Galleria Houston Real Estate Guide
One of Houston’s premier business and retail centers, the Galleria features luxury condos, upscale fashion boutiques, and world-class dining.
One of Houston’s premier business and retail centers, the Galleria features luxury condos, upscale fashion boutiques, and world-class dining.
Located west of Loop 610, the Galleria is one of Houston’s main business and retail centers. Vibrant and eclectic, the neighborhood is a bustling mix of offices, posh boutiques, restaurants, and upscale homes.
One of Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods, Galleria living is popular thanks to:
The Galleria real estate market is tricky to navigate due to some homes’ proximity to freeways (which can be bad for resale values), lack of zoning (some homes are close to bars and restaurants, which can lead to noise and street parking issues), and uneven development. Some neighborhoods and complexes sell at a premium, while homes in other areas can sell at a discount. Some condos may have poor resale values (due to HOA, poor construction, and general design problems).
For help in navigating this complex market, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of Galleria’s most active real estate agents.
Located about 5 miles west of downtown Houston, the Galleria is nestled along two major freeways, Loop 610 and Highway 59 (Southwest Freeway).
Also known as the Uptown District or Uptown Houston, the Galleria area is located south of the Memorial area and the Memorial Villages, west of Memorial Park and Afton Oaks, east of Briarmeadow, and north of Bellaire.
As a satellite central business district, the Galleria enjoys having a multitude of schools, boutiques, job centers, hotels, and restaurants within its borders. Luxury highrise condos, single-family homes, and townhomes are mixed in with the district’s plethora of retail, business, and entertainment centers.
The Galleria, the upscale mixed use development, is a retail complex with 2.4 million square feet of leasable space. More than 300 stores make up the complex.
Galleria homes have easy access to major roads and freeways, including San Felipe Street, Westheimer Road, Richmond Avenue, and Woodway Drive, among others.
Several Metro bus routes cover the Galleria/Uptown area, along with a bus rapid transit line.
Galleria real estate have 77056 and 77057 Harris County zip codes. (View Houston zip code map.)
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Galleria homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
Established in the 1920s, Houston ISD is the largest school district in the state (with 283 schools). The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a “Met Standard” rating in 2016. HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Briargrove Elementary and Lamar High School.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Galleria.
To find an updated listing of all Galleria real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com 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.
Galleria real estate is among the best in Houston in terms of land value appreciation.
Several factors affect Galleria’s relatively healthy property values, including new development in the district, its central location, and high accessibility.
With its great assortment of homes, there’s something for everyone in the Galleria. Single-family homes, townhomes, and condos in various designs, sizes, and condition are available in the district, though as with most Houston neighborhoods, the Galleria real estate market can be tricky to navigate.
This is due to the number of neighborhoods that make up the district. Since trends are local, homebuyers will need to look into the specific neighborhoods for a more accurate view of Galleria real estate.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Galleria real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com.
Even with the district’s rich pool of high rise condos, Galleria single-family homes are still a popular choice among homebuyers. Ranging from vintage patio homes to new construction custom-built luxury homes, the area offers several options that would suit one’s wants and needs.
Architectural styles vary, with homes ranging from traditional, contemporary, ranch, Mediterranean, and French, among others style sensibilities.
Galleria homes for sale typically offer 3- to 4-bedroom floor plans, with living spaces ranging from 1,000 to more than 4,000 square feet. Homes in the area sit on mid- to large-sized lots (by Houston standards), with sizes from 3,000 to more than 15,000 square feet.
The most expensive Galleria real estate can feature 5 to 6 bedrooms spread across 4,000 to more than 8,000 square feet of living space. Landscaped and wooded grounds, swimming pools, multi-car garages, and other luxury features are common in these homes.
Some subdivisions and communities within the Galleria area have deed restrictions in place.
A number of factors play a role in pricing, including location, size of the home, and condition. Prices for Galleria homes for sale can start at $350,000 to more than $2,000,000.
Townhomes are fairly popular in the posh Galleria-Uptown area. Demand for housing within the district has led to several new construction Galleria townhomes, some of which are located within gated communities. Community amenities vary, but controlled access, round-the-clock security, and central park areas are common.
