Memorial Thicket
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.
Last reviewed October 22, 2026 · Researched by Michael O’Neal, Broker · REALTOR®
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Why Live in Memorial Thicket? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a Memorial neighborhood built from 1979 on, with one entrance off Memorial Drive and Terry Hershey Park along its southern border? Memorial Thicket deserves a look. But the park side is also the Buffalo Bayou side, and the school district can change from one lot to the next.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Terry Hershey Park at the back
- Homes from 1979 on
- One way in
What Might Surprise You
- Two school districts
- The park side is the bayou side
- Assessment and alarm costs
Everyday Convenience
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare West, 3.7 mi
- Shopping: Town & Country Village, 4.0 mi
- Park: Terry Hershey Park, 0.5 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
The Thicket is the Memorial pick for a buyer who wants more house from the 1980s and a trail system out the back.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Memorial Thicket
- 1Terry Hershey Park at the back
The HOA says the subdivision's southern border adjoins Terry Hershey Park, a 496 acre county park along about 6 miles of Buffalo Bayou with more than 11 miles of hike and bike trail.
Memorial Thicket HOA Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park
- 2Homes from 1979 on
The first home, 15410 Old Stone Trail, was finished in 1979. HAR's 2025 Facts show a median year built of 1982 and a median of 3,733 square feet on a 10,322 square foot lot.
Memorial Thicket history HAR.com Memorial Thicket 2025 Facts
- 3One way in
The Thicket is a single entrance subdivision on Memorial Drive, entered on Plainwood Drive, and its 158 homes run from about 2,400 to 6,800 square feet.
- 4A guard and alarm monitoring in the assessment
An armed GuardOne officer is on duty 24 hours, and Smith Thompson alarm monitoring is included in the annual assessment, which also funds trash pickup, common area upkeep, capital projects and plan approval.
- 5Size minimums protect the street
Homes built after July 1, 1991 need at least 2,800 square feet on one story or 3,300 on more than one, no building may exceed two stories, and at least 51% of exterior walls must be masonry.
Memorial Thicket restrictions amendment Memorial Thicket declaration
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Memorial Thicket
- 1Two school districts
The HOA says 128 homes are in Houston ISD and 30 are in Katy ISD, with the line following the old Buffalo Bayou streambed behind homes on Old Stone Trail and Herdsman. Check the district on the tax account for the exact lot.
- 2The park side is the bayou side
The HOA's history notes Buffalo Bayou was straightened from Highway 6 to Wilcrest in 1946, and in 2017 the Army Corps released Addicks and Barker water into the bayou at up to a combined 13,000 cubic feet per second. Check FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool for every address.
Memorial Thicket history Community Impact (2017 reservoir releases) FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- 3Assessment and alarm costs
The assessment is mandatory but not published online. The declaration also requires each home to have the specified central alarm system at the owner's expense.
Memorial Thicket HOA: assessment Memorial Thicket declaration
- 4Two roofing documents
The declaration calls for tile or wood shingle roofs, and the HOA recorded a separate Roofing Materials Policy in 2012. Read both before you price a new roof.
- 5Parking and construction rules
Boats, trailers, RVs and trucks may not be parked on a lot unless kept in an enclosed structure, and noisy construction is limited to 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless the board allows otherwise.
Who Might Love Memorial Thicket?
- Buyers who want 1980s construction with larger floor plans in the Memorial area
- Buyers who want a trail system right behind the neighborhood
- Buyers who prefer a single entrance subdivision with a staffed guardhouse
- Buyers who want a smaller neighborhood of about 158 homes
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want one school district for the whole neighborhood, compare Nottingham Forest in Spring Branch ISD.
- If you want a neighborhood pool and tennis club, look at Wilchester or Memorial Bend.
- If you want Memorial City shopping closer to home, compare Frostwood, about a mile straight-line from Town & Country Village and CITYCENTRE.
Everyday Convenience in Memorial Thicket
- City services The Thicket is inside the City of Houston, so Houston police and fire serve it and permits come from the Houston Permitting Center, with the HOA's guard on top. U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder Houston Permitting Center Memorial Thicket security
- Trails out the back Terry Hershey Park is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., run by Harris County Precinct 4. Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park
- Trash in the assessment Trash pickup is one of the services the HOA lists as paid by the annual assessment. Memorial Thicket HOA: assessment
- Civic meetings The Thicket sits inside Super Neighborhood 16 (Memorial), whose council meets the fourth Monday of the month at the Nottingham Forest Club. City of Houston Super Neighborhood 16
Main routes: Memorial Drive, with the subdivision's one entrance on Plainwood Drive; all streets inside are public. Memorial Thicket HOA
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare West 3.7 mi |
|---|---|
| Major shopping | Town & Country Village 4.0 mi |
| Parks and nature | Terry Hershey Park 0.5 mi |
| Golf | Sharpstown Park Golf Course 7.3 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 22 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 22 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Memorial Thicket, 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 | $868,967 | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Thicket) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $644 - $1029 K | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Thicket) |
| Median home size | 3,733 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Thicket) |
| Median lot | 10,322 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Thicket) |
| Median year built | 1982 | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Thicket) |
| Single-family homes | 158 | HAR 2025 facts (Memorial Thicket) |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Memorial Thicket 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 Thicket Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: The Thicket is the Memorial pick for a buyer who wants more house from the 1980s and a trail system out the back. I would confirm the school district on the tax account before anything else, since it splits by lot here. Then pull the flood maps and the seller's elevation certificate, ask the HOA for the current assessment, and read the 2012 roofing policy if the roof is near the end of its life.
