Memorial Bend
Memorial Bend
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston. Marketed from 1958: 364 homes between Memorial Drive and Buffalo Bayou on both sides of Beltway 8, with a mandatory civic association and the separate Memorial Bend Club.
Last reviewed October 22, 2026 · Researched by Michael O’Neal, Broker · REALTOR®
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Why Live in Memorial Bend? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a deed restricted 1958 neighborhood on Buffalo Bayou with its own pool, tennis and pickleball club you can choose to join? Memorial Bend belongs on your list. But that bayou edge means real flood homework on every address, and the civic assessment is a number you need in writing from management before you buy.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Written rules on what gets built
- No short-term rentals
- A neighborhood club you choose to join
What Might Surprise You
- Buffalo Bayou is the southern edge
- The assessment amount is not settled
- Rebuilds carry fees and a deposit
Everyday Convenience
- ER: Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 1.3 mi
- Shopping: Town & Country Village, 0.3 mi
- Park: Terry Hershey Park, 3.6 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Memorial Bend works for a buyer who wants an older Memorial home, written rules and a club they can opt into.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Memorial Bend
- 1Written rules on what gets built
Membership in the civic association is mandatory, and the posted 2025 declaration caps the main house at 33 feet and total coverage at 70% of the buildable area. New homes need at least 2,000 square feet of living space and a garage or carport.
- 2No short-term rentals
The declaration requires written leases of at least 180 consecutive days for the whole lot, with fines of $500 per day for lease violations. A 90 day seller leaseback in a real sale is allowed.
- 3A neighborhood club you choose to join
Memorial Bend Club at 12805 Boheme Drive, founded in 1958, has a competition sized pool, a tennis court, two pickleball courts and a playground. For the 2026 to 2027 season it lists Regular membership at a $400 initiation fee plus $375 a year, or Limited at $475 a year.
- 4Bayou trails next door
The association points residents to Terry Hershey Park and Bendwood Park. Terry Hershey covers 496 acres with 11.05 miles of trail along Buffalo Bayou.
Memorial Bend amenities Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park
- 5Established homes on full size lots
HAR's 2025 Facts show 353 homes with a median of 2,992 square feet on a median 9,375 square foot lot, median year built 1963. The association's history says the neighborhood was marketed in 1958 and describes traditional and modern homes among mature trees near the bayou.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Memorial Bend
- 1Buffalo Bayou is the southern edge
The association places the neighborhood between Memorial Drive and Buffalo Bayou. In 2017 the Army Corps released Addicks and Barker water into the bayou starting Aug. 28 at 8,000 cubic feet per second, rising to a combined 13,000 by Aug. 30, per Community Impact. Run each address on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool and ask for the elevation certificate and claims history.
Memorial Bend Civic Association: where it sits Community Impact (2017 reservoir releases) HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
- 2The assessment amount is not settled
The posted 2025 declaration states the annual assessment two different ways, so we do not publish a figure. The board can raise it up to 5% a year without a vote and can set an administrative fee on each sale or refinance; get the resale certificate from Leyendecker Management.
Memorial Bend declaration (2025, posted) Memorial Bend contact (Leyendecker Management)
- 3Rebuilds carry fees and a deposit
The new construction checklist lists an $800 application fee (the approval page says $750) and a $4,000 deposit, plus a tree survey, a drainage plan with catch basins piped to the street, more than 51% masonry and a 10 foot minimum rear setback. City of Houston permits come on top of that.
Memorial Bend new construction checklist Memorial Bend projects requiring approval Houston Permitting Center: residential site permit
- 4Read the survey before you plan
The association notes that some lots carry larger Harris County Flood Control easements and that some plats set deeper setbacks. Building in a mapped floodplain inside Houston also needs a city floodplain development permit.
Memorial Bend buildable area example Houston Floodplain Management Office
- 5Beltway 8 runs through it
The association says Memorial Bend spans both sides of Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway). Check how close a specific lot sits to the tollway before you fall for the house.
Who Might Love Memorial Bend?
