Spring Branch
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One of the largest suburban neighborhoods in Houston, Texas, Spring Branch covers more than 40 square miles of tree-lined streets, plentiful green areas, and smaller bayous flowing to the Buffalo Bayou. The area was named after a branch-covered creek thought to contain natural springs. Once a farmland occupied by pioneering German immigrants in the 1840s, Spring Branch Street names now pay tribute to the early settlers who saw potential in this land. Located west of Downtown Houston and east of the Energy corridor, the area limits by the 610 Loop to the east, Interstate 10 to the south, Beltway 8 to the west, and Hempstead Road to the north.
While the agricultural roots are long gone, prospective homebuyers are drawn to Spring Branch because of its diversity within the neighborhoods, as well as the family-friendly environment. Approximately 61 single-family subdivisions make up four Super Neighborhoods (West, Central, East, and North), a geographic designation promoting community involvement among businesses and residents, and each with its own neighborhood associations.
Spring Branch is highly regarded for its school district, strategic location, access to daily conveniences, plentiful greenspaces, and great quality of life. The neighborhood is situated in Harris County, Houston (77080 zip code). It has 135 single family properties with a median build year of 1969 and a median size of 1,532 square feet.
With a population of 23,074, construction of single-family homes has ramped up in Spring Branch West because of its location near Memorial City Mall and City Centre, an open-air shopping plaza hosting live music and special events. Bordered by Interstate 610 to the south; Blalock Road to the east; Neuens, Hammerly, and Clay Roads to the north; and Addicks Reservoir to the west.
Spring Branch West Civic Associations Include
Shadow Oaks, Pine Village, Royal Oaks, Victorian Village, Wrenwood, Royal Spring, Gessner Woods, Rollingwood, Spring Branch, Springwoods, Timber Oaks, and Sherwood Oaks Civic Associations.
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Sherwood Oaks Gardens features larger new developments listings. Living in Spring Branch West offers residents an urban suburban mixed feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals like to live here because of the above average public schools in the area, plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and parks.
Spring Branch Central is bordered by the Westview neighborhood to the south; Bingle Road to the east; Clay Road to the north; and Campbell and Blalock Roads to the west. With a population of 11,586, it includes the following Civic Associations: Campbell Woods, Langwood II, Western Oaks, Binglewood, Binglewood 5, Hollister Place, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Spring Branch Medical Center, Holley Terrace, Kempwood North, Yaupon Estates, Outpost Estates, Spring Branch Estates II, Springwood/Timbercreek, United Civic Club of Spring Branch, Spring Branch Oaks, and Whisperwood Townhome.
The oldest part of the Spring Branch community, Spring Branch East is bordered by Katy Freeway to the south; West Loop North Freeway to the east; Hempstead Road to the north; and Bingle Road to the west. With a population of 16,379, the area includes Ridgecrest, Spring Oaks, Old Spring Branch, Pine Terrace, Afton Village Homeowners, Westview Terrace, CBB, Village of Afton Woods Homeowners, Craig Woods, and Monarch Oaks Civic Associations.
Finally, the Super neighborhood of Spring Branch North, north of I-10, is bordered by Neuens Road and Hammerly to the south; Campbell Road to the east; Clay Road to the north; and Sam Houston Parkway to the west. With a population of 7,240, the smallest of the four Super Neighborhoods. Civic Associations in Spring Branch North include Kempwood, Kempwood North, Willow Walk Townhomes, MacGregor West, Oak Tree Townhomes, Campbell Woods, Spring Branch Valley, Spring Shadows, Spring Shadows Townhomes, and Victorian Village.
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There are plenty of family-friendly features in Spring Branch such as its parks, library, and dining options.
Park-hopping is popular among Spring Branch parents.
Glenmore Forest Park is a popular dog friendly park located at 8000 Wingo, Spring Branch East. This fenced park has a cute toddler play structure, with swings and two-seater spring riders, and a waffle wall anywhere seen at any other park in Houston. The park also has a walking path around the equipment. Plan before visiting because the park has no restrooms and is in full sun!
Hedwig Park, located at 930 Corbindale Rd. is a great place to spend a full day or just a quick kill-twenty-minutes stop. The park is shaded, so for summers it is great since Houston has more summer than any other season. It has multiple play structures and swings appropriate for all age groups, fenced toddler/little kid area, and covered picnic tables with electricity. Much of the park is fenced, has water fountains, but does not have restrooms. However, it’s right next door to the Spring Branch Memorial Library, with bathrooms located right off the lobby. Don’t forget the bug spray after a rainy day; a shady park can be a mosquito haven! Parking can be simple if the park is not busy; otherwise, your next best option is the library.
Agnes Moffitt Park, right off Hammerly and Beltway 8, is a beautiful park with lots of greenery, especially nice during the cooler temperature months. It has a playground area, tables and benches spread throughout the park, a basketball pavilion, a ball field, a dog park, trails, and a public swimming pool. What stands out the most is the large Disc Golf course.
Moritz Peck Family Park, named for one of the early German settlers in Spring Branch, offers two playgrounds, picnic tables, and a walking trail.
The Spring Branch Memorial Library has served the community for many years. Its earliest location was an empty classroom at St. Francis Episcopal Church on Piney Point Road. The library moved in 1959 to a small cottage near its present location. The current library opened in 1975. Plenty of events are offered for kids, teens, and adults throughout the year. Parents and caregivers join for Baby Time, Toddler Time, and Preschool Story Time. For those into books and reading, join Book Buddies and Page Turners Book Club. Interested in coding? There is an HTML Coding Class for Teens. An 8-session coding class, HTML helps to create the frontend, or the part that users interact with, for websites, apps, smart electronics, and more.
Arts, crafts, and hobbies events type are offered monthly at the library. The library is closed on Sundays.
The Addicks Reservoir, together with Barker Reservoir, was built in the 1940s as part of a federal project to reduce flooding risks along Buffalo Bayou, which runs west to east through downtown Houston. The maximum storage capacity of the reservoir is 201,000 acre-feet. The record high water level for the reservoir prior to Hurricane Harvey was 123,100 acre-feet. During Hurricane Harvey, the level peaked at 109.1 feet on August 30, 2017; this is the highest recorded level for Addicks Reservoir. Water retention at this level was 217,500 acre-feet. It is estimated the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs, along with other federal construction projects on Buffalo Bayou and its tributaries, prevent average annual flood damages of $16,372,000 to the city of Houston. In addition to the Reservoir’s flood damage reduction mission, recreation and nature observation opportunities proliferate through the approximately 26,000 acres of land that makes up Addicks and Barker reservoirs. Several parks are scattered, along with hike/bike/horse trails.
Looking for a place to meet friends and neighbors? Lots of dining places to choose from in Spring Branch. Most restaurants are locally owned by Spring Branch residents like the proprietor of Las Tortugas- Tortas Perronas, Houston’s only shop specializing in Mexico City style tortas (sandwiches). At Simply Greek Gyros you can have a feast of Gyros, Hot Dogs and Burgers. Donuts, kolaches, and coffee anyone? Don’t miss Summit Donuts daily from 4:30 am to 1:00 pm. Houston’s best chefs often praise the variety of cuisines available in Spring Branch, including James Beard award-winning chef Chris Shepherd who is a fan of the sour fermented sausage at Vieng Thai and the tender cabrito at El Hidalguense.
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