Northside Village TX Real Estate Guide
Nestled a couple of blocks north of downtown, Northside Village is one of Houston’s up and coming neighborhoods.
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Made up of several smaller communities, Northside Village / Near Northside is one of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods. It is a promising neighborhood undergoing redevelopment.
Residents enjoy:
- PROXIMITY TO DOWNTOWN: Living a few blocks from the heart of Downtown Houston has its perks: easy access to major business, retail, cultural, and entertainment centers. The downtown area is home to more than 3,000 businesses and 100,000+ employees.
- EASY METRORAIL ACCESS: Several METRORail Red Line stations in Near Northside connect its residents to key Houston districts, including the Texas Medical Center. The Med Center is the largest medical complex in the world with over 50 hospitals, specialty facilities, and schools.
- SHORT COMMUTES: Located near some of Houston’s most accessible neighborhoods, Northside Village homes are near major freeways, including Interstate 45, Interstate 10, Loop 610, and Main Street. Residents have easy access to more retail, entertainment, and dining options in Rice Military, Montrose, and the Heights.
- HARDY YARDS PROJECT: Hardy Yards, directly south of the Near Northside area, is a previously neglected railyard for the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Rail. The mixed-use development will inject new life into the area by bringing parks, retail, restaurants, and business centers, among others.
- AFFORDABLE HOMES: Northside Village real estate is more affordable than those in nearby neighborhoods, including Houston Heights, Rice Military, and Garden Oaks. Homes in the area can start at under $100,000. (See The Salary I Need To Buy A Home In Houston’s Best Neighborhoods)
- QUIET COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE: Despite the neighborhood’s proximity to Houston’s busiest hubs, Near Northside exudes a quiet, small town atmosphere.
Near Northside real estate can be challenging to navigate due to some factors, including proximity to main roads and freeways (which can affect resale values). Some homes are also close to train tracks, which can also raise issues. New construction in the area can pose quality issues. Development is still quite uneven, so while homes in some areas/communities can sell for a premium, others will sell at a discount.
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- Living a few blocks from the heart of Downtown Houston has its perks: easy access to major business, retail, cultural, and entertainment centers. The downtown area is home to more than 3,000 businesses and 100,000 employees.
- Several METRORail Red Line stations in Near Northside connect its residents to key Houston districts, including the Texas Medical Center. The Med Center is the largest medical complex in the world with over 50 hospitals, specialty facilities, and schools.
- Hardy Yards, directly south of the Near Northside area, is a previously neglected railyard for the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Rail. The mixed-use development will inject new life into the area by bringing parks, retail, restaurants, and business centers, among others.
- Northside Village real estate is more affordable than those in nearby neighborhoods, including Houston Heights, Rice Military, and Garden Oaks. Homes in the area can start at under $100,000.
- Despite the neighborhood’s proximity to Houston’s busiest hubs, Near Northside exudes a quiet, small town atmosphere.
- Northside Village homes are near major freeways, including Interstate 45, Interstate 10, Loop 610, and Main Street. Residents have easy access to more retail, entertainment, and dining options in Rice Military, Montrose, and the Heights.
- Development in the area started some time in the 1880s. Some of the area’s older homes date back to the 1900s to the 1940s.
- The neighborhood is zoned to the Houston Independent School District. Northside High School is located within Northside Village.
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- Near Northside homes tend to lean toward traditional one-story designs with 3-bedroom floor plans.
- Home sizes range from 1,000 to upwards of 2,000 square feet.
- Newer townhomes and patio homes in the area are usually two to four stories with 3-bedroom floor plans.
- Prices for Northside Village homes can start at under $100,000. Newer homes in the area can go for upwards of $500,000.
Northside Village – or as it is more colloquially known, Near Northside – is roughly bounded by I-45 to the west, Calvalcade Street to the north, Maury Street to the east, and Burnett Street to the south.
Lindale Park sits to the north of the neighborhood, while the Houston Heights and the Woodland Heights are to the east. The Fifth Ward is to the west. Downtown Houston’s soaring buildings and bustling business centers are just south of Near Northside.
One of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods, Northside Village is made up of several smaller communities. It is a quiet neighborhood located minutes away from the city’s busiest commercial, business, and entertainment hubs.
Downtown Houston, home to some 3,000 businesses and more than 100,000 employees, is a short drive away from Near Northside homes. Residents can also take the METRORail Red Line which runs south to another major employment center, the Texas Medical Center.
The neighborhood has plenty of parks, schools, dining and retail hubs within its borders. Surrounding neighborhoods like the Heights, downtown, and Rice Military have more options available.
Northside Village real estate have a 77009 Harris County zip code.
Zip codes near Northside Village include 77007, 77022, 77091, 77076, 77055, and 77008. (View Houston zip code map.)
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West of Northside Village
North of Northside Village
- Lindale Park
- Independence Northside Village
- Northline
- Jensen / Eastex
East of Northside Village
- Fifth Ward
- Kashmere Gardens
- Northeast Houston
- Port Houston
South of Northside Village
Northside Village 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.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
- Ketelsen Elementary School at 600 Quitman St. James L. Ketelsen Elementary School is home to the Kangaroos. It is a Vanguard neighborhood school with great academics and athletics programs. The TEA gave the school a “Met Standard” rating in 2015.
- Looscan Elementary School at 3800 Robertson St. Opened in 1936, the school was previously known as Irvington Elementary. Later, it was renamed after a founding resident of Harris County, Adele Briscoe Looscan. The school has around 480 students and has a TEA accountability rating of Met Standard (2015).
