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Memorial homes for sale: Memorial area guide

Memorial stretches west of downtown along Buffalo Bayou to Barker Reservoir, known for wooded lots and mid-century modern homes1.

Buffalo Bayou1South boundary
Barker Reservoir1West boundary
Memorial Villages1East neighbors

Setting

Forested and close to work

The area includes Memorial City, Town & Country Village, CityCentre and much of the Energy Corridor1.

Villages

Six small independent Memorial Villages sit to the east1.

Flood check

Near the bayou and reservoir, review flood maps carefully2.

Buyer notes

Know the jurisdiction

Houston or a village? The HCAD record shows each taxing unit3.

Common Questions

Memorial: common questions

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Memorial?

Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Memorial and the greater Houston area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.

What should I check before buying a home in Memorial?

Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer.

Where is Memorial?

West of downtown, south of Spring Branch1.

Is it near the Energy Corridor?

Yes1.

Are the Villages part of Houston?

No, they are independent cities1.

Keep Exploring

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Sources

Where these facts come from

Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.

  1. Memorial, Houston, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  2. Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool, Harris County Flood Control District (accessed 2026-10-15).
  3. Harris Central Appraisal District, Harris Central Appraisal District (accessed 2026-10-15).