Compared to their single-family home counterparts, Galleria townhomes and patio homes typically offer smaller lot sizes, from 1,000 to about 6,000 square feet. Two- to three-bedroom home options are common, though bigger properties can feature as many as 4 to 5 bedrooms. Living spaces range from 1,000 to more than 4,000 square feet.
Galleria townhomes can start at around $200,000, with some of the bigger and newer properties selling for $900,000.
With entertainment, retail, and job centers all within a stone’s throw away, Galleria Houston condos are a popular option. Apart from convenience and accessibility, Galleria highrises offer luxury amenities like 24/7 staff and security, parking, tennis courts, fitness centers, pools, private gardens, and rooftop decks, among other things.
Located just outside the Inner Loop, The Galleria is one of Houston’s busiest and most exciting districts. Condo residents are a few blocks from numerous entertainment hubs like The Galleria mall and Uptown Park, as well as restaurants, parks, and museums.
New residential building development has brought three new construction Galleria condos, including the Astoria, the Aurora, and the Belfiore.
Condos in the Galleria are also a short distance to the district’s many office buildings. See all of Galleria Condos on the map below.
Many Galleria Houston condos have 24-hour staff, guards, secure parking, gated entrance and building security. Some buildings also have fire prevention and emergency systems as well as surveillance cameras.
Galleria highrises also offer great amenities: tennis courts, pools, saunas, fitness rooms, well-kept grounds, roof top decks, and more. Porters, valet, building managers, concierges, trash & dry cleaning pickup are also available at many luxury buildings.
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Museum District area, see Museum District Houston Condos.
The beginnings of the Galleria can be traced back to the 1940s when prominent Texas oil tycoon Glenn H. McCarthy had an idea – to build a sprawling shopping and hotel complex in the Houston area. As with most grand ideas however, McCarthy’s plans took a while to materialize.
In the 1960s, long after McCarthy had scrapped the concept, real estate magnate Gerald D. Hines took over the development of what is now known as the Galleria. First opening its doors on November 1970, the Galleria got its name from the building that inspired its architectural design and aesthetics – Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
During its early years, the Galleria only featured 600,000 square feet of retail space. Additional expansions and developments in the subsequent years led to making the Galleria what it is today. With over 2 million square feet of retail area and approximately 375 stores and services, it is the biggest shopping mall in Texas and the eighth largest in the United States.
The development of the Galleria in the late 1960s also sparked the development of Houston’s Uptown District. Gerald D. Hines and other real estate investors saw Uptown’s potential and implemented various developments in the area.
As with the Galleria, the Uptown District underwent a transformation from being an underdeveloped area to one the most vibrant and bustling hubs in Houston, boasting to having more hotel rooms, office spaces, and retail shopping centers than the Downtown Houston.
Surrounding communities and neighborhoods thrived alongside the commercial developments in the area. Today, the “Galleria area” refers to the several upscale neighborhoods and communities south of Woodway Drive, east of Loop 610, north of Southwest Freeway, and west of S Voss Road.
As Houston’s main destination for retail, there is no shortage of fun things to do within the Galleria/Uptown district.
There’s the Galleria itself. It is the largest mall in Texas, with over 375 stores. With 2.4 million square feet of total retail area, its sheer size is rivaled only by 7 other retail centers in the United States. Its current anchor stores include Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, and Nordstrom.
The Galleria also features over 50 restaurants, a jogging track on the roof, a skating rink, and various other entertainment and dining options.
Located just north of the Galleria is Uptown Park, an open European-style shopping center. It offers a pedestrian-friendly vibe, and features several upscale retail, service, and entertainment centers. Must-visit stores in Uptown Park include Facade, Longoria Collection, Mint Kids & Baby, M Penner, and Elizabeth Anthony Esther, among others.
Should residents find those two retail centers lacking, there are plenty of other options within minutes of the Galleria, including Rice Village and Highland Village.
Here are just some of the must-visit places in and around Houston Galleria:
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