Walking and biking
The HOA describes the neighborhood as walker and bike friendly but asks drivers to slow down, since the streets have no sidewalks.3
The Michael O’Neal Group · Memorial Drive Acres neighborhood guide
Memorial Drive AcresA country feel on purpose
Want four quiet streets with peacocks, no sidewalks and a country feel inside Houston? Memorial Drive Acres is built around that. The tradeoff is narrow lanes with no overnight street parking, and a 2023 set of restated rules you need to read.
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Memorial Drive Acres from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Memorial Drive Acres
What sets Memorial Drive Acres apart.
The HOA says its goal is to keep the neighborhood's original country atmosphere. Peacocks and other animals are common, and the streets are narrow with no sidewalks.32
The HOA lists 2027 dues of $590 per household, due Oct. 1, a $375 transfer fee at resale and no refinance fee.2
What stands out
- Driveway trash pickup. Dues pay for Texas Pride Disposal to collect trash from driveways on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with curbside recycling on Wednesdays.3
- A mix of lot and house sizes. HAR's 2025 Facts show 136 homes with a median of 3,272 square feet on 9,802 square foot lots and values from $527K to $1,922K.1
- License plate cameras. The HOA operates two Flock Safety license plate reader cameras.4
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Tap the gold dot for Memorial Drive Acres’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 Memorial Drive Acres looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Annual meeting
Owners meet each September to approve the budget and elect directors.3
Bayou park nearby
Terry Hershey Park, 15200 Memorial Drive, has 11.05 miles of trail along Buffalo Bayou.10
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Memorial Drive Acres’s center): Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B, 2.2 mi; Bunker Hill H-E-B, 4.0 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): HCA Houston Healthcare West, 2.4 mi; Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 3.1 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
Memorial Drive Acres and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
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Memorial Drive Acres
Memorial Drive Acres
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston.
- $868KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,272Median sq ft
- 1979Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 1.8 mi
- Memorial Drive Acres Section I Homeowner's Association, Inc. (MDA HOA): {'amount': '$590 per household', 'year': 2027, 'source_url': ' ()
Memorial neighborhood
Nottingham Forest
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston.
- $920KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,898Median sq ft
- 1967Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 1.8 mi
Memorial neighborhood
Wilchester and Wilchester West
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston.
- 1968Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 2.3 mi
Memorial neighborhood
Memorial Bend
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston.
- $1.01MHAR 2025 median value
- 2,992Median sq ft
- 1963Median year built
- Memorial Bend Club (separate, optional club): {'amount': 'Regular: $400 initiation + $375/yr; Limited: $475/yr', 'year': 2026, 'source_url': ' ()
Memorial neighborhood
Memorial Thicket
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston. 158 homes begun in 1979 in a single-entrance subdivision backing onto Terry Hershey Park, split between Houston ISD and Katy ISD.
- $869KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,733Median sq ft
- 1982Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 0.5 mi
- Houston ISD: $0.8421 per $100 (2026) and 2 more
Nearby neighborhood
Energy Corridor
The Energy Corridor is the office and residential area along I-10 in far west Houston, from Kirkwood Road to past Barker Cypress, between the Addicks and Barker reservoirs and along Buffalo Bayou and Terry Hershey Park.
- 1988Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 0.6 mi
- Katy ISD: $1.1171 per $100 (2026) and 2 more
Memorial neighborhood
Fleetwood
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston. Homes with a 1978 median year built (HAR 2025) at the western edge of the Memorial area, inside the City of Houston and in Katy ISD.
- 1980Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 1.1 mi
- Fleetwood West Property Owners Association (FWPOA): {'amount': '$360 per year (amount stated in the 2006 restated declaration; the board may raise it up to 10% a year)', 'year': 2006, 'source_url': ' ()
- Katy ISD: $1.1171 per $100 (2026) and 1 more
Memorial neighborhood
Frostwood
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston.
- $1.45MHAR 2025 median value
- 3,217Median sq ft
- 1963Median year built
- Frostwood Community Improvement Association: {'amount': '$0.027 per sq ft of lot (year not stated)', 'year': None, 'source_url': ' ()
Nearby neighborhood
Memorial West
Memorial West is the City of Houston part of the Memorial area between I-10 and Buffalo Bayou, from the Memorial Villages west to about State Highway 6, with Terry Hershey Park along the bayou.
