Following are the amenities currently offered at Lamar Tower and what the HOA fee covers:

Lamar Tower has one of the highest maintenance fees among Houston condos. Built in 1962, Lamar Tower was originally developed as apartment units that aren’t individually metered. The monthly HOA fee includes electricity and other common building services and amenities.

You will see below that old buildings, on average, have higher HOA fees.

See how Lamar Tower HOA fee compares with other Inner Loop condos:

Located in the northern section of Upper Kirby, Lamar Tower is one of the first highrises in Houston that features full-service amenities.

• Built in 1965, Lamar Tower was initially developed as apartment residences.
• Lamar Tower was among the first highrises in Houston along with Inwood Manor and The Willowick.
• The building sits near Greenway Plaza and a block south of Westheimer in the River Oaks area.
• Lamar Tower features 23 stories with 280 exclusive units, including 8 penthouses.
• Residents have direct access to Houston’s major business centers. Downtown is 3 miles away, Texas Medical Center is 2 miles away, and Galleria is 2 and a half miles away.
• Within a mile, 170 restaurants, 85 bars, 40 banks, 20 hotels, 5 grocery stores and 2 movie theaters surround Lamar Tower.
• Located next to Lamar Tower, Greenway is a multi-use development complex housing celebrated fine dining establishments, cafes, full-service banking centers, and fitness facilities.
• Residents are also just a few minutes away from River Oaks District, a 14-acre outdoor center with more than 60 high-fashion boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
• Upper Kirby is among the most accessible neighborhoods in Houston. Lamar Tower residents have convenient access to the Westheimer Road, Kirby Drive, Buffalo Speedway, the Southwest Freeway, Shepherd Drive, Richmond Avenue, and W Alabama Street.
• Lamar Tower residences come in one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans and some can also be customized to the owner’s liking. The units feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors, walk-in closets, and private balconies with unobstructed views of Downtown and Galleria.
• Lamar Tower’s luxury amenities include a swimming pool, exercise room, salon, two party rooms, recreational areas, a jogging track and BBQ area with picnic tables. It also features full-service round the clock concierge services, valet parking, maintenance service, and daily dry clean pick-up and trash pick-up services.
• Lamar Tower condos for sale are priced between $250,000 to $450,000 for one and two-bedroom units and over $1.3M for penthouse units.

One of Houston’s pet-friendly condos, Lamar Tower management permits residents to have pets. The building has dedicated dog runs or walking areas.

(See Pet Policies of Houston’s Luxury Buildings).

One of Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods, Upper Kirby has convenient access to major thoroughfares including the Buffalo Speedway, the Southwest Freeway, Westheimer Road, and Shepherd Drive. Residents are a few minutes away from Houston’s key districts like Downtown, the Galleria, Museum District, and Medical Center.

Aside from its central Inner Loop location, the neighborhood is also a retail and entertainment destination. Upper Kirby houses a collection of fine dining restaurants, bars, and cafes located in Greenway Plaza, and along Westheimer Road and Kirby Drive.

• Popular Neighborhood Venues: Greenway Plaza, Lakewood Church, Edwards Greenway
• Top Ranked Restaurants Nearby: Kata Robata, Fleming’s, Grace’s, Carrabba’s, Mia’s, Little Pappasito’s
• Grocery Stores: Whole Foods, Central Market
• Trails & Parks: Levy Park, Menil Park, Weir Park

Located in the northern section of Upper Kirby, Lamar Tower sits at 2929 Buffalo Speedway, just adjacent to Greenway Plaza and a block from Westheimer Road in River Oaks. Upper Kirby lies north of Southwest Freeway, south of River Oaks, west of Montrose/Neartown, and east of Afton Oaks.

The neighborhood’s central Inner Loop location provides residents easy access to other key business centers like Downtown and Medical Center. Located 5 miles northeast of Lamar Tower, Downtown Houston houses the headquarters of prominent companies and has more than 150,000 workers. Texas Medical Center, about 4 miles southeast, has over 8 million patients and 100,000 employees.

Residents are only a block away from Westheimer Road and its 150 Yelp-rated establishments. Greenway Plaza, a multi-use development complex housing celebrated fine dining establishments, cafes, full-service banking centers, and fitness facilities, is located adjacent to Lamar Tower.

River Oaks and Galleria’s premier shopping destinations like The Galleria, Rice Village, River Oaks Shopping Center, Highland Village, and Uptown Park are minutes away.

Upper Kirby Houston bears a 77098 Harris County zip code.

Lanier Middle School at 2600 Woodhead St. Lanier is located in neighboring Neartown/Montrose and is one of the HISD’s International Baccalaureate World schools (IB Middle Years Programme). It offers a Vanguard Magnet/GT program that features classes in foreign languages, algebra, and IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry).

Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Located within the Upper Kirby District, Lamar features several academic programs including an IB Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement, and a magnet program for Business Administration. As one of the HISD’s International Baccalaureate schools, it offers IB diplomas in 5 languages: French, Chinese, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.