Houston Heights

Unique -- is how the distinctive and rich atmosphere of the Heights in Houston is often described. It is a blend of historic homes with natural charm as well as new Victorian homes, townhomes, and condos. The neighborhood is conveniently located just minutes from Downtown in northwest-central Houston. This neighborhood was built on and named for its site on high land, bordered by White Oak Bayou. As Houston’s first planned community, it was constructed beginning in the 1890’s. Bordered by Interstates 610 and I-10, transportation into and out of the community is quite manageable. The Heights encompasses a group of communities…mainly the Houston Heights, Woodland Heights and Norhill Heights, along with some even smaller neighborhoods.   These areas have so much in common that it is often difficult to tell when you leave one area and enter the next. These areas have become highly desirable to young professionals as well as to family residents that want the benefit of urban living. For anyone wanting  to have all the amenities of the city, real estate in the Heights area continues to not only maintain but increase in value. In the middle of the housing slump, the Heights area continues to grow due to multiple benefits to its residents, such as easy access to major freeways and being minutes from Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, the Museum District, the Theatre District and the Galleria area. Parks and bicycle trails are an important part of the neighborhood feel where residents can visit with their neighbors, play with the kids, or walk the dog. There is also a very popular jogging trail in the esplanade of Heights Boulevard. All three areas are zoned to Houston ISD. Travis Elementary and Hogg Middle School are located in the neighborhood and Reagan High School educates the high school students. The Heights is also a hot spot for boutique and antique shopping.