Glen Cove

Glen Cove is an exclusive, established subdivision of 173 homes in Houston.

Settled next to gorgeous Crestwood in the Memorial area, Glen Cove has a long history. The Memorial area developmentbegan in the 1920s. 

Development began in Glen Cove in earnest in the 1940s and some of the original houses are still standing. 

Memorial Park covers 1,500 acres and it is popular place for Houstonians to workout and picnic. The park includes a delightful, 600 acre golf course which hosted the Houston Open in the 1950s and early 1960s.

The Houston Museum District offers something for the whole family. Tour the Children’s Museum and let the children try out the interactive exhibits or enjoythe Contemporary Art Museum, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Lawndale Art Center. There are 17 museums in the district, as well as the Houston Zoo and Hermann Park. A few museums have free admission throughout the year, while others offer free entry on special days.

Home prices in Glen Cove range from $500,000 to $4 million. These fabulous homes were built over a wide-time spread. A 1948 model is currently on the market, but there are also some homes available which are still under construction. 

Home sizes range 1,700 square feet to 7,600 square feet and lots average around 8,000 square feet, but several lots are much larger.  There a unique stone and brick exteriors, and wonderful stucco exteriors. A new four bedroom home designed by Robert Dame Designs and built by Allan Edwards Builders features a courtyard with a forty foot-long pool.

Home Builders in Glen Cove Include:

• Allan Edwards Builders

Our professional team of realtors can help you find the right Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove community go to schools in the Houston Independent School District, one of the best overall school districts in Texas.

The following public schools serve Glen Cove:

• Memorial Elementary
• Hogg Middle School
• Lamar High School

The following private schools serve Glen Cove:

• Duchesne Academy
• Memorial Christian Academy
• Memorial Hall School
• Memorial Lutheran School
• Memorial Private High School
• St. Agnes Academy

Higher Education

Glen Cove is just a short drive away from Rice University, St. Thomas, TSU, U of H, and Houston Baptist University. These are all outstanding schools.

Memorial Park: Memorial Park covers 1,500 acres and it is favorite place for Houstonians to picnic and workout. The park includes a beautiful, 600 acre golf course which hosted the Houston Open in the 1950s and early 1960s.

The Houston Museum District: The Houston Museum District offers something for the entire family.  Tour the Children’s Museum and let the kids try out the interactive exhibits or enjoy the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Contemporary Art Museum, and the Lawndale Art Center. There are 17 museums in the district, plus Hermann Park and the Houston Zoo. Some museums have free admission throughout the year; others offer free entry on special days.

The Texas Medical Center is minutes away from Glen Cove. This world-renowned hospital and medical research complex includes 47 separate institutions and offers proven and experimental treatments. Memorial Hermann-Memorial City Hospital is about 20 minutes away from the Glen Cove area.

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