- Buyers who want an established 1960s neighborhood where height and coverage are capped in writing
- Buyers who want an optional pool, tennis and pickleball club inside the neighborhood
- Buyers who want bayou trail access at Terry Hershey Park
- Buyers who prefer a street where short-term rentals are not allowed
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want club membership built into your assessment, look at Nottingham Forest.
- If you want a newer floor plan, Memorial Bend's 1963 median year built may not fit; Memorial Thicket shows a 1982 median.
- If you want a separate small city with its own police and permit office, compare Piney Point Village.
Everyday Convenience in Memorial Bend
- Parks and trails The association lists Terry Hershey Park and Bendwood Park as the neighborhood's go to parks and trails. Memorial Bend amenities
- Club season The club runs on a May 1 to April 30 season, and civic fees do not include club membership. Memorial Bend Club Memorial Bend Civic Association
- Patrol and alarms The association directs residents to Harris County Constable Precinct 5 (281-463-6666) and its vacation watch program, and notes the City of Houston alarm permit costs $50 a year. Memorial Bend: who do I contact
- City services Memorial Bend is inside the City of Houston, not one of the villages, so Houston police, fire and permit offices serve it. U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder
Main routes: Memorial Drive on the north side and Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway), which crosses the neighborhood. Memorial Bend Civic Association: where it sits
| Hospital with an ER | Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 1.3 mi |
|---|---|
| Major shopping | Town & Country Village 0.3 mi |
| Parks and nature | Terry Hershey Park 3.6 mi |
| Golf | Sharpstown Park Golf Course 4.4 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 20 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 19 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Memorial Bend, 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 | $1,005,160 | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Bend) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $575 - $1697 K | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Bend) |
| Median home size | 2,992 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Bend) |
| Median lot | 9,375 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Bend) |
| Median year built | 1963 | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Bend) |
| Single-family homes | 353 | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Bend) |
| HOA dues | {'amount': 'Regular: $400 initiation + $375/yr; Limited: $475/yr', 'year': 2026, 'source_url': ' | Memorial Bend Club (separate, optional club) |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Memorial Bend 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 Memorial Bend Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Memorial Bend works for a buyer who wants an older Memorial home, written rules and a club they can opt into. Before writing an offer I would pull the survey for flood control easements, run the address on the county flood tool and get the resale certificate so the assessment is a real number, not a guess. If a teardown is the plan, add the association's deposit and fees to your city permit budget.
Memorial Bend vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Memorial Bend vs. Nottingham Forest
Choose Nottingham Forest and you gain: Resident membership in a 10.5 acre club with pools, lighted courts and a 5 acre park is included in the Nottingham Forest assessment.
You give up: You give up Memorial Bend's written 180 day minimum lease; the Nottingham Forest restrictions on file do not address leasing.
Memorial Bend vs. Frostwood
Choose Frostwood and you gain: Frostwood's HAR 2025 median lot is 10,822 square feet against 9,375 in Memorial Bend.
You give up: HAR's 2025 median market value is higher in Frostwood ($1,454,242 against $1,005,160), and trash is a private contract each homeowner pays.
Memorial Bend vs. Memorial Forest
Choose Memorial Forest and you gain: Memorial Forest's assessment pays for a shared constable patrol, weekly mosquito spraying in season and private trash pickup.
You give up: Its 30 foot height cap and 60% coverage limit are tighter than Memorial Bend's 33 feet and 70%, and its swim club is separate with no membership guaranteed.
Questions buyers ask about Memorial Bend
Is Memorial Bend a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want an established 1960s neighborhood on Buffalo Bayou with deed restrictions, a ban on short-term rentals and an optional pool and tennis club. HAR's 2025 Facts show a median home near 3,000 square feet on a 9,375 square foot lot. The main things to check are flood records for the address, the current assessment and the rules for any rebuild.
Sources: Memorial Bend declaration (2025, posted) Memorial Bend Club Memorial Bend Civic Association: where it sits Checked Oct 28, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Memorial Bend?
