Third Ward Real Estate Guide

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Third Ward is a community located within the Inner Loop area. It is one of the six historic wards of Houston. Third ward in its more than 180-year existence. The community has seen significant border adjustments and population shifts. Third Ward belongs to Houston's Most Accessible Neighborhoods in Houston.

The Greater Third Ward is famous for its:

• CONVENIENT INNER LOOP ACCESS: Third Ward offers direct access to business centers. Downtown Houston and Texas Medical Center are both nearby. Leisure and entertainment from The Galleria and the Museum District are also a short drive from the community.

• EASY COMMUTE: Third Ward is near the South Freeway (I-69), the Gulf Freeway (I-45), and Blodgett Street. It also offers easy access to Southmore Boulevard and Main Street. It provides residents with easy driving and commutes to any destination in Houston. The neighborhood is minutes from the Houston Zoo and Rice University.

• EXCELLENT AMENITIES: There are several recreational parks within the area. It includes Brays Bayou Park, Hermann Park, MacGregor Park, and Discovery Green. Residents can also enjoy the hike-and-bike trails, pools, and picnic areas.

• EASY ACCESS TO RETAIL AND DINING: The neighborhood enjoys various retail options. Upscale shops and restaurants sit along The Galleria and River Oaks Shopping Center.

• OUTSTANDING SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES: Zoned to Houston ISD, the Texas Education Agency rated as "Met Standards." Third Ward is home to Texas Southern University and the University of Houston, which has a 667-acre campus.

• WIDE RANGE OF HOME OPTIONS: Greater Third Ward homes feature several housing options. It includes single-family homes and townhomes. Architectural styles in the community lean toward more traditional aesthetics. But it also offers a wide array of home-style options. Ranch-style homes, to contemporary or modern-style homes, are all available. The prices of Greater Third Ward real estate listings range from $220,000 to more than $500,000.

Due to its location, the Third Ward is challenging to navigate without a real estate agent. The leaders of Third Ward collaborated with the Texas Main Street Program. They identified novel ways to attract new businesses and developments. In comparison, it is preserving the history and tradition of Third Ward. The Emancipation Avenue, Main Street Program, is an innovative effort. It incorporates local history into a brand-new structural framework.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Third Ward area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston's best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

“Third time’s a charm - truly! We were relocating from out of state and did not know the Houston area. Trying to find the right realtor was overwhelming to say the least. After two unpleasant experiences with other realtor teams, multiple viewings, and a missed opportunity on a home, we researched the Houston Properties Team and left a message for a call back. We were still hesitant to trust yet another unfamiliar realtor with our impending move and it took Aaron a couple of calls for us to move forward with HPT. He hung in there and the rest is a beautiful story! Aaron’s professional and genuine demeanor won us over and we agreed to come to Houston to take a tour of the Houston area. His strategy was to identify the general area of Houston where we felt at home and then Aaron would go to work. Go to work he did! Aaron is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the Houston area. Since we lived out of state, we were not able to make a second trip to look at the specific properties that Aaron found for us in our selected locations. We came to trust Aaron so deeply in two weeks that he led us through our home viewings via FaceTime and then went to work for us again to make an offer. Aaron led us through the process and our offer was accepted! He was personally there to greet us when we arrived in Houston with the moving truck so would get a first glimpse of our new home in person. In a few short months - unexpectedly - we were moving back - out of state - to our former home city. There was no doubt we were going with Aaron to sell our newly purchased Houston home! He truly is excellent with both the buying and selling processes, down to the very smallest of details. Aaron quickly went to work for us, pricing our home at the perfect price point, orchestrating a perfect staging, and hiring only the best firm for the photos and video tour. Simply put, you’re making the perfect choice for selling or purchasing your home if the choice is trusting Aaron Dailey!” - Marcy Mealy (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

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

Third Ward Home Sale Trends

Third Ward is one of Houston's six historic wards inside the Inner Loop. It also has easy access to Houston's primary business and retail hubs. These are Downtown and Medical Center.

Third Ward is famous due to its:

• EXCELLENT SCHOOLS: The third ward has a Top-rated serving school. The area is also home to the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.

• ACCESSIBILITY: Third Ward homes offer easy access to Southmore Boulevard and Main Street.

• CHARMING TRADITIONAL HOMES: Third Ward has several home options. These include single-family homes, townhomes, and condos.

The Third Ward is an excellent neighborhood with several dining and entertainment options.

Third Ward Best Realtor Insights

The Greater Third Ward Houston is bordered by the South Freeway (I-69) to the northwest, the Gulf Freeway (I-45) to the northeast, and Blodgett Street to the south.

• Third Ward, one of Houston's six historic wards, is a neighborhood inside the Inner Loop.