- 1968Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 1.3 mi
- Katy ISD: $1.1171 per $100 (2026) and 2 more
Memorial neighborhood
Memorial Forest
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston.
- $1.37MHAR 2025 median value
- 1959Median 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
Memorial Drive Acres details worth knowing.
- 01
City help with deed restrictions
Houston has no zoning, so recorded deed restrictions control land use. The City Legal Department can sue to enforce restrictions on use, setbacks, lot size, the number and type of structures, orientation and permitted fences; its hotline is 832-393-6333.5
- 02
Short-term rental registration
Houston's short-term rental ordinance took effect January 1, 2026. Any home rented for less than 30 consecutive days needs an annual City registration ($275), and the owner must state that the rental does not violate deed restrictions or other covenants.6
- 03
Unregistered listings
From January 1, 2027, the City says it will ask booking platforms to remove short-term rental listings that have no City registration certificate.7
- 04
City floodplain building rule
Since 2018 Houston requires new homes, and existing homes enlarged by 33% or more, in the 100-year or 500-year floodplain to be built 2 feet above the floodplain level; existing homes were grandfathered. The rules took effect Sept. 1, 2018.8
- 05
Who issues permits
Building, demolition and floodplain permits for these addresses come from the City's Houston Permitting Center, not a village. Its Project Planner lists the permits a project needs.9
Getting around
From Memorial Drive Acres to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Memorial Drive; the HOA's mailing address is on Memorial Drive and its streets are Apple Tree, Blue Bird, Cardinal and Rancho Bauer.23
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 Memorial Drive Acres 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.
Memorial Drive Acres market dashboard
What the market around Memorial Drive Acres is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Memorial Drive Acres alone. HAR’s Memorial West and Memorial Villages market areas cover the neighborhoods around Memorial Drive Acres; we don’t claim Memorial Drive Acres 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.
Memorial West
HAR market area · single-family
- $900,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 22Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 97Active listings, Oct 2026
- 2.2Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 7Median days on market, Sep 2026
- -14.2%Active listings vs. a year ago
Memorial Villages
HAR market area · single-family
- $3,080,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 15Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 53Active listings, Oct 2026
- 2.6Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 13Median days on market, Sep 2026
- -33.7%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Memorial Drive Acres: median market value $867,733, typical range $527 - $1922 K, median home 3,272 sq ft on a 9,802 sq ft lot, median year built 19791.
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, 202613.
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 Memorial Drive Acres.
The HOA lists 2027 dues of $590 per household, due Oct. 1, a $375 transfer fee at resale and no refinance fee.2
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 year14. Houston Community College is not on our record for this area, so it is not in the estimate; the HCAD account shows whether it applies. 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 four quiet streets with peacocks, no sidewalks and a country feel inside Houston? Memorial Drive Acres is built around that. The tradeoff is narrow lanes with no overnight street parking, and a 2023 set of restated rules you need to read.
The Good
- A country feel on purposeThe HOA says its goal is to keep the neighborhood's original country atmosphere. Peacocks and other animals are common, and the streets are narrow with no sidewalks.32
- Published dues and feesThe HOA lists 2027 dues of $590 per household, due Oct. 1, a $375 transfer fee at resale and no refinance fee.2
- Driveway trash pickupDues pay for Texas Pride Disposal to collect trash from driveways on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with curbside recycling on Wednesdays.3
- A mix of lot and house sizesHAR's 2025 Facts show 136 homes with a median of 3,272 square feet on 9,802 square foot lots and values from $527K to $1,922K.1
- License plate camerasThe HOA operates two Flock Safety license plate reader cameras.4
The Bad
- No overnight street parkingOvernight parking is not allowed on Apple Tree, Blue Bird, Cardinal or Rancho Bauer, and the speed limit is 25 mph. Plan on driveway parking for every car.3
- Read the 2023 restated declarationThe HOA recorded an amended and restated declaration and bylaws in 2023 with a schedule of fines, and ACC approval runs through its online form. The posted declaration is a scanned file, so get a readable recorded copy.17
- Late fees on duesDues paid after Nov. 1 carry a 10% charge.2
- A wide value rangeHAR's range runs from $527K to $1,922K, so original homes and newer builds sit side by side. Price a house against its own era.1
- Check the flood mapsLook up the exact lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool before planning a rebuild; inside Houston, new homes in a mapped floodplain must be built higher since 2018.1516
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineMemorial Drive Acres is for the buyer who wants the quiet and is fine giving up street parking. Count the driveway spaces on any house you like, then read the 2023 declaration and fine schedule before the option period ends. The value range is wide, so I would price each house against its own era and condition, not the neighborhood median.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want narrow, quiet streets with no sidewalks and a rural feel
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a small HOA with published dues
- You may love it ifBuyers who want Terry Hershey Park's trails nearby
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want street parking for guests and sidewalks, this is the wrong fit; compare Nottingham Forest next door.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a pool and tennis club, look at Wilchester.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a village government, compare Piney Point Village.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Memorial Drive Acres is for the buyer who wants the quiet and is fine giving up street parking. Count the driveway spaces on any house you like, then read the 2023 declaration and fine schedule before the option period ends. The value range is wide, so I would price each house against its own era and condition, not the neighborhood median.
