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Heights

A popular historic district, the Heights is one of Inner Loop Houston's Hottest Neighborhoods for accessibility and real estate appreciation.

HIGHLIGHTS

 

ACCESSIBILITY: Houston Heights is ranked amongst the Most "Walkable" Houston Neighborhoods. The Heights has over 450 Yelp-rated establishments, many just a few blocks from residential communities.


PARKS & TRAILS: The Heights is also one of the top communities in the state for "Fun Family Activities" with outdoor hotpots like Heights Hike and Bike Trail and White Oak Bayou Trail nearby.

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GREAT COMMUTE: The Heights offers an excellent commute to downtown, Houston's Inner Loop, Medical Center, Galleria and major Houston highways.

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STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: The Height's real estate market has been one of the best performing Houston neighborhoods over the past one, five and ten-year periods.

 

EMERGING SCHOOLS: Harvard Elementary (with a school zoning map covering parts of the Heights) is ranked as highly as elementary schools in premier neighborhoods like Memorial, Tanglewood, Bellaire, and West University

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STRONG COMMUNITY: The Houston Heights Association (HHA) is one of the most active communities in Houston. They maintain historic sites, enforce deed restrictions, run the constable program and plan fabulous activities like the Lights in the Heights tours.

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HISTORIC HOMES: The Heights is one of the few neighborhoods in Houston that features a fantastic collection of well-preserved Victorian architecture

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Navigating the Houston Heights real estate can be tricky with the deed restrictions, proximity to major thoroughfares (which can hurt resale), homes with choppy floor plans (which can hurt resale), and diversity of builders (some are far superior to others).

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

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12 Things Heights Real Estate Buyers Should Know

  • Located in the area south of Loop 610, west of I-45, and north of I-10, the Heights is within minutes of other key Houston districts including Downtown, and the Medical Center.

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  • Schools, parks, restaurants, and retail centers are minutes away from the Heights homes.

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  • Houston Heights homes are zoned to the Houston ISD. Multi-award winning schools like Harvard Elementary School serve the neighborhood.

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  • The Houston Heights Association (HHA) is responsible for maintaining some of the community’s historic sites and enforcing deed restrictions.

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  • Houston Heights real estate has posted some of the most impressive appreciation rates in the last 10 years.

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  • Retail and entertainment centers in the Galleria and Montrose/Neartown are also highly accessible from Houston Heights homes.

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  • The neighborhood features a wide variety of housing options, including single-family homes and townhomes.

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  • Like most neighborhoods in the area, a number of the Heights’ original homes have been torn down to make way for newer custom-built homes.

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  • Some of the older houses, however, have been restored and updated.

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  • Two- to three-bedroom homes are available, though the most expensive Houston Heights real estate can feature as many as four to five bedrooms.

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  • Home sizes are typically between 1,000 more than 4,000 square feet. Lot sizes range from 2,000 to more than 13,000 square feet.

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  • Prices for Houston Heights homes for sale are typically between $200,000 to more than $1,300,000.

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Schools

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS

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Crockett Elementary School

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  • 2112 Crockett St.

  • Vanguard neighborhood school

  • Pre-K - 5th Grade

  • Offers a traditional bilingual program as well as speech therapy services

  • Features a great fine arts program that covers dance, ballet, visual art, music, and rhythmic dancing.

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Field Elementary 

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  • 703 E 17th St.

  • Received a Gold Ribbon Award from Children at Risk.

  • Offers special education programs, along with a Gifted and Talented neighborhood program.

  • Features a music program with classes in keyboard instruments, singing, and creative movement.

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Harvard Elementary School 

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  • 801 Harvard St.

  • Founded 1898

  • International Baccalureate World School (IB) 

  • Offers Primary Years Programme (PYP)

  • Offers a Vanguard neighborhood program for Gifted and Talented students, and a magnet program centered on STEM (Science, Math, Engineering, and Mathematics).

  • National Blue Ribbon School since 2008

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Helms Elementary School 

Love Elementary School

Sinclair Elementary School

MIDDLE

SCHOOLS

Hogg Middle Schools

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  • 1100 Merrill St.

  • IB World School offering the International Baccalureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)

  • Offers various academic programs including Advanced Placement courses, Pre-AP Core classes, and alegebra.

  • Electives in Theater Arts, Music, STEM, Foreign Languages, and Band are also offered at Hogg.

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Hamilton Middle Schools

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  • 139 E 20th St.

  • Established in 1919

  • Vanguard/Magnet school that offers high school credit courses, and Vanguard and Pre-AP courses, among other academic programs.

HIGH

SCHOOLS

Waltrip High School

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  • 1900 West 34th St.

  • HISD's Research and Technology magnet school

  • The school opened its doors in 1959 to relieve Reagan.

  • Offers a number of academic programs including Advanced Placement and Foreign Language.

  • Magnet program allows students to explore different research topics including history, literature, mathematics, chemistry, and biology, among others.

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Reagan High School

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  • 413 E 13th St.

  • Computer Technology magnet school

  • Offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and several AP courses.

  • Other academic programs at Reagan include health and science, business, engineering and design, and transportation

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

  • 3600 Brinkman St.

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Temple Oaks Baptist School

  • 2101 W 34th St.

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The New School in the Heights

  • 403 Heights Blvd.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School

  • 306 E 15th St.

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Houston Outdoor Learning Academy

  • 2731 Houston Ave.

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The Heights is home to some of the best schools in the area. It is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

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The HISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award winning schools. Houston Heights, in particular, has some of the best schools in the district zoned to its subdivisions.

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The neighborhood is zoned to Field Elementary School and Field Elementary School, two highly-rated public schools in Greatschools.org.

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To find an updated listing of all Heights 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.

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Fun Things To Do Near Heights Houston

Residents of The Heights need not stray far to find dining, retail, and entertainment options. The Houston Heights Association operates three properties for public use: the Heights City Hall & Fire Station, Donovan Park, and Marmion Park.

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Built in 1914, the Historic Heights City Hall & Fire Station is a 7,000-square-foot building. It has been renovated and updated and now serves as a community center and an events venue.

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Donovan Park, at 700 Heights Boulevard, features the beautiful The Heights Playground. The playground features elements reminiscent of the community’s history: a wooden train and a Victorian-inspired fortress complete with turrets and rope bridges. The park was transformed into what it is today thanks to community efforts and 5 days of work.

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The city of Houston also maintains a number of parks in the Heights, including Milroy Park and Community Center. Park amenities include lighted tennis courts and a playground.

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DINING

PARKS

  • Gumbo Jeaux's

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  • Urban Eats

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  • Republic Diner + Sojubang

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  • Hunky Dory

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  • Southern Goods

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  • Coltivare

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  • Happy Fats

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  • Liberty Kitchen and Oyster Bar

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  • Zelko Bistro

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  • Love Park and Community Center

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  • Milroy Park and Community Center

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  • Marmion Park

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  • Donovan Park

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  • White Oak Bayou Trail

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  • Heights Hike and Bike Trail

GROCERIES

  • Sprouts Farmers Market

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  • Kroger

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  • El Tiempo Market

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  • Walmart

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  • H-E-B

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  • Fiesta Food Mart

NIGHTLIFE

  • Public House Heights

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  • Lei Low

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  • Underdogs Pub

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  • Down the Street

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  • Johnny's Gold Brick

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  • Revolver Bourbon Special

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  • 13 Heights Bar​

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