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Oak Forest

Mid century ranch homes, big trees, and a close knit feel just north of the Heights.

At a glance

Living in Oak Forest

Best forYoung families who want a yard and a quick drive to the Heights

Typical homesMid century ranch homes and new construction Uploaded 77092 MLS sample (n=58): year built 1950–2026; 884–3,658 sq ft (median 1,496); bedrooms 2–5. Source-label sample only; not the full community housing range.

SchoolsHouston ISD (verify each address)

Our local take

Oak Forest gives families a real yard and a quick drive to the Heights. Many buyers build new here, so lot size and flood history are the first things I check.

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Subdivisions

Know the Streets in Oak Forest

Shepherd Forest Forest West Mangum Manor Forest Pines Candlelight Estates Oakwood Gardens Condo Brook-Woods Estates Ella Lee Forest Roslyn Place Arbor Green Condo Covered Bridge Condo Oak Forest Manor Pinemont Square Shepherd Oaks Park/Pinemont Pinemont Landing Tesslynn

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