spring Branch Woods
Spring Branch Woods is an established Spring Branch subdivision in ZIP 77055, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
- $393KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,818Median sq ft
- 1958Median year built
Nearby community
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
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
Spring Branch Estates details worth knowing.
- 01
In Spring Branch, City of Houston
HAR's tax table for Spring Branch Estates lists the City of Houston, Spring Branch ISD and the Spring Branch Management District, in ZIP 77080.1
- 02
Built in the 1970s
HAR's 2025 facts count 388 single-family homes with a median year built of 1977 and a median of 1,680 sq ft.1
- 03
Lot sizes
HAR's 2025 median lot is 9,500 sq ft, about 0.22 acre.1
- 04
Values
HAR's 2025 median market value is $346,119, with a typical range of $201K - $744K.1
- 05
No MUD
HAR's tax table for Spring Branch Estates shows no municipal utility district; city services apply.1
Getting around
From Spring Branch Estates to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: I-10 (Katy Freeway) and Beltway 8.4
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 Spring Branch Estates 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.
Spring Branch Estates market dashboard
What the market around Spring Branch Estates is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Spring Branch Estates alone. HAR’s Spring Branch and Memorial Close In market areas cover the communities around Spring Branch Estates; we don’t claim Spring Branch Estates 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 Spring Branch Estates: median market value $346,119, typical range $201K - $744K, median home 1,680 sq ft on a 9,500 sq ft lot, median year built 19771.
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, 20267.
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 Spring Branch Estates.
HAR lists the Spring Branch Management District on the tax table.1
Nothing is pre-filled for insurance. Get quotes for the specific address, including flood, even outside a mapped zone.
No rate is filled in for you. For reference, Freddie Mac’s average 30-year rate was 7.32% the week of Oct. 22, 2026. Lenders quote by credit and loan type.
True Cost of Homeownership calculator (adds exemptions, mortgage and PMI) · Mortgage calculator
Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year8. 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 1970s Spring Branch lot inside the City of Houston with no MUD? Spring Branch Estates fits, with a 2025 HAR median near $346K. Just know there's no published association site, so the deed restrictions come from the recorded documents.
The Good
The Bad
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineSpring Branch Estates is about the lot and the location inside the city, with no MUD. Many buyers here are renovating or rebuilding, so I would check the FEMA zone and city floodplain rules first, then pull the recorded deed restrictions before you make plans for the lot.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want an established Spring Branch lot
- You may love it ifBuyers who prefer no MUD on the tax bill
- You may love it ifBuyers who want to be near Memorial City
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want an active civic club, compare Shadow Oaks.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a larger, newer home, look at Spring Shadows.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Spring Branch Estates is about the lot and the location inside the city, with no MUD. Many buyers here are renovating or rebuilding, so I would check the FEMA zone and city floodplain rules first, then pull the recorded deed restrictions before you make plans for the lot.
- Spring Branch Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Spring Branch Estates 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 Spring Branch Estates address.
Rebuilds in a mapped floodplain need a city permit.9
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
Spring Branch Estates vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
| Measure | Spring Branch Estates | Other |
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Questions buyers actually ask
Spring Branch Estates questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Spring Branch Estates?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Spring Branch Estates” show a median market value of $346,119, a typical range of $201K - $744K, a median home of 1,680 sq ft on a 9,500 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1977. 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 Spring Branch Estates 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 Spring Branch Estates?
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).
More questions and answers are in the resource center below.
Tools
Plan your move to Spring Branch Estates.
Neighborhood matchmakerSpring Branch Estates 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.
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- 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
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- 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 Spring Branch Estates’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 Spring Branch Estates guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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Spring Branch Estates 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.
