Lake Forest of Kelliwood is one of the best gated communities in Houston. It is located next to George Bush Park on the far west side of the city in Harris County.
Lake Forest of Kelliwood is known for its upscale homes, around the clock security, easy access to the George Bush Park’s hiking and biking trails, some of the state’s best schools and large lots.
Things You Should Know Before Buying in Lake Forest of Kelliwood
Lake Forest is fully gated with 24 hours a day, seven days a week manned security at the entrance to the community.
Residents of Lake Forest will find many amenities they can enjoy including a playground for the children, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and sand volleyball court.
Schools in Lake Forest are in the Katy Independent School District (KISD) and are among the best in Houston. These schools have won awards for excellence with Taylor High School winning the National Blue Ribbon award.
Custom Built Homes
Homes in Lake Forest range in size from 4,700 to more than 8,000 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 3 to 5 bathrooms. It is not unusual to find private pools, large garages and long driveways in Lake Forest.
In Lake Forest, you will find some of the most expensive real estates in the area
with custom built homes on large lots as well as lakeside estates.
Home prices in the exclusive gated community range from slightly under $900,000 to over $2 million with the average list price of $1.3 million.
Because only a few of the properties in Lake Forest go on the market each year, the property values remain high.
Things to do Near Lake Forest of Kelliwood
Nearby George Bush Park offers several miles of multi-use trails, softball, baseball and soccer fields, and an airfield for the model aircraft enthusiast.
It is a short drive to three different shopping malls; LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, West Oaks, and Katy Mills Malls.
There are also several golf courses nearby including a private club, the Willow Fork Country Club and a public course called The Club at Cinco Ranch. Other convenient golf courses are Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club, Bear Creek Golf World, and Legendary Oaks Golf Course.
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