Oak Estates

Oak Estates is an exclusive, historical subdivision in Houston. This community adjacent to Highland Village was the site of a large, private sports club before it was constructed in the 1940s.

Today, Oak Estates is a peaceful, tree-lined, friendly subdivision of 148 homes. It offers easy access to Highland Village and Houston. The Galleria and Downtown Houston are within minutes of Oak Estates.

Houston and the surrounding areas are full of intriguing things to do. Art lovers in Oak Estates are close to the Contemporary Arts Museum, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Lawndale Art Center. The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft offers exhibits, as well as a variety of services for artists in any media.

Oak Estates residents with an interest in science will like the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the nearby Planetarium. Children really like the Houston Children’s Museum with its hands-on exhibits and fun activities. Buffalo Soldiers Museum and the Holocaust Museum are a must for anyone with an interest in history, while the Houston Zoo and closeby Hermann Park offer relaxation and fun. The Theater District offers a variety of first-class drama, dance, comedy and music.

Home prices in Oak Estates range from $425,000 to $2.4 million. Home sizes range from 1,100 square feet to 6,700 square feet. Some of the homes on the lower end of the price scale are small, older homes being sold for the lot value, rather than the home value, while other small homes available are updated and desirable residences.

The beautiful homes at the upper end of the price range are charming, spacious homes with up to six bedrooms. They feature beautiful hardwood floors, lovingly detailed wood paneling, wonderful fireplaces, lavish master baths, charming covered patios and more. One home now on the market has a 20 foot ceiling in the wood paneled study. Many have been recently built (2007 and 2008). A few are still under construction.

Home Builders in Oak Estates Include:

• Cooper Welch
• Friedman and Miller
• Partners in Building Custom Homes

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

The following public schools serve Oak Estates:

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

The following private schools serve Oak Estates:

• St. Thomas High School (boys)
• St. Anne Catholic School (K-8th grade)
• St. John’s School (K-12th grade)
• River Oaks Baptist (K-8th grade)
• The Kinkaid School
• Episcopal High School

Higher Education

Commute with ease to Rice, TSU, U of H, St. Thomas, or HBU. The University of Texas Medical School at Houston is also a short drive away.

Houston and the surrounding areas are full of interesting things to do. Art lovers in Oak Estates are not far from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Contemporary Arts Museum, and the Lawndale Art Center. The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft offers exhibits, plus a range of services for artists in any media.

Oak Estates residents with an interest in science will enjoy the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the adjacent Planetarium. Children love the Houston Children’s Museum with its hands-on exhibits and exciting activities. The Holocaust Museum and Buffalo Soldiers Museum are a must for anyone with an interest in history, while nearby Hermann Park and the Houston Zoo offer fun and relaxation. The Theater District offers a range of first-class drama, comedy, dance, and music.

The Texas Medical Center is easily accessible from Oak Estates. This world-famous medical complex now has over forty separate institutions which serve patients from around the world. The Medical Center was begun in the 1940s.

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