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Garden Oaks
Big lots, tall trees and a mix of cottages and new builds just north of the Heights.
$820KTypical home value
16 to 17 minTo the Galleria
Houston ISD (verify each address)School district
[~000,000]Residents
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The Perfect Saturday in Garden Oaks
9 AM
[Coffee][Coffee shop]10:30 AM
[Trails or outdoor activity] [Park or trail, area]1 PM
[Lunch and a stroll] [Shopping area]6 PM
[A game or a show] [Venue, area]Live
What it's like to live here
- Typical homes
- 1940s cottages, ranch homes and new construction
- Single-family range
- $282K to $2.4M
- School district
- Houston ISD (verify each address)
- To the Galleria
- 16 to 17 min
- To the Medical Center
- 28 to 29 min
- To Downtown
- 20 to 21 min, about 10.3 miles
- Flood notes
- [Flood zone and drainage notes. Verify by address.]
- Property tax
- About 2.13% combined rate
Dillon's take
Garden Oaks lots are the draw, and many buyers build new. Deed restrictions protect the character of the streets.
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Garden Oaks this month
Based on closed HAR MLS sales, 2025-01 to 2026-10. Independently verify before relying on these figures.
$820,000Median sale price
22Median days on market
39Homes for sale
$1,490,000Typical asking price
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FAQ
Common questions about Garden Oaks
Is Garden Oaks a good place to live?
Big lots, tall trees and a mix of cottages and new builds just north of the Heights. It fits families who want a large yard close to the city.
How far is Garden Oaks from downtown Houston?
20 to 21 min, about 10.3 miles.
What school district serves Garden Oaks?
Houston ISD (verify each address)
Does Garden Oaks flood?
[Flood zone and drainage notes. Verify by address.]
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