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As the Bayou City’s main economic and cultural district, Downtown Houston is a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood.

Downtown Houston homes for sale are highly desirable due to the neighborhood’s:

• Central location: Downtown Houston homes are minutes away from sports arenas, restaurants, theaters, retail stores, and employment centers.

• High accessibility: The district’s central Inner Loop location makes it one of Houston’s most accessible neighborhoods. Other key districts like the Medical Center and the Galleria are easily accessible from the neighborhood.

• Several entertainment options: Due to the number of major sports venues, convention centers, theaters, museums, bars, and restaurants downtown, residents have a lot of entertainment options.

• Loft living: Downtown Houston homes are mostly upscale lofts in converted buildings and luxury condos in high-rises.

• Luxury amenities: Residential buildings in the area offer a variety of amenities, the most common of which include rooftop decks, swimming pools, party, and conference rooms, and secure parking. Some downtown Houston condo and loft buildings also offer 24/7 valet and concierge services.

Due to high demand and low inventories, Downtown Houston real estate can be challenging to navigate. Some properties are sold off-market, so homebuyers will want the help of the best Downtown Houston realtor for advice and updated information.

Contact Paige Martin, a top-ranked Houston realtor and head of the Houston Properties Team for questions and advice about Downtown Houston homes for sale.

Downtown Houston Resources:

• Downtown Houston Neighborhood Guide

• Downtown Houston Lofts For Sale

• Houston Neighborhood Guide

• Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods

For more information on available Downtown Houston homes for sale call Paige Martin at 713-425-4194 or email Paige Martin at [email protected]

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Table of Contents

1. Neighborhood Guide: Downtown Houston
2. Downtown Houston Real Estate Guide
3. Fun Things To Do In And Around Downtown Houston
4. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home

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Neighborhood Guide: Downtown Houston

“Paige and The Houston Properties Team helped our family buy and sell five different homes. She’s the best realtor in Houston because she’s extremely knowledgeable and very candid. On the buyer side, she will absolutely tell you what’s wrong with a property and give you all of the reasons not to buy it. She has the best marketing of anyone we’ve ever seen and she knows everything about the best neighborhoods in Houston. She is THE BEST Houston Realtor!” – Scott & Debi Gordon

Downtown Houston lies in the area south of Northside Village, west of EaDo (East Downtown), north of Midtown and the Third Ward, and east of the Rice Military/Washington Avenue area and Montrose.

The district sits along major Houston freeways and has Interstate 10 to the north, Interstate 69 to the east, and Interstate 45 to the south and west.

Downtown Houston is one of the most accessible neighborhoods in the city. Residents can easily get around via the district’s network of skywalks and tunnels, the METRO bus system, and the METRORail.

Established in the early 1800s, Downtown Houston flourished over the years. Like most neighborhoods within the Inner Loop, the 1980s oil crash hit downtown hard. A number of businesses closed, and residents moved to other neighborhoods.

It all changed in the 1990s when developers started buying historic buildings in the area and converting them for residential use. These developments revitalized the Downtown Houston real estate market.

Today, the downtown area is one of the most popular due to its central location, proximity to both employment centers and entertainment hotspots, and its easy accessibility. Home to more than 3,500 businesses and 150,000 employees, the area is one of Houston’s major business and employment centers.

Homes in the district are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD), including IB World School Reagan High School (in the Heights).

Downtown is divided into several districts: Historic, Ballpark, Skyline, Theater, Shopping, Warehouse, and Convention. The Theater District has four major entertainment venues, including the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, the Wortham Theater Center, the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, and the Alley Theatre.

The Ballpark District on the other hand features the Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park. The BBVA Compass Stadium is minutes away from downtown, within nearby EaDo.

Downtown Houston homes for sale are mostly lofts and condos, ranging from those in converted historic buildings to those in luxury high-rises.

Downtown Houston is within the 77002 and 77010 zip codes of Harris County.

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Downtown Houston Real Estate Guide

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Downtown Houston homes for sale are mostly upscale lofts and luxury condos. There are 25 residential buildings in the district, each with its distinct character, amenities, and architectural styles.

