Hedwig Village
Hedwig Village
One of the six Memorial Villages: a separate city with its own council, taxes and permits. About 0.95 square mile along I-10 where homes sit next to shopping, with its own police department since 1977 and a 40% limit on impervious cover.
Last reviewed October 22, 2026 · Researched by Michael O’Neal, Broker · REALTOR®
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Hedwig Village? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want village zoning and your own police department, with dinner and errands on the I-10 frontage and Gaylord Drive? Hedwig Village is the Memorial village where homes sit right next to the shopping. The tradeoff is business districts along the freeway beside residential streets, and a west side in the middle of a drainage and street rebuild.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Restaurants inside the city
- Its own police department
- New drainage, water and sewer lines
What Might Surprise You
- Business districts next door
- Street and drainage construction
- Costly tree removals
Everyday Convenience
- ER: Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 1.5 mi
- Shopping: CITYCENTRE, 2.4 mi
- Park: Tanglewood Park, 2.6 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Hedwig is for the buyer who wants to drive less for dinner and errands, and that convenience comes with a freeway and a business district next to the houses.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Hedwig Village
- 1Restaurants inside the city
Most of the city's restaurants sit on the Katy Freeway frontage and Gaylord Drive, and the city's 2026 guide lists more than 40, including Bar Bludorn, Masraff's, Goode Co. BBQ, Treebeards and Avalon Diner.
- 2Its own police department
Hedwig Village left the shared Memorial Villages department and started its own police force in January 1977. It reports 23 full-time employees at its station at 9000 Gaylord.
- 3New drainage, water and sewer lines
The city is replacing failing drainage pipes and streets on its west side while the Memorial Villages Water Authority replaces water and sewer lines in the same work. The engineer put the new storm pipe under the street, which he said would protect 150 to 180 trees.
- 4Clear limits on what gets built
Total impervious cover on a home lot is capped at 40% (25% for the house, 15% for patios and flatwork), and buildings may not exceed 35 ft, with a ridge height certificate before framing is approved.
Hedwig Village residential plan checklist Hedwig Village new residential plan checklist
- 5A park, a library and sidewalk money
Hedwig Park sits on land Ira Corbin donated for a city park, and the Spring Branch Memorial branch library is nearby at 930 Corbindale. The 2026 budget expects $1.5 million in Community Project Funding for sidewalks.
Hedwig Village history Hilshire Village: libraries Hedwig Village budget workshop minutes, June 19, 2025
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Hedwig Village
- 1Business districts next door
The city map puts business Districts B1 through B4 along I-10 right beside residential Districts A and C. The city reports about 2,500 residents, more than 500 businesses and a daytime population of around 30,000.
Hedwig Village city map (2019) Hedwig Village Police: about us
- 2Street and drainage construction
Phase 1 of the Westside Infrastructure Project (Magdalene, Joan of Arc and N. Lou Al to Merridel) was awarded for $5,493,000 in August 2025. Later phases depend on a $13 million grant the city applied for in early 2025, and the same minutes note the Piney Point fault line crossing Magdalene near Cawdor Way.
Hedwig Village council minutes, Aug. 14, 2025 Hedwig Village budget workshop minutes, June 19, 2025
- 3Costly tree removals
Lots must keep at least seven protected or replacement trees, three in front. A 2022 fee schedule charges $2,500 per tree from 10 to under 24 inches DBH and $5,000 or more for larger trees or any unpermitted removal; the posted copy is unsigned, so confirm it with the city.
Hedwig Village standard tree permit application Hedwig Village tree fee schedule (2022)
- 4New homes need a full engineering package
A new home needs a PE-sealed grading and drainage plan, a forester's tree plan, a soil report and sprinkler plans, with a $2,500 submittal fee on the 2019 checklist. An engineer checks the as-built survey against the drainage plan, and floodplain lots submit an elevation certificate.
Hedwig Village new residential plan checklist Hedwig Village residential plan checklist
- 5Every subdivision is different
HAR listings show subdivisions such as Chestwood, Lou Al Courts, Glen Echo and Timber Hill Manor plus the Memorial Grove condominiums on Gaylord. The city does not enforce deed restrictions, so read the recorded restrictions for the one you are buying in.
