Mangum Manor, Forest West, and Oak Forest West are located just across White Oak Bayou from Oak Forest West and Garden Oaks. Developed in the mid-1950s, the homes in the area are primarily one-story ranch style properties that sit on 7000 to 10000 square foot lots. Although the area has lagged behind Oak Forest East and Garden Oaks in pace of redevelopment, it has seen a surge of interest from young professionals recently. Some homes are being torn down and others are being fully renovated to better meet the demands of younger home buyers.
Mangum Manor, Forest West, and Oak Forest West are all zoned to the Houston Independent School District. Area public schools include Wainwright Elementary and Katherine Smith Elementary. There area also some great area private schools like Saint Ambrose Catholic School and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.
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