Downtown Houston lofts are typically historic retail and office spaces, converted during the mid-1990s to the 2000s. These loft buildings have restored exteriors and lobby areas, and updated furnishing and fixtures. Condo buildings, on the other hand, are mostly luxury high-rises.

Downtown Houston homes for sale are highly accessible, with some of them mere blocks away from the METRORail.

Condo and loft buildings in the area offer different amenities for their residents. The most common include rooftop decks/terraces, secure parking, fitness centers, and pools.

Doorman and porter services, along with 24-hour concierge and valet services, are available in some buildings. Full-service condos are available in the area.

Other building amenities can include guest rooms, wine storage, business centers, and conference/party rooms, among others.

Downtown Houston homes typically offer between 500 to 4,500 square feet of living space. Lofts typically offer 1- to 2-bedroom floor plans, while some luxury condos and penthouses can offer 3 to 4 bedrooms.

Several factors affect pricing, including building location and unit size. New construction condo buildings like the Marlowe tend to have more expensive units.

Pricing for downtown Houston homes for sale can start at around $150,000. The most expensive real estate in the area can go for more than $3,000,000.

Downtown Houston Lofts:

• Bayou Lofts

• Byrd’s Lofts

• Beaconsfield Lofts

• Capitol Lofts

• Commerce Towers (select units)

• Dakota Lofts*

• Franklin Lofts

• Hermann Lofts

• Keystone Lofts

• Kirby Lofts

• San Jacinto Lofts

• St Germain Lofts

• The Rice Lofts*

• Hogg Palace Lofts*

*For rental only

Lofts in nearby neighborhoods:

• Rise Lofts (Midtown)

• Herrin Lofts (EaDo)

• Stanford Lofts (EaDo)

Downtown Houston Condos:

• Commerce Towers

• Four Seasons Residences

• The Edge

• 2016 Main

• One Park Place

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Fun Things To Do In And Around Downtown Houston

“Paige and her team are knowledgeable, attentive, responsive, and patient. The HoustonProperties.com team put us into our first dream home, and due to that experience, we’ve returned to them time and again for our real estate needs. While the team’s focus is on completing your deal, their endgame is to ensure your needs are preserved and satisfied.” – Peter McGillivray & Jillian Jopling

Houston’s central business district showcases more than just workplaces and corporate headquarters. It is also home to 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:

Dining

• Hearsay Gastro Lounge

• The Springbok

• Bombay Pizza Co.

• Myth Kafe

• Huynh Restaurant

• Brooklyn Meatball Co.

• The Honeymoon Cafe & Bar

• Irma’s Southwest Grill

• Treebeards

Nightlife

• Foundation Bar

• MKT Bar

• Moving Sidewalk

• The Nightingale Room

• Little Woodrow’s

• Little Dipper Lounge

• The Pastry War

• Neil’s Bahr

• Reserve 101

Groceries

• Long Sing Supermarket

• Main Food Store

• Express Grocery & Deli

• Phoenicia Specialty Foods

• Krogers

• Super K

• Randalls

• Epicurean Express

• Lankford Grocery

Parks

• Discovery Green

• Minute Maid Park

• Root Square

• Sam Houston Park

• Eleanor Tinsley Park

• Hermann Square

• Market Square Park

• James Bute Park

• Buffalo Bayou Park

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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.

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

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:

• the ability to be in two or three places at one time; a member can handle showings, while another answer calls
• collective time and experience of members
• targeted advice and marketing of agent expert in your area
• competitive advantage by simply having more resources, more ideas, and more perspectives
• a “checks and balances” system; selling and buying a home in Houston is an intensely complex process
• more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale
• efficient multi-tasking; one agent takes care of inspections and repair work, while another agent focuses on administrative details
• multiple marketing channels using members’ networks
• constant attention: guaranteed focus on your home and your transaction
• lower risk for mistakes. Multiple moving parts increase oversights. A team approach handles these “parts” separately
• flexibility in negotiation and marketing
• better management of document flow
• increased foot traffic through more timely and effective showing schedule coordination; and
• increased sphere of influence and exposure to more potential buyers.

To meet all the award-winning members of the Houston Properties Team, please go here.