Schools
Schools for a Memorial Drive Acres address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Spring Branch Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Memorial Drive Acres 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 Memorial Drive Acres address.
Look up the exact lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool before planning a rebuild; inside Houston, new homes in a mapped floodplain must be built higher since 2018.1516
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
- Background
Bayou park nearby
Terry Hershey Park, 15200 Memorial Drive, has 11.05 miles of trail along Buffalo Bayou.10
- Background
Where to check flood maps
FEMA's Map Service Center has the effective flood map for an address, and HCFCD's Flood Education Mapping Tool shows the floodway, 1% and 0.2% floodplains and ponding areas. MAAPnext draft maps are for awareness only and cannot be used for insurance or permits.15
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
Memorial Drive Acres vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
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Questions buyers actually ask
Memorial Drive Acres questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Memorial Drive Acres?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Memorial Drive Acres” show a median market value of $867,733, a typical range of $527 - $1922 K, a median home of 3,272 sq ft on a 9,802 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1979. 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 Memorial Drive Acres 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 Memorial West market area show this fall for buyers looking at Memorial Drive Acres?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $900,000 for single-family homes in its Memorial West market area, with 22 sales that month, 97 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 2.2 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
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Neighborhood matchmakerMemorial Drive Acres 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.Memorial guideThe villages and Memorial neighborhoods.
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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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- Works with buyers and sellers across Greater Houston from the team’s office in Humble
How the team helps
- Pricing from Memorial Drive Acres’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
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- Transaction coordination from contract to close
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Research
Memorial Drive Acres 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.
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Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Memorial Drive Acres? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want four quiet streets with peacocks, no sidewalks and a country feel inside Houston? Memorial Drive Acres is built around that. The tradeoff is narrow lanes with no overnight street parking, and a 2023 set of restated rules you need to read.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- A country feel on purpose
- Published dues and fees
- Driveway trash pickup
What Might Surprise You
- No overnight street parking
- Read the 2023 restated declaration
- Late fees on dues
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B, 2.2 mi
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare West, 2.4 mi
- Shopping: Town & Country Village, 2.0 mi
- Park: Terry Hershey Park, 1.8 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Memorial Drive Acres is for the buyer who wants the quiet and is fine giving up street parking.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Memorial Drive Acres
- 1A country feel on purpose
The HOA says its goal is to keep the neighborhood's original country atmosphere. Peacocks and other animals are common, and the streets are narrow with no sidewalks.
Memorial Drive Acres new resident info Memorial Drive Acres HOA
- 2Published dues and fees
The HOA lists 2027 dues of $590 per household, due Oct. 1, a $375 transfer fee at resale and no refinance fee.
- 3Driveway trash pickup
Dues pay for Texas Pride Disposal to collect trash from driveways on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with curbside recycling on Wednesdays.
- 4A mix of lot and house sizes
HAR's 2025 Facts show 136 homes with a median of 3,272 square feet on 9,802 square foot lots and values from $527K to $1,922K.
- 5License plate cameras
The HOA operates two Flock Safety license plate reader cameras.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Memorial Drive Acres
- 1No overnight street parking
Overnight parking is not allowed on Apple Tree, Blue Bird, Cardinal or Rancho Bauer, and the speed limit is 25 mph. Plan on driveway parking for every car.
