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The Heights
Porches, bungalows, and a walkable main street feel just minutes from downtown.
$675KTypical home value
17 to 17 minTo the Galleria
Houston ISD (verify each address)School district
[~000,000]Residents
Eat
Where to eat in The Heights
Do
The Perfect Saturday in The Heights
9 AM
CoffeeBoomtown Coffee10:30 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
- Restored bungalows, new construction, and townhomes
- Single-family range
- $90K to $3.0M
- Townhome/condo range
- $132K to $775K
- School district
- Houston ISD (verify each address)
- To the Galleria
- 17 to 17 min
- To the Medical Center
- 17 to 17 min
- To Downtown
- 14 to 14 min, about 6.3 miles
- Flood notes
- Sample address checked was outside the mapped 100-year floodplain; areas nearer White Oak Bayou on the north side carry floodplain exposure. Verify by address.
- Property tax
- About 2.13% combined rate
Dillon's take
The Heights is the neighborhood buyers ask me about most, and the best streets move fast. Historic district rules can limit changes, so read them before you plan a remodel.
Compare The Heights to another areaMarket
The Heights this month
Based on closed HAR MLS sales, 2025-01 to 2026-10. Independently verify before relying on these figures.
$675,000Median sale price
20Median days on market
415Homes for sale
$629,999Typical asking price
Neighborhoods
Subdivisions within The Heights
Inside The Heights
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FAQ
Common questions about The Heights
Is The Heights a good place to live?
Porches, bungalows, and a walkable main street feel just minutes from downtown. It fits people who want character, walkability, and a short drive to everything.
How far is The Heights from downtown Houston?
14 to 14 min, about 6.3 miles.
What school district serves The Heights?
Houston ISD (verify each address)
Does The Heights flood?
Sample address checked was outside the mapped 100-year floodplain; areas nearer White Oak Bayou on the north side carry floodplain exposure. Verify by address.
Stories from The Heights