• The neighborhood features various housing options, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condos.

• Home to the University of Houston, its 667-acre campus, and Texas Southern University.

• Homes in the Third Ward have fast access to Main Street and Southmore Boulevard.

• The area offers easy access to the commercial and employment hubs of Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.

• Leisure and entertainment are a short drive from the community.

• Third Ward offers a variety of housing options. These include townhomes, condominiums, and single-family residences.

• The Third Ward's homes have three to four bedrooms and range in size from 800 to more than 2,500 square feet.

• The community has more traditional architectural aesthetics. But it also provides various housing styles, including contemporary, modern, and ranch-style homes.

• Greater Third Ward has affordable home real estate listings ranging from $220,000 to more than $500,000.

Third Ward Maps, Location & Zip Code

Third Ward Schools

Third Ward is home to some of the best schools in the area. It is zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

The Houston ISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. The Third Ward, in particular, has some of the best schools in the district zoned to its subdivisions.

The city is home to:

• Blackshear Elementary School at 2900 Holman Ave
• Cage Elementary School at 4528 Leeland St
• Lantrip Elementary School at 100 Telephone Rd
• Lockhart Elementary School at 3200 Rosedale St
• Macgregor Elementary School at 4801 Labranch St
• Peck Elementary School at 5001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Thompson Elementary School at 6121 Tierwester
• Project Chrysalis Middle School at 4528 Leeland
• Navarro Middle School at 5100 Polk St
• Austin High School at 1700 Dumble
• Yates High School at 3650 Alabama St
• Energy Institute High School at 3501 Southmore Blvd

To find an updated listing of all Third Ward real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Third Ward areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

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.

Third Ward Real Estate Market

Third Ward Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Third Ward is mostly made up of single-family homes with two to five bedrooms and traditional designs. It has homes ranging in size from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet, and lots ranging in size from 6,000 to more than 9,000 square feet.

Prices for Third Ward homes range from around $120,000 to $550,000.

Third Ward Townhome Sale Trends

Third Ward townhomes feature 2 to 4 stories with 2 to 3 bedrooms. It comes with different architectural styles. The options include a contemporary or modern design and ranch-style aesthetics. Living areas range in size from 1,500 to over 2,500 square feet.

A Third Ward townhome for sale can range in price from $300,000 to $500,000.

Third Ward Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid-or high-rise Third Ward condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

Several condo buildings are located in Downtown Houston, including:

• Bayou Lofts

• Byrd’s Lofts

• Franklin Lofts

• Hermann Lofts

• St Germain Lofts

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos. To see condos within Museum District see Museum District Condos.

The Houston Properties Team are experts in Third Ward real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

Third Ward TX History

The Third Ward has experienced significant border and population changes over the course of its more than 180-year history. The Third Ward is well-known for its rich historical and cultural heritage.

It was once the heart of the downtown area, situated on the southeast corner of Main and Congress streets.

In 2017, the park and community center was renovated for $33 million. The University of Houston and Texas Southern University are also supported by the area.

Third Ward leaders worked alongside the Texas Main Street Program. They devised novel approaches to attracting new businesses and developments. On the other hand, it is preserving its history and traditions for the next 100 years. The Emancipation Avenue, Main Street Program is a groundbreaking initiative. It integrates local history into a completely new structural framework.

Fun Things To Do Near The Third Ward

The Third Ward, one of Houston's six historic wards, is culturally diverse. The community has a variety of entertainment and dining options. The dynamic neighborhood is a blend of old and new.

Homeowners can enjoy easy access to any location in Houston because it is close to Main Street and Southmore Boulevard.

Here are some of the Third Ward's must-visit places:

Dining

• Cream Burger
• Barnaby's Cafe
• Houston This Is It Soul Food
• J78ToGo
• Moody Towers Dining Commons
• Lucille's
• Damian's Cucina Italiana
• Mony's Pizzeria
• Sorrento
• Velvet Taco

Park

• Brays Bayou Park
• Parkwood Park
• Moses LeRoy Park
• Avondale Promenade Park
• Baldwin Park
• Mills Bennett Park
• Midtown Park
• Peggy Park
• Bell Park
• Emancipation Park

Groceries

• Randalls
• Southmore Market
• Tip Top Grocery
• Tani Food Mart
• H-E-B
• ALDI
• Nick's Grocery
• DJ Supermarket
• Grocery One
• Whole Foods Market

Nightlife

• Leon's Lounge
• Barbarella
• Marlos Bar & Lounge
• Dbar
• The Spot
• Grooves of Houston
• Griff's
• Rudyard's
• The Phoenix on Westheimer
• Henderson Heights

Best Third Ward 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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