The Michael O’Neal Group · Westchester neighborhood guide
WestchesterA pool and courts of its own
Want your own neighborhood pool and tennis courts with Terry Hershey Park's bayou trails right behind you? Westchester gives you both in a late 1960s neighborhood. Just know the owners' committee does not post its assessment online, so get the number in writing before you make an offer.
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Westchester from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Westchester
What sets Westchester apart.
The association runs a six lane, 25 meter pool with a diving area and slide, a wading pool and two tennis courts. The Westchester Dolphins swim team and men's and women's tennis leagues use them.34
Westchester sits between Memorial Drive and Terry Hershey Park, a 496 acre county park with 11.05 miles of trail along Buffalo Bayou.45
What stands out
- Real yards for the price range. The committee describes homes of about 2,444 to 4,267 square feet on lots from 7,800 square feet to more than a quarter acre. HAR's 2025 median is 2,841 square feet on 8,960 square feet.41
- Services lined up. The association lists Harris County Constable Precinct 5 for security and Texas Pride Disposal for trash on Tuesdays and Fridays, with recycling on Tuesdays.6
- Spring Branch ISD address. The association lists Nottingham Elementary, Spring Forest Middle and Stratford High, all in Spring Branch ISD. Confirm the exact address in the district's school finder.78
Interactive neighborhood map
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Tap the gold dot for Westchester’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 Westchester looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Trash days
Texas Pride Disposal picks up trash Tuesdays and Fridays and recycling Tuesdays.6
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Westchester’s center): Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B, 2.4 mi; Bellaire Blvd H-E-B, 4.7 mi.
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): HCA Houston Healthcare West, 2.5 mi; Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, 4.0 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
Westchester and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Westchester and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Westchester
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston.
- $823KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,841Median sq ft
- 1968Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 1.2 mi
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 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
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
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
Wilchester and Wilchester West
A Memorial-area neighborhood inside the City of Houston.
- 1968Median year built
- Terry Hershey Park, 2.3 mi
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 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': ' ()
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': ' ()
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
Westchester 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 832-393-6333.9
- 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.10
- 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.11
- 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, 2018.12
- 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.13
Getting around
From Westchester to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Memorial Drive along the north edge, with I-10 (Katy Freeway) and Beltway 8 the nearest freeways.4
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 Westchester 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.
Westchester market dashboard
What the market around Westchester is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Westchester alone. HAR’s Memorial West and Energy Corridor market areas cover the neighborhoods around Westchester; we don’t claim Westchester 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
Energy Corridor
HAR market area · single-family
- $436,250Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 34Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 245Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.7Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 32.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- -1.2%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Westchester: median market value $823,011, typical range $640 - $983 K, median home 2,841 sq ft on a 8,960 sq ft lot, median year built 19681.
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, 202616.
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 Westchester.
The FAQ says the board sets assessments from the yearly budget and that unpaid assessments bring late fees, interest and collection action, but it gives no amount. Ask Crest Management for the current figure and a resale certificate.4
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 year17. 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 your own neighborhood pool and tennis courts with Terry Hershey Park's bayou trails right behind you? Westchester gives you both in a late 1960s neighborhood. Just know the owners' committee does not post its assessment online, so get the number in writing before you make an offer.
