The Heights & Greater Heights
“The Heights” is a confusing term. It initially referred to Houston Heights, developed in the 1890’s. This is the biggest, oldest, original part of the Heights. See the page devoted to it. Over the decades several other Heights neighborhoods have grown up around it. Woodland Heights, Sunset Heights, Norhill, Brooke Smith and many more. The image below shows a few of these neighborhoods that are now collectively called the Heights.
The largest of these neighborhoods are listed below. I have a page devoted to each of them Click on the links to get prices, MLS Home Search, history, location and more.
Each one of these Heights subdivisions is unique in style, price, amount of new homes, etc.
Houston Heights Homes
Brooke Smith Homes
Norhill Homes
Sunset Heights Homes
Woodland Heights Homes
There are many more neighborhoods than these included in the the Heights area. It is bounded roughly from Durham on the west, and 3 freeways around it; 610 N Loop, I-10, and I-45. My Interactive Heights Map shows some nearby parts of the Heights and surrounding areas.
Greater Heights
Greater Heights is the relatively new term given to the area by the City. (It is the City’s designation for Super Neighborhood 15); It is comprised of all the Heights areas plus one neighborhood to the west of N Shepherd/Durham; Shady Acres. It’s kind of a meaningless term except Realtors and builders can now call the less prestigious Shady Acres “Greater Heights”…it sounds better.
Shady Acres Homes
If you are unfamiliar with the Heights, here is a quick tour of the area.
And One last quick video of some Heights shops from a blog I’ve just started, Twisted Heights.
Mediterranean Style House in Houston Heights For Sale
An exceptional Mediterranean/Spanish style home is about to come back on market in Houston Heights This home was constructed in 2001 by outstanding Houston Heights builder, Pyramid Builders. Their website shows photos of this home. 510 W 9th St is 2800 SF, 3 Bedroom + Media Room, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Mediterranean Home. It is priced […]
Houston Heights Homes Sales are Strong
The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR.com) reported Houston home sales up again for April. Sales were up about 25% over April of last year. Their conclusion was that the increase is due to the effects of the First Time Homebuyer Credit, and seasonal effects (Spring, early summer are always good sales months). I won’t say […]
Houston Close-In Neighborhood Price Trends – Part 2
Neighborhood Price Trends for Close in Neighborhoods See Part 1 of Houston Subdivision Price Trends where price trends of Houston Heights homes were covered. Considering buying or selling a Heights home? Check out the previous post. This data was taken from the yearly Houston Chronicle Subdivision price trends supplement which came out 04/11/10. I look forward to […]
Houston Heights Price Trends & Surrounding Neightborhoods
Houston Heights Price Trends The Houston Chronicle issued it’s yearly Subdivision Price Trends on 04/11/10. I extracted data for areas near the Heights,and surrounding neighborhoods in table below. Don’t look too closely at the price trends if there are very few sales. Woodland Heights for example (where I live) shows a decline in price. What […]
Heights New Home Construction – Part 3 – Complete!
Houston Heights House for Sale. 931 Nicholson St $539,900 In part 1 and part 2 of Heights New House Construction Process, I gave a rough outline of how a Heights Pier & Beam house is constructed. This final post just shows the (almost) finished product. The house looks rough during painting, even after granite, tile […]
Houston Heights Homes For Sale – New Heights Construction By Ansari Builders
April 2016 Update: These homes sold years ago of course, but the Heights is still booming in new construction. For more information on the Heights/Greater Heights please see: My page on the Heights/Greater Heights, the one source for understanding the Heights Heights Historic Districts. Maps, locations, descriptions of 7 Heights historic districts Interactive Heights Map See […]
Looking for Land in Houston Heights Area?
Looking for Land in Houston Heights? Mid 2014 Note: This is a post from early 2010. I keep it here because it seems almost quaint and charming. Land was easily available then, but impossible to find now. Prices are twice the values described here. Most Heights land is done off MLS. Contact me or my […]
Heights Home Sales & Market Update.
Heights Home Sales Heights home sales had an end-of-year bump in December. This had been typical in years past as buyers rushed to take ownership by year-end for the property tax break. (If you don’t own it as of January 1st, you don’t get the homestead exemption). 2008 was an exception to every rule however, […]
Random Thoughts of a Houston Heights Realtor, and Introducing Sockie
Sockie made me do it. He’s been cooped up so much with cold, wet, dreary weather that he convinced me we needed to get out and enjoy this beautiful Friday. Go to the beach. Being a semi-workaholic, I justified the time off by taking a detour on the way to Galveston and taking new photos […]
The Rail is Coming, The Rail is Coming!
Light Rail is Coming to Lindale Park Yes, light rail is actually coming to a neighborhood near you! Right up N Main and Fulton St. This will be an amazing transformation for the Near Northside area of Houston. Lindale Park (the Hidden jewel of Houston) will finally be connected to the rest of the world with the Graceland Station. […]
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