Spring Branch Estates at a Glance
In Spring Branch, City of Houston. HAR's tax table for Spring Branch Estates lists the City of Houston, Spring Branch ISD and the Spring Branch Management District, in ZIP 77080. HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts
Built in the 1970s. HAR's 2025 facts count 388 single-family homes with a median year built of 1977 and a median of 1,680 sq ft. HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts
Lot sizes. HAR's 2025 median lot is 9,500 sq ft, about 0.22 acre. HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts
Values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $346,119, with a typical range of $201K, $744K. HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts
No MUD. HAR's tax table for Spring Branch Estates shows no municipal utility district; city services apply. HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts
Near Memorial City. Memorial City, with its mall, offices and hospital at I-10 and Gessner, is the nearest large job and shopping center. Memorial City
City of Houston rules apply. Spring Branch Estates is inside the City of Houston, so a rebuild or addition in a mapped floodplain or floodway needs a city floodplain development permit. City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
City help with deed restrictions. The City of Houston Legal Department can sue over deed restriction violations that began after August 1965, and complaints can be filed online at no cost. City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ
Homes and the Spring Branch Estates Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch Estates | 388 | 1,680 sq ft | 9,500 sq ft | 1977 | $346,119 | $201K - $744K |
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 Spring Branch Estates 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 Spring Branch Estates; 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 Spring Branch Estates
| 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 |
Spring Branch Estates is inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD, and HAR's tax table shows no MUD. HAR also lists the Spring Branch Management District, which is not in the estimate; the HCAD account shows every unit on a home. HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts 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.
We did not find an official association website or published dues for Spring Branch Estates. Ask the seller and title company for the recorded deed restrictions and any civic club dues. City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ
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 Spring Branch Estates
- Spring Branch ISD Find My Zoned School (by address)
Spring Branch Estates 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
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 Spring Branch Estates
Check the exact Spring Branch Estates address on FEMA's effective map, HCFCD's Flood Education Mapping Tool and the MAAPnext draft maps before you buy or plan a rebuild. FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool MAAPnext draft flood maps
Inside Houston, any construction in the 100-year or 500-year floodplain or the floodway needs a floodplain development permit from the city. City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
- 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.
Getting Around from Spring Branch Estates
I-10 (Katy Freeway) runs to the south, and Memorial City at I-10 and Gessner is the nearest major job and shopping center. Memorial City
For live traffic, check routes in Google Maps or TxDOT's DriveTexas before you commit to a commute. TxDOT DriveTexas
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.
Spring Branch Estates Questions Buyers Ask
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Spring Branch Estates values?
A median market value of $346,119 and a typical range of $201K, $744K across 388 homes, with a median year built of 1977. These are HAR's medians, not sale prices.
Sources: HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How big are the lots in Spring Branch Estates?
HAR's 2025 median lot is 9,500 sq ft, about 0.22 acre, with a median home of 1,680 sq ft.
Sources: HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Spring Branch Estates have a MUD tax?
HAR's tax table shows no MUD. Spring Branch Estates pays City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD taxes, plus the Spring Branch Management District on some properties.
Sources: HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts Harris Central Appraisal District Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Which school district serves Spring Branch Estates?
Spring Branch ISD. Use SBISD's school finder for the exact address; assignments can change.
Sources: Spring Branch ISD: realtor resources Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before buying in Spring Branch Estates?
The recorded deed restrictions, the FEMA zone and any city floodplain rules for the lot, the HCAD tax units, and the age of the roof, plumbing and foundation on older homes.
Sources: City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ City of Houston Floodplain Management Office FEMA Flood Map Service Center Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Spring Branch Estates? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a 1970s Spring Branch lot inside the City of Houston with no MUD? Spring Branch Estates fits, with a 2025 HAR median near $346K. Just know there's no published association site, so the deed restrictions come from the recorded documents.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- No MUD
- Room on the lot
- Spring Branch ISD
What Might Surprise You
- Older homes
- A management district tax
- No association website
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Hwy 290 Smart Shop, 2.0 mi
- ER: Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 3.1 mi
- Shopping: CITYCENTRE, 3.9 mi
- Park: Tanglewood Park, 4.1 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Spring Branch Estates is about the lot and the location inside the city, with no MUD.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Spring Branch Estates
- 1No MUD
HAR's tax table shows no municipal utility district.
