Frostwood

Frostwood

A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston. About 360 homes on 22 blocks inside the City of Houston, with a community improvement association incorporated in 1960 and a mandatory assessment based on lot size.

Last reviewed October 22, 2026 · Researched by Michael O’Neal, Broker · REALTOR®

Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal

Why Live in Frostwood? The Good, The Bad & The Reality

Want a Memorial address on a 1960s street with Town & Country Village and CITYCENTRE about a mile away, straight-line? Frostwood is worth a look, with HAR's 2025 median lot at 10,822 square feet. Just remember it is in the City of Houston, not Bunker Hill Village, so you get Houston taxes and permits plus an association that reviews every exterior change.

Neighborhood Reality Check

Why You’ll Love It

  • Established homes on generous lots
  • Memorial City at the edge of the neighborhood
  • An association that watches construction

What Might Surprise You

  • Houston, not a village
  • Dues that grow with the lot
  • Trash is a private contract

Everyday Convenience

  • ER: Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 0.6 mi
  • Shopping: Town & Country Village, 0.9 mi
  • Park: Tanglewood Park, 3.9 mi

Straight-line miles.

Michael’s Take

Frostwood gets confused with Bunker Hill Village, so start by confirming on HCAD that the house is in Houston and budget for the Houston rate and the lot-size assessment.

Compare nearby:

Five Reasons People Love Living in Frostwood

  1. 1
    Established homes on generous lots

    HAR's 2025 facts for Frostwood (Houston) show 335 single-family properties with a median of 3,217 sq ft on a 10,822 sq ft lot and a median year built of 1963. The association describes the area as about 360 homes on 22 blocks.

    HAR: Frostwood (Houston) 2025 facts Frostwood: constable patrol

  2. 2
    Memorial City at the edge of the neighborhood

    Town & Country Village is 0.9 mile and CITYCENTRE 1.0 mile straight-line from Frostwood's approximate center, and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center is 0.6 mile. The association lists TIRZ 17, the Memorial City and CITYCENTRE reinvestment zone, among its contacts.

    Town & Country Village CITYCENTRE Memorial Hermann Memorial City

  3. 3
    An association that watches construction

    Any exterior change, addition or teardown needs written ACC approval, new homes get a technical review by the association's outside architect, and the owner and builder sign a construction deposit agreement. Any project that adds square footage or concrete needs a drainage plan sending water to the street.

    Frostwood: changes and construction

  4. 4
    Leases of six months or more

    The association's rental policy requires lease terms of six months or more and background screening of tenants, with owners responsible for tenant conduct.

    Frostwood: deed restrictions and policies

  5. 5
    Spring Branch ISD

    The association says Frostwood is in Spring Branch ISD, and the Census geocoder places a Frostwood address in Houston and Spring Branch ISD. Confirm each address with the district's school finder.

    Frostwood Community Improvement Association: about Spring Branch ISD realtor resources

Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Frostwood

  1. 1
    Houston, not a village

    Frostwood is in the City of Houston, whose 2025 rate was $0.519190 per $100. Permits come from the Houston Permitting Center and Houston Public Works, including a floodplain development permit for any work in the 100-year or 500-year floodplain.

    Frostwood Community Improvement Association: about City of Houston 2025 tax rate notice Houston Floodplain Management Office

  2. 2
    Dues that grow with the lot

    Membership is mandatory, and the maintenance charge is based on lot square footage at $0.027 per sq ft, with no year stated. The association says it also pays for added Harris County Precinct 5 constable patrols.

    Frostwood Community Improvement Association: about

  3. 3
    Trash is a private contract

    Texas Pride Disposal collects trash and recycling for a fee each homeowner pays, with a City of Houston subsidy passed through the association, rather than standard city curbside service.

    Frostwood Community Improvement Association: about

  4. 4
    Rebuilds cost more than the permit

    New homes and major work add the outside architect's review fee and a construction deposit to city permit costs, and the checklist requires written notice to all surrounding neighbors. Deposit and fee amounts sit on forms in the manager's resident portal.

    Frostwood: changes and construction

  5. 5
    Flood homework under Houston's rules

    Houston raised its floodplain building standards in 2018 for new homes in the 100-year and 500-year floodplains. Check the address on FEMA's map, HCFCD's tool and MAAPnext drafts, and ask the city or a surveyor how the current rule applies to the lot.

