Heights Real Estate Blog

Heights Real Estate Blog

Trying to figure out where to buy inside the loop or near the Heights? This blog gives the latest posts on different neighborhood events, pricing, etc.

For detailed neighborhood information with prices, home styles,  MLS  Search,  etc., see my page on the Heights and Greater Heights. This describes many of the various “Heights” neighborhoods.

For other areas outside the Heights see the page on Areas Near the Heights.

Lastly, to tie all the neighborhoods together see my Interactive Heights Map.

You may also scroll through the latest posts below:

Lights in the Heights 2021

Filed in Uncategorized, Woodland Heights Homes by on November 12, 2021
Lights in the Heights 2021

Lights in the Heights – Dec 11th, 2021 Woodland Heights’ yearly Christmas event, Lights in the Heights is getting a slow start this year, but it is going to happen.. The permit was just received, giving the go ahead. The two streets that will feature porch parties, entertainment, etc. are Euclid and Byrne. These two […]

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Heights Historic District Home Renovation

Filed in Uncategorized by on November 2, 2021
Heights Historic District Home Renovation

HDT Builders’ Latest Historic District Home Remodel is Complete Remodeling a house in a historic district is not for the fainthearted. There are a lot of hoops to jump through and the rules aren’t always well-defined.  However, this is HDT Builders’  third Heights Historic District home remodel, this one under the new guidelines: 1515 Harvard […]

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Heights Real Estate Market 2021

Heights Real Estate Market 2021

Heights  Real Estate Market The average sales price of a Heights single family home is now around $705K. (This is about twice the Houston average of $350K) The chart below shows Heights* home sales for roughly the last 6 months. The lowest price was just under $300K; the top price was $1.7M. The low end […]

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Houston Heights Home Sales in 2021

Filed in The Heights & Greater Heights by on March 23, 2021
Houston Heights Home Sales in 2021

Monthly Heights Home Sales Spiked Last Quarter, Now What? 2020 was an unusual year for Heights home sales. Like all of Houston, sales of Heights homes died off from April through June of 2020 due to Covid concerns, the lockdown and general uncertainty. The fourth quarter picked up considerably though. Buyers felt more comfortable touring homes, […]

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Video of Rare Single-Story Heights Home for Sale

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on November 23, 2020
Video of Rare Single-Story Heights Home for Sale

Contemporary Single Story Heights Home for Sale Recently built single story homes are rare in the Heights. Just about everything being built inside the loop is tall and skinny. It is cheaper per square foot to build up, not out. Thus most new homes are 2 or 3 stories. That’s great if you love stairs. […]

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Rental Near Downtown

Filed in For Rent by on November 9, 2020
Rental Near Downtown

Rental Near Downtown Houston, 2309A Colorado St 2309 Colorado St unit A is a very cute rental near downtown. It is a remodeled duplex for rent in the First Ward Arts District. Located off Houston Ave, just south of I-10 it is close to the Heights (Just across White Oak Bayou), close to Washington Ave […]

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Zen House for Sale in Heights

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on October 29, 2020
Zen House for Sale in Heights

Artistic Zen House for Sale in Houston Heights This zen house is designed for the artist that lives within. A private entry courtyard with curved brick walls on 3 sides, curved porch roof, total privacy. Begin your day outside in a private enclosed space. The French entry doors are a focal point. They are copper […]

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Houston Heights Modern Farmhouse just Completed

Filed in The Heights & Greater Heights by on October 27, 2020
Houston Heights Modern Farmhouse just Completed

Heights Modern Farmhouse for Sale. Premier Heights builder, HDT Builders, just completed construction of a modern farmhouse.  This 4200 SF  home is located at 705 E 10th 1/2 St. It is complete except for final floor coat and paint touch-ups.. This home is one of their most luxurious yet. It features a simple modern farmhouse […]

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Home with Pool Houston Heights-Video

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on November 13, 2019
Home with Pool Houston Heights-Video

Video of Home with Pool, Houston Heights 440 W 27th St in Houston Heights is a 2188 SF home on a double lot. This 3/2.5/2 has a big yard and gorgeous pool. Enjoy your oasis regardless of the weather from spacious wrap-around porch. Price is now $764,000; reduced from $795K. Home with Pool in Houston […]

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Heights Bicycle Tour-AIA

Filed in Heights News & Events by on November 1, 2019
Heights Bicycle Tour-AIA

The AIA Heights Bicycle Tour is this Saturday Nov 2nd A cool way to get to really see Houston Heights and to learn more about this once incorporated neighborhood is to go on this Saturday’s Heights Bicycle Tour conducted by the Houston AIA. This tour explores the original foot print of the Heights, Texas’ and […]

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