top of page

Galleria

One of Houston's premier business and retail centers, the Galleria features luxury condos, upscale fashion boutiques, and world-class dining. Located west of Loop 610, the Galleria is one of Houston's main business and retail centers. Vibrant and eclectic, the neighborhood is a bustling mix of offices, posh boutiques, restaurants, and upscale homes.

HIGHLIGHTS

 

CENTRAL LOCATION: As one of Houston’s key districts, the Galleria has shopping centers, hotels, schools, and offices within a stone’s throw of its homes.


LUXURY HIGH-RISES: Galleria is home to posh residential condo buildings like The Montebello, Cosmopolitan, Astoria and Villa d'Este. The high-rises have 24-hour staff, guards, secure parking, gated entrance, building security, tennis courts, pools, saunas, fitness rooms, well-kept grounds, roof top decks and more. Porters, valet, building managers, concierges, trash, and dry cleaning pickup services are also available in some luxury buildings.

​

WORLD-CLASS SHOPPING, DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT: As Houston’s premier shopping destination, the Galleria/Uptown area is filled with fashion boutiques and various retail hotspots. Galleria homes are within minutes of over 425 dining and entertainment establishments.

​

MAJOR JOB CENTER: The Galleria features more than 23 million square feet of office space and is one of Houston’s main business centers along with Downtown. Living in the area offers a great commute to anyone working nearby.

 

STEADY REAL ESTATE MARKET GROWTH: Galleria real estate is among the best in Houston based on Land Value Appreciation. The district showcases a variety of options: chic condos in high-rise buildings, townhomes in gated communities, patio homes, and new construction custom-built homes.

​

EASY ACCESSIBILITY: The Galleria is located along two major freeways, including Loop 610 and the Southwest Freeway. Major Houston thoroughfares line the district and provide additional access to other key Inner Loop hubs.

Screen Shot 2019-02-12 at 10.13.23 AM co

The Galleria real estate market is tricky to navigate due to some homes' proximity to freeways (which can be bad for resale values), lack of zoning (some homes are close to bars and restaurants, which can lead to noise and street parking issues), and uneven development. Some neighborhoods and complexes sell at a premium, while homes in other areas can sell at a discount. Some condos may have poor resale values (due to HOA, poor construction, and general design problems).

​

Contact Joon Chae, a Top Realtor in Houston, if you're looking to buy or sell in Galleria

​

12 Things Galleria Real Estate Buyers Should Know

  • As one of Houston’s key districts, the Galleria has shopping centers, hotels, schools, and offices within a stone’s throw of its homes.

​

  • Galleria is home to posh residential condo buildings like The Montebello, Cosmopolitan, Astoria and Villa d’Este. These high-rises have 24-hour staff, guards, secure parking, gated entrance, building security, tennis courts, pools, saunas, fitness rooms, well-kept grounds, roof top decks, and more. Porters, valet, building managers, concierges, trash, and dry cleaning pickup services are also available in some luxury buildings.

​

  • The Galleria is located along two major freeways, including Loop 610 and the Southwest Freeway. Major Houston thoroughfares line the district and provide additional access to other key Inner Loop hubs.

​

  • As Houston’s premiere shopping destination, the Galleria/Uptown area is just teeming with fashion boutiques and various retail hotspots. Galleria homes are within minutes of several dining and entertainment establishments as well.

​

  • The Galleria features more than 23,000,000 square feet of office space and is one of Houston’s main business centers along with Downtown.

​

  • Galleria real estate is made up of a wide variety of housing options, ranging from chic condos in high-rise buildings, townhomes in gated communities, patio homes, and new construction custom-built homes.

​

  • The Galleria area, also known as the Uptown District or simply Uptown Houston, is made up of several neighborhoods and subdivisions. Some communities in the Galleria area are deed-restricted.

​

  • Galleria homes typically feature mid- to large-sized lots (by Houston standards). Lot sizes range from 1,000 to more than 15,000 square feet.

​

  • Home sizes and floor plans vary. Three- to four-bedroom floor plans are common, spread across 1,000 to more than 8,000 square feet of living space.

​

  • Homes in the area typically sit on large lots (by Houston standards). Lot sizes can range between 7,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.

​

  • New construction Galleria townhomes and patio homes are typically located within gated communities. Amenities usually include 24/7 security, controlled access, and landscaping services.

​

  • Prices for Galleria homes for sale can start at around $200,000 and can go up to more than $2,000,000.

​​

Schools

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS

​

​

Briargrove Elementary School

​

  • 6145 San Felipe St.