The Good
- A pool and courts of its ownThe association runs a six lane, 25 meter pool with a diving area and slide, a wading pool and two tennis courts. The Westchester Dolphins swim team and men's and women's tennis leagues use them.34
- Bayou trails at the edgeWestchester sits between Memorial Drive and Terry Hershey Park, a 496 acre county park with 11.05 miles of trail along Buffalo Bayou.45
- Real yards for the price rangeThe committee describes homes of about 2,444 to 4,267 square feet on lots from 7,800 square feet to more than a quarter acre. HAR's 2025 median is 2,841 square feet on 8,960 square feet.41
- Services lined upThe association lists Harris County Constable Precinct 5 for security and Texas Pride Disposal for trash on Tuesdays and Fridays, with recycling on Tuesdays.6
- Spring Branch ISD addressThe association lists Nottingham Elementary, Spring Forest Middle and Stratford High, all in Spring Branch ISD. Confirm the exact address in the district's school finder.78
The Bad
- The assessment is not postedThe FAQ says the board sets assessments from the yearly budget and that unpaid assessments bring late fees, interest and collection action, but it gives no amount. Ask Crest Management for the current figure and a resale certificate.4
- A lot needs approvalThe ACC guidelines reach basketball goals, lighting, cameras, play structures, signs, solar panels and trees as well as additions and concrete work. Requests go through Crest's portal as exterior modification requests.204
- Close to the bayou and the reservoirsDuring Hurricane Harvey the Army Corps began releasing Addicks and Barker water into Buffalo Bayou on Aug. 28, 2017. Check the exact lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool, and ask the seller about flood history and insurance.1819
- Homes from the late 1960sHAR's 2025 median year built is 1968. Unless a house has been rebuilt, plan your inspection around the roof, plumbing, foundation and windows.1
- You will driveThe committee describes the neighborhood as primarily car dependent and lists no public transit.4
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineWestchester makes the most sense if you will actually use the pool and courts, because the association is built around them. Before you write an offer, get the assessment amount and the ACC guidelines from Crest, and pull the flood maps for the exact lot since the neighborhood backs up to Terry Hershey Park. Then compare the house's age and updates against what you would spend in a newer section nearby.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a neighborhood pool, swim team and tennis courts run by their own association
- You may love it ifBuyers who want trail access along Buffalo Bayou
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a late 1960s home on a lot of about a fifth of an acre
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want club membership written into your assessment, look at Nottingham Forest, whose assessment includes the Nottingham Forest Club.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want newer construction from the 1980s, compare Memorial Thicket.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want to walk to shops and restaurants, this is a driving neighborhood; look closer in, such as Rice Village.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Westchester makes the most sense if you will actually use the pool and courts, because the association is built around them. Before you write an offer, get the assessment amount and the ACC guidelines from Crest, and pull the flood maps for the exact lot since the neighborhood backs up to Terry Hershey Park. Then compare the house's age and updates against what you would spend in a newer section nearby.
Schools
Schools for a Westchester address.
The association lists Nottingham Elementary, Spring Forest Middle and Stratford High, all in Spring Branch ISD. Confirm the exact address in the district's school finder.78
- Spring Branch Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Westchester 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 Westchester address.
During Hurricane Harvey the Army Corps began releasing Addicks and Barker water into Buffalo Bayou on Aug. 28, 2017. Check the exact lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool, and ask the seller about flood history and insurance.1819
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 trails at the edge
Westchester sits between Memorial Drive and Terry Hershey Park, a 496 acre county park with 11.05 miles of trail along Buffalo Bayou.4
- 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.19
- 2017
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.18
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
Westchester vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
| Measure | Westchester | Other |
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Nottingham Forest · Memorial Thicket · Wilchester · Energy Corridor · Fleetwood · Central Houston luxury comparison · Houston area map · Relocation guide
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Questions buyers actually ask
Westchester questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Westchester?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Westchester” show a median market value of $823,011, a typical range of $640 - $983 K, a median home of 2,841 sq ft on a 8,960 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1968. 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 Westchester 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 Westchester?
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.
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Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Westchester? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want your own neighborhood pool and tennis courts with Terry Hershey Park's bayou trails right behind you? Westchester gives you both in a late 1960s neighborhood. Just know the owners' committee does not post its assessment online, so get the number in writing before you make an offer.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- A pool and courts of its own
- Bayou trails at the edge
- Real yards for the price range
What Might Surprise You
- The assessment is not posted
- A lot needs approval
- Close to the bayou and the reservoirs
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B, 2.4 mi
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare West, 2.5 mi
- Shopping: Town & Country Village, 3.0 mi
- Park: Terry Hershey Park, 1.2 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Westchester makes the most sense if you will actually use the pool and courts, because the association is built around them.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Westchester
- 1A pool and courts of its own
The association runs a six lane, 25 meter pool with a diving area and slide, a wading pool and two tennis courts. The Westchester Dolphins swim team and men's and women's tennis leagues use them.
