In the years immediately following WWII, Oak Forest became the largest residential development in Houston at the time. In terms of stability, pricing and diversity, the Oak Forest neighborhood is as solid as they come. Oak Forest is located between Pinemont, Shepherd, the North Loop West and the Northwest Freeway (US 290). Oak Forest is adjacent to Garden Oaks and, given the time of their construction, the two neighborhoods share many similar characteristics.
As one of Houston's oldest master-planned residential communities, Oak Forest is being rediscovered by professionals, intrigued by the tree-lined streets and easy commute to downtown. These homes are popular with residents interested in the simple charm these neighborhoods offer.
Homes in this neighborhood are extremely diversified, dating from the 1940s. Home styles range from two bedrooms with cedar shake siding to large, two-story homes with showy columns. Some Oak Forest homes have larger lots, many trees and a location that makes it accessible to both the Loop 610 and U.S. 290.
Between the 1950s and the 1970s, Candlelight Estates, Shepherd Park and other surrounding subdivisions were developed. The area's thick pine trees and proximity to Loop 610 makes this community increasingly attractive to homebuyers. Homes prices here range from $85,000 to $200,000 while the median income for a family in the Oak Forest Area is around $47,973. This community is deed-restricted and served by Houston Independent School District.
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In the years immediately following WWII, Oak Forest became the largest residential development in Houston at the time. In terms of stability, pricing and diversity, the Oak Forest neighborhood is as solid as they come. Oak Forest is located between Pinemont, Shepherd, the North Loop West and the Northwest Freeway (US 290). Oak Forest is adjacent to Garden Oaks and, given the time of their construction, the two neighborhoods share many similar characteristics.
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