    CBS News (AP): Houston floodplain rule, 2018 FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool

Who Might Love Frostwood?

  • Buyers who want an established 1960s neighborhood with lots around a quarter acre
  • Buyers who want Memorial City shopping and the hospital campus close by
  • Buyers who like an active association that reviews construction on the street
  • Buyers who want Spring Branch ISD on the Houston side of Memorial

Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?

  • If you want village zoning and lots of 20,000 sq ft or more, look at Bunker Hill Village.
  • If you want a neighborhood club with pools and courts included in your assessment, compare Nottingham Forest.
  • If you want restaurants and errands inside your own city limits, look at Hedwig Village on I-10 and Gaylord Drive.

Everyday Convenience in Frostwood

Main routes: Gessner Road, with Memorial Drive at Town & Country Village and I-10 and Beltway 8 at CITYCENTRE nearby. Memorial Forest Civic Club: amenities Town & Country Village CITYCENTRE

Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Frostwood, 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$1,454,242HAR 2025 facts (Frostwood (Houston))
Value range$1049 - $1906 KHAR 2025 facts (Frostwood (Houston))
Median home size3,217 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Frostwood (Houston))
Median lot10,822 sq ftHAR 2025 facts (Frostwood (Houston))
Median year built1963HAR 2025 facts (Frostwood (Houston))
Single-family homes335HAR 2025 facts (Frostwood (Houston))
HOA dues{'amount': '$0.027 per sq ft of lot (year not stated)', 'year': None, 'source_url': 'Frostwood Community Improvement Association

Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Frostwood 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 Frostwood Fact Sheet.

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

My take: Frostwood gets confused with Bunker Hill Village, so start by confirming on HCAD that the house is in Houston and budget for the Houston rate and the lot-size assessment. With a 1963 median year built, the inspection matters as much as the street. If you are thinking about a teardown, ask the association for the construction deposit and architect review amounts before you price the project.

Frostwood vs. Nearby Neighborhoods

Frostwood vs. Bunker Hill Village

Choose Bunker Hill Village and you gain: Village zoning, a 2026 city rate of $0.271 per $100 and District A lots of at least 20,000 sq ft.

You give up: HAR 2025 median market values of $1,880,701 to $2,509,996 in its neighborhoods, against $1,454,242 in Frostwood, and a strict tree ordinance.

Frostwood vs. Nottingham Forest

Choose Nottingham Forest and you gain: Resident membership in a neighborhood club with pools and lighted courts included in the assessment, and a HAR 2025 median market value of $920,000.

You give up: HAR's 2025 median lot is 9,085 sq ft against Frostwood's 10,822, with a 1967 median year built.

Frostwood vs. Memorial Forest

Choose Memorial Forest and you gain: Recorded rules with a 60% coverage cap and a 30 ft height limit, and the same shared Gessner esplanade.

You give up: A 1959 median year built (HAR 2025), no garage or estate sales, and a pool club membership that is separate from residency.

Questions buyers ask about Frostwood

Is Frostwood a good place to live?

It suits buyers who want an established Memorial neighborhood near Memorial City, with HAR's 2025 median lot at 10,822 sq ft and an association that reviews construction. It is in the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD. Check the HCAD account, the age and condition of the house and the association's dues and rules before you buy.

Sources: HAR: Frostwood (Houston) 2025 facts Frostwood: constable patrol Town & Country Village Checked Oct 28, 2026

What are the downsides of living in Frostwood?

You pay the City of Houston rate and a mandatory assessment that rises with lot size, and trash is a private contract each owner pays. Rebuilds add an outside architect review and a construction deposit, and Houston's floodplain rules apply to new work in mapped floodplains.

Sources: HAR: Frostwood (Houston) 2025 facts Frostwood: constable patrol Town & Country Village 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

Frostwood 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
Frostwood (Houston)3353,217 sq ft1963$1,454,242

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 22, 2026

Property taxes

We have not confirmed an official rate list for Frostwood. Every address has its own set of taxing units; the appraisal district account lists them.