- 2Read the 2023 restated declaration
The HOA recorded an amended and restated declaration and bylaws in 2023 with a schedule of fines, and ACC approval runs through its online form. The posted declaration is a scanned file, so get a readable recorded copy.
- 3Late fees on dues
Dues paid after Nov. 1 carry a 10% charge.
- 4A wide value range
HAR's range runs from $527K to $1,922K, so original homes and newer builds sit side by side. Price a house against its own era.
- 5Check the flood maps
Look up the exact lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool before planning a rebuild; inside Houston, new homes in a mapped floodplain must be built higher since 2018.
FEMA Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool Texas Tribune (2018 floodplain rules)
Who Might Love Memorial Drive Acres?
- Buyers who want narrow, quiet streets with no sidewalks and a rural feel
- Buyers who want a small HOA with published dues
- Buyers who want Terry Hershey Park's trails nearby
- Buyers who want a 1970s or 1980s home on a 9,800 square foot lot
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want street parking for guests and sidewalks, this is the wrong fit; compare Nottingham Forest next door.
- If you want a pool and tennis club, look at Wilchester.
- If you want a village government, compare Piney Point Village.
Everyday Convenience in Memorial Drive Acres
- Walking and biking The HOA describes the neighborhood as walker and bike friendly but asks drivers to slow down, since the streets have no sidewalks. Memorial Drive Acres new resident info
- Annual meeting Owners meet each September to approve the budget and elect directors. Memorial Drive Acres new resident info
- Bayou park nearby Terry Hershey Park, 15200 Memorial Drive, has 11.05 miles of trail along Buffalo Bayou. Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park
Main routes: Memorial Drive; the HOA's mailing address is on Memorial Drive and its streets are Apple Tree, Blue Bird, Cardinal and Rancho Bauer. Memorial Drive Acres HOA Memorial Drive Acres new resident info
| Nearest H-E-B | Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B 2.2 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Bunker Hill H-E-B 4.0 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B 2.2 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare West 2.4 mi |
| Major shopping | Town & Country Village 2.0 mi |
| Parks and nature | Terry Hershey Park 1.8 mi |
| Golf | Sharpstown Park Golf Course 5.4 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 21 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 20 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Memorial Drive Acres, 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 | $867,733 | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Drive Acres) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $527 - $1922 K | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Drive Acres) |
| Median home size | 3,272 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Drive Acres) |
| Median lot | 9,802 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Drive Acres) |
| Median year built | 1979 | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Drive Acres) |
| Single-family homes | 136 | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Drive Acres) |
| HOA dues | {'amount': '$590 per household', 'year': 2027, 'source_url': ' | Memorial Drive Acres Section I Homeowner's Association, Inc. (MDA HOA) |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Memorial Drive Acres 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 Drive Acres Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Memorial Drive Acres is for the buyer who wants the quiet and is fine giving up street parking. Count the driveway spaces on any house you like, then read the 2023 declaration and fine schedule before the option period ends. The value range is wide, so I would price each house against its own era and condition, not the neighborhood median.
Memorial Drive Acres vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Memorial Drive Acres vs. Nottingham Forest
Choose Nottingham Forest and you gain: Nottingham Forest's assessment includes membership in a club with pools and tennis on 10.5 acres.
You give up: It is a far larger neighborhood, with 931 homes on HAR's 2025 Facts.
Memorial Drive Acres vs. Memorial Thicket
Choose Memorial Thicket and you gain: Memorial Thicket's homes have a HAR 2025 median of 3,733 square feet on 10,322 square foot lots.
You give up: Its HAR 2025 median market value is $868,967, about the same as here.
Memorial Drive Acres vs. Wilchester
Choose Wilchester and you gain: Wilchester comes with a shared club of three pools and three tennis courts.
You give up: Its HAR 2025 median market value is $1,062,060.
Questions buyers ask about Memorial Drive Acres
Is Memorial Drive Acres a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want four quiet streets with no sidewalks and a country feel inside Houston, with published dues of $590 for 2027 and driveway trash pickup. Check parking, the 2023 restated declaration and the flood maps before you buy.
Sources: Memorial Drive Acres new resident info Memorial Drive Acres HOA Memorial Drive Acres 2023 restated restrictions Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Memorial Drive Acres?
There is no overnight street parking and no sidewalks, so guests and extra cars need driveway room. The 2023 declaration and fine schedule are posted as a scanned file, and late dues carry a 10% charge.
