RICE MILITARY REAL ESTATE GUIDE

2022 Rice Military homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Located south of Interstate 10, north of Memorial Drive and Buffalo Bayou, and within the Inner Loop of Houston. The Rice Military community features a mix of luxury gated communities, residential neighborhoods, and great amenities.

Rice Military is well-known for its:

• CENTRAL LOCATION: The community is one of the Most Easily Accessible Communities in Greater Houston. Centrally located and excellent accessibility, the neighborhood is only 5 miles away from the Medical Center and less than 15 minutes away from the Downtown and the Galleria.

• TOP-PERFORMING SCHOOLS: Rice Military students attend two of the Best Houston Schools, both of which are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools. Notable schools like Memorial Elementary, Hogg Middle School, and Lamar High School serve the community.

• PREMIER GATED COMMUNITIES: The community is made up of several upscale gated communities, one of which is the Caceres, one of the Best Gated Communities in Houston.

• EXCELLENT RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: The Rice Military residents enjoy easy access to major roadways such as the Memorial Drive and Washington Avenue, where dining spaces, restaurants, cafes, and retail shops are nearby, lounges, and bars are also located in the area.

The Rice Military offers a diverse range of architectural designs and housing options, including traditional and modern styles of single-family homes, patio homes, and new construction townhouses. There are also condos in mid-rise residential buildings. Due to its proximity to freeways and new constructions, Rice Military real estate can be challenging to navigate.

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Table of Contents

1. Rice Military Home Sale Trends
2. Rice Military Best Realtor Insights
3. Rice Military Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Rice Military Schools
5. Rice Military Real Estate Market

Rice Military Home Sale Trends

Rice Military is located within the Inner Loop of Houston. The community features a mix of gated communities, residential neighborhoods, and excellent amenities.

The Rice Military is famous for its:

• IDEAL LOCATION: Named as one of the Most Easily Accessible Communities in Houston. The community is 5 miles away from the Medical Center and less than 15 minutes short drive away from Downtown Houston and the Galleria.

• NOTABLE SCHOOLS: Rice Military is served by two of Houston's Best Schools, both of which are IB World Schools. Top-performing schools like the Hogg Middle School and Lamar High School serve the community.

• UPSCALE GATED COMMUNITIES: Several gated communities comprise the Rice Military neighborhood. Caceres is one of Houston's Best Gated Communities and is part of Rice Military.

• EXCITING RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: With proximity to Washington Avenue and Memorial Drive, the residents enjoy easy access to nearby restaurants, dining spaces, retail centers, lounges, cafes, and bars.

The neighborhood also features a wide range of housing options and architectural designs, from single-family homes, patio homes, and new construction townhomes with traditional to modern styles. There are also condos in mid-rise residential buildings in the area.

Rice Military Best Realtor Insights

One of Houston’s hippest neighborhoods, Rice Military is known for its excellent location (between downtown and Memorial Park), abundant dining and nightlife options, and flourishing real estate market.

• The Rice Military/Washington Avenue area is south of I-10, west of Sawyer Street, north of Memorial Drive and Buffalo Bayou, and east of Westcott Street.

• Rice Military homes have easy access to restaurants, parks, schools, and bars. Employment centers and entertainment hotspots are also within minutes of the neighborhood.

• The neighborhood offers a wide variety of home options, ranging from patio homes, single-family homes, and new construction townhomes. Condos in mid-rise residential buildings are also available in the area.

• Rice Military real estate has steadily appreciated over the last 10 years.

• Rice Military homes are relatively more affordable than properties in adjacent neighborhoods.

• The neighborhood used to be made up mostly of small single-family homes and shotgun houses.

• Like most Inner Loop neighborhoods, Rice Military underwent a shift during the 1990s and early 2000s. Many of the area’s older homes were renovated or torn down to make way for townhome developments and new construction custom-built homes.

• Prices for Rice Military homes for sale can start at around $300,000 and can go up to more than $1,000,000.

• Rice Military homes typically feature 3-bedroom floor plans, with home sizes between 2,000 to more than 3,500 square feet. Lot sizes in the area can range from 1,000 to more than 3,000 square feet.

• Rice Military real estate has continued to be popular due to the neighborhood’s proximity to key Houston districts like Downtown, Memorial Park, and the Galleria.
  

Rice Military Maps, Location & Zip Code

Rice Military Schools

Rice Military 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 Hogg Middle School.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Memorial Elementary School at 6401 Arnot St. Nestled between Camp Logan and Crestwood, Memorial Elementary School has been serving the area since 1926. The Vanguard neighborhood school offers programs like English as a Second Language, Dual Language, and Preparing Students for Independence (PSI).

Middle Schools

• Hogg Middle School at 1100 Merrill St. Also known as James E. Hogg Middle School, named after James S. Hogg who was the first native-born governor of Texas. As one of the HISD’s IB World Schools, Hogg offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school also features a STEM Academy magnet program.

High Schools

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Well-known in the Greater Houston area for its excellent athletics programs, Lamar is an IB World School and a business administration magnet school. It boasts of having the largest number of IB Diploma graduates in the state.

Rice Military Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Rice Military.

• St. Thomas High School at 4500 Memorial Dr.

• St. Theresa School at 6623 Rodrigo St.

• The Kipling School at 620 Shepherd Dr.

• River Oaks Baptist School at 2300 Willowick Rd.