HOA dues

  • Frostwood Community Improvement Association {'amount': '$0.027 per sq ft of lot (year not stated)', 'year': None, 'source_url': ' Source

Published by the association or its manager. Some homes owe more than one association; the resale certificate for the address shows what applies. Association details.

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 Frostwood, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.

See Frostwood on the area map

Checked Oct 28, 2026

Compare all Central Houston luxury neighborhoods side by side · Area map

Ask Michael about Frostwood

Overview and location

CityCity of Houston
CountyHarris
School districtSpring Branch ISD
PoliceHouston Police Department, plus association-funded Harris County Constable Precinct 5 patrol
Fire and EMSHouston Fire Department
Building permitsHouston Permitting Center / Houston Public Works

Source: official site.

Where it is. No official boundary description found; HAR records place Frostwood Sections 1-3 in ZIP 77024 on the 12200-12400 blocks of Overcup, Old Oaks, Broken Bough, Cobblestone, Mossycup, Boheme, Beauregard and Rip Van Winkle. Source

Homes and lots

  • HAR 2025 snapshot HAR's 2025 Facts for Frostwood (Houston) show 335 single-family properties with a median of 3,217 sq ft, a median lot of 10,822 sq ft and a median year built of 1963. HAR.com

Prices and market conditions

$1,454,242Median Market ValueFrostwood (Houston)
$1,304,804Median Appraised ValueFrostwood (Houston)
$430.83Median Price / Sqft.Frostwood (Houston)
335Single Family PropertiesFrostwood (Houston)
3,217Median Sqft.Frostwood (Houston)
10,822Median Lot SqFt.Frostwood (Houston)

Frostwood (Houston) 2025 Facts, values exactly as HAR.com shows them (appraisal-district data, not sale prices), checked Oct. 22, 2026: HAR.com. Neighborhood figures are not the value of any one home.

  • HAR 2025 values HAR lists a median appraised value of $1,304,804, a median market value of $1,454,242 and a Median Price / Sqft. of $430.83 for Frostwood (2025 Facts). HAR.com

HAR’s neighborhood figures come from appraisal-district records. Asking prices and closed sales are different measures; for a specific home, request a pricing review.

Associations and deed restrictions

  • Frostwood Community Improvement Association Deed-restricted association: owners are bound by its restrictions and assessments. Published dues: $0.027 per sq ft of lot (year not stated) (), source. Deed restrictions. Association site

Order the resale certificate during your option period; it shows every association that bills the home, current assessments and transfer fees.

Building, renovation and tree rules

Rules below are summaries of the city’s or the association’s own pages and documents. Before you buy a home to remodel or rebuild, confirm the current rules and fees with the permit office named above.

Lots, setbacks, height and coverage

  • Mandatory assessment by lot size Dues are mandatory: each owner pays a maintenance charge based on lot square footage, which the association lists at $0.027 per sq ft (a 'mil rate' of 27), with no year stated. The association says the assessment also covers added Harris County Precinct 5 constable patrols under a contract with a group of neighborhoods led by Fonn Villas. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • Garage sales and pets Garage and estate sales are limited to one per lot per calendar year with set hours and notice; chickens, roosters and exotic animals are not allowed. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • 2018 elevation rule Houston City Council voted 9-7 on April 4, 2018 to raise building standards in the 100-year and 500-year floodplains; CBS News (AP) reported the new standard as 2 feet above the ground or above the projected 500-year flood level, up from 1 foot above the 100-year level. Ask the city or a surveyor how the current rule applies to a specific lot. CBS News (AP), April 4, 2018
  • Residential site development permit Preparing a lot for a new single-family home inside Houston requires a Residential Site Development Permit from Houston Public Works covering driveways, sidewalks and utility connections; it needs plan review and inspection, is valid six months and lists 15 business days processing. Houston Permitting Center

Trees

  • Trees in the right-of-way Removing or trimming a tree in the city right-of-way, a median or other city property needs a Parks and Recreation permit; the permit must be posted 20 days before work, and unpermitted street-tree removal can be reported to the Urban Park Rangers at 832-395-7100. Houston Permitting Center (Parks and Recreation permit)
  • Chapter 33 tree and shrub ordinance Houston's Tree and Shrub Ordinance (Code Chapter 33) sets minimum street-tree and shrub planting based on property size; the Planning and Development Department (832-393-6600) answers questions for a specific lot. City of Houston Planning and Development

