Fourth Ward Real Estate Guide

Fourth Ward homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Fourth Ward is one of the six historic wards in Houston. The neighborhood is located about 10 minutes away from the business and entertainment districts of Downtown Houston. The historic neighborhood covers 40 city blocks. It features affordable vintage-style homes as well as new construction homes.

Fourth Ward is a sought-after neighborhood thanks to its:

• LOCATION NEAR THE INNER LOOP: Fourth Ward residents are within minutes from Houston’s major business, entertainment, and educational hubs. The historic neighborhood is only 10 minutes away from the Downtown area, Midtown, and Montrose. The neighborhood is also less than 30 minutes away from Texas Medical Center and West University.

• GREAT COMMUTE: Fourth Ward features excellent accessibility with the METRORail and bus systems located nearby. Major roads also border the community including Allen Parkway to its north and Interstate 45 to its east.

• PARKS AND RECREATION: Several parks are located within Fourth Ward such as Wiley Park, West Webster Park, and San Felipe Park. The Buffalo Bayou also runs along its northern boundaries. West Webster Park features a fenced dog area aside from a playground. The park also has a 5,000-square-foot dog run and a large green space with benches. A dog wash area and a drinking fountain are some of the amenities in the park.

• REDEVELOPMENT: Like other historic neighborhoods, Fourth Ward experienced a decline from the 1970s up to the 1990s. Plans have been mapped out for the redevelopment of Fourth Ward including the revitalization of the residential community, historic preservation, and commercial development.

• AFFORDABILITY: With the Best Houston Condos mostly located in Downtown and Midtown, Fourth Ward provides affordable alternative housing options in the area. The neighborhood features vintage-style homes, townhomes, as well as apartment complexes.

• HOME OPTIONS: With the Best Houston Condos mostly located in Downtown and Midtown, Fourth Ward provides affordable housing options in the area. The neighborhood features vintage-style homes with updated interiors, townhomes, as well as apartment complexes. Much of the historic shotgun-style homes can still be found along Victor Street.

Fourth Ward is seeing a rise in commercial and residential development. However, with the uneven development in the area brought about by historic preservation and recent construction, homebuyers will benefit from the guidance of a top Fourth Ward realtor.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Fourth Ward area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

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Table of Contents

1. Fourth Ward Home Sale Trends
2. Fourth Ward Best Realtor Insights
3. Fourth Ward Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Fourth Ward Schools
5. Fourth Ward Real Estate Market

Fourth Ward Home Sale Trends

Fourth Ward is a vibrant, historic neighborhood located west of Downtown Houston. It is next to the neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Midtown.

Fourth Ward is popular because of its:

• CONVENIENT LOCATION: Downtown Houston and other parts of the city are easy to get to from Fourth Ward. The Medical Center is 10 minutes away.

• DEEP HISTORY: Fourth Ward has many old buildings and places that tell the story of its past. These include the Bethel Church Historic Site and the Emancipation Park Monument. These buildings showcase the neighborhood's rich history.

• DIVERSE CULTURE: Fourth Ward has many places to see art and learn about different cultures. Some of these places are the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and the Houston Police Department Memorial. The neighborhood hosts many exhibitions, performances, and events throughout the year.

Fourth Ward also has many restaurants and bars with different types of food. The neighborhood features Tex-Mex, barbecue, and seafood restaurants.

Fourth Ward Best Realtor Insights

Fourth Ward is a historic neighborhood located in central Houston. Buyers are drawn to the character and unique features of historic homes.

• Fourth Ward is located south of Houston along the Highway 288 corridor.

• Fourth Ward is close to downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.

• Fourth Ward was founded in 1866 by freed slaves and is home to many historic buildings

• The neighborhood is home to several parks and green spaces, including Emancipation Park, which is the oldest park in Houston.

• Fourth Ward is also home to several cultural institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.

• Fourth Ward is serviced by the Metro Rail and the Metro Bus. Bike-sharing companies also operate in Fourth Ward.

• Fourth Ward’s housing options are mostly single-family homes and townhomes. The community features an abundance of Victorian-style homes, including Queen Anne and Folk Victorian designs.

• Fourth Ward homes mostly feature two to four-bedroom plans. Five to six-bedroom homes are also available.

