SUNSET HEIGHTS REAL ESTATE GUIDE

2022 Sunset Heights homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Nestled south of Loop 610 (North Loop Freeway), Sunset Heights is a neighborhood of more than 600 single-family homes. Sunset Heights is part of the historic district of The Heights. It is one of the Hottest Inner Loop Neighborhoods in real estate value appreciation.

Sunset Heights is famous thanks to its:

• GREAT ACCESSIBILITY: One of Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods, Sunset Heights, is within minutes of major Houston districts. Less than 15 mins away are the Downtown and Texas Medical Center. Located southwest of the community is the Memorial. North Main Street, which passes through the neighborhood, gives residents direct access to Houston’s central business district.

• STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: Sunset Heights’ market has seen a steady rise in real estate value over the last ten years. This is due to its central location and deed restrictions. It is part of the Greater Heights area, one of Houston’s Best Performing Neighborhoods In Land Value Appreciation.

• TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: Sunset Heights homes are zoned to Houston ISD. According to Houston’s Best Public Schools, many of Sunset Heights’ public schools are ranked among the top in the state of Texas. Field Elementary, Hamilton Middle, and Heights High School serve the area.

• GREAT OUTDOOR OPTIONS: Sunset Heights provides residents convenient access to many parks and green spaces. There are the Heights Hike and Bike Trail, White Oak Bayou Trail, and Buffalo Bayou Park. The nearby 1,500-acre Memorial Park offers many great green spaces and trail systems. A golf course, sports complex, nature center, and hike & bike trails are available. The neighborhood also features outdoor community pools, museums nearby, and fitness centers.

• ACTIVE CIVICS GROUP: Sunset Heights has a very active civic group that enforces deed restrictions. The civic group is responsible for maintaining the neighborhood’s character. The neighborhood exudes a small-town vibe with its restored and upgraded vintage 1930s homes and serene tree-lined streets. Many of the neighborhood’s older homes from the 1920s and 1930s have been either updated or maintained. Some are sold as lots.

Navigating the Greater Heights real estate market can be tricky due to its deed restrictions, proximity to major thoroughfares (which can hurt resale), homes with choppy floor plans (which can hurt resale), and diversity of builders (some are far superior to others).

To get personal advice on buying or selling a Sunset Heights home, contact Paige Martin. One of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

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Table of Contents

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

Sunset Heights Home Sale Trends

Sunset Heights is a neighborhood of about 600 single-family homes within The Heights' historical district. It sits south of Loop 610, North Loop Freeway. Sunset Heights is one of the Inner Loop's hottest neighborhoods in terms of property value appreciation.

Some notable features are listed below.

• CONVENIENT LOCATION: One of Houston's Most Accessible Neighborhoods, Sunset Heights homeowners enjoy direct access to Houston's central business district. Downtown and Texas Medical Center are only 10 and 15 minutes away, respectively.

• EXCELLENT SCHOOLS: According to Houston's Best Public Schools guide, numerous public schools in Sunset Heights are among the best in Texas.

• RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: Sunset Heights has various parks and open spaces. There's a golf course, a sports complex, a nature center, and biking trails. The neighborhood features outdoor community pools, museums, and fitness centers.

Sunset Heights neighborhood can be tricky to navigate given its proximity to many areas, being on a major thoroughfare, and its deed restrictions.

Sunset Heights Best Realtor Insights

Sunset Heights is a deed-restricted neighborhood within the Inner Loop district. It is part of Houston Heights, one of the hottest neighborhoods within the loop.

• Sunset Heights is part of the Greater Heights area, one of Houston's Best Performing Neighborhoods In Land Value Appreciation.

• One of Houston's Most Accessible Neighborhoods, Sunset Heights is within minutes to key Houston locations. It includes Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, and the Memorial. Residents have direct access to Houston's central business district from North Main Street, which passes through the neighborhood.

• Sunset Heights is zoned for the Houston Independent School District (ISD). According to Houston's Best Public Schools guide, many of Sunset Heights' public schools are among the top in the state of Texas.

• Sunset Heights provides residents convenient access to many parks and green spaces. Some of them are the Heights Hike and Bike Trail, White Oak Bayou Trail, Memorial Park, and Buffalo Bayou Park.

• Sunset Heights has a very active civic group responsible for enforcing deed restrictions and maintaining the neighborhood's character.

• Founded in the 1930s, Sunset Heights is one of Houston's older neighborhoods.

• The neighborhood exudes a small-town vibe with its restored and upgraded vintage 1930s homes and beautiful tree-lined streets.

• Sunset Heights homes typically feature two-to-four bedrooms, spread over 1,000 to 3,000 square feet of living space.

• The most expensive Sunset Heights real estate properties are new construction custom homes. These often feature four- to five-bedroom floor plans. Living spaces range from 3,000 to more than 4,000 square feet.

• Prices for Sunset Heights homes can range from around $250,000 to more than $1,200,000.

Sunset Heights Maps, Location & Zip Code

Sunset Heights Schools

Zoned for Houston ISD, top-ranked schools surround the Sunset Heights neighborhood. The Houston Independent School District (ISD) is the state's most extensive school system and has been around since the 1920s.