  • Newly minted International Baccalaureate World School

  • Offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

  • Features enrichment classes in music, science lab, art, and critical thinking lab, among others

​

St. George Place Elementary 

​

  • 5430 Hidalgo St.

  • IB World School

  • Offers a Vanguard neighborhood program for gifted and talented students, ESL, and special education programs

  • Features various enrichment courses and after school activities

​

Briarmeadow Charter School 

​

  • 3601 Dunvale Rd.

  • Pre-K - 8th Grade

  • Offers Pre-AP Placement and Gifted programs

MIDDLE

SCHOOLS

Grady Middle Schools

​

  • 5215 San Felipe St.

  • Established in 1929

  • Offers several academic programs including core enrichment and Gifted and Talented 

  • Has baseball, basketball, cheerleading, wrestling, volleyball, and soccer teams, among otherse

HIGH

SCHOOLS

Lee High School

​

  • 6529 Beverly Hill St.

  • Offers an advanced placement curriculum where students can earn college level credits in World History, Macroeconomics, Calculus AB and BC, Spanish Literature, Environmental Science and Physics B, among other subjects

​

Lamar High School

​

  • 3325 Westheimer Rd.

  • International Baccalaureate

  • One of the largest IB programs in North America.

  • Offers a business administration magnet program, a neighborhood program, and an Advanced Placement program.

  • Offers a great athletics program with its football team (Lamar Texans, formerly Redskins) reaching the playoff 30 times.

​

Westside High School

​

  • 14201 Briar Forest Dr.

  • Magnet School for Integrated Technology

  • Curriculum centers on 5 aspects: Media Relations, Applied Science/Health Science, Fine Arts, Business, and Computing Sciences.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St. Michael School

  • 1833 Sage Rd.

​

Strake Jesuit Colleg Prepatory

  • 8900 Bellaire Blvd.

​

Saint Agnes Academy

  • 9000 Bellaire Blvd.

​

Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning

  • 2313 S. Voss Rd.

The Awty International School

  • 7445 Awty School Ln.

​

St. John School

  • 2410 Claremont Ln.

​

The Kinkaid School

  • 201 Kinkaid School Dr.

​

Galleria homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD)

​

Established in the 1920s, Houston ISD is the largest school district in the state (with 283 schools). The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a "Met Standard" rating in 2016. HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Briargrove Elementary and Lamar High School.

​

To find an updated listing of all Galleria real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Joon Chae at injoonchae@gmail.com with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

​

​

​

Fun Things To Do Near Galleria Houston

As Houston’s main destination for retail, there is no shortage of fun things to do within the Galleria/Uptown district.

​

There’s the Galleria itself. It is the largest mall in Texas, with over 375 stores. With 2.4 million square feet of total retail area, its sheer size is rivaled only by 7 other retail centers in the United States. Its current anchor stores include Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, and Nordstrom.

​

The Galleria also features over 50 restaurants, a jogging track on the roof, a skating rink, and various other entertainment and dining options.

​

Located just north of the Galleria is Uptown Park, an open European-style shopping center. It offers a pedestrian-friendly vibe, and features several upscale retail, service, and entertainment centers. Must-visit stores in Uptown Park include Facade, Longoria Collection, Mint Kids & Baby, M Penner, and Elizabeth Anthony Esther, among others.

al16de-todo-galleria.jpg

DINING

RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT

NIGHTLIFE

  • Charma Gaucha
    Brazillian Steakhouse

​

  • Masraff's

​

  • Pappas Bros Steakhouse

​

  • Maggiano's Little Italy

​

  • De Frisco's Double
    Eagle Steak House

​

  • Truluck's

​

  • The Capital Grille

​

  • True Food Kitchen

​

  • Caracol

​

  • Etoile Cuisine et Bar

​​

  • The Galleria

​

  • Uptown Park

​

  • Rice Village

​

  • Uptown Collection

​

  • Highland Village

​

  • BLVD Place

  • Firehouse Saloon​

​

  • Muldoon's the Patio

​

  • The Black Swan

​

  • The Living Room

​

  • Belvedere

​

  • The West End

​

  • Ron's Pub

​

  • Richmond Arms Pub

​

  • 51fifteen Restaurant and Lounge

GROCERIES

  • ​Whole Foods

​

  • The Fresh Market

​

  • Randalls Food & Pharmacy

​

  • Target

​

  • H-E-B

​

  • Westcreek Market and Deli

PARKS

  • Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

​

  • Post Oak Park

​

  • Grady Park

​

  • Hidalgo Park

Anchor 1
bottom of page