The neighborhood borders Buffalo Bayou, which carried reservoir releases in 2017, so every address needs flood research. The posted declaration states the assessment inconsistently, rebuilds carry an application fee and a $4,000 deposit on top of city permits, and Beltway 8 runs through the neighborhood.
Sources: Memorial Bend declaration (2025, posted) Memorial Bend Club Memorial Bend Civic Association: where it sits 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
Memorial Bend 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 neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median year built | Median market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Bend | 353 | 2,992 sq ft | 1963 | $1,005,160 |
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 Oct 22, 2026
Property taxes
We have not confirmed an official rate list for Memorial Bend. Every address has its own set of taxing units; the appraisal district account lists them.
HOA dues
- Memorial Bend Club (separate, optional club) {'amount': 'Regular: $400 initiation + $375/yr; Limited: $475/yr', 'year': 2026, '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
- 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
- Town & Country Village 0.3 mi
- CITYCENTRE 0.8 mi
- The Galleria 6.2 mi
Parks and nature
- Terry Hershey Park 3.6 mi
- Tanglewood Park 4.8 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park 6.4 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course 4.4 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course 7.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Memorial Bend, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Memorial Bend on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Compare all Central Houston luxury neighborhoods side by side · Area map
Overview and location
| City | City of Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| School district | Spring Branch ISD |
| Police | Houston Police Department, with Harris County Constable Precinct 5 contacts listed by the association |
| Fire and EMS | Houston Fire Department |
| Building permits | Houston Permitting Center / Houston Public Works |
Source: official site.
Where it is. South of Memorial Drive and north of Buffalo Bayou, on both sides of Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway). Source
- Inside the City of Houston Memorial Bend is a Houston neighborhood, not one of the Memorial Villages; the Census geocoder places addresses such as 12805 Boheme Drive in the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD. U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder
- 364 homes The Memorial Bend Civic Association describes the neighborhood as 364 single-family homes, zoned to Spring Branch ISD and enforced by deed restrictions; its annual fees do not include Memorial Bend Club membership. Memorial Bend Civic Association
- Where it sits The association places Memorial Bend just south of Memorial Drive and north of Buffalo Bayou, spanning Beltway 8 on Houston's west side, and says the civic association and Memorial Bend Club are two separate legal entities. Memorial Bend Civic Association
- Marketed in 1958 The association's history page says Memorial Bend was marketed in 1958 and describes a mix of traditional and modern homes among mature trees near the banks of Buffalo Bayou. Memorial Bend Civic Association
- Five sections, 2000 restrictions The neighborhood's restrictions cover Memorial Bend Sections One through Five. The earlier 2000 restrictions are recorded under Harris County Clerk's File No. U191970, and a 2025 amended and restated declaration is posted on the association's governance page. Memorial Bend Civic Association (Declaration)
Homes and lots
- HAR 2025 snapshot HAR's 2025 Facts for Memorial Bend show 353 single-family properties with a median of 2,992 sq ft, a median lot of 9,375 sq ft and a median year built of 1963. HAR.com
Prices and market conditions
Memorial Bend 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 $970,627, a median market value of $1,005,160 and a Median Price / Sqft. of $356.83 for Memorial Bend (2025 Facts), with ZIP codes 77024 and 77079. 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
- Memorial Bend Civic Association, Inc. Deed-restricted association: owners are bound by its restrictions and assessments. Dues: not published on the association’s public site; ask for the resale certificate. Deed restrictions. Association site
- Memorial Bend Club (separate, optional club) Voluntary civic club: membership and dues are optional. Published dues: Regular: $400 initiation + $375/yr; Limited: $475/yr (2026), source. 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
- Single-family use only The 2025 declaration limits lots to single-family residential use; home offices are allowed only when not apparent by sight, sound or smell and without customer traffic. Memorial Bend Civic Association (Declaration, Sec. 5.1, 5.15)
- Height and coverage The main house may be no taller than 33 feet above average undisturbed soil within the buildable area, and footprints plus walks, flatwork and other structures may not exceed 70% of the buildable area. Memorial Bend Civic Association (Declaration, Sec. 6.4, 6.16)
- Minimum home size and garage New homes need at least 2,000 sq ft of living area (not counting porches, patios and garages), and every home must have a garage or carport; aluminum carports are not allowed. Memorial Bend Civic Association (Declaration, Sec. 6.5, 6.12)
