Royden Oaks

Royden Oaks is another of Houston’s wonderful older subdivisions. Beautiful trees and a quiet environment near the heart of downtown are part of Royden Oaks’ appeal. 

A number of homes here date from the 1950s, while others have been built within recent years. 

Royden Oaks is near West University and River Oaks, and it is close to The Galleria area.

Memorial Park is a popular park for several Houstonians. It offers fine jogging trails, a fitness center, a 600-acre golf course and so much more. Whether you want to include a jog as part of your exercise routine or simply go for a easy stroll, you can enjoy Memorial Park. Of course, it is wonderful for a family picnic as well.

Hermann Park is one of the city’s oldest parks. The land it sits on was presented to Houston in 1914 by George Hermann. Today, the park includes the Houston Zoo, Houston Garden Center, Miller Outdoor Theater, Houston Golf Course, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, in addition to acres of shady wooded grounds too. Also, upgrades have made the park even more attractive.

Home prices in Royden Oaks range from $599,000 to over $2 million. There are some wonderful recently constructed mansions here, as well as large, well-maintained homes built in the 1950s. Homes range in size from 2,000 square feet to over 6,000 square feet. Lots are on the smaller side, averaging around 8,900 square feet; tasteful landscaping abounds. 

Many styles are available, including a nearly completed, five-bedroom English farmhouse by Cooper Welch, which features a porte cochere, elevator-ready shaft, two staircases, third story gameroom, rooftop terrace, and slate roof. Gorgeous Mediterranean-style estate homes and gracious traditional estate homes are also available. Some homes include separate quarters or guest suites.

Home Builders in Royden Oaks Include:

• Cooper Welch

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Public Schools

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

The following public schools serve Royden Oaks:

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

The following private schools serve Royden Oaks:

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

Higher Education

Royden Oaks is served by the Houston Community College system which offers many associate’s degrees, career programs, and continuing education courses. Plus, the area is just minutes away from high quality four-year universities, offering a wide-variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Memorial Park: Memorial is a favorite park for many Houstonians. It offers great jogging trails, a 600-acre golf course, a fitness center, and much more. Whether you want to include a daily jog as part of your exercise routine or simply go for a leisurely stroll, you will enjoy Memorial Park. Of course, it is great for a family picnic too.

Hermann Park: Hermann Park is one of the city’s oldest parks. The land it occupies was presented to Houston in 1914 by George Hermann. Today, the park features the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theater, Houston Garden Center, Houston Golf Course, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, in addition to acres of shady wooded grounds. Recent upgrades have made the park even more attractive.

The Texas Medical Center has over forty high quality medical institutions. It offers the latest treatments to Royden Oak residents and patients from around the globe.

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