Westchester Owners' Committee Westchester Owners' Committee FAQ
- 2Bayou trails at the edge
Westchester sits between Memorial Drive and Terry Hershey Park, a 496 acre county park with 11.05 miles of trail along Buffalo Bayou.
Westchester Owners' Committee FAQ Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park
- 3Real yards for the price range
The committee describes homes of about 2,444 to 4,267 square feet on lots from 7,800 square feet to more than a quarter acre. HAR's 2025 median is 2,841 square feet on 8,960 square feet.
Westchester Owners' Committee FAQ HAR.com Westchester 2025 Facts
- 4Services lined up
The association lists Harris County Constable Precinct 5 for security and Texas Pride Disposal for trash on Tuesdays and Fridays, with recycling on Tuesdays.
- 5Spring Branch ISD address
The association lists Nottingham Elementary, Spring Forest Middle and Stratford High, all in Spring Branch ISD. Confirm the exact address in the district's school finder.
Westchester community resources Spring Branch ISD realtor resources
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Westchester
- 1The assessment is not posted
The FAQ says the board sets assessments from the yearly budget and that unpaid assessments bring late fees, interest and collection action, but it gives no amount. Ask Crest Management for the current figure and a resale certificate.
- 2A lot needs approval
The ACC guidelines reach basketball goals, lighting, cameras, play structures, signs, solar panels and trees as well as additions and concrete work. Requests go through Crest's portal as exterior modification requests.
Westchester ACC guidelines Westchester Owners' Committee FAQ
- 3Close to the bayou and the reservoirs
During Hurricane Harvey the Army Corps began releasing Addicks and Barker water into Buffalo Bayou on Aug. 28, 2017. Check the exact lot on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool, and ask the seller about flood history and insurance.
Community Impact (2017 reservoir releases) FEMA Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
- 4Homes from the late 1960s
HAR's 2025 median year built is 1968. Unless a house has been rebuilt, plan your inspection around the roof, plumbing, foundation and windows.
- 5You will drive
The committee describes the neighborhood as primarily car dependent and lists no public transit.
Who Might Love Westchester?
- Buyers who want a neighborhood pool, swim team and tennis courts run by their own association
- Buyers who want trail access along Buffalo Bayou
- Buyers who want a late 1960s home on a lot of about a fifth of an acre
- Buyers who work in the Energy Corridor or west along I-10
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want club membership written into your assessment, look at Nottingham Forest, whose assessment includes the Nottingham Forest Club.
- If you want newer construction from the 1980s, compare Memorial Thicket.
- If you want to walk to shops and restaurants, this is a driving neighborhood; look closer in, such as Rice Village.
Everyday Convenience in Westchester
- Pool and courts The pool and courts are reserved online and open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; the committee lists holiday parties, movie nights and family socials through the year. Westchester Owners' Committee Westchester Owners' Committee FAQ
- Trash days Texas Pride Disposal picks up trash Tuesdays and Fridays and recycling Tuesdays. Westchester services
Main routes: Memorial Drive along the north edge, with I-10 (Katy Freeway) and Beltway 8 the nearest freeways. Westchester Owners' Committee FAQ
| Nearest H-E-B | Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B 2.4 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Bellaire Blvd H-E-B 4.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B 2.4 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare West 2.5 mi |
| Major shopping | Town & Country Village 3.0 mi |
| Parks and nature | Terry Hershey Park 1.2 mi |
| Golf | Sharpstown Park Golf Course 6.0 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 22 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 21 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Westchester, 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 | $823,011 | HAR 2025 facts (Westchester) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $640 - $983 K | HAR 2025 facts (Westchester) |
| Median home size | 2,841 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Westchester) |
| Median lot | 8,960 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Westchester) |
| Median year built | 1968 | HAR 2025 facts (Westchester) |
| Single-family homes | 364 | HAR 2025 facts (Westchester) |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Westchester 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 Westchester Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Westchester makes the most sense if you will actually use the pool and courts, because the association is built around them. Before you write an offer, get the assessment amount and the ACC guidelines from Crest, and pull the flood maps for the exact lot since the neighborhood backs up to Terry Hershey Park. Then compare the house's age and updates against what you would spend in a newer section nearby.