- C. Martinez Elementary School at 901 Hays St. Clemente Martinez Elementary School was named for a well regarded educator from the HISD. The school features a dual language program as well as great after-school programs.
- Sherman Elementary School at 1909 McKee St. Sherman Elementary School is a Vanguard neighborhood school with several academics programs, including ESL, Two-Way Bilingual, Transitional Bilingual, and SLL. It has a Met Standard rating.
- Marshall Middle School at 1115 Noble St. Also known as the Marshall Middle Academy of Fine Arts, the school features a Fine Arts magnet program. The program features several strands, including Band, Choir, Dance, Guitar, Mariachi, Orchestra, Piano, Theatre, and Visual Art.
- Northside High School at 1101 Quitman St. Formerly Jefferson Davis High, the recently renamed school is home to the Panthers. It is a magnet school with a hotel and restaurant management program.
Northside Village Private Schools
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Northside Village.
- Bayou Village School at 3701 Hardy St.
- Lutheran High North at 1130 W 34th St.
- Victory Prep School at 2903 Jensen Dr.
- Incarnate Word Academy at 609 Crawford St.
- Our Lady of Guadalupe School at 2405 Navigation Blvd.
- The New School in the Heights at 403 Heights Blvd.
- Houston Outdoor Learning Academy at 2731 Houston Ave.
To find an updated listing of all Northside Village 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.
Northside Village real estate are fairly affordable, especially compared to homes in other neighborhoods near downtown Houston (Houston Heights, Woodland Heights, Garden Oaks, EaDo, and Rice Military). The average price of Northside Village homes is at around $275,000.
Like those neighborhoods though, Northside Village is undergoing gentrification. New construction are becoming more and more common in the neighborhood, though many of its older vintage homes have been updated and maintained.
Due to the number of smaller subdivisions and communities in Northside Village (and the Northside area in general), looking at their individual real estate trends may provide a better view.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Northside Village real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com.
Northside Village real estate is a mix of old and new. The neighborhood’s older homes date back to the 1900s to the 1940s, and while some have been torn down in favor of new construction homes, others have been updated.
Near Northside homes typically have 3-bedroom 2-bath floor plans. Architectural styles and designs vary, though traditional homes are quite common. Newer homes in the neighborhood can feature more modern designs.
Home sizes vary as well, ranging from 1,000 to around 2,000 square feet. Compared to the more affluent Lindale Park subdivision, Near Northside homes can feature smaller lots – between 2,000 to around 10,000 square feet.
Northside Village homes for sale can start at under $100,000. Newer properties can go for upwards of $500,000.
Townhomes have become fairly common in Near Northside. Most are new construction, with 3/3 floor plans.
Northside Village townhomes can feature 2 to 4 stories, with 1,500 to around 2,500 square feet of living space. Lot sizes are also smaller, around 1,000 to 2,500 square feet.
Prices depend on the homes size, location, and age. Most Northside Village homes for sale can start at around $200,000 to $400,000.
Northside Village Condo Sale Trends
There are no mid- or high-rise residential condo buildings in Near Northside. There are however, plenty of lofts and condo buildings in the downtown area (some of which are near or along the METRORail):
Downtown Houston Lofts
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Downtown area, see Downtown Houston Condos.
Northside Village Houston History
Near Northside is one of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods. Its first plat was named after one of the Allen Brothers, the founders of Houston.
Development in the area started in earnest around the 1880s, when the Southern Pacific Railroad Company opened the Hardy Rail Yards just south of the neighborhood. Railway employees settled in the neighborhood; most of whom were European immigrants.
Like other nearby neighborhoods, Northside Village saw a decline post-WWII.
Recent years have seen some redevelopment in the area. Many older Near Northside homes have been torn down in favor of new patio homes and townhomes.
Near Northside residents have plenty of entertainment and dining options nearby. Main attractions in the area includes Moody Park and the Moody Community Center.
In 1923, the city bought several lots from the Cetti family estate to build Moody Park. Today, the park features several amenities, including lighted tennis courts, a sports field, a swimming pool, a hike-and-bike trail, and a playground. It is also known for being home to Luis A. Jimenez’s “the Vaquero”, a fiberglass masterpiece.
Rebuilt in 1986, the Moody Community Center was designed by W. Jackson Wisdom, a well-known architect. Further additions and renovations were made later on. Amenities include a gym, a weight room, and an arts and crafts area. Office space and a multi-purpose room is also available in the center.
There are plenty of dining, retail, and entertainment options within the Near Northside area, though there are more available in nearby districts like downtown, the Heights, and Rice Military.
Here are some of Northside Village must-visit places:
Dining
- Asia Market Thai Restaurant
- Bocca Deli
- Edison
- Speedy Burger
- Arabella Mediterranean Cuisine
- Gorditas Aguascalientes
- Taqueria Abasolo
- El Taconazo Taco Truck
- Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe
- Jaime Chinese Restaurant
Parks
- Moody Park
- Irvington Park
- Woodland Park
- Hogg Park
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Nightlife
- The Raven Tower
- Edison
- Walters Downtown
- Red Ox Bar & Grill
- Le Bistro
- Rick’s Den
- Canard
- Dirt Bar
- Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar
- Foundation Room
Groceries
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Kroger
- Fiesta Mart
- Canino Produce Farmers Market
- Jensen Supermarket
- Stop at Joe’s
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