HAR: Hedwig Village homes Hedwig Village new residential plan checklist
Who Might Love Hedwig Village?
- Buyers who want restaurants and errands inside their own village
- Buyers who want a small city with its own police department and zoning
- Buyers who want a mix of home styles, from single-family streets to condominiums on Gaylord Drive
- Buyers who want I-10 access close to home
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a quieter village with no business district inside it, look at Bunker Hill Village.
- If you want a much larger lot, compare Hunters Creek Village and its 22,500 sq ft minimum.
- If you want city-run water, sewer and trash along I-10, Spring Valley Village runs its own.
Everyday Convenience in Hedwig Village
- Dinner without leaving the village The restaurants are on the Katy Freeway frontage and Gaylord Drive, for example Goode Co. BBQ at 8911 Katy Freeway, Bar Bludorn at 9061 Gaylord Drive and Southwell's Hamburger Grill at 9410 Gaylord Drive. Hedwig Village 2026 restaurant guide
- Busy by day With more than 500 businesses and a daytime population of around 30,000 against about 2,500 residents, the commercial streets carry far more people by day than live in the city. Hedwig Village Police: about us
- Water through MVWA Hedwig Village addresses are served by the Memorial Villages Water Authority, and new homes and remodels need its water and sewer availability letter. Hedwig Village residential plan checklist
Main routes: I-10 (Katy Freeway) and its frontage road, Gaylord Drive, Piney Point Road, Bingle and Voss roads, Taylorcrest Road and Echo Lane. Hedwig Village city map (2019)
| Hospital with an ER | Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 1.5 mi |
|---|---|
| Major shopping | CITYCENTRE 2.4 mi |
| Parks and nature | Tanglewood Park 2.6 mi |
| Golf | Sharpstown Park Golf Course 4.9 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 18 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 17 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Hedwig Village, 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
| Tax rate: held at $0.336334 | $0.336334 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
|---|---|---|
| Tax rate: Earlier city rates | $0.374927 (2020) (2021) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Hedwig Village 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 Hedwig Village Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Hedwig is for the buyer who wants to drive less for dinner and errands, and that convenience comes with a freeway and a business district next to the houses. Look at what sits behind and beside the lot, and ask the city whether the street is in the Westside project or a later phase. If you plan a pool or a rebuild, count the trees first, because removals here can cost thousands per tree.
Hedwig Village vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Hedwig Village vs. Spring Valley Village
Choose Spring Valley Village and you gain: City-run water, sewer and twice-weekly garbage service and its own 24-hour police, with HAR 2025 median lots of 11,070 sq ft in Spring Valley.
You give up: Spring Valley's 2025 city rate was $0.395 per $100, above Hedwig's $0.336334, and there is no restaurant strip like Gaylord Drive's.
Hedwig Village vs. Bunker Hill Village
Choose Bunker Hill Village and you gain: District A lots of at least 20,000 sq ft, a 2026 city rate of $0.271 per $100 and no business district.
You give up: HAR 2025 median market values run from $1,880,701 to $2,509,996 in its neighborhoods, and errands mean leaving the village.
Questions buyers ask about Hedwig Village
Is Hedwig Village a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a small village with its own police and zoning and more than 40 restaurants on the I-10 frontage and Gaylord Drive. Lots carry a 40% impervious cover cap and a 35 ft height limit. Check what borders the lot, the street's place in the Westside project and the tree count before you buy.
Sources: Hedwig Village 2026 restaurant guide Hedwig Village history Hedwig Village Police: about us Checked Oct 28, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Hedwig Village?
Business districts along I-10 sit next to residential streets, and the city sees a daytime population of about 30,000. West-side streets are being rebuilt for drainage, and tree removals can cost $2,500 to $5,000 or more per tree under the 2022 schedule.
Sources: Hedwig Village 2026 restaurant guide Hedwig Village history Hedwig Village Police: about us 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
Hedwig Village 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
We have not published HAR neighborhood statistics for Hedwig Village yet, because HAR does not show one neighborhood record that matches this page. Ask us for a recent-sales report for the streets you are considering.
