River Oaks Neighborhood Guide
Houston's classic estate neighborhood, four miles from Downtown
Luxury estatesLarge, wooded lotsHistoric architectureCountry club livingCentral location
Living in River Oaks
River Oaks sits between Buffalo Bayou and Westheimer Road, about four miles west of Downtown. Brothers Will and Mike Hogg and attorney Hugh Potter began developing it in the 1920s around the River Oaks Country Club, with curving streets, large wooded lots and deed restrictions that still shape the neighborhood today. Many of Houston's most important historic homes are here, next to newer estates built in the same spirit.
Why buyers choose River Oaks
- A central address. About 4 miles to Downtown, under 3 miles to the Galleria and about 5 miles to the Texas Medical Center.
- Architecture and lots. Georgian, Tudor, Mediterranean and modern homes sit on generous, tree-shaded lots, including work by architects such as John Staub.
- Shopping and dining close by. The 1930s River Oaks Shopping Center on West Gray, plus Highland Village and River Oaks District on Westheimer.
- Culture and green space. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, Ima Hogg's former home and now part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, sits on Buffalo Bayou. Memorial Park and the Buffalo Bayou Park trails are minutes away.
- Schools. River Oaks Elementary and Lamar High School are Houston ISD schools in or next to the neighborhood, and several private schools, including St. John's School, are nearby. Check zoning for each address.
What's in and near River Oaks
- River Oaks Country Club
- Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
- River Oaks Shopping Center on West Gray
- Highland Village and River Oaks District on Westheimer
- Memorial Park and Buffalo Bayou Park
- River Oaks Elementary and Lamar High School (Houston ISD); St. John's School
Getting around
| The Galleria | 2.8 mi |
| Downtown Houston | 4.1 mi |
| Texas Medical Center | 4.9 mi |
| Hobby Airport | 15.3 mi |
| Bush Intercontinental Airport | 26.4 mi |
Driving distances from central River Oaks.
Homes in River Oaks
Most homes are single-family estates on large lots, with condo towers and townhomes along the edges near Westheimer, Kirby and Shepherd. River Oaks Property Owners, Inc. enforces the neighborhood's deed restrictions, so review them before you buy, remodel or build. For current prices, see the Market Trends chart and recent sales on this page.
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The River Oaks Neighborhood Guide (PDF)
A short buyer's guide with the average price and price range, 5- and 10-year appreciation, months of inventory, distances to major attractions, dining, nightlife, and what sets River Oaks apart from nearby neighborhoods.
Request a copy or call (832) 777-3904.
Buying or selling in River Oaks? Evan Compean and the Compean Group team have handled 1,000+ sales in 15 years.
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