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Montrose
Houston's most eclectic neighborhood, full of art, coffee shops, restaurants and historic homes.
$690KTypical home value
14 to 15 minTo the Galleria
Houston ISD (verify each address)School district
[~000,000]Residents
Eat
Where to eat in Montrose
Do
The Perfect Saturday in Montrose
9 AM
CoffeeAgora10:30 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
- Bungalows, fourplexes, new townhomes and a few grand older homes
- Single-family range
- $250K to $4.6M
- Townhome/condo range
- $100K to $928K
- School district
- Houston ISD (verify each address)
- To the Galleria
- 14 to 15 min
- To the Medical Center
- 11 to 13 min
- To Downtown
- 15 to 15 min, about 3.3 miles
- Flood notes
- Sample address checked was outside the mapped 100-year floodplain; the bayou corridor along the northern edge of the area carries floodplain exposure. Verify by address.
- Property tax
- About 2.13% combined rate
Dillon's take
Montrose rewards patience. The best streets rarely have more than a few homes for sale at once, and historic district rules can limit what you can change.
Compare Montrose to another areaMarket
Montrose this month
Based on closed HAR MLS sales, 2025-01 to 2026-10. Independently verify before relying on these figures.
$690,000Median sale price
26Median days on market
165Homes for sale
$775,000Typical asking price
Neighborhoods
Subdivisions within Montrose
No subdivision profiles yet for Montrose.
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FAQ
Common questions about Montrose
Is Montrose a good place to live?
Houston's most eclectic neighborhood, full of art, coffee shops, restaurants and historic homes. It fits buyers who want character, walkability and a strong food scene.
How far is Montrose from downtown Houston?
15 to 15 min, about 3.3 miles.
What school district serves Montrose?
Houston ISD (verify each address)
Does Montrose flood?
Sample address checked was outside the mapped 100-year floodplain; the bayou corridor along the northern edge of the area carries floodplain exposure. Verify by address.
