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ZIP 77042: Westchase, Briargrove Park and Walnut Bend
West Houston ZIP straddling Westheimer Road around Beltway 8, much of it inside the Westchase District business area. Housing includes 1960s single-family subdivisions such as Briargrove Park and Walnut Bend, larger custom homes in Rivercrest, and many townhome, condo and multifamily communities near Westchase. Beltway 8, Westheimer, Richmond and Briar Forest connect to the Energy Corridor and the Galleria.
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Schools serving 77042
Public schools in 77042 fall under Houston ISD and Alief ISD (portions). The examples below carry the Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating released in August 2026 for the 2025-26 school year; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.
| Level | School | District | TEA rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Walnut Bend Elementary School | Houston ISD | C (2025-26) | TEA |
| Middle | Revere Middle School | Houston ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| High | Westside High School | Houston ISD | A (2025-26) | TEA |
10 restaurants in 77042
Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.
- Shandez Persian Grill Persian
2691 Wilcrest Dr, Ste A, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.8 (79 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website - Kasra Persian Grill Persian
9741 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.4 (1,489 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website Persian grill opened in 1999. - Saldivia's South American Grill Argentine grill
10850 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.5 (226 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website Argentine steaks and empanadas. - Pacha Nikkei Peruvian-Japanese (Nikkei)
10001 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.5 (167 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews - The Original Marini's Empanada House Argentine empanadas
10001 Westheimer Rd, #2570, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.7 (2,091 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website - Avesta Persian Middle Eastern Persian
11165 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.8 (3,994 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website - Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet (Westheimer) Mediterranean buffet
10811 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.3 (2,658 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Palazzo's (Westchase) Italian
10455 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.3 (472 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website Closed Sundays. - Kim's Teahouse Westchase Tea house and snacks
10944 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.5 (534 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website Open daily 9:30am-9:30pm. - Fornos of Italy Italian
10001 Westheimer Rd #1202, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.2 (734 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website
Grocery and shopping in 77042
- Daido Market Japanese grocery
11146 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042 · ★ 4.3 (206 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews Japanese market with prepared foods. - Whole Foods Market (Westchase) Grocery
11041 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042 · Website Open 8am-9pm.
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Woodchase Park City park
3951 Woodchase Dr, Houston, TX 77042 · Website City lists it as Woodchase Greenspace. - Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Public library
3223 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042 · Website - Camden Park City park
2951 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042 · Website Playground on site. - Francklow Park City park
1300 Seagler, Houston, TX 77042 · Website
Homes for sale in 77042
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Questions about 77042
What kinds of homes are in 77042?
77042 mixes 1960s single-family subdivisions such as Briargrove Park and Walnut Bend, larger custom homes in Rivercrest, and many townhome, condo and multifamily communities in the Westchase District.
How is the commute from Westchase and Briargrove Park?
Beltway 8 runs through the ZIP, and Westheimer Road, Richmond Avenue and Briar Forest Drive connect to the Galleria to the east and the Energy Corridor to the northwest.
What parks and trails are in 77042?
The Westchase District describes more than five miles of connected trails, greenspaces and parks, including Woodchase Park and Camden Park.
Which schools serve 77042?
Most of 77042 is in Houston ISD, with Walnut Bend Elementary (rated C by TEA for 2025-26) and Revere Middle School (B) located in the ZIP and Westside High School (A) nearby. Some portions are zoned to Alief ISD, so check zoning by address.
Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77042?
Yes. We very commonly work in ZIP code 77042 and understand its local market, from how homes are priced to what buyers look for. Evan Compean and the Compean Group have sold more than 1,000 homes and earned hundreds of 5-star reviews. This guide includes much more information to help you get started with your search.
Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.