- 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
- Fences need approval Fences and walls need prior written committee approval under the architectural guidelines; chain-link and wire fences are not allowed, and privacy fences need separate approval. Memorial Bend Civic Association (Declaration, Sec. 6.23-6.24)
- Architectural review fees The Architectural Compliance Committee reviews changes through Leyendecker Management. The approval page lists $750 plus a deposit for new construction (the new-construction checklist lists $800), $650 plus a deposit for major projects over $50,000 and $250 for projects between $10,000 and $50,000; minor work such as fences, painting, tree removal and roof replacement usually has no fee, though some may cost $100. Memorial Bend Civic Association
- New construction checklist The association's new-construction checklist lists a $4,000 deposit and an $800 application fee and asks for a demolition plan, survey, tree survey marking trees over 4 inches to be removed, a drainage plan with catch basins piped to the street, City of Houston stamped plans, a form survey before the slab pour, more than 51% masonry and a minimum 10-foot rear setback. Memorial Bend Civic Association (New Construction Checklist)
- 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
- Mandatory membership and assessment Under the posted 2025 declaration, membership in the civic association is mandatory and the annual assessment is secured by a continuing lien on each lot and due January 1; the board may raise it up to 5% a year without a vote and may set an administrative fee payable on each sale or refinance. Memorial Bend Civic Association (Declaration, Art. II-III)
- No short-term rentals The 2025 declaration bans short-term rentals: leases must be in writing, for the whole lot, to a single family and for at least 180 consecutive days, with a 90-day seller leaseback in a bona fide sale allowed and fines of $500 per day for lease violations. Memorial Bend Civic Association (Declaration, Sec. 5.22)
- Pools and outbuildings Above-ground pools, hot tubs and spas are prohibited; in-ground pools need committee approval and a fully fenced rear yard. One rear-yard auxiliary building up to 8 feet high and 100 sq ft is allowed with approval, set back 5 feet from side lines and 10 feet from the rear line. Memorial Bend Civic Association (Declaration, Sec. 5.3, 5.9)
- Sale signs One For Sale or For Lease sign of up to 6 sq ft and no more than 4 feet high is allowed per lot. Memorial Bend Civic Association (Declaration, Sec. 5.14)
- Management company Leyendecker Management Services, 10375 Richmond Ave., Suite 1350 (713-975-6600), handles violations and plan submittals for the association. Memorial Bend Civic 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
- Assessment increases Under the posted declaration the board may raise the annual assessment up to 5% a year without a vote; unpaid assessments accrue 10% annual interest after 30 days. Memorial Bend declaration (2025)
- Term The posted declaration runs 40 years from filing and then renews in 10-year periods; amendments need owners of at least 51% of lots. Memorial Bend declaration (2025)
Schools
- Schools the association lists The association lists Rummel Creek Elementary, Memorial Middle and Memorial High (Spring Branch ISD). Zones can change, so confirm each address with the SBISD school finder. Memorial Bend Civic 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
- Flood control easements on some lots The association's buildable-area example notes that some lots carry larger Harris County Flood Control easements and that other lots may have greater setbacks set by the recorded plat; check the survey for each lot. Memorial Bend Civic Association
- 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
- 2017 reservoir releases During Hurricane Harvey the Army Corps of Engineers began releasing water from Addicks and Barker into Buffalo Bayou on Aug. 28, 2017, at 8,000 cubic feet per second, rising to a combined 13,000 by Aug. 30, according to Community Impact. Community Impact
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
- Memorial Bend Club Memorial Bend Club (12805 Boheme Drive), founded in 1958, is a private non-profit social club with a competition-sized pool, a tennis court, two pickleball courts and a playground. Memorial Bend Club
- Club dues 2026-27 For the May 1, 2026-April 30, 2027 season the club lists Regular membership at a $400 one-time initiation fee plus $375 annual dues, and Limited membership at $475 annual dues with no initiation fee. Memorial Bend Club
- Trails and parks nearby The association points residents to Terry Hershey Park and Bendwood Park for parks and trails. Memorial Bend Civic Association; Houston Parks and Recreation
- Terry Hershey Park Terry Hershey Park, 15200 Memorial Drive, is a 496-acre Harris County Precinct 4 park with 11.05 miles of trail along about 6 miles of Buffalo Bayou, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Harris County Precinct 4
Getting around
- Constable patrol contact The association directs residents to Harris County Constable Precinct 5 at 281-463-6666 and its vacation-watch program, and notes the City of Houston alarm permit costs $50 a year. Memorial Bend Civic Association
Before you buy: the three things to check
- Flood research along Buffalo Bayou
Pull the address on FEMA MSC, HCFCD's mapping tool and MAAPnext, check for flood control easements on the survey, and request an elevation certificate and claims history.