To find an updated listing of all Rice Military real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

*Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, the information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school’s website.

Rice Military Real Estate Market

Rice Military Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Rice Military real estate properties are mostly new construction single-family homes.

Like most Houston neighborhoods, Rice Military underwent a shift in housing in the 1990s and 2000s. During the period, many professionals working Downtown started buying old properties in the area and opting to renovate or tear them down.

Thanks to growing demand, developers also took notice and converted a number of the neighborhood’s older properties into newer townhomes.

Rice Military homes typically feature 3-bedroom floor plans, spread over 2,000 to more than 3,600 square feet of living space. The most expensive Rice Military homes can offer 4 to 5 bedrooms. Homes in the area usually sit on small to mid-sized lots, ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 square feet.

Rice Military Houston Townhomes Sale Trends

Like Camp Logan and a number of other Inner Loop neighborhoods, townhomes are on the rise in Rice Military.

Many developers have purchased lots in Rice Military and begun construction on new townhomes. The most common Rice Military townhomes for sale are in the $280,000 to $500,000 range. Townhome prices depend on the property’s lot size, style, and exact location.

The biggest difference between townhomes and single-family homes is that townhomes share a wall with one or more neighbors. However, similar to single-family homes, you still own the dirt from the center of the earth to infinity.

Some Rice Military townhomes are located within private gated communities, the most notable of which is Caceres. Townhomes in the area can feature 2 to 4 stories, with 3- to 5-bedroom floor plans.

Rice Military Condo Sale Trends

Rice Military condos are usually within residential mid-rises like The Studemont and Jackson Place. More condos are available in neighboring districts like Downtown Houston, River Oaks, and Galleria. All three neighborhoods are about 10-15 minutes from the Rice Military neighborhood.

Downtown Houston (77002 / 77010):

• Commerce Towers

• Four Seasons Residence

• Bayou Lofts

• Franklin Lofts

• Hermann Lofts

• St Germain Lofts

• Rise Lofts

• The Edge

Galleria (77056):

• Montebello

• Astoria

• Villa D’Este

• Four Leaf Towers

• The Mark

• The Empire

• The Manhattan

• Lofts at Post Oak

River Oaks (77019):

• The Huntingdon

• Royalton At River Oaks

• One Montrose Place

• Renoir Lofts

• Gotham Lofts

Rice Military is also right next to Memorial Park. Memorial Park condos include:

Memorial Park (77007):

• Bayou Bend Towers

• Jackson Place Condos

• 6007 Memorial

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos.

Rice Military TX History

Once a rural community, Rice Military draws its name from its history.

Camp Logan, a World War I-era boot camp, used to occupy most of what is now Memorial Park and its surrounding areas. The land near Camp Logan was then owned by the prominent Rice family and the Howe family. Businessman William Marsh Rice is best known for leaving his fortune to the founding of Rice University.

In 1910, Bankers Trust Co. bought both tracts and subdivided the 155.5-acre plot. The development came to be known as the Rice Military Subdivision.

Rice Military covered the area south of Washington Avenue, north of Memorial Drive, west of Shepherd Drive, and east of Westcott Street. The neighborhood features around 400 homes.

Today, surrounding subdivisions are also referred to as Rice Military, including areas south of I-10 (Katy Freeway), north of the Buffalo Bayou, and east of Memorial Park, Glen Cove/Crestwood, and Camp Logan. The large area is also known as Rice Military/Washington Corridor.

Rice Military real estate used to be made up of bungalows and shotgun houses (small rectangular homes with rooms directly behind other). During the 1990s and 2000s, artists and young professionals took notice of the neighborhood. This influx of demand changed the face of Rice Military and turned it into a hip, mixed-use neighborhood.

Housing options in the area have since expanded to single-family homes, multi-level townhomes, and condominiums.

Fun Things To Do Near Rice Military Houston

Rice Military homes are mere minutes away from a number of entertainment, dining, and retail options. Having a large urban park practically next door also has its perks.

The Washington Corridor, stretching from Memorial Park to the Downtown area, is lined with a wide variety of wine lounges, upscale restaurants, bars, and cafes. The resurgence of the corridor also sparked residential development in the area.

Memorial Park is a few blocks away from Rice Military homes. The 1,500-acre park features miles of hike-and-bike trails, a municipal golf course, picnic areas, and facilities for sports.

Here are some of Rice Military Houston's must-visit places:

Dining

• Bourbon & Bacon

• Coco’s Tex-Mex Grill

• Velvet Taco

• BRC Gastropub

• Benjy’s

• Piada Italian Street Food

• Kurbside Eatz

• Ula’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

• Federal American Grill

• Black Walnut Cafe

Retail

• River Oaks Shopping Center

• River Oaks District

• Galleria

• Uptown Park

• Highland Village

Nightlife

• Kung Fu Saloon

• Luke’s Icehouse

• Little Woodrow’s on Shepherd

• Little J’s Bar

• Taps House of Beer

• Calamari’s

• Lincoln Bar and Kitchen

• Fuego’s Saloon

• Federal American Grill

Groceries

• El Tiempo Market

• Sprouts Farmers Market

• Kroger

• Whole Foods Market

Parks

• Memorial Park

• Buffalo Bayou Park

• Spotts Park

• Cleveland Park

• Sandy Reed Memorial Trail

• Nellie Keyes Park

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