• GREAT ACCESSIBILITY: West University Place is one of the most accessible neighborhoods in the Houston area. Several main roads and freeways are nearby, including Bissonnet Street, Kirby Drive, Buffalo Speedway, Southwest Freeway, and Loop 610.
• LUXURY HOMES: Compared to homes in nearby Sunset Terrace and Rice Court, the neighborhood’s homes are slightly more affordable. Average home prices is at around $1,400,000. The most expensive Monticello real estate typically feature gourmet kitchens, large master suites, landscaped grounds, and beautiful brick and stucco exteriors.

Buying or selling a home in Monticello can be tricky due to a number of factors. Very few homes are put on the market every year (only around 50 homes were sold in the area in the last 2 years). Contact Paige Martin who has completed dozens of successful Monticello home sales and is the #1 ranked KW Realtor in all Houston.

• The city of West University Place has its own police force and boasts of one of the lowest crime rates in the Houston area.
• Older Monticello homes date back to the early 1930s. Most of these homes have been updated and maintained. Newer homes are also available in the neighborhood.
• Monticello typically sit on mid-sized lots, ranging from 5,000 to around 11,000 square feet.
• Monticello homes offer 3- to 6-bedroom floor plans, spread over 1,300 to upwards of 6,500 square feet of living space.
• Architectural styles vary in the neighborhood, ranging from Traditional, English, French, and Colonial designs.
• Monticello homes for sale can start at around $800,000. Bigger and newer properties can sell for upwards of $3,000,000.

Monticello Maps and Location

Monticello, West University Place is within the 77005 zip code of Harris County.

Zip codes near Monticello Houston include 77046, 77030, 77025, and 77401. (View Houston zip code map.)

Monticello Place Schools

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To find an updated listing of all Monticello 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.

Monticello Real Estate Trends

Monticello real estate have steadily appreciated over the past decade, posting an average appraised value at over $800,000.

Compared to other West University Place neighborhoods, homes in Monticello are slightly more affordable – lots are smaller, averaging around 6,000 square feet (the West U average is at around 7,500 square feet).

Overall, Monticello homes for sale remain a popular option. The community’s proximity to Rice Village, access to main roads, and great neighborhood schools all add to its appeal.

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

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

Monticello Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Monticello is made up of around 400 single-family homes. Quaint cottages and two-story traditional homes are common in the area. Many of the area’s older homes date back to the 1930s.

Monticello homes typically feature 3 to 4 bedroom floor plans, with living spaces ranging from 1,800 to around 3,500 square feet.

The most expensive Monticello real estate can offer as many as 6 bedrooms spread over 6,500+ square feet. Spacious master suites, soaring ceilings, and high-end furnishings and fixtures are common features.

Architectural styles vary, though most Monticello homes lean toward traditional aesthetics with brick, stone, and stucco exteriors. English, Colonial, and French-inspired homes are also available in the neighborhood.

Lot sizes are slightly smaller in Monticello, ranging from 5,000 to around 11,000 square feet.

Prices for Monticello homes for sale can start in the high $800,000s. The most expensive real estate in the neighborhood can fetch price tags of over $3,000,000.

Monticello Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no Monticello townhomes for sale, though there are plenty of townhome properties available around the neighborhood’s borders. Nearby neighborhoods like Upper Kirby and Montrose also features townhome options.

Monticello Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Monticello condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in surrounding areas. 2520 Robinhood is located within nearby Rice Village.

Several condo buildings are located in the Museum District, Upper Kirby, and the Galleria, including:

River Oaks (77019):

• The Huntingdon
• Royalton At River Oaks
• One Montrose Place
• Renoir Lofts
• Gotham Lofts

Museum District (77004/77006)

• 2520 Robinhood
• IL Palazzo
• Warwick Towers
• 7575 Kirby
• The Mosaic
• Serento Houston
• 1400 Hermann
• 5000 Montrose

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.

Monticello TX History

Ben Hooper, a former Tennessee governor, started development in what is now known as West University Place in 1917. Named for its location west of (what was then) Rice Institute, the small community’s first homes sold within the same year.

Several West University area subdivisions were developed later, Monticello in particular was built sometime during the 1930s.

It neighborhood later incorporated. The city of West University Place formally adopted a city charter by 1940.

Today, the city and its neighborhoods continue to be one of the most expensive real estate in the Houston area. The area’s luxury homes, great neighborhood schools, and excellent accessibility add to Monticello’s appeal, along with its old-world neighborhood charm.

Fun Things To Do In Monticello

Monticello residents have plenty of retail, entertainment and dining options within a few blocks from their homes.

Wier Park, at 3012 Nottingham Street, is a .88-acre green space at the center of the community. It features a playground, picnic tables, a basketball court and two lighted tennis courts.

The city of West University Place has several other parks, including Colonial Park, Friends Pocket Park, Judson Park, Liberty Hill, Whitt Johnson Park, and Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park.

Colonial Park, the largest park in West U at around 3 acres, offers a variety of facilities, including a sand volleyball court, a pavillion, two lighted tennis courts, a playground, and a walking trail.

Monticello is a few blocks away from Rice Village, a popular retail and dining destination that spans a 16-block area. Built in the 1930s, Rice Village is a hodgepodge of high-end boutiques, restaurants, stores, and cafes. There are over 300 Yelp-rated commercial establishments in the area.

Nearby areas of interest include Hermann Park and the Museum District.

Monticello Place TX 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.