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About Houston Heights

Houston Heights By The Numbers
Homes For Sale 30
Average Price $1,248,453
Highest Price $3,600,000
Lowest Price $415,000

While many from outside our neighborhood colloquially refer to all Greater Heights neighborhoods as Houston Heights, the actual boundaries of the neighborhood are based in the platting of Houston Heights as its own city by founders O.M. Carter and D.D. Cooley in the late 19th century. Of course, the city of Houston Heights became the neighborhood of Houston Heights after its annexation in 1918, but much of the area's historic character remains intact through its architecture, greenspace, urban forestry, and iconic esplanade.

In a nutshell:

  • This neighborhood is pretty darn walkable. This is thanks to the density of local businesses on the fringes of equally dense residential blocks, outlined by an amazing collection of greenways and Hike & Bike Trails.
  • You'll find most of these businesses along Heights Boulevard, Yale, White Oak, and 19th Street.
  • While most of the neighborhood still has the historic feel of yesteryear, only part of the neighborhood is actually designated as a "Historic District," which comes with a fairly strict set of building/remodeling guidelines and even some structures that cannot be easily torn down.

Why would I live here?

  • Most of us here in Houston Heights celebrate the "small town feel." Much of this comes directly from the efforts of the Houston Heights Association, the non-profit neighborhood association which holds community events each month and owns several of the parks and properties that are the heart of the neighborhood.
  • Between the historic restrictions, the former "dry area," and neighborhood character protection tools in place like opt-in deed restrictions and Special Minimum Lot Size blocks, the neighborhood has a strongly residential character considering it is in the city's dense urban core.
  • The sheer connectivity, not only via the trails, but also its location central to I-10, I-45, and 610 N—all providing quick access to Downtown, the Energy Corridor, and North Houston.

What should I know when buying here?

  • You'll want to be familiar with where the historic districts are and what sort of property restrictions they entail.
  • Know that home values vary greatly from block to block. For example, homes on the West side of Yale/Heights Boulevard tend to be lower than on the East Side.
  • The full, standard lot size for most of Houston Heights is 6,600 square feet. Anything greater than that is considered "oversized." (Dense urban core, remember.)

What should I know when selling here?

  • By and large, buyers still prefer being situated away from the busier streets of White Oak, Yale, Heights, 19th, 20th, and Studewood. Your proximity to these thoroughfares does affect your home value.
  • Data does suggest that lots and older homes within the historic district are valued less than those outside.
  • Prices per square foot vary enormously in our neighborhood based on a home's location, age, lot size, and many other factors.

How is the rental market?

  • Houston Heights has a pretty strong rental market, from the large, newer complexes on the far edges to the smaller multifamily buildings and single-family home rentals.
  • The quality of life for renters here is pretty enviable, with the amazing and walkable collection of local shopping and greenspace, plus the quick and easy access to some of Houston's strongest job centers.

Houston Heights

All Listings $400,000 - $500,000 $500,000 - $600,000
$600,000 - $700,000 $700,000 - $800,000 $800,000 - $900,000
$900,000 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000
28 Properties Found. Page 1 of 1.
Photo of Listing #61792465

420 Heights Blvd, Houston

$3,600,000 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,025 Sf

MLS® # 61792465

R. Alexa Group LLC
Photo of Listing #4481545

706 E 7th St, Houston

$2,499,900 - 6 Beds, 7 Baths, 5,036 Sf

MLS® # 4481545

Connected Realty
Photo of Listing #3118321

633 Arlington St, Houston

$2,200,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,300 Sf

MLS® # 3118321

Red Key Properties
Photo of Listing #14309314

617 E 6th 1/2 St, Houston

$1,849,900 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,027 Sf

MLS® # 14309314

DUX Realty, LLC
Photo of Listing #30700590

430 Heights Blvd, Houston

$1,800,000 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,055 Sf

MLS® # 30700590

RDL3 Realty LLC
Photo of Listing #12582754

730 E 6th 1/2 St, Houston

$1,775,000 - 2 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,986 Sf

MLS® # 12582754

Compass RE Texas, LLC
Photo of Listing #90894567

843 Allston St, Houston

$1,699,900 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,257 Sf

MLS® # 90894567

John Broz
Photo of Listing #2460662
New Listing

743 E 6th 1/2 St, Houston

$1,621,500 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,914 Sf

MLS® # 2460662

Wild Oak Realty, LLC
Photo of Listing #25069778
New Listing

504 W 9th St, Houston

$1,498,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,523 Sf

MLS® # 25069778

Greenwood King Properties
Photo of Listing #50322887

614a Rutland, Houston

$1,450,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 3,518 Sf

MLS® # 50322887

Intown Homes
Photo of Listing #25889176

344 Harvard St, Houston

$1,400,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,434 Sf

MLS® # 25889176

Marathon Real Estate & Investment
Photo of Listing #98204914

703 E 7th St, Houston

$1,299,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,234 Sf

MLS® # 98204914

Pro Plus Realtors Agile Management Services
Photo of Listing #17174400
New Listing

610 E 8th 1/2 St, Houston

$1,295,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,024 Sf

MLS® # 17174400

Woodway Realty, LLC
Photo of Listing #63611745

515 Columbia St, Houston

$1,175,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,100 Sf

MLS® # 63611745

Equity Real Estate
Photo of Listing #48952575

410 Arlington St, Houston

$1,025,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,568 Sf

MLS® # 48952575

Compass RE Texas, LLC Heights
Photo of Listing #59796117
New Listing

404 Arlington St St, Houston

$925,000 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,404 Sf

MLS® # 59796117

Coldwell Banker Realty
Photo of Listing #34282964

716 Waverly St Unit A, Houston

$925,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,864 Sf

MLS® # 34282964

Integra RE Investments
Photo of Listing #86834513

832 Allston St, Houston

$899,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,189 Sf

MLS® # 86834513

Keller Williams Metropolitan
Photo of Listing #22506333

216 W 9th St, Houston

$799,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,267 Sf

MLS® # 22506333

Compass RE Texas, LLC
Photo of Listing #68511364

713 Nicholson St Unit E, Houston

$775,000 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,438 Sf

MLS® # 68511364

Keller Williams HoustonCentral
Photo of Listing #47422636

645 E 7th 1/2 St, Houston

$770,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,636 Sf

MLS® # 47422636

Crown Eagle Realty
Photo of Listing #52372597

312 W 9th St, Houston

$725,000 - 1,600 Sf

MLS® # 52372597

RE/MAX Integrity
Photo of Listing #62869048

619 E 6th 1/2 St, Houston

$700,000 - 4 Beds, 1 Baths, 1,354 Sf

MLS® # 62869048

eXp Realty, LLC
Photo of Listing #89875755

813 Herkimer St, Houston

$675,000 - 2 Beds, 1 Baths, 1,170 Sf

MLS® # 89875755

RE/MAX Integrity
Photo of Listing #62795554

734 Yale St Unit A, Houston

$649,900 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,688 Sf

MLS® # 62795554

Sprout Realty
Photo of Listing #93205540

415 W 8th St, Houston

$619,500 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,042 Sf

MLS® # 93205540

Jeanie Cosper Real Estate
Photo of Listing #62085587
New Listing

113 E 4th St, Houston

$599,000 - 2 Beds, 1 Baths, 1,092 Sf

MLS® # 62085587

Compass RE Texas, LLC
Photo of Listing #23302835

4515 Cornish St Unit A, Houston

$415,000 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,918 Sf

MLS® # 23302835

Tasek Realty

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Listing information last updated on April 1st, 2023 at 9:10am CDT.