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:

Brooke Smith Renovated Homes-A Heights Bargain

Filed in Brooke Smith Homes for Sale by Rich on January 16, 2018

Brooke Smith Renovated Homes-Why Buy Now? I think Brooke Smith renovated homes represent some of the best values in Heights homes. You can buy a very nicely remodeled house here for what a tear-down might cost in in other parts of the Heights. See below for examples and 2018 prices. Brooke Smith has been one […]

Rental Property Near Downtown & Heights

Filed in For Rent by Rich on October 17, 2017

Rental Property Near Downtown-Available Early November This Craftsman bungalow was totally remodeled several years ago and converted into a duplex. It is now a rental property near downtown and near the Heights. Huge front porch, fenced yard, fenced parking, 2 bedrooms, ~1000 SF. $1495/month. Security deposit is one month rent. It is located in the First […]

Woodland Heights National Night Out

Filed in Heights News & Events, Woodland Heights Homes by Rich on October 3, 2017

Woodland Heights National Night Out Tonight It looks like a rain-out, but just in case it clears up: Woodland Heights National Night Out is tonight. WHCA (Woodland Heights Civic Association) celebrates the National Night Out tonight on the Norhill Esplanade. The event features: – A trio of food trucks, including; Churrasco Food Truck & Catering, Wokker […]

Heights Home with Private Front Porch

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by Rich on October 1, 2017

A Private Front Porch Gives Best of Both worlds August 2018 Note: 3 of these 4 homes were sold last year. The 4th one was rented to a friend of the builder who lost their home to hurricane Harvey. This home is now back on the market for sale. See 212 W 24th St. in […]

Heights Home Sales after Harvey

Filed in The Heights & Greater Heights by Rich on September 15, 2017

Heights Home Sales after Harvey Should be Good This storm was horrible on people’s property and lives all over the city and surrounding counties. In the Heights though we were mostly high and dry (well, maybe not dry, but not under several feet of water). Thus the Heights homes on the market, or going on […]

Little Heights Flooding with Harvey

Filed in The Heights & Greater Heights by Rich on September 14, 2017

Minimal Heights Flooding with Harvey The Heights is named that for a reason. The Heights was built on much higher ground than the low, swampy, mosquito-infested area around Allen’s Landing… the new city of Houston. If the Heights ever floods, it means downtown Houston would be 20-30 feet under water. Other than the usual low […]

Houston Heights Historical Design Guidelines

Filed in Heights Historic Districts, Houston Heights Homes for Sale by Rich on August 27, 2017

Houston Heights Historical Design Guidelines-Draft 2 The first draft of the Heights historical design guidelines were presented back in August. See my post here. The second draft of this has been issued and is awaiting a comment period before being presented to City Council for approval. The full guidelines pdf are here So what are […]

Houston Heights New Home Prices – 2017

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by Rich on August 22, 2017

New Home Prices are Confusing I make sense out of Houston Heights new home prices by categorizing according to lot size. The bigger the lot, the bigger and more expensive the new home. Since land cost is huge in the Heights ($50-$80/SF) compared to suburbs ($3-$4/SF) it is getting to be a luxury to have […]

What are Home Costs in Woodland Heights?

Filed in Woodland Heights Homes by Rich on June 27, 2017

Home Costs in Woodland Heights Home costs in Woodland Heights are expensive. It is one of the premier areas of the Heights. People buy here for various reasons: To be zoned to exemplary Travis Elementary. Most of the Woodland Heights area (multiple small subdivisions) is zoned to Travis. For the uniformity of the neighborhood (lots of 1920’s […]

Heights Blvd. Art-on Display Again

Filed in The Heights & Greater Heights, Uncategorized by Rich on June 20, 2017

Heights Blvd. Art Art can be seen all over the Heights. It is found in yards and galleries in the area. For the 4th consecutive year, Heights Blvd. art makes an appearance. This year’s Art Trek again shows us why we love the Heights. Just walk down Heights Boulevard and enjoy the large pieces on […]