• UPSCALE CONDOS AND LOFTS: Luxury loft living is a popular option within Midtown. The Edge, Rise Lofts, Midtown Vistas, and 2016 Main are all located within the neighborhood. Building amenities often include rooftop decks with views of downtown’s skyline, swimming pools, fitness centers, and reserved parking for residents. (Guide to All Houston Condos Along The MetroRail.)
• AFFORDABILITY: Midtown is one of the most affordable areas of Houston’s Inner Loop. View the Salary Requirements to Live Comfortably In 52 Top Ranked Houston Neighborhoods.

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.

Midtown Maps and Location

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.)

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To find an updated listing of all Midtown 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.

Midtown Real Estate Trends

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 Paige@HoustonProperties.com.

Midtown Single-Family Home Sale Trends

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 are mostly new construction homes featuring as many as 4 bedrooms.

Midtown Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

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.

Midtown Condo Sale Trends

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:

• 2016 Main Condominiums
• Camden Midtown Apartments
• Chenevert Condos
• Ellie Lofts
• Midtown Vistas
• Park Loft Condominiums
• Rise Lofts
• The Edge
• Travis Lofts

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:

• Stanford Lofts
• Commerce Towers
• Bayou Lofts
• Franklin Lofts
• St. Germain Lofts
• Hermann Lofts
• Capitol Lofts
• Keystone Lofts

Museum District Area Condos:

• 2520 Robinhood
• Il Palazzo
• Warwick Towers
• 7575 Kirby
• The Mosaic
• Sorento

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.

Midtown TX History

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.

Fun Things To Do Near Midtown Houston

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 Houston 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 the owner of HoustonProperties.com, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.