Avalon Place

Avalon Place is an exclusive, established subdivision in Houston.

Development of Avalon Place began in 1931 by William M. Dickey. A number of houses were built during World War II, but development really took off after the war. 

Avalon Place offers a great community feel, among an abundance of trees. 

Theater and music lovers living in Avalon Place enjoy easy access to Houston’s world-class Theater District. The Theater District includes the Houston Ballet, the Alley Theater, the Houston Grand Opera, and many other companies. Enjoy a wide range of performances every year, including some world premieres.

The area near Avalon Place offers a variety of choices for outdoor recreation. Small green spaces and the expansive Eleanor Tinsley Park (Buffalo Bayou Park) offer area residents places to take it easy and enjoy the sun. Eleanor Tinsley Park includes numerous trails, a playground, and so much more. Also, there is a boat launch and a dog park in the green area running along the bayou banks.

Home prices in Avalon Place range from $800,000 to over $2 million. Homes sizes range from around 2,000 square feet to over 5,000 square feet. The neighborhood includes a variety of homes styles built across a wide time span. Some homes on the market were built in the 1930s and have been updated, while others have been built recently.

Newer homes include all the extras like luxurious studies and chef’s kitchens. One home, built in 2004, features a stunningly crafted wooden staircase designed to appear like something you would find in an eighteenth century English home. Many homes include separate guest quarters.

Some of the homes in Avalon Place were designed or redesigned by famous architects, including J. Marshall Porter and John D. Blackmon.

Our professional team of realtors can help you find the right Avalon Place home for your lifestyle. Just fill out the contact form on the right side and our team will send you shortly a list of properties that meet your search criteria.

Public Schools

Children living in the Avalon Place community go to schools in the Houston Independent School District, one of the best overall school districts in Texas.

The following public schools serve Avalon Place:

• River Oaks Elementary
• Lanier Middle School
• Lamar High School

The following private schools serve Avalon Place:

• St. John’s School (K-12th grade)
• River Oaks Baptist (K-8th grade)

Higher Education

Avalon Place is an easy commute to Houston’s many fine universities. Choose Rice, U of H, TSU, St. Thomas, HBU, or the UT Medical School at Houston.

Music and theater lovers living in Avalon Place enjoy easy access to Houston’s world-class Theater District. The Theater District features the Alley Theater, the Houston Ballet, the Houston Grand Opera, and several other companies. Enjoy a variety of performances every year, including some world premieres.

For outdoor recreation, the area near Avalon Place offers a variety of choices. Small green spaces and the expansive Eleanor Tinsley Park (Buffalo Bayou Park) offer area residents places to relax and enjoy the sun. Eleanor Tinsley Park features several trails, a playground, and much more. There is also a boat launch and a dog park in the green area running along the banks of the bayou.

The Texas Medical Center is easily accessible from Avalon Place. Whether you just need routine health care or need advanced, difficult-to-obtain treatment, the doctors and other medical professionals at the Medical Centers many institutions are ready to serve you.

If you are interested in a home in Avalon Place contact us today. We will be glad to help you find the house of your dreams.