Guide to Franklin Lofts Condo Houston

Built in 1995, located in Downtown, see Franklin Lofts condos for sale, amenities, pictures & reviews.

Franklin Lofts is Houston’s first steel-framed structure located by Downtown’s most exciting retail and leisure venues. Featured amenities include an on-site building manager, assigned parking, secured access, and a rooftop deck.

Franklin Lofts is popular to homebuyers due to its:

• UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE AND FLOOR PLAN: Franklin Lofts is previously known as the Lomas & Nettleton Building. Frank Garvey converted the original building in 2002, while retaining the neoclassical architecture. Franklin Lofts units have exposed ductwork, high ceilings, brick walls, and open floor plans.

• GOOD LOFT SPACES: Franklin Lofts houses 62 units on the upper six floors of the building. Each floor features eleven lofts ranging between 700 square feet up to about 2,500 square feet. The lofts feature 11-20 foot concrete ceilings, gallery-like hallways, granite countertops, and European-style cabinets.

• PROXIMITY TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS: Franklin Lofts residents are less than a mile from Downtown. Other employment centers like the Museum District and Texas Medical Center are less than 20 minutes away.

• EXCITING RETAIL AND RECREATION: Market Square Park is two blocks from the building. It features green spaces, public art exhibits, a dog run, and nightlife hotspots. Downtown Houston is also home to popular venues, such as Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center.

• THEATRE DISTRICT: Less than a mile from Franklin Lofts is the 17-block Theater District. It features the Bayou Place, nine performing arts associations, restaurants, plazas, and parks. Bayou Place is a 130,000-square-foot complex that houses full-service bars, restaurants, theaters, and house films.

• METRORAIL ACCESS: Over 250,000 employees commute to Downtown and Texas Medical Center every day. The MetroRail provides residents an easy commute to and from different key districts. The nearest stop is Preston Station, located one block from Franklin Lofts.

Buying a condo in Franklin Lofts can be tricky. It is a converted building with only a few units sold each year. Although the renovation has introduced modern attributes, a few units have retained the loft-style aesthetic. There are also a lot of new construction projects in the Downtown area, which affects the views from other rooms.

To get personal advice on buying or selling a Franklin Lofts unit, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best condo realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

“Lisa was wonderful at understanding what I was looking for and finding many possibilities. When viewing homes she was terrific at noticing and pointing out features - both positive and negative. I always felt like she was looking for the best home for me. Her advice during the negotiation process was so very helpful. She then followed up on every issue raised. Her team exceeded my expectation during the closing process. They provided an excellent summary of key dates and actions required and relevant information. And they reminded me at each step.” - Jeri Eagan (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

1. Franklin Lofts Condo Amenities
2. Franklin Lofts Condo Sales Trends
3. How To Find Franklin Lofts In Houston
4. Franklin Lofts Pet Policies & Information
5. Franklin Lofts Best Realtor Insights
6. Franklin Lofts Condominium Reviews

Franklin Lofts Condo Amenities

Franklin Lofts Condo Sales Trends

How To Find Franklin Lofts In Houston

Franklin Lofts Pet Policies & Information

Franklin Lofts Best Realtor Insights

Franklin Lofts was previously the base of the First National Bank. It was built in 1904 and was the tallest building to be completed.

• Frank Garvey converted the building in 2002. He retained the neoclassical architectural details of the original building.

• Franklin Lofts units have exposed ductwork, high ceilings, brick walls, and open floor plans. It also features characteristics unique to converted historical buildings.

• Franklin lofts is one of Downtown’s premier historic converted buildings.
  It is along Main Street, a few blocks from Allen’s Landing.

• Franklin Lofts features 62 units located on the top 6 floors of the building. Each floor features eleven lofts ranging between 800 square feet up to about 2,500 square feet.

• Residents are a few minutes away from Texas Medical Center and Market Square Park. It features green space, dog runs, and public art exhibit. An entertainment plaza, sidewalk restaurants, and nightlife hotspots are also present.

• Residents are a few minutes away from Downtown’s popular sports and entertainment venues. Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, BBVA Compass Stadium, and Discovery Green are some of them.

• The 17-block Theatre district is one of Downtown’s cultural and entertainment centers. It is a mile from Franklin Lofts which has nine performing arts organizations.

• Franklins Lofts is one of the condos near MetroRail stations. The nearest MetroRail stop is Preston Station, located a block from the building.

• Each loft has a gallery-like hallway, solid wood doors, and oak flooring. It has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and European-style cabinets.

• Franklin Lofts condos are priced between $250,000 to $350,000.

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Franklin Lofts: Mass Transit Options And Access

Downtown is among the most accessible neighborhoods in Houston. Key Houston districts like the Museum District and Medical Center are highly accessible via the METRORail, the bus system, Houston B-Cycle, and Greenlink.

Franklin Lofts residents are only a block away from the nearest METRORail stop, the Preston Station. Green Link Bus is a free transportation service Downtown. The 2.5-mile bus route has 18 stops that connect eight hotels, the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Central Library, Green Street, Discovery Green, City Hall, Main Street Square, and Houston Pavilions.

Downtown is not only known as Houston’s Central Business District but also one of the city’s popular culture and entertainment centers. Downtown houses several sports and entertainment venues like Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, and Discovery Green. Theatre and Historic Districts also feature a collection of exciting retail and entertainment establishments like Market Square Park and Bayou Place.

• Popular Neighborhood Venues: Discovery Green, GreenStreet, Houston Theater District
• Top Ranked Restaurants Nearby: Niko Niko’s, Hearsay Gastro Lounge, La Fisheria, La Carafe, The Pastry War, Fusion Taco
• Grocery Stores: Phoenicia Specialty Foods, Guanajuato Supermarket
• Trails & Parks: Market Square Park, The Buffalo Bayou

Franklin Lofts Condos: Maps And Directions

Franklin Lofts stands at 201 Main St. in the northern part of Downtown Houston, which lies north of I-69 (Gulf Freeway), south of I-10 (Katy Freeway), and west of I-45 (Eastex Freeway).

Other Houston key districts are a few minutes away from Franklin Lofts. For instance, Texas Medical Center is 6 miles Southwest, while Galleria is 10 miles West of the building.

Residents are a few minutes away from Downtown’s exciting entertainment and retail establishments. GreenStreet is less than a mile away from the building and features 263,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space. Market Square Park, just two blocks away, houses a variety of entertainment venues, businesses, nightclubs, and restaurants.

Less than a mile, Theatre District is one of Houston’s cultural and entertainment centers featuring nine performing arts organizations, the Bayou Place, restaurants, plazas, and parks.

Downtown Houston’s zip code is 77002.

Franklin Lofts: School Zoning Information

Franklin Lofts is within Downtown, which zones to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Franklin Lofts residents can send their children to the following schools:

• Crockett Elementary School at 2112 Crockett St. Crockett is a neighborhood Vanguard school that offers bilingual and Fine Arts programs like classes in ballet, visual art, music, and rhythmic dancing. It caters to students grades PK to 5.

• Gregory-Lincoln Education Center at 1101 Taft St. GLEC has students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. It offers a Fine Arts magnet program and classes in the theatre arts, culinary arts, dance, visual arts, multimedia arts, and vocal music.

• Davis High School at 1101 Quitman St. Jefferson Davis High School features a Hotel and Restaurant Management magnet program.

To find an updated listing of all Franklin Lofts real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Franklin Lofts areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.

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