Westchester vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Westchester vs. Nottingham Forest
Choose Nottingham Forest and you gain: Nottingham Forest's assessment includes resident membership in a club on 10.5 acres with a lap pool and diving well.
You give up: HAR's 2025 median market value is higher there ($920,000 against $823,011).
Westchester vs. Memorial Thicket
Choose Memorial Thicket and you gain: Memorial Thicket's homes are newer, with a HAR 2025 median year built of 1982 and a median of 3,733 square feet.
You give up: It has no pool or tennis courts of its own on the association record.
Westchester vs. Wilchester
Choose Wilchester and you gain: Wilchester owners share the Wilchester Club with three pools, three tennis courts and a park.
You give up: HAR's 2025 median market value is $1,062,060 in Wilchester, and it is two subdivisions with separate HOAs.
Questions buyers ask about Westchester
Is Westchester a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a late 1960s home with an association pool, swim team and tennis courts and Terry Hershey Park's trails next door. Homes run about 2,400 to 4,300 square feet. Check the assessment, the ACC guidelines and the flood maps for the exact lot before you buy.
Sources: Westchester Owners' Committee Westchester Owners' Committee FAQ Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Westchester?
The assessment amount is not published, many exterior changes need ACC approval, and the neighborhood sits beside Buffalo Bayou below Addicks and Barker. Most homes date to the late 1960s, and you will need a car for errands.
Sources: Westchester Owners' Committee Westchester Owners' Committee FAQ Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park 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.
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Neighborhood fact sheet
Westchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester | 364 | 2,841 sq ft | 1968 | $823,011 |
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 Westchester. Every address has its own set of taxing units; the appraisal district account lists them.
HOA dues
Westchester Owners' Committee. No assessment amount is published by an official source, so we do not show one. 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 3.0 mi
- CITYCENTRE 3.1 mi
- The Galleria 9.0 mi
Parks and nature
- Terry Hershey Park 1.2 mi
- George Bush Park 5.3 mi
- Tanglewood Park 7.7 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course 6.0 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Westchester, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Westchester 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); the association lists Harris County Constable Precinct 5 (281-463-6666) |
| Fire and EMS | Houston Fire Department (City of Houston) |
| Building permits | Houston Permitting Center |
Source: official site.
Where it is. Between Memorial Drive and Terry Hershey Park on Buffalo Bayou, in the Energy Corridor area of west Houston (ZIP 77079). Source
- Inside the City of Houston Westchester is inside the City of Houston, not one of the Memorial Villages. The Census Bureau geocoder places 14723 River Forest 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. Westchester 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
- Late-1960s homes The association says most homes were built in the late 1960s, when Westchester was among Houston's westernmost communities. Westchester Owners' Committee
- Once at the city's west edge The committee says Westchester was one of Houston's most westward neighborhoods when it was built, with most homes from the late 1960s. Westchester Owners' Committee
Homes and lots
- Size The owners' committee counts 366 households; HAR's 2025 facts show 364 single-family homes and 2 condos. Westchester Owners' Committee
- Median year built HAR's 2025 facts show a median year built of 1968, median 2,841 sq ft on 8,960 sq ft lots. HAR.com
- Home and lot sizes The owners' committee describes mostly single-family homes of about 2,444 to 4,267 sq ft on lots from 7,800 sq ft to more than a quarter acre. Westchester Owners' Committee
Prices and market conditions
Westchester 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 $823,011, a range of $640K to $983K and a median listing price of $323.93 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
- Westchester Owners' Committee Whether membership is required: confirm with the association and the title company. Dues: not published on the association’s public site; ask for the resale certificate. 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
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
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