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| held at $0.336334 | $0.336334 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Earlier city rates | $0.374927 (2020) | 2021 | 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 Oct 22, 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 2.4 mi
- Town & Country Village 2.5 mi
- Uptown Park 4.0 mi
Parks and nature
- Tanglewood Park 2.6 mi
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4.3 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park 4.6 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course 4.9 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course 5.0 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Hedwig Village, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Hedwig Village on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Overview and location
| City | City of Hedwig Village |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| School district | Spring Branch ISD |
| Police | Hedwig Village Police Department, 9000 Gaylord |
| Fire and EMS | Village Fire Department (713-468-7941) |
| Building permits | City of Hedwig Village Building Department, 955 Piney Point Rd (713-465-6009, [email protected]) |
Source: official site.
Where it is. Hedwig Village sits along I-10 (Katy Freeway) around Piney Point Road, Gaylord Drive, Bingle/Voss, Taylorcrest and Echo Lane, bordered by Bunker Hill, Piney Point, Hunters Creek and Spring Valley villages and the City of Houston. The 2019 city map shows the limits; confirm an address there or on HCAD. Source
- City Hall City Hall is at 955 Piney Point Road, Houston, TX 77024 (713-465-6009, fax 713-465-6807). Building permits are emailed to [email protected]. City of Hedwig Village
- Census land area The Census Bureau's geography for Hedwig Village city records 2,470,850 square meters of land and no water area, about 0.95 square miles. U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder
- Neighboring cities The city's 2019 map shows Hedwig Village bordered by Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Hunters Creek Village, Spring Valley Village and the City of Houston. City of Hedwig Village
- Before the village Before the area urbanized it was mostly farmland, with small businesses where I-10, Campbell Road and Voss Road now run; early work included farming, livestock, sawmills and lumberyards. City of Hedwig Village
- Schroeder historical markers Historical markers for Jacob and Dorothea Schroeder stand at the southwest corner of Gaylord Drive and Piney Point Road. City of Hedwig Village
- Own police department since 1977 Hedwig Village left the shared Memorial Villages police department in late 1976 and started its own department in January 1977. City of Hedwig Village
- Police staffing The Hedwig Village Police Department reports 23 full-time employees, and its station is at 9000 Gaylord, where it moved into a new building in 2016. City of Hedwig Village
Prices and market conditions
- How listings label Hedwig HAR listings show the city as Hedwig Village and the market area as Memorial Villages, with subdivision names such as Chestwood, Lou Al Courts, Glen Echo, Timber Hill Manor and Hedwig Village, plus the Memorial Grove condominiums on Gaylord. HAR.com
- Example total tax rate A Chestwood listing on HAR shows a total tax rate of 2.0113% across all taxing units; check the HCAD account for each property's units. 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.
Property taxes
Every home pays several taxing units. The rates below are the latest adopted rates we could verify; your bill depends on the appraised value, your exemptions and the exact units on the account. Look up the address on HCAD before you budget.
