Houston neighborhood guide
Shady Acres
Houston, Texas
A broker-led guide to Shady Acres real estate, current HAR property facts, neighborhood map, schools, flood research and buying or selling in Houston.
Updated September 2026
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At a glance
Shady Acres, without the generic brochure talk.
Useful facts first. Then the details that actually matter when you are deciding whether to buy, sell or simply understand the neighborhood.
CityHouston
Primary ZIP77008
Single-family properties550
2025 median market value$552,032
Median home size2,165 sq. ft.
Median lot size3,825 sq. ft.
Shady Acres is an urban Inner Loop neighborhood next to the Heights and Timbergrove, with a mix of older homes and substantial newer townhome and detached infill development.
HAR’s 2025 facts report 550 single-family properties, a median market value of $552,032 and a median year built of 2012, reflecting the scale of recent redevelopment.
Current market snapshot
What the recent numbers say.
HAR 2025 Shady Acres facts and sold-price-per-square-foot history. Updated September 2026. Market statistics can move quickly, so this page identifies the period being shown rather than presenting old numbers as current.
6-month viewShady Acres sold price-per-square-foot history
HAR 2025 Shady Acres facts and sold-price-per-square-foot historyMonthly medians can move sharply when transaction counts are small. Use this as market context, not as a valuation of a specific property.
Source: HAR — Shady Acres. Statistics shown are for the identified geographic market area and reporting period, not an appraisal of any individual property.
Homes & architecture
The house is only part of the value.
HAR reports a median home size of 2,165 sq. ft., a median lot size of 3,825 sq. ft. and a median year built of 2012.
Condition, renovation quality, lot characteristics and newer infill can create substantial price differences between nearby properties.
Location
Where Shady Acres sits in Houston.
Shady Acres is generally associated with the area west of the Houston Heights core, east of White Oak Bayou/Timbergrove and south of Loop 610.
Neighborhood labels and civic-club boundaries can differ at the edges, so the Fitz & Co. map is a consumer reference and not a substitute for a legal subdivision or survey.
Neighborhood MapShady Acres · Houston
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Schools
Verify the address, not the assumption.
Shady Acres is within Houston ISD. School assignment is address-specific.
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Property-specific research matters here.
Deed restrictions, HOA obligations and architectural controls can vary by section or property. Verify the recorded documents that apply to the exact address.
Property-tax obligations depend on the exact parcel, exemptions, assessed value and taxing jurisdictions. Verify the current tax statement and appraisal record for the specific property.
Due diligence
Research before emotion takes over.
Review survey, title, restrictions, permits, drainage, insurance and FEMA flood information for the exact property.
For older homes, inspect foundations, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and prior additions carefully. For infill or newer homes, verify permits, access, drainage and warranty information.
New construction
Yes, it belongs in the neighborhood conversation.
Newer infill is a meaningful part of the housing mix in Shady Acres.
Compare parking, shared-drive or access arrangements, drainage, construction quality, HOA obligations where applicable and resale competition before purchasing newer construction.
Considering Shady Acres?
Use a tight comparable-sales set that separates original-condition homes, renovated properties and newer construction where applicable.
Lot size, exact street location, condition, access and site characteristics can matter as much as headline neighborhood averages.
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Document renovations, permits, major systems and site characteristics clearly so buyers can distinguish the property from nearby alternatives.
Pricing should reflect the most comparable active and recent competition rather than a broad neighborhood average.
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Shady Acres FAQs
Questions buyers and sellers actually ask.
What is Shady Acres’s 2025 median market value?
HAR reports $552,032.
How many single-family properties does HAR report in Shady Acres?
HAR reports 550.
What is the median home size?
HAR reports 2,165 sq. ft..
What was the 2025 median sold price per square foot?
HAR reports $233.81 per square foot.
Which school district serves Shady Acres?
The neighborhood is within Houston ISD; exact attendance zones must be verified by property address.
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Sources & verification
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