• Home sizes vary from 1,000 to almost 6,000 square feet. Lot sizes can be over 12,000 square feet.

• Home prices are between $100,000 and over $1,500,000.

Fourth Ward Maps, Location & Zip Code

Fourth Ward Schools

Schools in Fourth Ward are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

HISD is the largest public school system in Texas. It is a leader in educational innovation and has implemented programs such as The 3C’s Initiative and The Literacy by 3.

River Oaks Elementary and Carnegie Vanguard High are some of the top-rated schools in the area.

Elementary Schools

• River Oaks Elementary School at 2008 Kirby Dr. River Oaks serves students in grades K-5. It is a magnet school that offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The school has been named a Texas Honor Roll School, a Scholar School, and a School of Excellence in Mathematics.

• Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy at 900 W Gray St. Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy is also a magnet school. It has been recognized for its academic excellence and its commitment to bilingual education.

High Schools

• Carnegie Vanguard High School at 1501 Taft. Carnegie Vanguard High School is another magnet school in the HISD. Its students are required to take at least 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses before they graduate. The school has also been named a National Blue Ribbon School and a Texas Honor Roll School.

Fourth Ward Private Schools

The following are some of the private schools near Fourth Ward:

• Center For Hearing And Speech at 3636 W Dallas St.

• First Steps Montessori School at 2450 River Oaks Blvd.

• St. Johns School at 2401 Claremont Ln.

To find an updated listing of all Fourth Ward real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Fourth Ward 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.

Fourth Ward Real Estate Market

Fourth Ward Single-Family Home Sale Trends

A good portion of the homes sold in Fourth Ward are single-family homes. Single-family homes in Fourth Ward typically feature 3- to 4-bedroom floor plans. Lots can be up to over 12,000 square feet.

The most expensive Fourth Ward single-family homes can offer 5-bedroom options.

Prices for Fourth Ward homes for sale range from $300,000 to over $1,800,000.

Fourth Ward Townhome Sale Trends

Several townhomes are conveniently located throughout the Fourth Ward neighborhood.

Fourth Ward offers a diverse selection of townhomes, ranging from two to three bedrooms. These townhomes span from under 1,000 to 3,000 square feet with varying lot sizes. Townhomes in Fourth Ward are designed in a variety of styles, such as traditional, modern, Victorian, Mediterranean, and Spanish.

The townhomes in Fourth Ward come with a price range from $100,000 to around $500,000.

Fourth Ward Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Fourth Ward condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos.

The Houston Properties Team is an expert in Fourth Ward real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

Fourth Ward TX History

Fourth Ward was founded in 1866 by freed slaves and was originally known as Freedmen's Town. The neighborhood was home to a thriving community of African Americans, and it was a center for culture and education.

In the early 20th century, Fourth Ward began to decline as white residents moved to other parts of the city.

It became a center for the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Many civil rights activists, including Eldrewey Stearns, lived in the neighborhood.
In the 1970s and 1980s, the neighborhood fell into disrepair, and many of its historic buildings were demolished.

In recent years, Fourth Ward has undergone a revival. New businesses and apartments have been built, and the neighborhood is once again becoming a vibrant and diverse community.

Fun Things To Do Near Fourth Ward

Visitors can visit the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft which offers exhibitions and art sales spaces.

Fourth Ward is also surrounded by many trails and parks. The most popular is Buffalo Bayou Park.

The Houston Zoo is 10 minutes away and houses over 6,000 animals from around the world.

Retail:

• The Allen Lifestyle Pavillion
• The Shops at Sawyer Yards
• Westheimer Center
• Shepherd Square
• River Oaks Shopping Center
• River Oaks Plaza
• The Shops at Memorial Heights
• The Highlight at Houston Center
• Greenstreet
• Midtown Crossing

Dining:

• Lost & Found
• Lucio’s
• Bludorn
• Barnaby’s Cafe
• Midtown Bar & Grill
• Thirteen
• Edgar’s Hermano

Nightlife:

• Front Porch Pub
• Cecil’s Pub
• Komodos
• Coaches Pub
• Shot Bar
• The Dog House Tavern

Best Fourth Ward Realtor - Paige Martin

As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.

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