Memorial Thicket vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Memorial Thicket vs. Fleetwood
Choose Fleetwood and you gain: Fleetwood is in Katy ISD with Terry Hershey and George Bush Park trails nearby, and HAR's 2025 median market value is $625,505 against $868,967 in the Thicket.
You give up: Its HAR 2025 median lot is 8,250 square feet against 10,322, and several associations with different rules and fees cover the area.
Memorial Thicket vs. Nottingham Forest
Choose Nottingham Forest and you gain: Nottingham Forest is in Spring Branch ISD and folds resident club membership with pools and lighted courts into its assessment.
You give up: HAR's 2025 Facts show an older (1967) and smaller (2,898 square foot) median home there.
Memorial Thicket vs. Wilchester
Choose Wilchester and you gain: Wilchester homeowners share the Wilchester Club's three pools, three tennis courts and park, and the area is in Spring Branch ISD.
You give up: Wilchester's HAR 2025 median year built is 1965, and two separate HOAs cover Wilchester and Wilchester West.
Questions buyers ask about Memorial Thicket
Is Memorial Thicket a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want 1980s construction with larger floor plans, a single entrance off Memorial Drive and Terry Hershey Park along the southern border. The assessment pays for a 24 hour guard, alarm monitoring and trash pickup. Check the school district, flood records and the current assessment for the lot.
Sources: Memorial Thicket HOA Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park Memorial Thicket history Checked Oct 28, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Memorial Thicket?
The school district depends on the lot, with 128 homes in Houston ISD and 30 in Katy ISD. The neighborhood sits next to Buffalo Bayou, the assessment is not published, owners pay for the required alarm system, and roof materials are governed by two separate documents.
Sources: Memorial Thicket HOA Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park Memorial Thicket history 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 Thicket 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 Thicket | 158 | 3,733 sq ft | 1982 | $868,967 |
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 Thicket. Every address has its own set of taxing units; the appraisal district account lists them.
HOA dues
Memorial Thicket Homeowners Association, Inc. (MTHA). No assessment amount is published by an official source, so we do not show one. Association details.
Schools
- Houston ISD HISD School Locator (by address)
- Katy ISD SARA school assignment by address
- 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 4.0 mi
- CITYCENTRE 4.0 mi
- The Galleria 10 mi
Parks and nature
- Terry Hershey Park 0.5 mi
- George Bush Park 4.9 mi
- Tanglewood Park 8.8 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course 7.3 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Memorial Thicket, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Memorial Thicket on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Overview and location
| City | City of Houston |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| School district | mixed: Houston ISD (most homes) and Katy ISD (30 homes) |
| Police | Houston Police Department (city); private 24-hour armed guard paid by the HOA |
| Fire and EMS | Houston Fire Department (City of Houston) |
| Building permits | Houston Permitting Center |
Source: official site.
