RIVER OAKS
Well known as one the most affluent and exclusive residential areas in all of Houston, River Oaks is home to more than 7,300 residents. The community spans about 1,200 acres and is protected by very comprehensive building restrictions and high architectural standards. The median home has an appraised value of more than $1.4 million. River Oaks is south of Memorial Park/Rice Military, and just three miles west of downtown. Exclusive shopping and amenities include the River Oaks Districts, the River Oaks Shopping Center, River Oaks Park and the Bayou Bend Gardens, and the historic River Oaks Movie Theater will be coming back soon. The River Oaks Country Club, located within the community at the end of River Oaks Boulevard, has a private golf course that was designed by world-class golf architect Donald Ross (riveroaksdistrict.com and riveroakscc.net) Students are served by the Houston Independent School District. For more information, visit (houstonisd.org)