Houston, TX

Briarforest Area

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$69.5K - $12.5M
For Sale on Trulia:
210 homes
Rent:
$650 - $5.65K
For Rent on Trulia:
463 homes
To Downtown Houston:
32 minutes
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What Locals Say about Briarforest Area

At least 271 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Victoria
    "I have lived here since I was a kid and then bought a house here near my home parents. The neighborhood is welcoming and safe. Neighbors help you out and are kind "
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  • Belinda Joseph
    "for Halloween all the neighbors participate in the party and its just awesome everyone decorates for the holidays"
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  • Maniyiaa Pruitt
    "It’s it very loud and quiet at the same time. The crime rate kind high due to the car breaking in people selling other people cars."
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  • P8c6zb46nc
    "There are dog parks in the area and many trails to walk your dog. Some places have pet mess pick-up stations. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s ok better than most but could be better I’ve lived her over five years. But everything is accessible "
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  • Trulia User
    "Farmers market and great restaurants . I'm in an apartment so I'm not too sure what events but there are many different places/stores. love this."
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  • Trulia User
    "it's just a nieghborhood with good people and very good shopping everybody is friendly and I love my neighbors "
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  • Trulia User
    "Our block has spirit. We've won best holiday block decorations 7 yrs in a row. Swim pool party events and a great mix of generations. All are comfortable. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Shopping and stores are close and near by . Restaurants and social bars are also close there’s no need to travel very far to find something to do"
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  • Stefanie
    "Metro around the area....wouldn’t necessarily walk to grocery road is pretty busy but over all tons of options for restaurants and grocery’s "
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  • Alona H.
    "Dog owners likes to roam around when walking their dog. Some dog owners don’t like when other dog owners leave their dog's poop on the ground. "
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  • Lori K. R.
    "Great older established neighborhood close to biking trails and great for walking. Central to major highways and shopping. "
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  • Feliciamassey
    "It is quiet and everyone minds their business. And it is close to my place of employment. Also I am not far from all the recreational sites"
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  • Maryuri M.
    "it's so nice and very friendly neighbors. it's very populated and we have acces to lots of stores and places to hang out."
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  • Jason J.
    "just good neighbors and everyone knows your name I really enjoy the security we have in my neighborhood as well "
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  • Catalina
    "Close to great shopping and restaurants. Wonderful area very peaceful and clean. I would highly recommend."
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  • Jason J.
    "I've lived in cobblestone court 3 yrs and not one time have the police had to come into our community "
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  • Terrinika G.
    "Traffic sucks sometimes it just depends on the time of day and if it’s a school zone nearby..........."
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  • Edward O.
    "Yes people would enjoy access to the varied outdoor spaces both private and public. Great side walks "
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  • Mendozafamily3
    "neighbors have gatherings occasionally, only been here a year. neighborhood is nice and quiet and pretty well maintained "
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  • Daniel C.
    "Lovely to have terry hershey park close by and city centre & memorial city. The price is high but I feel it’s worth it."
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  • Alexanderbradenregina
    "use to be nice...not any more...and always have a issue with something not being fixed outside lights out..they tell me not a priority...my safety is a priority"
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  • Chanel F.
    "Very easy access to Beltway 8/Sam Houston Toll, I-10, 59, 290, and 610. The HOV entrances are nearby as well."
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  • Rljiv1977
    "This is a great neighborhood for dogs. Lots of friendly neighbors and animal lovers. It is not unusual to see several people walking their dogs in the mornings and evenings. "
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  • Rob the Nailer
    "We love our neighborhood and neighbors. Everyone is friendly and the neighborhood is safe. A great place to live. "
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  • Debbie D.
    "We have a neighborhood block potluck party. People watch out for one another and are friendly. A lot of the same residents returned to homes after Hurricane Harvey. Great location in Houston."
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  • Alicia M. W.
    "People walk their dogs all the time. Friendly neighborhood with mature trees all around. Constables present for security."
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  • Klin123
    "Suburbia and sorta dog friendly. Park is close. Traffic can be light. It’s close to Westheimer. Not a lot of open spaces"
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  • Barbara M.
    "I been living here for 3 months everyone is nice they say hi and good morning when the see me walking "
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  • K1984h
    "Briargrove Park has gas lamps in front of each house which is nice. People decorate for holidays. I've lived there for four years. Very nice neighborhood for families."
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