Permits, demolition and construction

  • Architectural Control Committee Any change to a home's exterior, an addition or a teardown needs written ACC approval before work starts. The ACC has 30 days to act once KRJ marks an application complete, and new homes and major work also get a technical review by the association's outside architect, paid by the owner. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • Construction deposit New homes and major improvements require the owner and builder to sign a Construction Deposit Agreement and pay a deposit; fines for noncompliance are charged against it. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • Drainage plan required Any project that adds square footage or concrete needs a complete drainage plan showing water flowing to the street, not onto neighbors. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • Neighbor notice The new-construction and major-remodel checklist requires written notice to all surrounding neighbors. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • City floodplain development permit Because the neighborhood is inside Houston, any construction in the 500-year floodplain, 100-year floodplain or floodway needs a floodplain development permit from the city's Floodplain Management Office (1002 Washington Ave., 3rd floor; 832-394-8854), which also inspects the work. Houston Permitting Center, Floodplain Management Office
  • 30-day residential permit program The Houston Permitting Center runs a 30-Day Residential Permitting Program that aims to issue eligible single-family permits within 30 business days when the applicant submits complete plans and answers comments on schedule. Houston Permitting Center (presentation, Nov. 19, 2025)

Pools, fences, rentals and other rules

  • Board and management A board elected by homeowners governs the association, and KRJ is its property manager (713-600-4000); governing documents are in KRJ's resident portal library. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • Fast Track approvals A Fast Track application, adopted by the board in July 2022, covers smaller projects such as replacing trees, repainting, re-roofing, window replacement, fencing, entry gates, back porches, irrigation and non-street-facing changes. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • Leasing policy The association's rental policy limits leases to a single family for terms of six months or more and requires background screening of tenants; owners are responsible for tenant conduct. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • City short-term rental registration Houston requires hosts renting a home for fewer than 30 consecutive days to register with the city and show the registration number on listings; from Jan. 1, 2027 the city will ask platforms to remove unregistered listings. Neighborhood deed restrictions can be stricter than the city rule. City of Houston Administration and Regulatory Affairs
  • City help with deed restrictions The City of Houston Legal Department can seek an injunction over deed restriction violations that began after August 1965; filing a complaint is free (by mail, through a Council Member or the Deed Restriction Hotline), and the Harris County Clerk (713-755-6405) provides copies of recorded restrictions. City of Houston Legal Department

Schools

  • Schools the association lists The association says Frostwood is zoned to Spring Branch ISD: Bunker Hill and Frostwood elementaries, Memorial Middle and Memorial High. Confirm each address with the SBISD school finder. Frostwood Community Improvement Association

School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.

Flood and drainage research

  • Check the address on official maps Look up the exact address on FEMA's Map Service Center (effective maps), HCFCD's Flood Education Mapping Tool (floodway, 1% and 0.2% floodplains, ponding) and the MAAPnext draft maps; maapnext.org says FEMA is using MAAPnext data for new Harris County maps and the drafts are for information only. Harris County Flood Control District; MAAPnext
  • Buffalo Bayou linear detention upstream HCFCD has been adding linear stormwater detention along Buffalo Bayou between State Highway 6 and the Sam Houston Tollway; Phase 1 on the south bank inside Terry Hershey Park, between Eldridge Parkway and Dairy Ashford, was scheduled to start construction in April 2019. Harris County Flood Control District press release
  • Buffalo Bayou watershed project list HCFCD's Buffalo Bayou project list includes a study of bridges and high-flow bypasses (CI-016), floodplain storage along the bayou (CI-017), Spring Branch rehabilitation (CI-018), a micro-detention feasibility study (CI-024) and a feasibility study of tributaries W151 and W153 (F-81). Check each page for current status. Harris County Flood Control District

A neighborhood name never tells you a home’s flood risk. Check the address on the FEMA map and the Harris County tools, read the seller’s disclosure, ask for any elevation certificate and get a flood insurance quote during your option period.

More: Houston flood maps and flood questions.