- 2025 rate held at $0.336334 At its June 19, 2025 budget workshop the council voted 5-0 to keep the city rate at $0.336334 per $100 to fund the 2026 budget; the minutes split it as $0.295780 M&O and $0.040554 debt. The tax page lists the 2025 vote on Sept. 23, 2025. City of Hedwig Village
- Earlier city rates The city's tax page lists earlier totals of $0.374927 per $100 for 2020 and $0.339404 for 2021. City taxes appear on the Spring Branch ISD tax statement. City of Hedwig Village
- City debt payoff dates Budget minutes say the 2014 bonds for the police building are paid off in 2034 and the 2020 tax note in 2027. City of Hedwig Village
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
- Zoning districts The 2019 city map divides Hedwig Village into residential Districts A and C and business Districts B1 through B4. The zoning code's Section 505 covers Residential Districts A and C and Section 506 covers Business District B. City of Hedwig Village
- Planned unit developments The zoning code allows Planned Unit Developments in the business districts (Section 509). A 2022 joint hearing on changing the PUD rules was not held for lack of a quorum. City of Hedwig Village
- Lot coverage limit Total impervious cover on a residential lot is capped at 40%: up to 25% for the house footprint and up to 15% for patios, porches and other solid flatwork. The as-built survey must show final coverage. City of Hedwig Village
- 35-foot height limit Buildings may not exceed 35 feet, and a ridge height certificate is required before the framing inspection is approved. City of Hedwig Village
- Minimum trees per lot Each lot must keep at least seven protected or replacement trees, three in the front yard, plus one for each 1,000 square feet above 22,500 (up to seven more). Lots under 20,000 square feet may qualify for lower counts based on total trunk circumference, and right-of-way trees do not count. City of Hedwig Village
Trees
- When removal is allowed A standard tree permit is granted for a tree that is dead, diseased or severely damaged, unreasonably blocks use of the site, is an undesirable species, or is a safety hazard. Trees removed to widen or move a front driveway must be replaced one for one in the front yard. City of Hedwig Village
- Trees and new construction New-home tree removals use a separate application with a tree disposition and protection plan that keeps at least three front-yard trees. After removal, no more protected trees may be taken for a similar project for five years, and the certificate of occupancy waits for replacement trees unless a cash bond covers a 60-day extension. City of Hedwig Village
- Tree permit time limits A tree permit is void if work does not start within 60 days or finish within 180 days, and it can be revoked for any ordinance violation. City of Hedwig Village
- Tree fee schedule (2022) Resolution 01-11-22A sets tree fees of $2,500 per tree from 10 to under 24 inches DBH, and $5,000 per tree 24 inches or more plus $1,000 per inch over 24. A tree of 10 inches or more removed without a permit or off the approved plan is $5,000. The posted copy is unsigned; confirm with the city. City of Hedwig Village
Permits, demolition and construction
- New home submittal A new home needs a PE-sealed grading and drainage plan, a tree survey and disposition plan by a degreed forester, a surveyor's topographic and site survey with setbacks, a soil report, PE-sealed structural plans, a CenterPoint service letter, fire sprinkler plans approved by the Village Fire Department and an MVWA availability letter. Plans are submitted digitally. City of Hedwig Village
- Plan submittal fee The 2019 new-home checklist sets a $2,500 submittal fee: $1,500 for drainage review and $1,000 for tree, building, trade, energy and zoning review, with resubmittals billed at $100 per hour. The 2024 checklist keeps the $1,500 drainage review fee. City of Hedwig Village
- As-built drainage check When a new house is finished, an as-built topographic survey must be reviewed by the engineer, who confirms it substantially matches the approved drainage plan. City of Hedwig Village
- Building codes The city's 2024 checklist lists the 2018 International Building Code and 2017 National Electrical Code, plus the latest energy code for new plans. Confirm the current editions with the building department. City of Hedwig Village
- Permit life and fill Building permits lapse if work does not start within six months or stops for six months. Fill must follow Code Sec. 38-65, and excess fill must be hauled off right after the foundation is placed. City of Hedwig Village
Pools, fences, rentals and other rules
- Remodel and addition rules Remodels need an engineered foundation if over 1,000 square feet or two stories, revised lot coverage, and fire sprinklers when the work equals 50% or more of the livable floor area. Additions that add square footage need a tree disposition plan. City of Hedwig Village
- Deed restrictions are separate The city does not enforce deed restrictions, so owners must check any recorded restrictions on their own in addition to city zoning. City of Hedwig Village
Schools
- Memorial High opened 1962 The city's history says Memorial High School opened in 1962 to relieve crowding at Spring Branch High School. City of Hedwig Village
