March 17, 2010
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Montrose TX Real Estate & Neighborhood Profile

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If you want a lively and diverse cultural heritage in your community, then Montrose is the ideal place in Houston for you.

Not only that, you will also get a good mix of the past and present in the Montrose community. Montrose has many historical homes and newly developed properties and establishments that can be found througout the district.

Montrose is conveniently located within the 610 loop and is bordered by Downtown and Midtown Houston, River Oaks, and Rice Military.

Its tree-lined and well-developed streets are home to houses of almost all architectural types—from the traditional ranch-style and century-old homes and large Victorian mansions, to the modern high-rise condos, townhomes, and apartment complexes. You can also find single-storey family homes present in the area.

For business establishments, you can find a diverse array of shops, bars, and restaurants along the city streets.

From high fashion retail outlets to bargain shops, Montrose offers a pleasurable shopping experience to its residents and visitors.

You can also find bars that cater to several demographics—young and old, straight and gay. When it comes to residences, you can find hotels, apartments, condos, and single-family homes within the area.

Diversity in Montrose

Montrose is known for its cultural diversity, starting in the 1970s when artists and hippies flocked to the area.

This diversity eventually gave birth to the annual Westheimer Street Festival. The LGBT community also found a haven in Montrose, with several establishments and gay bars present in the district.

Perhaps part of the liberal spirit in Montrose is due to the educational institutions near the district.

The University of St. Thomas is found in Montrose. Also, Rice University, University of Houston, Texas, Houston Community College Central, and University of Houston-Downtown are located near Montrose, too.

And due to the influence of the artist community, many art museums also call Montrose home. You can find the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston in Montrose.

Living in Montrose

As the residences in Montrose are diverse, so are the prices. You can get a single-storey home starting at $100,000; while luxurious high-rise properties can easily go over the $1 million mark.

Montrose definitely offers a lot of diversity, variation, and choices to its residents. This is why Montrose is one of the most exciting places to be in Houston. How this cultural richness can thrive in the district for so many years is sure to amaze anyone.

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