Hyde Park Houston TX Real Estate Guide
One of Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods, the historic Hyde Park neighborhood is just a couple of miles away from Downtown Houston.
One of Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods, the historic Hyde Park neighborhood is just a couple of miles away from Downtown Houston.
Featuring a mix of old and new, Hyde Park is one of Houston’s most historic and established neighborhoods. Deed restricted communities, vintage homes, and newer custom-built homes make up the vibrant, mostly residential neighborhood.
Hyde Park is constantly in high demand due to its:
Hyde Park real estate can be tricky to navigate due to its wide variety of home types (some are difficult to value properly). Some homes near the neighborhood’s busier streets (Westheimer, Gray, and Shepherd) may have some issues like noise and street parking, which may affect resale values. Some homes in the area’s historic districts are deed restricted.
Contact Paige Martin, the best Hyde Park Realtor, for great recommendations and advice if you’re looking to buy or sell Hyde Park homes for sale.
One of the most accessible neighborhoods in the city (convenient access to retail, entertainment, and cultural hubs, as well as job centers), Hyde Park homes are ideally located for people who like being at the center of all the action Houston has to offer.
Located within Montrose/Neartown, the neighborhood of Hyde Park is roughly defined as the area bordered by Montrose Boulevard to the east, Shepherd Drive to the west, Gray Street to the north, and Westheimer Road to the south.
One of Houston’s most accessible neighborhoods, Hyde Park is centrally located within the Inner Loop. Major business and employment hubs like downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, the Greenway Plaza, and the Galleria are within minutes away. Downtown, with more than 3,500 businesses and 150,000 employees, is a couple of miles west of Hyde Park.
The Greenway Plaza, a master-planned mixed-use development, is home to 10 commercial high-rises with around 4,000,000 square feet of retail and office space.
Some parts of the Hyde Park area, specifically ones within the boundaries of the Hyde Park Civic Association, are deed-restricted. These areas are largely residential, though some types of businesses and commercial establishments are allowed under certain conditions.
River Oaks Shopping Center, one of the oldest shopping centers in the country, is located along the neighborhood’s northeast borders. It features a movie theater and around a hundred restaurants, and retail and commercial establishments.
More retail and entertainment options line Westheimer Road and Shepherd Street.
Hyde Park Houston is under the 77006 and 77019 Harris County zip codes. (View Houston zip code map.)
North of Hyde Park
East of Hyde Park
Hyde Park 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 Lamar High School and Lanier Middle School.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Hyde Park.
To find an updated listing of all Hyde Park 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.
Hyde Park real estate features some of the most impressive appreciation rates among Inner Loop neighborhoods. The median sales price of homes in the neighborhood is at over $700,000, posting a 117% change from 2005 to 2014.
As a neighborhood within one of Houston’s most eclectic areas, Hyde Park offers a wide variety of housing options ranging from patio homes, townhomes, condos, and high-end contemporary homes. Thanks to its deed restrictions, the area has a distinct look and a chic atmosphere.
A number of factors, particularly high demand, influenced the development of Hyde Park real estate over the years. The area’s proximity to Houston’s cultural centers attracted those of a creative persuasion. Affordable homes and low rental costs also provided a great draw.
Over time, Hyde Park homes became popular among those working in Downtown Houston and the Medical Center due to its central location. Old houses were torn down to make way for custom-built homes or townhomes – with increasing demand driving prices up.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Hyde Park real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
Hyde Park has a diverse collection of homes ranging from old bungalows to new custom-built single-family homes, and from stately manors to small patio homes.
With such a wide selection, homebuyers have the luxury of picking from a collection of Hyde Park homes for sale. Homes in the area come in different architectural styles as well, including Contemporary, Tudor, Victorian, Traditional, Mediterranean, and French, among many others.
Older homes in the area, some of which date back to the 1910s, tend to be smaller. Most of these vintage homes feature 2- to 3-bedroom floor plans, with living spaces ranging from 1,000 to around 2,500 square feet.
Newer Hyde Park homes for sale are typically bigger, with 3 to 4 bedrooms spread over 2,000 to more than 4,000 square feet.
Lot sizes are typically between 2,000 to around 7,000 square feet.
Pricing depends on a number of factors, including age of the home, lot size, and location. Hyde Park homes for sale typically start at around $400,000 (for older homes). The neighborhood’s most expensive homes can sell for upwards of $1,500,000.
Thanks to the surge in demand and the subsequent development boom in Montrose and in neighboring communities, Hyde Park townhomes for sale are fast becoming one of the most popular housing options in the area.
Townhomes and patio homes in the area are typically smaller and often feature 3-story, 2- to 3-bedroom floor plans. Home sizes range from 1,500 to around 3,500 square feet. Older townhomes in the area tend to be smaller. Some newer Hyde Park townhomes are located within small gated communities.
Lot sizes are between 1,000 to 3,000 square feet.
Due to continued demand, some older homes are being torn down for new developments. Townhomes are generally more affordable compared to single-family homes. Pricing for Hyde Park townhomes for sale can start at around $300,000. The most expensive townhomes in the area can fetch price tags of over $1,000,000.
Like townhomes, condos are also becoming a popular housing option in the Hyde Park neighborhood. There are a number of midrise condo developments around the Montrose/Neartown area, while highrise condos can be found in surrounding neighborhoods like the Museum District, River Oaks, and Downtown.
Listed below are just some of the highrise condo buildings around Hyde Park.
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 Area Houston Condos.
According to the Hyde Park Civic Association, the community was established in 1893, making it one of the oldest Houston neighborhoods.
Back in the 1840s, the land which is now known as Hyde Park was previously owned by Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second President of the Republic of Texas. It was later annexed by the City of Houston.
Several years later in 1911, J. W. Link of the Houston Land Corporation bought about 250 acres of land in what is now modern day Montrose/Neartown. Link envisioned his development as a “streetcar suburb” with Montrose Boulevard running through the center of the neighborhood.
The Link-Lee mansion, the former residence of Link himself, is located just a few blocks away from Hyde Park. The mansion now serves as the University of St. Thomas’ administration offices.
Most of Hyde Park is deed restricted and residential, though the neighborhood’s central location within the Inner Loop provides easy access to Houston’s cultural, commercial, and entertainment hubs.
The Menil Collection, located at 1533 Sul Ross St., is only a few blocks from Hyde Park homes. With over 17,000 paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and rare books, the museum features one of the largest private art collections in the country.
Menil Collection founders John de Menil and Dominique de Menil also commissioned the Rothko Chapel, an interfaith chapel built in 1971. It features writings and books from different religions in addition to art. The Broken Obelisk, a sculpture dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr., is also a popular feature at the chapel’s reflecting pool.
Several other museums, mostly members of the Houston Museum District Association, are located within driving distance from Hyde Park.
Residents are also spoiled for choice in terms of retail and dining options. Several bars, restaurants, wine bars, and lounges are located near Hyde Park. The River Oaks Shopping Center and The Galleria are also easily accessible from the neighborhood.
Here are some of the best places to visit in and around Hyde Park:
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