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Rice / Museum District

Museums, Hermann Park and Rice University set the tone for some of the most elegant streets in the city.

$900KTypical home value
17 to 17 minTo the Galleria
Houston ISD (verify each address)School district
[~000,000]Residents

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1 PM

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What it's like to live here

Typical homes
Historic homes, condos and newer townhomes
Single-family range
$280K to $10.4M
Townhome/condo range
$105K to $1.9M
School district
Houston ISD (verify each address)
To the Galleria
17 to 17 min
To the Medical Center
6 to 6 min
To Downtown
9 to 10 min, about 3.6 miles
Flood notes
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Property tax
About 2.13% combined rate

Dillon's take

You are paying for location and neighbors like the museums and the park. Condos here can be a smart entry point into an area that rarely gets cheaper.

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Rice / Museum District this month

Based on closed HAR MLS sales, 2025-01 to 2026-10. Independently verify before relying on these figures.

$900,000Median sale price
17Median days on market
121Homes for sale
$649,900Typical asking price

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Is Rice / Museum District a good place to live?

Museums, Hermann Park and Rice University set the tone for some of the most elegant streets in the city. It fits buyers who want culture, green space and a central address.

How far is Rice / Museum District from downtown Houston?

9 to 10 min, about 3.6 miles.

What school district serves Rice / Museum District?

Houston ISD (verify each address)

Does Rice / Museum District flood?

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