Sources: Memorial Drive Acres new resident info Memorial Drive Acres HOA Memorial Drive Acres 2023 restated restrictions 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
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Neighborhood fact sheet
Memorial Drive Acres 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 Drive Acres | 136 | 3,272 sq ft | 1979 | $867,733 |
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 Drive Acres. Every address has its own set of taxing units; the appraisal district account lists them.
HOA dues
- Memorial Drive Acres Section I Homeowner's Association, Inc. (MDA HOA) {'amount': '$590 per household', 'year': 2027, '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 2.0 mi
- CITYCENTRE 2.2 mi
- The Galleria 8.1 mi
Parks and nature
- Terry Hershey Park 1.8 mi
- George Bush Park 6.1 mi
- Tanglewood Park 6.7 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course 5.4 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course 9.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Memorial Drive Acres, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Memorial Drive Acres on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Overview and location
| City | City of Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| School district | Spring Branch ISD |
| Police | Houston Police Department (city) |
| Fire and EMS | Houston Fire Department (City of Houston) |
| Building permits | Houston Permitting Center |
Source: official site.
Where it is. Four streets in ZIP 77079 (Apple Tree, Blue Bird, Cardinal and Rancho Bauer), next to Nottingham Forest, Ashford Forest and River Forest. Source
- Inside the City of Houston Memorial Drive Acres is inside the City of Houston, not one of the Memorial Villages. The Census Bureau geocoder places 533 Rancho Bauer Dr, Houston, TX 77079 in Houston city and in Spring Branch ISD. U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder
- Super Neighborhood 16 (Memorial) The City counts the area between I-10 and Buffalo Bayou, from the villages west to about State Highway 6, as Super Neighborhood 16 (Memorial), in Council District G. Memorial Drive Acres sits inside those described limits. The council meets the 4th Monday of the month at the Nottingham Forest Club, 325 Kickerillo Drive. City of Houston, Super Neighborhoods
- Country character The HOA says its aim is to keep the community's original country atmosphere; its streets are narrow and have no sidewalks. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
- Neighboring subdivisions The HOA lists Nottingham Forest, Ashford Forest and River Forest as the surrounding neighborhoods. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
Homes and lots
- Median year built HAR's 2025 facts show 136 single-family homes, median year built 1979, median 3,272 sq ft on 9,802 sq ft lots. HAR.com
Prices and market conditions
$867,733Median Market ValueMemorial Drive Acres
$814,425Median Appraised ValueMemorial Drive Acres
$294.94Median Price / Sqft.Memorial Drive Acres
136Single Family PropertiesMemorial Drive Acres
3,272Median Sqft.Memorial Drive Acres
9,802Median Lot SqFt.Memorial Drive Acres
Memorial Drive Acres 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 shows a 2025 median market value of $867,733, a range of $527K to $1,922K and a median listing price of $294.94 per square foot. 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.
- Taxing units on the bill Owners pay City of Houston, Harris County, Flood Control, Hospital District, Port, Department of Education and Spring Branch ISD taxes. The HCAD account lists the exact units for each property. Harris County Appraisal District
Associations and deed restrictions
- Memorial Drive Acres Section I Homeowner's Association, Inc. (MDA HOA) Whether membership is required: confirm with the association and the title company. Published dues: $590 per household (2027), 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
- City help with deed restrictions Houston has no zoning, so recorded deed restrictions control land use. The City Legal Department can sue to enforce restrictions on use, setbacks, lot size, the number and type of structures, orientation and permitted fences; its hotline is 832-393-6333. City of Houston Legal Department
Trees
- No overnight street parking Overnight parking is not allowed on Apple Tree, Blue Bird, Cardinal and Rancho Bauer, and the speed limit is 25 mph. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
Permits, demolition and construction
- Who issues permits Building, demolition and floodplain permits for these addresses come from the City's Houston Permitting Center, not a village. Its Project Planner lists the permits a project needs. Houston Permitting Center
- Annual meeting Owners meet annually in September. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
Pools, fences, rentals and other rules
- Short-term rental registration Houston's short-term rental ordinance took effect January 1, 2026. Any home rented for less than 30 consecutive days needs an annual City registration ($275), and the owner must state that the rental does not violate deed restrictions or other covenants. City of Houston ordinance
- Unregistered listings From January 1, 2027, the City says it will ask booking platforms to remove short-term rental listings that have no City registration certificate. City of Houston Administration and Regulatory Affairs