Parks, shopping and amenities

  • Shared Gessner esplanade Frostwood, Memorial Forest and Memorial Hollow civic clubs jointly maintain the Gessner Road esplanade. Memorial Forest Civic Club

Getting around

  • Precinct 5 constable patrol Harris County Constable Precinct 5 provides contract patrol service to Frostwood; dispatch answers 24 hours a day at 281-463-6666. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • Private trash pickup Texas Pride Disposal collects trash and recycling for a fee paid by each homeowner, with a City of Houston subsidy passed through the association. Frostwood Community Improvement Association
  • Next to Memorial City The association's contacts page lists Houston City Council District G and TIRZ 17, the Memorial City-CITYCENTRE reinvestment zone covering that area's offices, hospital and commercial district. Frostwood Community Improvement Association

Before you buy: the three things to check

  1. Confirm the city and taxing units

    Check the HCAD account's taxing units to confirm the address is in the City of Houston rather than a Memorial Village; the city controls taxes, permits and police.

    Source · Source

  2. Read the restated deed restrictions before planning work

    Get the recorded restrictions (which cover setbacks, heights and materials) and ACC documents from KRJ's portal; new homes and major improvements need an outside architect review and a construction deposit.

    Source · Source

  3. Flood and drainage research

    Check the address on FEMA MSC, HCFCD's mapping tool and MAAPnext, and confirm any planned work includes a drainage plan to the street.

    Source · Source · Source

Questions buyers ask

Is Frostwood part of Bunker Hill Village?

No. Frostwood is inside the City of Houston and receives Houston police protection, and it is in Spring Branch ISD. Check the HCAD account for any specific address.

Sources: frostwoodassoc.org · geocoding.geo.census.gov Checked Oct. 22, 2026

How are Frostwood HOA dues calculated?

Dues are mandatory and based on lot size: the association lists $0.027 per square foot of lot. A 10,000 sq ft lot works out to about $270 at that rate; confirm the current year's rate with KRJ.

Sources: frostwoodassoc.org · frostwoodassoc.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026

Does Frostwood have security patrols?

Yes. The assessment pays for Harris County Constable Precinct 5 patrols shared with nearby subdivisions, on top of Houston police. Dispatch is 281-463-6666.

Sources: frostwoodassoc.org · frostwoodassoc.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026

Can I lease my Frostwood home?

Yes, with limits: leases must be to a single family for six months or more, with tenant background screening, and the owner is responsible for tenant conduct.

Sources: frostwoodassoc.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026

What approvals do I need to remodel or rebuild in Frostwood?

Written ACC approval through KRJ before any exterior change, addition or teardown, with an outside architect's review and a construction deposit for major work, plus City of Houston permits. Projects that add concrete or square footage need a drainage plan.

Sources: frostwoodassoc.org · houstonpermittingcenter.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026

Which schools serve Frostwood?

The association lists Bunker Hill and Frostwood elementaries, Memorial Middle and Memorial High in Spring Branch ISD. Use the district's school finder for a specific address.

Sources: frostwoodassoc.org · springbranchisd.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026

Available homes

This search uses the MLS subdivision name "FROSTWOOD (Sec 1-3)" in ZIP code 77024, so it can include similarly named sections or miss homes recorded under another plat name; ask us for an exact list.

Listings provided through HAR.com (Houston Association of REALTORS® Information Service); information believed accurate but not guaranteed. Open this search in a new window.

Ask Michael

Questions about Frostwood?

Call or text Michael O’Neal at 832-797-3780, or send a note. Michael is a licensed real estate broker, not an attorney, engineer, surveyor, insurance agent or tax adviser; for those questions he will point you to the right professional.

Compare with: Bunker Hill Village · Piney Point Village · Hunters Creek Village · Hedwig Village · Spring Valley Village · Hilshire Village · Fleetwood · Memorial Bend · All of Memorial

Ask Michael about Frostwood

A question about a street, a home, the rules here or what your home could sell for. Michael or his team will reply by the method you give.

How we researched this page: city, county, school-district, flood-control and association sources, plus HAR.com neighborhood data. Every fact links to the source we opened on Oct. 22, 2026.

For homeowners

Selling a home in Frostwood?

Our Frostwood seller guide covers HAR market data, what buyers will ask about and what to have ready, plus a free, no-obligation pricing review.

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

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