Afton Oaks / River Oaks, Houston

Known as one of the richest neighborhoods in Houston, and home to former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, Afton and River Oaks are located in the center of Houston, Texas. Located in a prime Houston area, perfect for shopping, working, and dining, this upscale neighborhood is nestled among The 610 Loop, 59-The Southwest Freeway, and Interstate 10-The Katy Freeway. Here you will find major Houston roadways in the area including Westheimer Road and San Felipe Street.

Tree lined roadways and active home owners can be found exercising at local parks or having brunch at patio dining spots. However, the majority of Houston employers are located in the nearby Galleria area, which can cause traffic and congestion at peak travel times during the week.

Close to Uptown & Downtown Houston, Afton Oaks and River Oaks are wonderful spots for growing families, retirees, college students, and single adults enjoying the nightlife. Being close to Memorial Park and Hermann Park, you will find the setback areas filled with joggers, dog walkers, and even fitness boot camp groups. There are a vast amount of major employers in the area since Afton and River Oaks are close to The Galleria area, Downtown, and the Houston Medical Center. Grade school students residing in this area will attend HISD schools, which tend to have a bad reputation, but there are a variety of private schools to choose from if your pocketbook allows. While many affluent families located in Afton and River Oaks opt for Nannies and Private Schools, there are upscale daycare facilities to be found in the area.

You don't need a Murcielago to live in Afton or River Oaks. The standards aren't quite so specific. What you do need is a Ph.D. in how to make money and keep it coming in. The area is beautiful. Deceptively small shops and businesses operate along Westheimer and San Felipe. The parking lots are small as well, making parking at getting back onto the roads a major hassle. But, it's worth it. The houses and buildings in this area are second-to-none in Houston, and provide plenty of eye candy while you wait to back out of one of the many small shopping centers. Everything is green, reminiscent of a small French or Italian village, with vines artfully growing up the sides of buildings and wrapping around telephone and light poles. My mother drives 45 minutes to get into River Oaks, where she takes a knitting class. The women in her class are in their mid-to-late '50s or '60s and speak of their husbands quite often. They all live in the area, but spend their weekends jetting around the world in corporate jets or luxury transport of some kind. But, this is just ridiculous banter. I broke my wrist not long ago, and went to seek the aid of my mother, as I was uninsured at the time (...). All the women in her class jumped at the chance to help me, calling their doctors and trying to make me as comfortable as possible. And, when I worked at the Barnes and Noble in the River Oaks Shopping Center, I met some of the nicest people I'd ever encountered. Many of them lived in this area. I encourage you to visit this area because of the scenery, the shopping and the chance to see the car you've always wanted, being driven by someone else.

Afton Oaks and River Oaks are great communities to look for real estate, condos, and apartment complexes. These neighborhoods are close to each other and provide unique looks at the Houston area. This nice suburban location is a part of one of Houston’s super communities. Situated along the West Loop of 610, this is one of the city’s most convenient areas. San Felipe Street and Inwood Drive are popular locations in this neighborhood. There are a number of terrific attractions in the Afton Oaks and River Oaks area. One of these is Memorial Park, which is a great place to visit on any weekend. The neighborhood also offers locations to golf lovers. State Highway 59 is close to this area and provides access to downtown attractions. This highway also leads straight to nearby Greenway and Upper Kirby areas. Here you will find many upscale shops and fine dining locations. This is also a short distance from Westheimer and the Galleria portion of the city. Tourists of the city, and vacationers, enjoy visiting downtown Houston. Afton Oaks and River Oaks are near downtown. This allows commuters to downtown a simple drive to work during the week. This is a wonderful community to choose for purchasing your first home.