River Oaks Real Estate
River Oaks is an affluent community located in the geographic center of Houston. Located within the 610 Loop and halfway between Downtown and Uptown, the community spans 1,100 acres in area. Established in the 1920s by brothers William and Michael Hogg, the community became a well-publicized national model for community planning. River Oaks is considered to be one of the wealthiest communities in Texas and has one of the wealthiest zip codes in the United States.
Real estate values in the community range from $1 to 20 million U.S. dollars. The community is home to River Oaks Country Club which includes a golf facility designed by architect Donald Ross.
Houston Heights Real Estate
The Heights District was established in 1893 by millionaire Oscar Martin Carter that developed the 1700 acre tract as a “getaway from the city bustle”. These days, this historic district offers a priceless central location, stunning architecture ranging from Victorian to Craftsman to modern, proximity to trendy shopping, elegant theater, gourmet eateries, interesting museums and more. Houston Heights is constantly changing with new developments substituting old, while still preserving that unique Heights feel. Real estate selection is wide: From cute bungalows, to trendy condos and townhomes, to massive homes and everything in between.
Real estate values in the community range from $150k to $1.5 million.
West University Real Estate
West University‘s boundaries are: Kirby Drive to the East, Union Pacific St. Louis Southwestern Railway railroad track to the West, Bellaire Boulevard/West Holcombe Boulevard to the South, and Bissonnet and Law Streets to the North. Viewed on a map, the city shape resembles a little house, with a “chimney” to the West side, and since it surrounds the City of Southside Place, a “door” is formed on the map surrounding Southside Place. As of 2000, West University Place is the 8th wealthiest location in Texas by per capita income. West University continues to develop as one of the most desirable and affluent parts of the Houston area.
Real estate values in the community range from the mid $400s to $3M.
Rice Military Real Estate
Rice Military was redeveloped into a trendy neighborhood consisting of contemporary attached and detached townhomes starting in late 1990s. The boundaries of the Rice Military neighborhood are Washington Avenue (North) Memorial Drive (South) Shepherd Drive(East) and Westcott Street (West). Rice Military, which is conveniently located inside the Inner Loop, is in walking distance to Memorial Park. The area was named “Rice” as the people who owned it were members of the Rice family; the Rice family included William Marsh Rice, who founded the Rice Institute (now Rice University). The term “Military” is a reference to the neighborhood’s bordering of what was once Camp Logan, a World War I-era U.S. Army training camp.
Median Price/Sq Ft is between $140-$185 depending on location and amenities. Prices range from the low $200s to the high $500s for typical properties.
Bellaire Real Estate
Bellaire was established at the dawn of the 20th century from part of DeMoss Ranch – a 97,000 Acre purchase by W. W. Baldwin. Today this thriving township is split in two parts by the Inner Loop and it features a lovely mix of charming old residences and modern new construction. During the 1980s, custom builders started purchasing older homes and replacing them with modern luxury homes. The area is extremely attractive due to all it offers: wonderful schools, parks, amenities and most importantly, location. It’s proximity to the Medical Center, Galleria Area and West University make Bellaire a prime Houston neighborhood.
Real Estate Values in Bellaire range from the mid $600s to $2.5M.
