In the Heights Area real estate market there were a total of 26 sales in January 2010. The average selling price for that period was $313,334 and the average median selling price was $237,740. Certain sections of the city experienced an increase in both sales and average selling price while other areas had a decrease in sales and average selling price. It is a great time to buy if you know where to look, as real estate experts in the Heights Area market, we are here to help you find a great property at a great price, please contact us today for an up to date market report. 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. The Houston Heights is a very diverse but stable small town community and is Houston’s largest intact historic subdivision. Approximately 3500 single family homes make up the Houston Heights and offer a family-oriented lifestyle inside the 610 Loop. Many of the historic bungalows have been renovated and over 100 Houston Heights’ structures are registered in the National Register of Historical Places. You will also find new construction homes and a large selection of Victorian-style homes in the neighborhood. Located within the neighborhood are many small cafes, coffee shops, and antique stores. Community groups are popular, particularly those that promote the preservation of Houston Heights’ history and the maintenance of the neighborhood landmarks. The Woodland Heights community is one of the oldest, most historic and appealing in Houston, Texas. The Woodland Heights offers small town charm but in close proximity to everything the “big city” has to offer. Approximately 2000 homes encase the desirable Woodland Heights area, known mostly for its restored and updated bungalows, along with some larger new construction homes that have more of a bungalow-style look. The Woodland Heights Civic Association is most active and was one of the earliest communities in the United States to link the residents together via a community email list. “Lights in the Heights” is an annual celebration each December which showcases 14 blocks of two parallel streets. These 14 blocks are lit by luminary, closed to motor vehicles and features well-decorated homes with entertainment on many of the porches. Visitors from all across Houston are attracted to the celebration. Strong community spirit is alive and well in this lovely neighborhood. The Norhill Heights is a historical deed restricted community that gets its name from the geographical location of the neighborhood, being ‘north of’ and ‘higher in elevation’ than the Houston Business District. In the 1920’s after World War I, William C. Hogg was Chairman of the City Planning Commission and played a major role in the creation of the neighborhood. Norhill Heights is best known for its well-maintained and renovated bungalows with their lovely porches, large trees, wide streets, Proctor Plaza Park, and the beautiful park-like esplanades along Norhill Blvd. The homeowner’s association in Norhill is the Proctor Plaza Neighborhood Association. This association is most active in the preservation and enforcement of the historic deed restrictions, making the community very desirable. The proximity to Downtown Houston and the ease of access to major freeways, keep the homes in high demand. This is a beautiful neighborhood full of ‘small town’ ambience. |