721 Thornton is a 10-home single-family community on Thornton Road in Houston's 77018, just west of North Shepherd Drive and a short distance north of West 43rd Street, in the Shepherd Park Plaza area next to Garden Oaks and Oak Forest.
Homes are three stories with a roof deck and three bedrooms, at approximately 2,176 square feet on lots of approximately 3,148 square feet, with garages of approximately 362 square feet.
North Shepherd Drive runs past the community and carries traffic south to the 610 North Loop, approximately 1.5 miles away, and on toward the Heights and Downtown. West 43rd Street, approximately 0.4 miles south, is the main east-west route across this part of north Houston.
Shepherd Park is approximately 0.4 miles west and Durham Elementary approximately 0.5 miles northwest. Garden Oaks Shopping Center with ALDI sits approximately 0.7 miles south, Whole Foods Market on the North Loop approximately 1.6 miles southeast, and Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital approximately 2 miles south. For a buyer looking at new construction with the established streets of Garden Oaks and Oak Forest nearby, 721 Thornton offers a ten-home community close to both the Loop and West 43rd Street.
The surrounding area
What Is Nearby
La Guerrero Meat Market, 4420 N Shepherd Dr
Approximately 0.3 miles southeast
The closest everyday food stop, a butcher and grocery with a taqueria counter inside. Open from early morning until evening, seven days a week.
West 43rd Street at North Shepherd Drive
Approximately 0.4 miles south
The nearest major crossroads. West 43rd Street runs west through Oak Forest toward Ella Boulevard, while North Shepherd Drive carries traffic south toward the Loop and the Heights.
Shepherd Park, 4722 Brinkman St
Approximately 0.4 miles west
The closest park, with a playground, picnic tables and a walking loop of roughly a third of a mile under mature trees.
Durham Elementary School, 4803 Brinkman St
Approximately 0.5 miles northwest
The nearest Houston ISD elementary campus, next to Shepherd Park. Attendance zoning should be confirmed with the district, as proximity does not determine assignment.
Sao Lao Thai Cafe, 5013 N Shepherd Dr
Approximately 0.6 miles north
A small independent Thai and Lao kitchen on the same stretch of Shepherd, one of the better regarded local restaurants in this part of 77018.
Garden Oaks Shopping Center with ALDI, 3938 N Shepherd Dr
Approximately 0.7 miles south
The closest retail strip for everyday needs, holding a discount grocery, a dollar store, a gym and a handful of casual restaurants.
Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet, 901 Sue Barnett Dr
Approximately 0.7 miles south
A Houston ISD Montessori magnet campus in Garden Oaks. Magnet admission works separately from zoned enrolment, so applications should be checked with the district.
610 North Loop near North Shepherd Drive
Approximately 1.5 miles south
The closest access to the 610 Loop, connecting west toward the Galleria and Northwest Houston and east toward Interstate 45.
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library, 1349 W 43rd St
Approximately 1.5 miles west
The nearest Houston Public Library branch, with separate children's and teen sections, a courtyard and free parking.
Whole Foods Market, 101 N Loop W
Approximately 1.6 miles southeast
A full-service grocery on the North Loop frontage, with a prepared foods counter and indoor and outdoor seating.
Waltrip High School, 1900 W 34th St
Approximately 1.7 miles southwest
The nearest Houston ISD high school campus. Zoning should be confirmed with the district rather than assumed from distance.
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, 1635 N Loop W
Approximately 2.0 miles south
The closest full-service hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department and surgical and imaging services on the North Loop.