- Pre-K campus listed The city's school page also lists Wildcat Way School (pre-K) among the SBISD schools serving residents, alongside the elementary, middle and high schools already listed. City of Hedwig Village
- Elementary varies by street Recent HAR listings in the city show different elementaries by address (Bunker Hill Elementary on Merridel Road, Memorial Drive Elementary on Holidan Way), with Spring Branch Middle and Memorial High. Confirm each address with SBISD. HAR.com
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Flood and drainage research
- Elevation certificate in floodplain Properties in the 100-year floodplain must submit a FEMA elevation certificate with new-home plans and at completion. City of Hedwig Village
- Westside Infrastructure Project The city is replacing failing drainage pipes and streets on its west side, with the Memorial Villages Water Authority replacing water and sewer lines in the same work. Phase 1 covers Magdalene (Taylorcrest to Joan of Arc), Joan of Arc and N. Lou Al to Merridel. City of Hedwig Village
- WSIP contract and funding In August 2025 the council voted 4-1 to award the Phase 1 construction contract to ICON GC for $5,493,000, of which MVWA's share (water and sewer lines) is $965,702. The city said it had $4.9 million to fund Phase 1. City of Hedwig Village
- Westside project funding June 2025 budget minutes show $4 million of general fund balance and $1 million of traffic mitigation funds moved to Phase 1 of the Westside Infrastructure Project, and a $13 million grant application for later work submitted in early 2025, with an answer expected in 2026. City of Hedwig Village
- Storm pipe under the street The engineer's design places the new storm pipe under the roadway rather than in the swales, which the engineer said would protect 150 to 180 trees, and reported a drainage analysis showing no adverse effect. City of Hedwig Village
- Piney Point fault line The August 2025 minutes note that the Piney Point fault line crosses Magdalene near Cawdor Way and that the engineer planned to consult a fault-line expert. City of Hedwig Village
- Soldiers Creek work The August 2025 council minutes report that Harris County Flood Control District had completed its work on Soldiers Creek. City of Hedwig Village
- Storm sewer cleaning budget The 2026 budget sets aside $47,500 for storm sewer cleaning and tie-ins. City of Hedwig Village
- County hazard mitigation plan The city links residents to its Storm Water Management Plan and to the 2025 Harris County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan update. City of Hedwig Village
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.
Parks, shopping and amenities
- Spring Branch Memorial Library The Spring Branch-Memorial branch library began in a church classroom, moved to a cottage in 1959 and got its own building in 1975. City of Hedwig Village
- Hedwig Park Hedwig Park sits on land Ira Corbin donated for a city park, and the city's history notes tree-shaded hike and bike trails. City of Hedwig Village
- Business strip on I-10 and Gaylord Most of the city's restaurants sit on the Katy Freeway frontage and Gaylord Drive; the city's 2026 restaurant guide lists more than 40. City of Hedwig Village
- Bar Bludorn Bar Bludorn, a restaurant listed in the city's 2026 guide, is at 9061 Gaylord Drive. City of Hedwig Village
- Masraff's Masraff's, listed under fine dining in the city's 2026 guide, is at 9655 Katy Freeway. City of Hedwig Village
- Latulis Latulis is listed under fine dining at 8900 Gaylord Drive in the city's 2026 guide. City of Hedwig Village
- Goode Co. BBQ Goode Co. BBQ is at 8911 Katy Freeway, with Goode Co. Kitchen and Cantina nearby at 9005 Katy Freeway. City of Hedwig Village
- Treebeards Treebeards is at 9655 Katy Freeway on the Gaylord Drive side. City of Hedwig Village
- Avalon Diner Avalon Diner is at 8823 Katy Freeway. City of Hedwig Village
- Southwell's Hamburger Grill Southwell's Hamburger Grill is at 9410 Gaylord Drive. City of Hedwig Village
- Memorial Bakery Memorial Bakery is at 9415 Katy Freeway. City of Hedwig Village
Getting around
- Fire and EMS The Village Fire Department, 901 Corbindale (713-468-7941), provides fire and EMS service to Hedwig Village and the other five villages and holds an ISO Class 1 rating. City of Bunker Hill Village
- Water and sewer through MVWA New homes and remodels must submit a water and sewer availability letter from the Memorial Villages Water Authority (713-465-8318), which serves Hedwig Village addresses. City of Hedwig Village
- Roll-off containers Texas Pride (281-678-4462) is the city's franchise provider for roll-off containers, and roll-offs may not be placed on streets, sidewalks or other city right-of-way, even briefly. City of Hedwig Village
- Sidewalk grant The 2026 budget expects $1.5 million in Community Project Funding for sidewalks. City of Hedwig Village
Before you buy: the three things to check
- Tally trees and coverage before you design
The seven-tree minimum, per-tree fees of $2,500 to $5,000+ and the 40% impervious cap decide what fits on a lot. Get a tree survey and an as-built survey with coverage numbers before buying to rebuild or add a pool.