The district received a "Met Standard" grade from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), ensuring a world-class education. It features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. In particular, many of Sunset Heights' public schools are among the best institutions in all of Houston.

The district is home to:

• Field Elementary School at 703 East 17th St.

• Hamilton Middle School at 139 East 20th St.

• Reagan High School at 413 East 13th St., John H.

• Heights High School at 413 East 13th St.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to the Houston Heights area, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Sunset Heights Real Estate Market

Sunset Heights Home Sale Trends

Sunset Heights real estate has remained immensely popular over the years. Several factors have pushed prices up, including new construction in the area.

The median sales price of Sunset Heights homes is over $500,000.

The Greater Heights area is one of Houston's hottest neighborhoods regarding real estate appreciation. Sunset Heights, in particular, has seen tremendous appreciation rates in the past decade.

(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

For updated information regarding Sunset Heights real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com.

Sunset Heights Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Sunset Heights real estate is mainly made up of single-family homes, thanks to its deed restrictions. Many of the neighborhood's older homes (some date back to the 1920s and 1930s) still stand. Although some have been torn down and replaced with newer and bigger properties.

Two- to three-bedroom homes are typical in the neighborhood. Living spaces can range from 1,000 to more than 3,000 square feet.

The most expensive Sunset Heights real estate can feature as many as four- to five-bedrooms spread over 3,000 to 4,000 square feet. These are primarily new construction custom homes.

Lot sizes in the neighborhood range from 3,000 to 9,000 square feet.

Architectural styles vary, though most Sunset Heights homes lean toward traditional designs.

Prices for Sunset Heights homes for sale can start at around $200,000. The most expensive homes in the neighborhood can sell for over $1,000,000.

Sunset Heights Townhomes Sale Trends

Due to Sunset Heights' deed restrictions (in particular, limitations on subdividing lots), there are no townhomes in the area. There are, however, plenty of townhomes in other neighborhoods within the Heights.

Prices for townhomes in the area can start at $300,000, depending on the property's size, age, condition, and location.

Sunset Heights Condo Sale Trends

There are no condos in Sunset Heights, but a few developed mid-rise condos in Greater Heights. Luxury highrises, lofts, and other multi-family properties are more common in different locations within the Inner Loop.

Downtown Houston, Rice Military, River Oaks, and the Galleria have plenty of options available.

Downtown Houston Lofts

• Bayou Lofts
• Franklin Lofts
• Hermann Lofts
• Byrd’s Lofts
• St Germain Lofts
• Capitol Lofts
• Keystone Lofts
• Kirby Lofts
• Rise Lofts
• Stanford Lofts
• Herrin Lofts
• Beaconsfield Lofts
• San Jacinto Lofts
• Commerce Towers
• Four Seasons Residence
• The Edge
• 2016 Main
• The Rice Lofts
• Hogg Palace
• One Park Place

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.

Sunset Heights Houston History

Sunset Heights' development started in 1910 when Richard Rodgers founded the Sunset Realty Company, alongside George W. Cater, W. B. Courtney, and Benjamin R. Hardin.

The development's original plat divided the 240-acre area into 3,000-square foot home sites (similar to Independence Heights).

The Sunset Heights Civic Club was formed the same year. As the neighborhood was originally within an unincorporated area, the civic club was instrumental in bringing electricity and other services to the community.

Like nearby Houston Heights, Sunset Heights also tried to become a city. Although several efforts were made to incorporate, like the Heights, Houston eventually annexed Sunset Heights in 1927.

Fun Things To Do Near Sunset Heights

Sunset Heights residents have plenty of retail, dining, and entertainment options nearby. It includes being a few blocks away from the Heights Hike and Bike Trail.

The Heights Hike and Bike Trail is an eight-mile trail that winds south along Nicholson Street and veers east toward Downtown Houston.

There are also plenty of parks and green spaces in the Heights area, including Halbert Park, Montie Beach Park, and Marmion Park.

For retail and entertainment, restaurants, bars, and cafes line Airline Drive, N Main Street, and W 20th Street.

Here are some of Sunset Heights' must-visit places:

Dining

• Southern Goods
• Bernadine's
• Presidio
• Republic Diner + Sojubang
• Crisp Heights
• Harold's
• Field & Tides
• La Fresca Pizza
• Gumbo Jeaux's
• Cane Rosso

Parks

• White Oak Park
• Woodland Park
• Stude Park
• Hogg Park
• Moody Park
• Montie Beach Park
• Halbert Park
• Marmion Park
• Heights Hike and Bike Trail

Nightlife

• Lei Low
• Rose Garden
• Eight Row Flint
• Re: HAB Bar on the Bayou
• Presidio
• Southern Goods
• Johnny's Gold Brick
• Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
• Mellow Mushroom

Groceries

• Kroger
• H-E-B
• Houston Panini & Provisions
• Stop At Joe's Food Store
• Penzey's Spices
• Revival Market
• Canino Produce – Farmers Market
• Sunny Food Store
• Hunky Dory

Best Sunset Heights 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 head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.

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