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Home to former U.S. president George H. W. Bush for decades, Tanglewood is considered to be among Houston’s most desirable and exclusive communities. This centrally located neighborhood contains both old and new constructions in various architectural styles.
The lot sizes in Tanglewood are larger than other nearby communities. Oak trees can be found in abundance, adding to the beauty of Tanglewood with lush wooded lots and corners. The community offers the chance to enjoy a peaceful residential haven with active city life just minutes away.
Location and Surroundings
Tanglewood can be accessed by San Felipe Road, Woodway Drive, Sage Road and Chimney Rock Road, and comes under the Uptown Houston zone. It is within Beltway 8 and just outside Loop 610. Downtown Houston is a few minutes’ drive from Tanglewood.
Nearby communities include Galleria, Upper Kirby, Memorial Villages, River Oaks and Briargrove. The noise and bustle of Houston’s major business and retail districts are removed from Tanglewood yet near enough to be easily accessible.
The Tanglewood Patrol ensures safety of the residents, while Houston Fire Department also operates a station within the neighborhood.
The Zip code for Tanglewood, Houston is 77056.
Recreational Activities and Schools in Tanglewood
There are several options for the residents of Tanglewood to enjoy life in the community. Some recreational places are:
- Parks – Tanglewood has Grady Park, Memorial Park and Tanglewood Park which includes a playground for kids.
- Houston Country Club – which also features tennis courts and a golf course.
- Botanical Garden called Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.
- Museum – The Menil Collection, a display of thousands of art pieces.
- Water Wall – a sculptural fountain.
- Restaurants – dining options include various cuisines from around the world. Molina’s, Ninfa’s on Navigation, Crave Cupcakes and Willie G’s Seafood & Steakhouse are just some of the options available.
- World-class malls like the Galleria and other major retail outlets in Downtown Houston are at a distance of only an 8 to 15 minutes’ drive.
The Houston Independent School District serves Tanglewood, and students mostly attend Grady Middle School and Briargrove Elementary School. Nearby private schools include The Kinkaid School, St. Michael School and Strake Jesuit Preparatory. The T.H. Rogers School is also nearby for multiply impaired, deaf, and talented and gifted students.
The Jungman Library is the nearest branch to Tanglewood of the Houston Public Library.
Real Estate Trends in Tanglewood
Tanglewood is a community of excellently planned divisions, because each house building plan has to be approved by the Tanglewood Homes Association. It offers a choice of beautiful single-family homes that range from expansive old ranches and Georgian Mansions to recently built homes in various architectural styles. These include French chateaus, Tudor homes, Mediterranean villas and English brick-and-stone houses.
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Most homes for sale in Tanglewood are newly built but some of the original ranches still exist with re-furnished interiors fitted with the latest amenities and to suit modern needs. The average price range for homes is around $1.8 million with an average per sq. foot price of $394.65, but land and property values can vary from one million to several million dollars.
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