- 2Room on the lot
HAR's 2025 median lot is 9,500 sq ft.
- 3Spring Branch ISD
Spring Branch Estates is in Spring Branch ISD.
HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts Spring Branch ISD: realtor resources
- 4Near Memorial City
Memorial City's mall, offices and hospital sit at I-10 and Gessner.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Spring Branch Estates
- 1Older homes
HAR's median year built is 1977.
- 2A management district tax
HAR lists the Spring Branch Management District on the tax table.
- 3No association website
Get the recorded deed restrictions through the title company.
- 4City floodplain rules
Rebuilds in a mapped floodplain need a city permit.
Who Might Love Spring Branch Estates?
- Buyers who want an established Spring Branch lot
- Buyers who prefer no MUD on the tax bill
- Buyers who want to be near Memorial City
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want an active civic club, compare Shadow Oaks.
- If you want a larger, newer home, look at Spring Shadows.
Everyday Convenience in Spring Branch Estates
- Errands nearby Memorial City's mall and shops at I-10 and Gessner are the nearest large retail center. Memorial City
Main routes: I-10 (Katy Freeway) and Beltway 8. Memorial City
| Nearest H-E-B | Hwy 290 Smart Shop 2.0 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Kempwood and Gessner H-E-B 2.2 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Kempwood and Gessner H-E-B 2.2 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 3.1 mi |
| Major shopping | CITYCENTRE 3.9 mi |
| Parks and nature | Tanglewood Park 4.1 mi |
| Golf | Memorial Park Golf Course 5.4 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 15 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 18 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Spring Branch Estates, 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 | $346,119 | HAR 2025 facts (Spring Branch Estates) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $201K - $744K | HAR 2025 facts (Spring Branch Estates) |
| Median home size | 1,680 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Spring Branch Estates) |
| Median lot | 9,500 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Spring Branch Estates) |
| Median year built | 1977 | HAR 2025 facts (Spring Branch Estates) |
| Single-family homes | 388 | HAR 2025 facts (Spring Branch Estates) |
| 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 Spring Branch Estates 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 Spring Branch Estates Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Spring Branch Estates is about the lot and the location inside the city, with no MUD. Many buyers here are renovating or rebuilding, so I would check the FEMA zone and city floodplain rules first, then pull the recorded deed restrictions before you make plans for the lot.
Spring Branch Estates vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Spring Branch Estates vs. Shadow Oaks
Choose Shadow Oaks and you gain: An active civic club with enforced restrictions and a park.
You give up: Spring Branch Estates's location east of the Beltway.
Spring Branch Estates vs. Old Spring Branch
Choose Old Spring Branch and you gain: A civic association covering ten small subdivisions.
You give up: Spring Branch Estates's single-subdivision record.
Questions buyers ask about Spring Branch Estates
Is Spring Branch Estates a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want an established Spring Branch lot inside Houston with no MUD, at a 2025 HAR median of $346,119. Older homes mean renovation budgets, and the deed restrictions come from the recorded documents.
Sources: HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts Spring Branch ISD: realtor resources City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Spring Branch Estates?
Homes are older, no association website publishes rules or dues, and some properties also pay the Spring Branch Management District.
Sources: HAR.com: Spring Branch Estates 2025 Facts Spring Branch ISD: realtor resources City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ 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
Spring Branch Estates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch Estates | 388 | 1,680 sq ft | 1977 | $346,119 |
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
- CITYCENTRE 3.9 mi
- Town & Country Village 4.2 mi
- Uptown Park 5.2 mi
Parks and nature
- Tanglewood Park 4.1 mi
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4.9 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park 6.1 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Memorial Park Golf Course 5.4 mi
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course 7.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Spring Branch Estates, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Spring Branch Estates on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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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 Spring Branch Estates, 2025 Facts
- City of Houston
- Spring Branch ISD: realtor resources
- 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
- City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
- City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ
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.