Inner Loop Area
Extreme variety in housing costs and style is available in the area within Loop 610. The area contains some of the cities most desired and high-end neighborhoods because of their proximity to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Hermann Park and the Museum District. Tree-lined streets are a mainstay and many of the city's finer restaurants are within the inner loop. Homes located in the inner loop range from wood-framed bungalows to stately mansions to a variety of apartment, town homes and condominiums.
The HeightsJust north of Buffalo Bayou and east of Shepherd is an area known as the Heights, a Houston-annexed town recognized for it's turn-of -the century Victorian mansions. Founded more than a century ago, the community has experienced a renovation effort to recapture the Victorian Charm that once characterized this neighborhood. Wood-frame homes with gingerbread trim compliment the community's revitalized Main Street District that is home to quaint antique shops and other small stores. Because of it's proximity to downtown, the Heights-area homes are commanding top dollar-especially those that have been restored. Still, there are many homes to choose from that haven't been restored or fully restored. Current Listings in the Heights Area
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MontroseBuffalo Bayou Forms the northern boundary of the Montrose area which enjoys a rich cultural and ethnic diversity. The Montrose district, bordered also by Highway 59 (south) and Shepherd (west), brushes against a modern downtown (east) and yet many homes retain a flavor of days gone-by. Homes built here during the early 20th century still stand, so the area is characterized by two-bedroom, brick bungalows as well as two-story brick homes. So historic is this area, in one small pocket of homes, Courtlandt Place, all houses are listed in the national historic registry. Other surrounding neighborhoods are Westmoreland, Avondale and Cherryhurst, all generating a southern, small-town atmosphere. Residents of Montrose appreciate living "close-in" to downtown. They enjoy easy freeway access to other parts of Houston. For those who aim for this lifestyle, the Montrose area offers the best of both worlds. Current Listings in the Montrose Subdivision
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River OaksExclusive neighborhoods are common to every city, whether it's Highland Park in Dallas, Pacific Heights in San Francisco or Lake Forest in Chicago. Houston's most exclusive neighborhood is River Oaks, complete with white-columned mansions, maids' quarters and manicured gardens. Nestled around the southern edge of Memorial Park, River Oaks was established by Will and Mike Hogg, the sons of former Texas Governor James Hogg. Today, this exclusive neighborhood of about 1,600 residents offers properties starting near $400,000. Deed restrictions prohibit "For Sale" signs on the properties. The River Oaks area is known for its quaint, upscale restaurants as well as it's exclusive boutiques and shops. Characterized by smaller lots, Royden Oaks, Oak Estates and Afton Oaks are located south of River Oaks. Living there are many long-term residents, accompanied by young couples who have purchased homes with renovation plans in mind. River Oaks residents enjoy easy access to the Southwest Freeway, a main artery southwest from downtown, and Loop 610 around the inner city area. Added attractions for residents are the nearby Galleria, and the Museum District. Current Listings in River Oaks |
Map of South Main Area |
Lying in the southwest corner of the 610 Loop, the South Main corridor is attractive to residents because of its convenience to the Texas Medical Center, Downtown, the Galleria area, Museum District and Rice University, Houston's oldest institution of higher learning. Surrounding the city's medical community, as well as being close to these other hubs of activity, has rendered valuable the land in South Main neighborhoods, Boulevard Oaks, Braeswood and Devonshire; and its townships, Bellaire and West Unversity and Southside Place. The Boulevard Oaks section of the South Main corridor was formed by a group of small neighborhoods; Southampton, Vassar Place, and North and South Blvd. The area is known for its abundant oak trees that, on many streets, form attractive, geometric patterns. The New York Times once called one street in Boulevard Oaks one of the most magnificent residential streets in America. Another neighborhood is Braeswood, bounded by Holcombe, South Main and Kirby streets, and Brays Bayou. It was developed in the late 1920's, today in Braeswood, one finds many large homes remodeled. Very few are tear-downs. Several multi-family developments are located within the south Main area, many of which are home to an ethnically and internationally diverse population of medical students and health care professionals
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The city of West University Place was developed in 1917. Proximity to Rice Institute inspired the name West University. West University maintains strong inspection and permit policies as well as strict zoning regulations. Because of the high demand for homes in the area, few vacant home lots remain. A number of years ago, a trend began in the area. Older homes were razed and replaced with new, multi-story Georgian style homes. In fact, more of this kind of renovating has taken place in the West U. area than elsewhere in Houston. Current Listings in West U. |
