River Oaks / Upper Kirby

River Oaks is a residential community located in the center of Houston, Texas, United States. Located within the inner loop and between Downtown and Uptown, the community spans 1,100 acres. Established in the 1920s by brothers William and Michael Hogg, the community became a well-publicized national model for community planning. Real estate values in the community range from $1 million to over $20 million. River Oaks is also continuously named the most expensive neighborhood in Houston. The community is home to the prestigious River Oaks Country Club, which includes a golf course designed by architect Donald Ross and redesigned in 2015 by Tom Fazio.