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Medical Center

The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world. The area also has one of the highest concentrations of clinical facilities fro patient care, basic science, and translational research.

HIGHLIGHTS

TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: According to Houston's Best Public Schools, many of public schools within the Medical Center are ranked amongst the top in the state of Texas. Roberts Elementary, Poe Elementary, Pershing Middle and Lamar High School are among the highly rated public schools zoned to the neighborhood.


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

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WIDE VARIETY OF HOMES: The Medical Center features a wide selection of homes including single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. Fannin Station, one of Houston's Best Gated Communities, is also located within the neighborhood. Several of Houston's Newest Condo Buildings are coming up in the area too

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CENTRAL LOCATION: Living in the Medical Center affords a fantastic commute to anyone working in the complex. IUn addition, the Medical Center is a few minutes away from Downtown Houston. Other Loop 610 neighborhoods are conveniently accessible from the district, including Rice University, Museum District, and West University.

 

GREAT ACCESSIBILITY: Residents enjoy having easy access to the state's largest medical complex. The Texas Medical Center area also has three METRORail Red Line stations, as well as direct access to three major freeways: South, Southwest, and Loop 610

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ACCESS TO ENTERTAINMENT: With the Museum District, NRG Stadium, and Hermann Park within minutes of the neighborhood, the Medical Center homes are minutes away from a wide variety of entertainment options.

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Medical Center real estate is tricky to navigate given the neighborhood's different school zoning maps, diversity of builders (some are far superior to others), and proximity to major throughfares (homes on certain streets sell at a discount). 

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

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12 Things Medical Center Real Estate Buyers Should Know

  • Located within the Inner Loop, the Medical Center is a few minutes away from Downtown Houston. Other Loop 610 neighborhoods are conveniently accessible from the district, including Rice University, Museum District, and West University.

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  • Residents enjoy easy access to the state’s largest medical complex. The Texas Medical Center area also has three METRORail Red Line stations, as well as direct access to three major freeways: South, Southwest, and Loop 610.

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  • With the Museum District, NRG Stadium, and Hermann Park within minutes of the neighborhood, the Medical Center homes are minutes away from a wide variety of entertainment options.

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  • Zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the Medical Center homes are served by Lamar, Whidby Elementary, and DeBakey High School, a National Blue Ribbon School.

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  • Medical Center real estate includes single-family patio homes, mid- and high-rise condos, and upscale townhomes.

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  • Medical Center real estate has posted good appreciation rates over the last decade, thanks to new residential developments in the area.

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  • The Medical Center has seen a number of new developments. Some of the area’s old homes from the 1940s have since been replaced with new construction townhomes.

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  • The Texas Medical Center was established in the mid-1940s. Today, the district features more than 50 institutions in the field of medicine. Hospitals, research institutions, medical schools, nursing schools, and other health care-related schools call the district home.

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  • Luxury condos and townhomes in private gated communities make up most of the Medical Center’s housing options.

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  • Medical Center homes typically offer 3- to 4-bedroom floor plans, with sizes ranging from 1,000 to more than 3,500 square feet.

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  • Lot sizes are between 2,000 to 3,000 square feet.

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  • Prices for Medical Center homes for sale can start at around $150,000 and can go up to more than $1,500,000.

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Schools

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS

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Roberts Elementary School

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  • 6000 Greenbriar St.

  • IB World (International Baccalaureate) School and a Fine Arts Magnet school

  • EE - 5th Grade

  • Offers a Vanguard Program

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Whidby Elementary 

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  • 7625 Springhill

  • Magnet School for "Leadership in Health Science"

  • Academic program aims to prepare students for a career in the medical field or their career of choice.

  • EE - 5th Grade

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Poe Elementary School 

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  • 5100 Hazard St.

  • Employees 42 teachers, who have been with the school an average of 9 years.

  • Average 12 years of experience in teaching

MIDDLE

SCHOOLS

Cullen Middle Schools

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  • 6900 Scott St.

  • Offers Pre-AP, Spanish, and Gifted and Talented academic programs

  • Offers a music program as well as an aquatic program

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Pershing Middle Schools

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  • 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd.

  • Offers a neighborhood program, a Fine Arts magnet program, Pre-AP, and a Vanguard Gifted and Talented program

  • Specializes in music and features enrichment classes in "unorthodox" areas.

HIGH

SCHOOLS

DeBakey High School

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  • 3100 Shenandoah

  • Named after Michael E. Debakey, a famous heart surgeon

  • National Blue Ribbon School (1997-98 and 2003)

  • Offers one of the best academic programs in Houston

  • Offers PAP classes and 18 AP classes

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Lamar High School

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  • 3325 Westheimer Rd.

  • Best known for its Athletics program

  • One of the oldest lacrosse teams in Texas

  • Home to The Lamar Redskins, one of the highest-ranked teams in Greater Houston.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Creative Minds Development Center

  • 2479 S Braeswood Blvd.

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St. Nicholas School

  • 1920 N. Braeswood Blvd. 

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Baresford School

  • 2501 Holcombe Blvd.

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Children's Hour Montessori School

  • 2227 Dorrington St.

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Sheridan Montessori School

  • 2433 Sheridan St.

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Daimond-A-Cat-A-Me

  • 6955 Almeda Rd.

Medical Center homes are zoned to some of the best schools from the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

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

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Roberts Elementary, Poe Elementary, Pershing Middle and Lamar High school are among the highly rated public schools zoned to the neighborhood.

Higher academic institutions, mostly in the medical field, are within the neighborhood. Among the most prominent are Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Houston, Rice University, and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

To find an updated listing of all Medical Center 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 Medical Center Houston

The Medical Center area is not all about its fine institutions and healthcare facilities - the district also offers great entertainment options.

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Thanks to the Houston Medical Center's proximity to the Museum District, residents have convenient access to the city’s foremost arts and cultural center. The district also boasts of excellent access to entertainment hotspots like the NRG Stadium and Hermann Park.

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The NRG Stadium, formerly known as Reliant Center, is a multi-purpose stadium. It is home to the Houston Texans and the Texas Bowl. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is also held at NRG.

 

Hermann Park is one of the city’s most visited public parks. The 445-acre park features the Houston Zoo, Houston Garden Center, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Hermann Park Golf Course.

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DINING

PARKS

  • Chacho's - Loop 610

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  • Hank's Ice Cream Parlor

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  • Mo's Knockout Grill

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  • Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

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  • Pappasito’s Cantina

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  • Smash Burger

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  • Trevisio Restaurant and Conference Center

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  • Whataburger Restaurant

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  • M&M Grill

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  • Antone’s Import Co Original

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  • Le Donut

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  • Sleepy Po-Boys

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  • Houston’s Famous Deli

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  • Asahi Sushi

  • Gus and Lyndall Wortham Park

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  • McGovern Centennial Gardens

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  • Old Braeswood Park

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  • Hermann Park​

    • Hermann Park Golf Course​

    • Houston Museum of Natural Science

    • Houston Zoo

    • Houston Garden Center

    • Miller Outdoor Theatre

SHOPS

  • Ross Dress for Less

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  • The Volunteer Gift Shops

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  • Texas Hookah

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  • Target

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  • Ten Thousand Villages

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  • Cavender’s Boot City

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  • Suitmart

MUSEUMS

  • Houston Maritime Museum

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  • Houston Museum of Natural Science

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  • Museum of Fine Arts Houston

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  • The Menil Collection

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  • Holocaust Museum

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  • Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

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