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Downtown Houston
High rise living with Discovery Green, the ballpark and the theater district out the front door.
$265KTypical home value
29 to 32 minTo the Galleria
Houston ISD (verify each address)School district
[~000,000]Residents
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The Perfect Saturday in Downtown Houston
9 AM
[Coffee][Coffee shop]10:30 AM
[Trails or outdoor activity] [Park or trail, area]1 PM
[Lunch and a stroll] [Shopping area]6 PM
[A game or a show] [Venue, area]Live
What it's like to live here
- Typical homes
- High rise condos and a few lofts
- Townhome/condo range
- $218K to $285K
- School district
- Houston ISD (verify each address)
- To the Galleria
- 29 to 32 min
- To the Medical Center
- 16 to 16 min
- To Downtown
- 0 to 0 min, about 0 miles
- Flood notes
- Sample address checked was outside the mapped 100-year floodplain; the bayou corridor runs along the north edge of downtown. Verify by address.
- Property tax
- About 2.13% combined rate
Dillon's take
Downtown works best for buyers who value the lifestyle over appreciation. Look hard at HOA dues and reserves before you fall for the view.
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Downtown Houston this month
Based on closed HAR MLS sales. Independently verify before relying on these figures.
$265,000Median sale price
59Median days on market
2Homes for sale
$415,000Typical asking price
Neighborhoods
Subdivisions within Downtown Houston
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Neighborhoods
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FAQ
Common questions about Downtown Houston
Is Downtown Houston a good place to live?
High rise living with Discovery Green, the ballpark and the theater district out the front door. It fits people who want to walk to work, games and shows.
How far is Downtown Houston from downtown Houston?
0 to 0 min, about 0 miles.
What school district serves Downtown Houston?
Houston ISD (verify each address)
Does Downtown Houston flood?
Sample address checked was outside the mapped 100-year floodplain; the bayou corridor runs along the north edge of downtown. Verify by address.
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