Best Neighborhoods to Live in Inner Loop Houston

Planning to buy a home? Here's a curated list of the best places to live in Inner Loop Houston based on their 5-year appreciation.

Best Neighborhoods to Live in Inner Loop Houston

Coronavirus, Hurricane Harvey, oil price crash, and soaring inflation rate are some of the events in the past five years that significantly affected Houston real estate. Winners emerge amidst the ups and downs of the Houston housing market.

Inner Loop neighborhoods remain to be popular among homebuyers. They offer easy access to Houston's main districts such as Downtown, Galleria, Museum District, and Memorial Park.

It is important to remain conscious of key home buying themes to avoid mistakes. (Read 9 Kisses of Death: Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a House).

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Table of Contents

  1. 5-Year Appreciation: Best Inner Loop Houston Areas
  2. List of Best Inner Loop Houston Neighborhoods
  3. Methodology
  4. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

5-Year Appreciation: Best Inner Loop Houston Areas

5-Year Appreciation: Best Inner Loop Houston Areas

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Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 5 Yr %
Memorial Park $1,801,000 54.6%
University Area $350,000 47.1%
Upper Kirby $1,100,000 34.0%
West University/Southside Area $1,720,000 31.3%
Heights/Greater Heights $680,575 31.3%
Washington East/Sabine $532,500 28.8%
Bellaire Area $1,160,000 27.4%
River Oaks Shopping Area $949,000 27.0%
Timbergrove/Lazybrook $577,267 26.9%
Denver Harbor $332,500 25.9%
Cottage Grove $510,000 23.4%
Braeswood Place $1,325,000 22.6%
Riverside $397,500 22.3%
River Oaks Area $2,699,000 22.3%
Northside $255,000 21.7%
Rice Military/Washington Corridor $562,500 20.6%
Knollwood/Woodside $502,500 19.7%
*Midtown Houston $370,000 17.6%
Rice / Museum District $1,050,000 16.7%
*East End Revitalized $355,575 14.7%
Highland Village / Midlane $1,150,000 13.0%
Montrose $735,000 9.7%
*Greenway Plaza $545,000 8.0%
*Briar Hollow $585,500 2.8%
*Downtown Houston $292,500 -1.8%
*Medical Center Area $212,500 -14.5%
Royden Oaks/Afton Oaks $1,098,000 -31.4%

List of Best Inner Loop Houston Neighborhoods

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Memorial Park

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 5 Yr %
Memorial Park $1,801,000 54.6%

Memorial Park Map

The area of Memorial Park is one of the most renowned neighborhoods within the Inner Loop. Located east of Loop 610 and south of I-10.

Its many features and amenities include:

The area of Memorial Park features a wide range of home options, such as upscale townhomes, mansions, and patio and ranch-style homes. Memorial Park is also zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Map of Memorial Park

Memorial Park Real Estate Trends


University Area

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 5 Yr %
University Area $350,000 47.1%

University Area Map

One of Houston’s most popular neighborhoods, University Area features an ideal location and good amenities. It is situated southeast of Midtown and just minutes away from Downtown.

University Area remains popular due to its:

University Area has a healthy mix of high-end luxury and affordable homes. Common architectural styles are modern and traditional.

Map of University Area

University Area Real Estate Trends


Upper Kirby

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 5 Yr %
Upper Kirby $1,100,000 34.0%

Upper Kirby Map

Upper Kirby is a vibrant mixed-use district located next to Greenway Plaza and Montrose. One of Houston’s most accessible neighborhoods, the area features plenty of bars, cafes, lounges, restaurants, and stores.

Upper Kirby neighborhood is highly sought after for its:

While Upper Kirby homes are more affordable than residences in the neighboring River Oaks, the district's land and real estate value have continued to grow over the past ten years.

Map of Upper Kirby

Upper Kirby Real Estate Trends


Methodology

Methodology

"The Houston Properties Team is the #1 boutique real estate team in Houston for good reason. Paige, Lisa & Shannon are incredibly candid and professional and they go the extra mile. Their analytics system is 2nd to none, their Success Team is exceptional and on the ball, and they have vendors for everything you'll need." - Infinite Ridge (Google review)

1) Inner Loop. (All or the majority of the Geo Market Area resides in Houston's 610 Loop.)

2) Close In, But Not In the Inner Loop. (All or the majority of the Geo Market Area resides in Houston's Beltway 8, but not within 610 Loop.)

3) West / Southwest areas.

4) North / Northwest areas.

5) East / Northeast areas.

6) South / Southeast areas.


The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

The Houston Properties Team has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member. Each member is a specialist in their role – which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.

Paige Martin, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty, and the Houston Properties Team are ranked among the top residential Realtors in the world.

They have been featured on TV and in dozens of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Reuters, Fox News in the Morning, Money Magazine, Houston Business Journal, Houstonia, and Houston Chronicle.

Paige Martin was just ranked as the #5 agent in the world with Keller Williams, completing over $1 Billion in Houston residential real estate sales.

Houston Properties Team awards

Recent awards include:

– 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com
– 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021
– 2021: America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
– 2020: America’s Best Real Estate Teams, Best of America Trends
– 2020: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2020: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2020: #6 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
– 2020: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas (Top Keller Williams Realtor)
– 2020: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
- 2019: Top Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2019: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2019: #5 Individual Agent, KW Worldwide
- 2019: #1 Individual Agent, KW Texas
- 2018: #5 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2018: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2018: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2018: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2017: #10 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2017: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2017: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2017: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2016: #20 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2016: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2016: Five Star Realtor, Featured in Texas Monthly
- 2016: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2015: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2015: Five Star Realtor, Texas Monthly Magazine
- 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2014: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams Memorial

...in addition to over 318 additional awards.

Paige also serves a variety of non-profits, and civic and community boards. She was appointed by the mayor of Houston to be on the downtown TIRZ board.

Benefits Of Working With The Houston Properties Team

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Our team, composed of distinguished and competent Houston luxury realtors, has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member.

We find the team approach as the most effective way to sell homes. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. Each Houston Properties Team member is a specialist in their role—which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.

The benefits of working with a team include:

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