- City floodplain building rule Since 2018 Houston requires new homes, and existing homes enlarged by 33% or more, in the 100-year or 500-year floodplain to be built 2 feet above the floodplain level; existing homes were grandfathered. The rules took effect Sept. 1, 2018. Texas Tribune
- Annual dues The HOA lists 2027 annual dues of $590 per household, due Oct. 1, with a 10% charge on payments after Nov. 1. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
- 2023 restated restrictions The HOA posts a recorded Amended and Restated Declaration and bylaws from 2023 with a schedule of fines; ACC approval is requested through an online form. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
- Listed with the City The City lists Memorial Drive Acres Section 1 HOA under Super Neighborhood 16, Council District G. City of Houston Mayor's Assistance Office
- Pets and wildlife The HOA notes peacocks and other animals are common and asks residents not to feed them, to keep dogs on a leash and to pick up pet waste. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
Schools
- Confirm zoned schools by address Spring Branch ISD covers about 44 square miles west of downtown Houston and offers an online finder that returns the zoned schools for a residence address. Use it for the exact house before you buy. Spring Branch ISD
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Flood and drainage research
- Where to check flood maps FEMA's Map Service Center has the effective flood map for an address, and HCFCD's Flood Education Mapping Tool shows the floodway, 1% and 0.2% floodplains and ponding areas. MAAPnext draft maps are for awareness only and cannot be used for insurance or permits. FEMA Map Service Center
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
- Terry Hershey Park Terry Hershey Park, 15200 Memorial Drive, covers 496 acres along Buffalo Bayou with 11.05 miles of trail, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (closed a few holidays). It is published by Harris County Precinct 4. Harris County Precinct 4
Getting around
- Trash pickup Texas Pride Disposal collects trash Wednesdays and Saturdays from driveways (paid by dues) and recycling curbside on Wednesdays. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
- License plate cameras The HOA operates two Flock Safety license plate reader cameras. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
- Police requests The HOA points residents to the Houston Police Department's online citizen request form for vacation watch, speeding and other concerns. Memorial Drive Acres HOA
Before you buy: the three things to check
- Read the 2023 declaration and fine schedule
Get the recorded 2023 declaration and fines from the HOA or title company before buying.
- Flood maps
Check FEMA and HCFCD maps for the lot.
- Budget dues and fees
Plan for the $590 annual dues and $375 transfer fee.
Full checklist
Questions buyers ask
What are HOA dues in Memorial Drive Acres?
The HOA lists $590 per household for 2027, due Oct. 1. A $375 transfer fee applies at resale.
Sources: memorialdriveacres.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Is Memorial Drive Acres in the City of Houston?
Yes, and in Spring Branch ISD, per the Census geocoder; it is in Super Neighborhood 16 (Memorial).
Sources: geocoding.geo.census.gov · houstontx.gov Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Can I park on the street?
Not overnight: the HOA prohibits overnight parking on its narrow streets, which have no sidewalks.
Sources: memorialdriveacres.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
How old are the homes?
HAR's 2025 facts show a median year built of 1979.
Sources: har.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Which schools serve it?
It is in Spring Branch ISD; use SBISD's school finder for the zoned schools.
Sources: springbranchisd.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Available homes
This search uses the MLS subdivision name "Memorial Drive Acres" in ZIP code 77079, 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 Drive Acres?
Call or text Michael O’Neal at 832-797-3780 Text Michael, 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.
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
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Memorial Drive Acres, 2025 Facts
- Memorial Drive Acres Section I Homeowner's Association, Inc. (MDA HOA)
- Memorial Drive Acres new resident info
- Memorial Drive Acres security
- City of Houston Legal Department
- City of Houston ordinance
- City of Houston Administration and Regulatory Affairs
- Texas Tribune
- Houston Permitting Center
- Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park
- HAR.com, Memorial West market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Memorial Villages market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Official tax rate source
- FEMA Map Service Center
- HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
- Memorial Drive Acres 2023 restated restrictions
Neighborhood facts: city, district and association records, the Harris County Tax Office and HCAD, HAR.com and each place’s official page (records checked Oct. 21-28, 2026). Market areas: HAR.com (read Nov. 6, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.