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Rice Military Houston Real Estate & Neighborhood Profile

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The Rice Military/Memorial Park area is considered one of the most sought-after among Houston's Inner Loop neighborhoods.

This Houston neighborhood gets its name from the family that used to own the area. One notable member of that family was William Marsh Rice, who founded Rice University.

The Military part of the name comes from nearby Camp Logan.

Camp Logan, now withing Memorial Park, was a First World War training camp. Memorial Park, as a whole, is about 1,600 acres. It is found northwest of downtown Houston.

Tand was eventually sold to Bankers Trust Co. in 1910. From then on, the area has blossomed into a subdivision.

The Rice Military location

The Rice Military community is bordered by other neighborhoods. Washington Avenue borders it at the north, while Memorial Drive is at its south.

The east and west boundaries of Rice Military are Shepherd Drive and Westcott Street, respectively. The neighborhood is part of the seventh congressional district of Texas and encompassed by the 77007 zip code.

The Rice Military neighborhood today

The area is now an upper-middle class neighborhood. People who are looking to buy their first home will be delighted by the vibrant atmosphere of this place.

The neighborhood is located near the active nightlife of downtown Houston.

You can find a number of Houston townhouses and condomiminiums offering spacious rooms and garage areas.

If you want a starter house, you may think of your Rice Military home as more than just a starter house but a house to prepare for the future.

Rice Military has provisions for all sorts of activities. You can go swimming, play tennis, hike, bike, and participate in team sports such as softball and volleyball.

Development plans and neighborhood profile

The neighborhood continues on growing.

The 1990s saw the beginnings of a much more modern neighborhood. Rice Military's trendy new vibe is what attracts more people to come and become residents of the subdivision.

Pricing and other housing details

The townhouses and condominiums located in the area are modern. The usual property ranges between $200,000 to over $600,000. Search all Rice Military Real Estate For Sale

 

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