Avalon Place
Avalon Place is located approximately 2.5 miles east of Interstate 610 and approximately 1 mile north of Interstate 69 and Route 59. This area is known for excellent shopping, proximity to popular green spaces, and its charming tight-knit community.
Accessibility: With a Walk Score® of 77, accessibility in this area is very high! Residents can expect to be able to complete most of their errands without ever hopping on public transportation or getting behind the wheel of a car. The neighborhood is also described as “flat as a pancake,” so it’s great for bicyclists.
Parks, Recreation, and Green Spaces: This area is a short walk away from Memorial Park, one of Houston’s largest urban parks. The green space attracts thousands of visitors who enjoy the walking trails, Memorial Park Golf Course, biking trails, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, picnic areas, and more. The River Oaks Country Club is also a popular spot to golf, swim, and play tennis nearby the park.
Commute: Since the neighborhood is located nearby Interstates 610 and 69 and Route 59, it’s regarded as a great neighborhood for commuters. The area also provides a few bus lines. Since Avalon Place is situated under 5 miles away from job hubs like Downtown and Texas Medical, it’s a wonderful neighborhood to live in for those who prefer to keep their commute times low.
Appreciation Values: Residents here typically enjoy a property appreciation value of 72.97% after 10 years, making it a terrific community to invest in for the long-term.
Schools: Students may be zoned to one of the following schools:
Public Elementary Schools:
Public Middle Schools:
Public High Schools:
Private Schools:
- Anne Catholic School
- John School
- River Oaks Baptist School
- River Oaks Academy
- Stephen’s Episcopal School
History: Former Virginia native Dr. William Thomas Dickey moved to Houston in the 1880s and later purchased 460 acres of land. He dreamed of dividing it up into subdivisions and developing thriving communities, but had to sell most of the land before he passed away. His son began to slowly develop the remaining plots in 1931. By the end of World War II, most of the land had been sold to owners for new construction. Today, the area is deed-restricted and looked after by an active homeowner’s association that values the historic charm of the area.
Shopping: Since this community is situated in River Oaks, it offers some truly great shopping. Residents can choose from nearby River Oaks Shopping Center and Shepherd Square Shopping Center, or travel to the Galleria or Highland Village just a short drive away. While you won’t find much in the way of shopping until you reach the neighborhood’s borders, there’s no shortage of places to go from there!
Community: The homeowner’s association has worked hard to maintain the historic charm of the existing homes in this area. Unlike in many other Houston neighborhoods, you won’t see a lot of classic homes knocked down for new construction. However, homes here are typically luxuriously renovated and highly sought-after. Due to the neighborhood’s popularity and small size, it can be difficult to find a property here.
Culture: Avalon Place primarily attracts buyers who like having the benefits of living in an urban area while actually living in a residential one. Although residents may have to travel outside of the community to partake in activities, the neighborhood is small enough to make this a non-issue. Residents often travel to Highland Village, the Galleria, and throughout River Oaks to shop, and Kirby Drive offers several great places to grab a bite to eat.
If you are looking to sell or buy real estate in Avalon Place, Houston, Texas, contact Angel Fultz, Houston Realtor®, to advise and guide you.