- Deed restricted Westchester is deed restricted and governed by the Westchester Owners' Committee; exterior changes go to Crest Management as exterior modification requests under the certified ACC guidelines. Westchester Owners' Committee
- What the ACC guidelines cover The guidelines cover items from basketball goals, lighting, cameras, play structures, signs, solar panels and trees to larger construction and concrete work. Westchester Owners' Committee
- Westchester Villa is separate The City's directory lists Westchester Villa Maintenance Association, a separate townhome association, under Super Neighborhood 16. City of Houston Mayor's Assistance Office
- Crest Management Crest Management handles deed restriction enforcement, exterior modification requests and assessment collection for the owners' committee; unpaid assessments can bring late fees, interest and collection action. Westchester Owners' Committee
Schools
- Schools the association lists The association says Westchester is zoned to Nottingham Elementary, Spring Forest Middle and Stratford High (Spring Branch ISD). Westchester Owners' Committee
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
- Pool and tennis The association has a six-lane, 25-meter pool with a diving area and slide, a wading pool and two tennis courts open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. by online reservation. Westchester Owners' Committee
- Swim team and tennis leagues The pool is home to the Westchester Dolphins swim team, and the courts host men's and women's tennis leagues. Westchester Owners' Committee
- Neighborhood events The committee lists holiday parties, movie nights, family socials and adult social events. Westchester Owners' Committee
Getting around
- Constable The association lists Harris County Constable Precinct 5 for security, at 281-463-6666. Westchester Owners' Committee
- Trash pickup Texas Pride Disposal picks up trash Tuesdays and Fridays and recycling Tuesdays (281-342-8178). Westchester Owners' Committee
- Main roads Memorial Drive runs along the neighborhood's north edge toward Loop 610 and the Galleria area; I-10 (Katy Freeway) and Beltway 8 are the nearest freeways. Westchester Owners' Committee
Before you buy: the three things to check
- Get the restrictions and assessment
Request the deed restrictions, ACC guidelines and current assessment from Crest Management.
- Flood research
Check FEMA and HCFCD maps and ask for elevation and insurance history.
- Confirm schools
Run the address through SBISD's finder.
Questions buyers ask
Where is Westchester?
Between Memorial Drive and Terry Hershey Park on Buffalo Bayou in west Houston, inside the City of Houston and Spring Branch ISD.
Sources: westchesterhouston.org · geocoding.geo.census.gov Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Does Westchester have a pool?
Yes. The owners' committee runs a 25-meter, six-lane pool with a wading pool and two tennis courts.
Sources: westchesterhouston.org · westchesterhouston.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Which schools serve Westchester?
The association lists Nottingham Elementary, Spring Forest Middle and Stratford High in Spring Branch ISD. Confirm with SBISD's finder.
Sources: westchesterhouston.org · springbranchisd.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Who manages the HOA?
Crest Management handles assessments and exterior modification requests for the Westchester Owners' Committee.
Sources: westchesterhouston.org Checked Oct. 22, 2026
How old are the homes?
Mostly late 1960s per the association; HAR's 2025 median year built is 1968.
Sources: westchesterhouston.org · har.com Checked Oct. 22, 2026
Available homes
This search uses the MLS subdivision name "Westchester" 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 Westchester?
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
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Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Westchester, 2025 Facts
- City of Houston
- Westchester Owners' Committee
- Westchester Owners' Committee FAQ
- Harris County Precinct 4: Terry Hershey Park
- Westchester services
- Westchester community resources
- Spring Branch ISD realtor resources
- City of Houston Legal Department
- City of Houston ordinance
- City of Houston Administration and Regulatory Affairs
- Texas Tribune
- Houston Permitting Center
- HAR.com, Memorial West market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Energy Corridor market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Official tax rate source
- Community Impact (2017 reservoir releases)
- FEMA Map Service Center
- Westchester ACC guidelines
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.