Houston neighborhood guide
Westchester
Houston, Texas
A broker-led guide to Westchester 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
Westchester, 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 ZIP77079
Single-family properties484
2025 median market value$763,440
Median home size2,701 sq. ft.
Median lot size8,848 sq. ft.
Westchester is an established west-Houston neighborhood in ZIP code 77079 with mature housing stock, larger lots and convenient access to the Energy Corridor.
HAR’s 2025 facts report 484 single-family properties, a median market value of $763,440, a median home size of 2,701 square feet and a median lot size of 8,848 square feet.
Current market snapshot
What the recent numbers say.
HAR 2025 Westchester 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 viewWestchester sold price-per-square-foot history
HAR 2025 Westchester 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 — Westchester. 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 2,701 sq. ft., a median lot size of 8,848 sq. ft. and a median year built of 1969.
Condition, renovation quality, lot characteristics and newer infill can create substantial price differences between nearby properties.
Location
Where Westchester sits in Houston.
Westchester is in west Houston near Memorial Drive, Dairy Ashford, Eldridge Parkway and Interstate 10.
The neighborhood’s location provides access to the Energy Corridor, west-Houston office centers and retail along Memorial and I-10.
Neighborhood MapWestchester · Houston
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Schools
Verify the address, not the assumption.
Westchester is within Spring Branch ISD. School assignment is address-specific.
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Verify with the official school district ↗Taxes, restrictions & associations
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.
Renovation, infill or replacement construction may appear in Westchester depending on the property and section.
For newer or substantially renovated homes, evaluate builder or contractor history, permits, drainage, warranties, site design and comparable resale alternatives.
Considering Westchester?
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.
Get Westchester help →Own a home in Westchester?
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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Questions buyers and sellers actually ask.
What is Westchester’s 2025 median market value?
HAR reports $763,440.
How many single-family properties does HAR report in Westchester?
HAR reports 484.
What is the median home size?
HAR reports 2,701 sq. ft..
What was the 2025 median sold price per square foot?
HAR reports $323.93 per square foot.
Which school district serves Westchester?
The neighborhood is within Spring Branch ISD; exact attendance zones must be verified by property address.
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Sources & verification
Neighborhood information is intended as a research starting point. Verify property-specific facts independently before making a decision.