Introducing Montrose
Touted in 2009 by the American Planning Association as one of the ten great neighborhoods in the United States, Montrose enthusiastically lives up to that name. Thought of as the Greenwich Village of Houston, Montrose has culture, personality and an eclectic flair all its own which it shares with its 28,000 residents.
Montrose is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Houston established in 1911 but you would not know that by driving down its streets as homes are a combination of stately historic residences & bungalows, quaint cottages, new construction single family homes & new construction contemporaries and high-rise lofts & apartment buildings. A combination of each of these architectural styles are found along tree-lined boulevards, these streets being considered some of the most pedestrian friendly in Houston. Do not be surprised however by the cracks in the sidewalks because the trees -- both over-powering & breath-takingly beautiful -- have precedence in this town and have contoured the sidewalks all their own.
The vibrant energy within this area is apparent by its unique galleries, restaurants & shops which reflect the character of the people and businesses who settle here. There is the Antique District for shoppers to travel back to earlier eras, Westheimer Avenue with vintage clothing shops, jazz music venues and restaurants representing cuisine from all over the world and the Museum District which is home to the Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Arts Museum and the Menil Collection.
Artists, musicians, punk rockers, members of the LGBT community, students, business professionals and corporate executives all call this area home making this one of the most demographically diverse areas of Houston. When searching for your next home in Montrose, search by zip code: 77006
Real Estate Trends:
- » Older, Un-renovated Bungalows: $150,000 + (for rehab or as tear-down)
- » Renovated Bungalows: $300,000+
- » 3-Story Modern Townhouses: $300,000 - $600,000; most mid-upper $400,000's
- » Larger Renovated Historic Homes: $550,000+
- » New Construction Single Family Residences: $600,000+
- » Luxury New High-Rise Lofts: $800,000 +
Property values soared through the 1980s and 1990s remaining strong to this day.
Why People Move Here:
- » Demographic Diversity
- » Architectural Diversity
- » Eclectic Entertainment - Bistros, Cafes, Diners, Outdoor Patios, Coffeehouses, Brew Pubs Numerous Shops, Clothing Boutiques, Antique Stores, Bookstores, Art Galleries
- » Close Proximity to Houston´s Central Business District
