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Oak Forest

Mid century ranch homes, big trees, and a close knit feel just north of the Heights.

$483KTypical home value

13 to 14 minTo the Galleria

Houston ISD (verify each address)School district

[~000,000]Residents

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What it's like to live here

Typical homes: Mid century ranch homes and new construction
Single-family range: $80K to $2.3M
Townhome/condo range: $15K to $480K
School district: Houston ISD (verify each address)
To the Galleria: 13 to 14 min
To the Medical Center: 21 to 22 min
To Downtown: 18 to 19 min, about 11.3 miles
Flood notes: Significant mapped 100-year and 500-year floodplain across much of the area, following a White Oak Bayou tributary that runs through the neighborhood. Verify by address.
Property tax: About 2.13% combined rate

Dillon's take

Oak Forest gives families a real yard and a quick drive to the Heights. Many buyers build new here, so lot size and flood history are the first things I check.

Dillon Loren
Tradition Realty Group

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Oak Forest this month

Based on closed HAR MLS sales, 2025-01 to 2026-10. Independently verify before relying on these figures.

$483,000Median sale price

21Median days on market

200Homes for sale

$457,724Typical asking price

Neighborhoods

Subdivisions within Oak Forest

17 subdivisions

Arbor Green Condo $55,000 - $140,000 View guide →

Brook-Woods Estates $335,000 - $1,390,000 View guide →

Candlelight Estates $415,000 - $1,180,000 View guide →

Covered Bridge Condo $110,000 - $169,500 View guide →

Ella Lee Forest $430,000 - $930,000 View guide →

Forest Pines $230,000 - $475,000 View guide →

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Northside One of Houston's oldest neighborhoods, just north of Downtown, with strong roots and new investment along the light rail. View guide →

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Common questions about Oak Forest

Is Oak Forest a good place to live?

Mid century ranch homes, big trees, and a close knit feel just north of the Heights. It fits young families who want a yard and a quick drive to the heights.

How far is Oak Forest from downtown Houston?

18 to 19 min, about 11.3 miles.

What school district serves Oak Forest?

Houston ISD (verify each address)

Does Oak Forest flood?

Significant mapped 100-year and 500-year floodplain across much of the area, following a White Oak Bayou tributary that runs through the neighborhood. Verify by address.

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