Where it is. A single-entrance subdivision on Memorial Drive (entrance on Plainwood Drive) whose southern border adjoins Terry Hershey Park. All streets are public. Source
- Inside the City of Houston Memorial Thicket is inside the City of Houston, not one of the Memorial Villages. The Census Bureau geocoder places 15410 Old Stone Trl, Houston, TX 77079 in Houston city and in Houston 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 Thicket 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
- Built from 1979 Landar Corporation (Bob Lanier's company) and Harry W. Reed developed the Thicket; the first home, 15410 Old Stone Trail, was finished in 1979, and 88 more followed by 1983. Memorial Thicket HOA
- Bayou straightened in 1946 The HOA's history notes Buffalo Bayou was straightened from Highway 6 to Wilcrest in 1946, and that opposition to further channelization led to Terry Hershey Park. Memorial Thicket HOA
Homes and lots
- Number of homes The HOA counts 158 single-family homes from about 2,400 to 6,800 sq ft (median 3,600 sq ft). Memorial Thicket HOA
- Median year built HAR's 2025 facts show a median year built of 1982, median 3,733 sq ft on 10,322 sq ft lots. HAR.com
Prices and market conditions
Memorial Thicket 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 $868,967, a Neighborhood Value Range of $644K to $1,029K and a 'Median Price / Sqft.' of $198.38. 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 Thicket Homeowners Association, Inc. (MTHA) 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
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
- Two-story limit No building may exceed two stories; furnished attics and basements do not count as stories. Memorial Thicket Building Size Policy
- Minimum size Homes built after July 1, 1991 need at least 2,800 sq ft (one story) or 3,300 sq ft (more than one story) of living area. Memorial Thicket Building Size Policy
- Side setbacks and garages Buildings must stay 5 feet from interior lot lines, and street-facing garages must sit at least 5 feet behind the rear wall plane of the house unless the ACC waives it. Memorial Thicket declaration
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
- Fences Fences are limited to 6 feet and chain link is prohibited (except approved temporary builder storage); the ACC sets fence locations and heights. Memorial Thicket declaration
- Construction hours Noisy construction is limited to 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless the board allows otherwise. Memorial Thicket declaration
Pools, fences, rentals and other rules
- City help with deed restrictions Recorded deed restrictions control land use here. The City Legal Department can sue to enforce restrictions on use, setbacks, lot size, the number and type of structures, orientation and certain fences; its Deed Restriction Hotline is 832-393-6333. City of Houston Legal Department
- 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
- Central alarm required The declaration requires each home to have the specified central alarm system at the owner's expense. Memorial Thicket declaration
- What the assessment pays for The HOA says the annual assessment funds 24-hour security, alarm monitoring, trash pickup, common-area landscaping, capital projects, plan approval and deed restriction enforcement. Memorial Thicket HOA
- Exterior and roofs At least 51% of exterior walls must be masonry, and the declaration calls for tile or wood shingle roofs; the HOA also recorded a separate Roofing Materials Policy in 2012, so read both. Memorial Thicket declaration
- Boats and RVs Boats, trailers, recreation vehicles, camping units, buses and trucks may not be parked on a lot unless kept in an enclosed structure, with exceptions such as construction vehicles during building. Memorial Thicket declaration
- Term The 1979 declaration ran 30 years and renews automatically in 10-year periods unless owners with three-fourths of the votes end it. Memorial Thicket declaration
- Listed with the City The City's civic club directory lists Memorial Thicket Homeowners Association, Inc. under G-16 Memorial. City of Houston Mayor's Assistance Office
Schools
- Two school districts The HOA says 128 homes are in Houston ISD and 30 in Katy ISD; the district line follows the old Buffalo Bayou streambed behind homes on Old Stone Trail and Herdsman. Memorial Thicket HOA
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
- 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
- Terry Hershey Park Terry Hershey Park, run by Harris County Precinct 4 at 15200 Memorial Drive, covers 496 acres along about 6 miles of Buffalo Bayou with more than 11 miles of hike and bike trail, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Harris County Precinct 4
Getting around
- 24-hour guard An armed GuardOne Security officer is on duty 24 hours, stationed at a guardhouse when not patrolling; Smith Thompson's alarm monitoring is included in the annual assessment. Memorial Thicket HOA
Before you buy: the three things to check
- Confirm the school district for the lot
Ask HISD or Katy ISD about the exact address; the line runs through back yards on Old Stone Trail and Herdsman.
- Flood research
Check FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool and ask for elevation certificates and claims history for lots near the bayou.
- Get assessment and policies
Request the resale certificate, current assessment and recorded policies (building size, roofing, solar, signs) before closing.
Questions buyers ask
Is Memorial Thicket gated?
It has a single entrance on Plainwood Drive and a 24-hour armed security officer who staffs a guardhouse and patrols, but all streets are public.
Sources: memorialthicket.org · memorialthicket.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Which school district is Memorial Thicket in?
Most of it (128 homes) is in Houston ISD and 30 homes are in Katy ISD, split along the old bayou streambed. Check the district for the exact address.
Sources: memorialthicket.org · houstonisd.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Are HOA dues mandatory?
Yes. The declaration requires owners to pay annual assessments secured by a lien; they are set each December and due Jan. 1.
Sources: memorialthicket.org · memorialthicket.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Can I build a three-story home?
No. The recorded Building Size Policy limits buildings to two stories and sets minimum living areas of 2,800 or 3,300 sq ft.
Sources: memorialthicket.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Is it in Memorial or the Energy Corridor?
It is in the City's Super Neighborhood 16 (Memorial), and the HOA describes it as on Memorial Drive in the Energy Corridor.
Sources: houstontx.gov · memorialthicket.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
What is behind the homes on the south side?
Terry Hershey Park forms the southern border; the county park has 496 acres and 11.05 miles of trail along Buffalo Bayou.
Sources: memorialthicket.org · cp4.harriscountytx.gov Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Available homes
This search uses the MLS subdivision name "Memorial Thicket" 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 Thicket?
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 Thicket?
Our Memorial Thicket 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