- Confirm which declaration is recorded and the current assessment
Ask Leyendecker Management for the resale certificate and confirm the 2025 amended declaration was recorded; read the leasing, coverage and height sections before you plan changes.
- Plan renovations with both the association and the city
Major projects need committee approval and fees, and new homes need city site, floodplain and building permits; budget the time for both reviews.
Questions buyers ask
Is Memorial Bend in a Memorial Village or the City of Houston?
It is inside the City of Houston, so city taxes, permits, police and water apply. It sits south of Memorial Drive and north of Buffalo Bayou along Beltway 8 and is zoned to Spring Branch ISD.
Sources: geocoding.geo.census.gov · memorialbend.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Are Memorial Bend civic association dues mandatory?
Yes. The posted 2025 declaration makes membership mandatory and secures the annual assessment with a lien on each lot. The declaration's 2025 figure is written inconsistently ($466 in numerals, $444 in words), so ask Leyendecker Management for the current amount and a resale certificate.
Sources: memorialbend.org · memorialbend.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Does a Memorial Bend home come with pool club membership?
No. Memorial Bend Club is a separate legal entity and civic fees do not include it. For the 2026-27 season the club lists Regular membership at $400 initiation plus $375 a year, or Limited membership at $475 a year.
Sources: memorialbendclub.org · memorialbend.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Can I rent out a Memorial Bend home on Airbnb?
The 2025 declaration prohibits short-term rentals and requires leases of at least 180 consecutive days for the whole lot to a single family. The city also requires registration for rentals under 30 days.
Sources: memorialbend.org · houstontx.gov Checked Oct. 22, 2026
What does it take to build a new house in Memorial Bend?
You need association approval and city permits. The association's checklist lists an $800 application fee (its approval page lists $750) and a $4,000 deposit, a tree survey, a drainage plan piped to the street and city-stamped plans, and the declaration caps height at 33 feet and coverage at 70% of the buildable area.
Sources: memorialbend.org · memorialbend.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Which schools serve Memorial Bend?
The association lists Rummel Creek Elementary, Memorial Middle and Memorial High in Spring Branch ISD. Confirm any address with the SBISD school finder, since zones can change.
Sources: memorialbend.org · springbranchisd.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
How do I check flood risk for a Memorial Bend address?
The neighborhood borders Buffalo Bayou, so check the address on FEMA's Map Service Center, HCFCD's Flood Education Mapping Tool and the MAAPnext drafts, and ask the seller for an elevation certificate and flood insurance history. Some lots carry flood control easements.
Sources: msc.fema.gov · harriscountyfemt.org · maapnext.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Available homes
This search uses the MLS subdivision name "MEMORIAL BEND (Sec 1-5)" 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 Memorial Bend?
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 · Frostwood · 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 Memorial Bend?
Our Memorial Bend 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