Memorial Villages
Memorial Villages is one of Houston’s most established residential areas, located approximately 10 miles west of downtown Houston. Originally developed from large country estates, the area has maintained a peaceful residential character over time. Lappin Properties specializes in representing buyers and sellers in Memorial Villages, with a focused approach to this group of independent municipalities.
What are the Memorial Villages?
The Memorial Villages include six separate municipalities: Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, Bunker Hill Village, Hedwig Village, Spring Valley Village, and Hilshire Village. Together, they cover roughly 10 square miles and have a population of just under 20,000.
Each village is a separate municipality with a mayor-council form of government, with locally based police and fire services, and a joint water authority.
Brief History
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1824: John D. Taylor land title, Piney Point origin
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1906: Hedwig Jankowski and the Spring Branch Memorial area
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Post–World War II: subdivisions expand as access improves
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1954 onward: incorporation of villages to preserve residential zoning
Buying or Selling in Memorial Villages
Lappin Properties specializes in luxury residential real estate in Houston’s most established neighborhoods, including Memorial Villages. For buyers and sellers, neighborhood-level knowledge and a focused strategy matter, especially in areas made up of distinct municipalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Villages known for?
Memorial Villages is known for its quiet residential character and its history as an area of large country estates, located about 10 miles west of downtown Houston.
What towns make up Memorial Villages?
The Memorial Villages include Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, Bunker Hill Village, Hedwig Village, Spring Valley Village, and Hilshire Village.
Does Lappin Properties specialize in Memorial Villages real estate?
Yes. Lappin Properties specializes in luxury residential real estate in Houston’s most established neighborhoods, including Memorial Villages.