- Check drainage, floodplain and street work for the address
Look up the lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool, ask for an elevation certificate, and ask the city whether the street is in the Westside Infrastructure Project or a later phase.
- Confirm zoning district and schools
Hedwig mixes residential Districts A and C with business districts along I-10. Confirm the lot's district on the city map and the zoned elementary with SBISD, since it changes by street.
Full checklist
Questions buyers ask
Is Hedwig Village its own city?
Yes. Hedwig Village was incorporated on December 23, 1954, and has its own council, zoning, building department and police department (since January 1977). Fire and EMS come from the Village Fire Department shared by the six villages.
Sources: thecityofhedwigvillage.com · bunkerhilltx.gov Checked Oct. 22, 2026
How much of a lot can a house and patio cover?
Total impervious cover is capped at 40% of the lot: up to 25% for the house footprint and up to 15% for patios, porches and other solid flatwork. The finished as-built survey must show the coverage.
Sources: thecityofhedwigvillage.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
How tall can a new house be?
35 feet. The builder must provide a ridge height certificate before the framing inspection is approved.
Sources: thecityofhedwigvillage.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
What does it cost to submit plans for a new home?
The 2019 checklist sets a $2,500 submittal fee ($1,500 drainage review plus $1,000 for the other reviews), with resubmittals at $100 an hour; the 2024 checklist keeps the $1,500 drainage fee. Separate permit fees also apply, so ask the building department for the current total.
Sources: thecityofhedwigvillage.com · thecityofhedwigvillage.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Do I need a permit to take down a tree?
Yes for protected trees. Lots must keep at least seven protected or replacement trees, three in front, and a 2022 fee schedule charges $2,500 or more per tree of 10 inches DBH and up, and $5,000 for one removed without a permit. Tree permits expire if work does not start in 60 days.
Sources: thecityofhedwigvillage.com · thecityofhedwigvillage.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Which schools serve Hedwig Village?
All of Hedwig Village is in Spring Branch ISD. The city lists Wildcat Way (pre-K), Bunker Hill, Hunters Creek and Memorial Drive elementaries, Spring Branch Middle and Memorial High, and the elementary depends on the street. Confirm with the district's school finder.
Sources: thecityofhedwigvillage.com · springbranchisd.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
What is the Westside Infrastructure Project?
It is the city's project to replace failing drainage pipes and streets on the west side, with MVWA replacing water and sewer lines at the same time. Phase 1 (Magdalene, Joan of Arc and N. Lou Al) was awarded for $5,493,000 in August 2025, and the city applied in early 2025 for a $13 million grant for later work.
Sources: thecityofhedwigvillage.com · thecityofhedwigvillage.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
What is Hedwig Village's city tax rate?
The council voted in June 2025 to keep the rate at $0.336334 per $100, the same as the prior year. It appears on the Spring Branch ISD statement with school, county and MVWA taxes.
Sources: thecityofhedwigvillage.com · springbranchisd.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Where are the restaurants and shops?
Mostly along the Katy Freeway frontage road and Gaylord Drive, in the city's business districts. The city's 2026 restaurant guide lists places such as Bar Bludorn, Masraff's, Goode Co. BBQ, Treebeards and Avalon Diner.
Sources: files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Available homes
Most Hedwig Village homes are listed in the MLS with a Houston mailing address, so a city filter misses most of them. This search shows every active listing in HAR’s Memorial Villages market area, which covers all six villages; check the address or ask us for a list limited to Hedwig Village.
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 Hedwig Village?
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 · Spring Valley Village · Hilshire Village · Fleetwood · Frostwood · Memorial Bend · All of Memorial
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 Hedwig Village?
Our Hedwig Village 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