Introducing The Heights
"Small Town in the Big City" is the title National Geographic Traveler used in March 2010 when showcasing the Houston Heights in its magazine providing readers with a walking-tour of the town itself. "Stroll the area's broad, tree-canopied esplanades and side streets dotted with homes dating from the early 1900s and you may think you've landed in a small town" sums up the quaintness of this area of Houston which has maintained small town charm since its inception in 1891.
Located 4 miles NW of Downtown Houston, the Heights is an exciting neighborhood of approximately 3,700 homes sandwiched between the Inner 610 Loop & Highway 10 from the north & south and Shepherd Dr & Highway 45 from the west & east. The National Register of Historic Places recognized the Houston Heights as an area of historical significance since 1983. There are 117 homes currently on this registry.
What the Heights has become today is due largely in part to the highly active Houston Heights Association, founded in 1973, which brings together the goals of continuing both the quality of life its residents' desire along with preserving the historic fiber of the community in general through the implementation and enforcement of its deed restrictions.
These factors make the Houston Heights a desirable destination for young, new residents seeking to restore historic homes built by others - participating in a national trend that we are seeing in many older communities in which individuals buy an older home and restore its charm and architectural distinction. Stroll down any of the side streets off of Height Blvd and that is what you will find - beautifully restored cottages. Interspersed within these older bungalows are new construction single family homes but these homes must match the style & ambiance of this community so you will see modern day renditions of Victorian likenesses.
National Geographic Traveler concludes that the Houston Heights transcends both time & place that other areas fall victim to and "maintains a quirky sense of individuality, flourishes as a destination for foodies, architectural buffs, and creative types...and is said to be home to the highest concentration of professional artists in the state." When searching for your next home in The Heights, search by zip code 77008.
Real Estate Trends:
- » Older, Un-restored Bungalows: $100,000+
- » Restored Bungalows: $250,000 - $500,000
- » Larger Renovated Historic Homes: $500,000 - $1 million
- » New Construction Single Family Residences: $335,000 - $1.2 million
- » Newer Construction Townhouses: $300,000+
Why People Move Here:
- » Small Town Feeling
- » Desire for Renovation
- » Strong Sense of Community
- » Close Proximity to Downtown Houston
- » Noteworthy Public & Private Schools
