Downtown Houston Real Estate Guide
Home to 3,500+ businesses with 200,000+ employees, Downtown is one of the Most Accessible Neighborhoods in Houston.
Home to 3,500+ businesses with 200,000+ employees, Downtown is one of the Most Accessible Neighborhoods in Houston.
Located at the heart of Houston’s Inner Loop, Downtown is bordered by I-10 (North), 59 (East), and I-45 (South & West),
Downtown Houston’s residential market has doubled in the last few years, thanks to:
The Downtown Houston real estate market can be tricky to navigate due to the fact that some buildings have very poor resale rates (due to either low quality construction, HOA, parking or general design problems). In addition, specific units within many buildings have resale issue due to views, noise or individual parking spot problems. Contact Paige Martin, of the Top Ranked Realtors in Houston for assistance if you’re looking to buy or sell downtown.
Covering a 1,178-acre area, Downtown Houston is nestled south of I-10 (Katy Freeway), west of I-45 (Eastex Freeway), and north of I-69 (Gulf Freeway).
Downtown is fairly accessible thanks to the number of options available for traveling around and outside the business district.
Set along Main Street, the METRORail Red Line starts at Northside Village, goes through downtown and extends through midtown, the Museum District and Texas Medical Center before ending at Reliant Park. Travel time from end to end is around 30 minutes. The Green and Purple Lines, on the other hand, extend southeast to EaDo and the University of Houston.
METRO also offers several types of bus service in Houston. Local service runs mostly on city streets, stopping at every other corner along its route. METRO’s 28 Park & Ride lots provide bus service to key destinations in the service area.
Downtown Houston also has free and convenient transportation through the Greenlink line.
Downtown Houston is within the 77002 Harris County zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)
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Downtown is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
The HISD features several National Blue Ribbon, top-ranked GreatSchools.org, and multi-award winning schools.
*Note: For a more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Downtown Houston areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email Paige Martin at [email protected].
Public Middle Schools zoned to Downtown Houston include:
Public High Schools zoned to Downtown Houston include:
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Downtown Houston.
To find an updated listing of all Downtown Houston real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.
*Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, information provided above are accurate but not guaranteed. Please double check by visiting the school’s website.
Downtown Houston real estate is mostly made up of luxury lofts and upscale condos in mid- and high-rise residential buildings. Property values have remained strong in the area.
Several factors affect prices of Downtown Houston condos and lofts, including size, location, and building amenities, among others.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Katy real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
There are no single-family homes in the Downtown area, however, there are plenty available in surrounding neighborhoods including Midtown, the Heights, Montrose, Northside Village, and EaDo.
There are no Downtown Houston townhomes available. Fortunately, there are many townhomes for sale within 10 to 15 minutes of downtown.
Downtown Houston lofts and condos are quite popular due to their central location, high accessibility, relatively lower maintenance costs, and luxury amenities. Several condo and loft buildings in the area are along or within a few blocks of the METRORail.
Downtown has 25 mid- and high-rise residential buildings, each with its own distinct character, style, and charm.
Downtown’s loft buildings were converted from office and retail spaces into beautiful residential midrises. San Jacinto Lofts, Bayou Lofts, Franklin Lofts, Byrds Lofts, and Hermann Lofts are a few examples.
Condos in the area, on the other hand, are within luxury highrises, including Commerce Towers, Four Seasons Residences, and 2016 Main.
Each building offers a unique set of amenties, with some offering white glove service. The most common amenities include: rooftop decks, secure parking, pools, and fitness centers. Some offer 24-hour valet and concierge services, conference rooms, and guest rooms.
Loft and condo sizes vary, ranging from 500 to more than 4,500 square feet. An average Downtown Houston condo for sale can feature 2 to 3 bedrooms, though bigger units with 4-bedroom floor plans are also available.
Prices typically start at around $150,000 and can go as high as $3,500,000.
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To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Museum District area, see Museum District Condos.
Over the last decade, downtown experienced a transformation that the Houston real estate market has not seen since the Allen brothers first established the city in the early 1800s.
The 1980’s oil crash laid downtown Houston bare. Development stopped, businesses closed, and shops and buildings were boarded up. The population in the neighborhood fell and many people called downtown “desolate, barren and forgotten.”
That changed in the mid-to-late 1990’s with pioneering real estate developers (like Randall Davis and Frank Garvey) who purchased historic buildings (e.g. Post Rice Lofts, Bayou Lofts, Franklin Lofts) and converted them into urban lofts with modern amenities.
Today, Downtown Houston is a bustling district filled with residential and commercial skyscrapers; streets lined up with restaurants, bars, and clubs; parks; and an extensive network of pedestrian tunnels and skywalks, making for a more inviting and fantastic living experience in downtown Houston than ever before.
Downtown Houston is the largest business district in Houston, Texas. It is one of the busiest and most exciting places to live in Houston with more than 3,500 businesses and 150,000 workers.
Close proximity to work is one of the reasons that more and more people are beginning to move “back” into downtown Houston.
Houston’s central business district showcases more than just workplaces and corporate headquarters. It is also home to a bustling dining, nightlife, and cultural scene. Downtown features a good number of green spaces and parks, as well as historic landmarks and other areas of interest.
The 17-block Theater District features 4 entertainment venues: Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Wortham Theater Center, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, and Alley Theatre. Nine major arts organizations call the district home, along with several other smaller performing arts groups. The Bayou Place Entertainment Complex is also within Houston’s Theater District.
The Ballpark and Convention Districts include the Minute Maid Park Stadium (home of the Houston Astros), the Toyota Center (home of the Houston Rockets), Discovery Green, and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Originally Houston’s town center, the Historic District features Market Square Park, plus numerous cafes and bars.
Other Downtown Houston must-visit places include the Downtown Aquarium, Sam Houston Park, and Allen’s Landing.
Here are just some of the must-visit places in Downtown Houston:
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