Montrose-Neartown

Where to live in Houston from $300k to $500k

By mark on Feb 10th, 2012

The Houston Neighborhoods in this price range offer a good mix of lifestyle and housing options. You will find urban and residential options that are close to all of Houston’s hot spots. Since we focus on Houston’s near-town neighborhoods, we’ll take a look at the best options in this area.

Montrose

Montrose is an eclectic urban neighborhood that was recently recognized as one of the Ten Best Neighborhoods in the country by the American Planning Association. The street grid lends itself to being very walkable to the diverse mix of retail and entertainment options along Montrose Blvd and Westheimer. Lower Westheimer in particular is experiencing a rebirth with several new restaurants that have opened recently or are under construction. These include El Real, Uchi, and Underbelly. The location offers easy access to all the major business districts including Downtown, The Texas Medical Center, Greenway, and the Galleria.

Housing options in this price range are as diverse as the residents and include stately restored homes, classic bungalows, new construction townhomes, and mid-rise condos. This price range is a starting point for homes in this neighborhood as prices for prime real estate can easily reach the $1million mark.

Rice Military & Washington Corridor

Rice Military and the Washington Corridor is one the most popular neighborhoods for young professionals. Its close proximity to Memorial Park makes it the perfect option for those who enjoy the outdoors and the excellent jogging trails. Entertainment options along Washington Avenue are diverse and numerous. Some of our favorites include El Tiempo, Max’s Wine Dive, and Star Pizza. The central location also offers easy access to the major business districts.

The predominant housing option in Rice Military is new construction, recent-build townhomes and patio homes. Towards the middle and higher end of this price range, you can find many free-standing units with small yards. Home builders continue to find land to develop and home buyers continue to gobble up the new construction as they build it.

Museum Park

Museum Park has a special place in our heart because it’s home to our office. This neighborhood is centrally located between two of the largest business districts in the state of Texas, Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center. Folks that love the outdoors love this neighborhood because it’s walking distance to Hermann Park and the Houston Zoo. If it’s culture that you’re looking for, you’ll find 13 museums including the Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Natural Science, and the Children’s Museum. Entertainment options in the Montrose area and Rice Village are close by as well.

Housing options are very diverse in this neighborhood. You’ll find some original stately homes, recent-build townhomes, modern new construction, and high-rise condos. Speaking of modern design, Museum Park is home to the highest density of this architectural style in Houston.

Houston Heights

Houston Heights is one of the more hip and kid-friendly neighborhoods in Houston. Entertainment and shopping options are plentiful along the Historic Heights Shopping District on 19^th Street. Outdoor enthusiasts will be at home in the Heights at the hike and bike trail along Nicholson and the jogging trail on Heights Blvd. Families flock to the Heights for its quiet residential lifestyle.

You will find updated bungalows, recent-build patio homes, and stately historic homes in this great neighborhood. Some sections of the Heights are designated historic districts which helps retain the original look and feel of the neighborhood. This price range is just a starting point for homes in this area with many properties priced above the $500k mark.

Timbergrove Manor & Lazybrook

Timbergrove Manor and Lazybrook are two neighborhoods that border one another and offer the same lifestyle and housing options. Young professionals and new families love these neighborhoods for the large lot sizes and kid-friendly atmosphere. The two neighborhood parks, Jaycee Park and 11^th Street Park, are a nice urban oasis. Entertainment options in the Heights are just a short drive away and many new dining options in nearby Shady Acres have opened recently.

This area was developed in the late 50s and early 60s so you’ll primarily find single story ranch style homes. Most of them will have lot sizes over 7,000 SF which is great for kids and pets. The homes in this price range will have lots of updates and some may even have master-suite additions.

Mark Brawley

Mark is a real estate broker serving Houston's close-in neighborhoods. Read what Mark's clients have to say about his service at Zillow.com. Connect with Mark on Google+ or contact him at mark@norhillrealty.com or on his mobile at 281-650-3384.

Top 4 Neighborhoods for Texas Medical Center Professionals $300-600k

By mark on Jan 17th, 2012

Texas Medical Center real estate offers some great neighborhoods for professionals from $300-600k. There are numerous property types, neighborhood settings, and lifestyles available. You can find mid-century homes, luxury homes and townhomes, and high rise living. Quiet residential neighborhoods and exciting urban experiences can also be found.

Museum Park

Museum Park Houston is one of Houston’s most culturally rich communities in the city. Home to 13 Museums, Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo, and Rice University, the area offers walk-ability to many of Houston’s most prized treasures. Making it one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Houston. Uniquely situated just a couple of miles from the Houston Medical Center, this neighborhood offers one of the shortest commutes and it is connected to the Houston light rail system along Main and Fannin. Museum Park has many recently constructed luxury single family homes, townhomes, and high rise condominiums. The neighborhood is also home to the highest concentration of modern residential development in all of Houston.

: Hermann Park boat launch

Braeswood

Located between the city of Bellaire and the Texas Medical Center and Reliant stadium, this neighborhood has undergone a dramatic revitalization. Professionals from the Texas Medical Center have flooded this neighborhood for the great schools and superior location.
Braeswood Place (or Old Braeswood as it is sometimes called) consists of approximately 2,200 mostly deed restricted homes and includes seven subdivisions: Ayrshire, Braes Heights, Braes Oaks, Braes Manor, Braes Terrace, Emerald Forest, and Southern Oaks. Although most of the homes were built in the mid-twentieth century, many of the older homes have been torn down and large, beautiful newly constructed homes have taken their place.

Meyerland

Meyerland is a great little neighborhood just outside Houston’s 610 Loop on the southwest side. Located along Brays Bayou, this neighborhood is full of wonderful little community parks and public green spaces. Furthermore, the bike trails and running trails that run along Brays Bayou add a great amenity for active Houstonians. The neighborhood also has a wonderful outdoor shopping district called Meyerland Plaza that provides a variety of high end shopping.

In recent years, professionals that work in the Texas Medical Center and the Uptown/Galleria area have flocked to this area for the affordable housing options, schools, and wonderful community. Most of the homes are 1 story, ranch-style homes that were built in the 50s and 60s. However, there has been a fair amount of new construction built in this area in recent years as well.

Montrose/Neartown

Montrose/Neartown is one of the most diverse and eclectic neighborhoods in the city of Houston. Home to some of the best restaurants and the best nightlife in the city, this neighborhood really is an ideal area of town for someone who really wants to experience a complete urban experience. Furthermore, some great cultural institutions, such as Anderson Fair, the Menil Collection, the Rothco Chapel, and Saint Thomas University are located in this neighborhood.

The housing options in this neighborhood are just as eclectic and diverse as the people who reside in the area. Mid-rise condominiums, renovated mansions, hip bungalows with great front porches, and newly developed townhome communities line tree-lined boulevards throughout the area. All of which lies within walking distance to a great urban experience.

Mark Brawley

Montrose-Neartown Market Update – May 2011

By Vincent Biondillo on Jun 16th, 2011

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