Midtown Houston Real Estate Guide
One of Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods, Midtown is a short MetroRail ride from major job centers, including Downtown & Texas Medical Center.
One of Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods, Midtown is a short MetroRail ride from major job centers, including Downtown & Texas Medical Center.
A re-emerging, mixed-use neighborhood directly south of Downtown, Midtown resides near Houston’s best retail, entertainment, business and employment hotspots.
Midtown real estate is highly sought-after thanks to:
Buying or selling a home in Midtown can be tricky. Be cautious of buying a midtown home that is too close to a freeway (hurts resale), is on a major thoroughfare (noise/street parking can be an issue), or is located in the “parking area” for one of the hip nightclubs. It’s also important to know there’s no zoning (some homes are built backing a bar/restaurant), and several new construction builders have been sued for quality concerns. Condos in Midtown can also present unique challenges, as some have lower resale values and quality concerns.
For help in navigating this challenging market, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s Best Realtors and one of Midtown’s most active real estate agents.
Location is easily Midtown’s best asset. The neighborhood has Downtown to the north, Montrose/Neartown to the west, East Downtown (EaDo) to the east, and the Museum District to the south.
One of the most accessible neighborhoods in Houston, Midtown is along Southwest/South Freeway (Interstate 69/Highway 59) and Gulf Freeway (Interstate 45). Homes in the area have comfortable access to job centers like the Texas Medical Center, as well as retail and entertainment hubs like the Galleria, Rice Military, and Montrose.
Apart from having direct access to major freeways, Midtown also has excellent transportation facilities.
The METRORail Red Line runs through Midtown’s Main Street, with three stops: Wheeler, Ensemble/HCC, and McGowen. The district houses Houston’s intercity bus station and has access to the city’s bus routes.
Like its eastern neighbor EaDo, much of Midtown is undergoing redevelopment and new construction is a common sight in the area.
The neighborhood is a mixed-use district, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops minutes away from Midtown homes.
Midtown real estate have 77002, 77004, and 77006 Harris County zip codes. (View Houston zip code map.)
West of Midtown
North of Midtown
East of Midtown
South of Midtown
Midtown 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.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Midtown.
To find an updated listing of all Midtown 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.
Midtown real estate have posted steady appreciation rates over the past decade, with the median sales price passing the $300,000 mark.
A number of factors may have attributed to the neighborhood’s strong property prices, including the area’s central location, new commercial and residential development, and high accessibility.
As a newly revitalized mixed-use neighborhood, the most popular Midtown housing options are townhomes and condos.
New construction multi-level townhomes are common in the area, ranging from contemporary and traditional styles. Compared to similar properties in the Inner Loop, Midtown homes for sale are relatively cheaper, with prices starting at $100,000.
Midtown has some of the most affordable prices per square foot in the Inner Loop. Townhomes in the area averaging 2,000 square feet can sell for $400,000.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Midtown real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
Following a trend of new construction townhomes, the number of Midtown single-family homes for sale have decreased. Many of Midtown’s older homes have been replaced with patio homes. These usually sit on small lots with 3-bedroom, two- to three-story floor plans.
Home sizes can range from 2,000 to more than 4,000 square feet. Midtown homes feature lots ranging from 1,000 to about 3,000 square feet in size.
Some of the most expensive Midtown real estate properties are mostly new construction homes featuring as many as 4 bedrooms.
Townhomes have revitalized the Midtown real estate market. Having replaced most of the area’s older homes, new construction townhomes are the main housing attraction in the neighborhood.
Midtown townhomes for sale typically have 2- to 3-story, 3-bedroom floor plans. Second- to third-floor living, 3 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths, and 2-car garages come standard.
Most townhomes in the area are located within small gated communities. Amenities within these communities can include 24-hour security and controlled access.
Midtown townhomes typically feature 2,000 to more than 3,000 square feet of living space. Lot sizes can range from 1,500 to about 3,000 square feet.
Pricing for Midtown homes for sale can start at around $300,000 to upwards of $800,000.
Loft living is popular in the district. A number of Midtown luxury lofts, like the Rise Lofts on 2000 Bagby Street, offer views of the Downtown Houston skyline, open floor plans, and great accessibility.
Midtown condos typically offer 1- to 2-bedroom floor plans. Many feature 1,500 to 2,000 square feet of living space with 2 parking spaces and access to great amenities like lounges, pools, and garden terraces.
Some Midtown lofts and condo buildings include:
Pricing for Midtown condos for sale typically start at $130,000. Some units in the area’s luxury condos can sell for more than $900,000.
Condos near Midtown include those in the Downtown Houston and the Museum District areas:
Downtown Houston Condos:
Museum District Area Condos:
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.
Back in the 1940s, Midtown was one of Houston’s most popular residential districts.
The neighborhood flourished due to the Humble Oil and Refining Company, though the surge of commercial establishments in the district led to some residents moving to less busy Houston neighborhoods.
In the 1970s, Vietnamese immigrants and Vietnamese Americans established Little Saigon on Travis, Milam, Webster, and San Jacinto streets.
The oil production decline during the 80s and 90s hit Midtown hard. The neighborhood saw a decrease in population and an economic slowdown. Boarded-up buildings and graffiti lined the district’s streets.
In 1995, Houston established the Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). Four years later, the Midtown Management District was born.
Redevelopment initiatives effectively increased Midtown’s population, along with condos, apartments, townhouses, restaurants, bars, and retail stores in the area.
Today, the neighborhood has distinct street signs, landscaping, lights, and paved sidewalks. Midtown’s resurgence, however, is not over yet. With more and more people moving to the trendy and highly accessible district, more improvements are expected to follow.
Thanks to the neighborhood’s active street scene, residents have great options right by their doorsteps.
True to its new “trendy” reputation, Midtown houses a number of bars and lounges, including a dog-friendly bar called Saint Dane’s Bar and Grille. Double Cross Lounge is quite popular for serving craft beers and cocktails. The Nouveau Antique Art Bar, on the other hand, serves cocktails alongside eclectic art choices.
Owing to its history as Little Saigon, Midtown is also home to several banh mi and pho restaurants like Kim Tai and Thien An Sandwiches.
Retail options are equally eclectic. Though there is a curious lack of big box retail stores in Midtown, the district does offer a large variety of smaller stores.
There’s Adkins Architectural Antiques, a store that sells vintage home decor and also does restorations. The Tinderbox Craft Collective sells art and craft items from local artists and provides craft workshops for interested patrons.
Midtown also has a number of parks within and around the district. Elizabeth Baldwin Park, a 4.88-acre area between Crawford and Chenevert streets, has a Vietnamese Heritage Plaza.
Peggy’s Point Plaza Park is also located in the district, while Discovery Green in Downtown Houston is just minutes away from Midtown.
Due to the neighborhood’s central location, Midtown homes are also minutes away from Houston’s best retail, dining, and entertainment centers.
Here are just some of the must-visit places in and around Midtown:
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