Oak Forest

My all time favorite neighborhood in Houston. I am so grateful to have bought a home in this area b/c I instantly fell in love w/ it. I had seen it growing up b/c I worked just down the street but never really thought much about it & never realized the potential & how unbelievably close it was to EVERYTHING. Oak Forest is like nothing else (well close in amenities & Inner Loop like Idylwood & of course gorgeous Garden Oaks) & its still affordable. Plus, there are lots of people that have lived in this neighborhood forever (& don't want to leave) & are astonished at all the changes. Homes are relatively small 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath but many are remodeled & have been added on to or have been torn down & completely rebuilt. So you can pretty much find anything you are looking for, old to new, small to large, etc. The neighborhood was started in the 1940's & now has over 5,000 homes and over 24k residents. The neighborhood is super charming & inviting w/ lots of large, shading trees, parks everywhere & bike/walking trails. Not only is Oak Forest right outside of the loop (literally less than 5 minutes) but its close to many major freeways - 610, i10, 290 and 45. You can take back ways anywhere from here, that's great for those of us who like to avoid traffic. Houses usually contain hardwood throughout & since are typically small the lot is enormous & keeps you a good distance from neighbors. Lots are typically 7,000sf & deed restrictions don't allow you to combine lots so this has helped keep the integrity of the size.

Oak Forest has grown and there is a lot to keep you in the neighborhood when it comes to shopping & convenience & service: a Signature Kroger, tanning salon, all the banks, a credit union, Dollar Store, Dollar General, Palais Royal, a new Ross, Walgreens, CVS, antique shops, Bally's, hair salons, nail salons, Massage Envy, churches & liquor store. Not to mention on the other side of the freeway (610) you have Memorial hospital, Lowes & Home Depot. If you keep going down 34th headed to 290 you will find a vast array of options, restaurants, Randalls & smaller grocery stores, Sonic, Jason's Deli, Radio Shack, Citi Trends, shoe stores, Starbucks, TMobile, Academy, Luby's and a few more things, you name it, we got it.

When it comes to food, you can get almost any fast food off of Ella - McDonald's, Arby's, Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King, & pizza etc. Mom & pop shops in the area: Doyle's, Raznovsky's Hamburgers, Mexican restaurants, & Chinese etc. Newer places in Oak Forest include: Baskin Robbins, Plonk, El Rey, & many more!

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Regards,
Jenny Vargas
Resident of Oak Forest
Realtor, CNE
281.948.2951
Jenny@MyPlaceinHouston.com

Sherwood Oaks in Spring Branch

I have always loved Spring Branch, I think its a great area w/ lots of amenities. It is close to I10 which to me is my favorite freeway in Houston, kind of weird that I have a favorite freeway but with its expansion...driving on I10 is carefree & if there is traffic its never too bad. So driving anywhere on I10 is a breeze & will always ensure that I am on time! I have seen various parts of Spring Branch & just recently discovered a great neighborhood - Sherwood Oaks. This neighborhood began in the 1960's, the homes are typically at least 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 car detached garages and offer big lots which I love. For someone that likes to feel like they are in their own sanctuary & not close to neighbors this is the place to be. There are approximately 300 ranch style homes in Sherwood Oaks. The neighborhood is very welcoming with lots of large trees that shade the homes & streets. People in this neighborhood seem to live here for a long time, so there is not a lot of turnover, there's only a few houses for sale and one for rent. I will have a home here for rent in the next few weeks.

Of course, contact me your real estate professional for more info!
Jenny Vargas
281.948.2951
Jenny@MyPlaceinHouston.com