The Houston Heights…a small town in the big city.  As reported in National Geographic on Foot, “The Heights sits just four miles northwest of downtown Houston.  But stroll the area’s broad, tree-canopied esplanades and side streets dotted with homes dating from the early 1900s and you may think you’ve landed in a small town.  Residents wave cheerful greetings as they walk dogs, tend to gardens exploding with palms, crape myrtle trees and trumpet vines, and tote farmers market finds…” The Houston Heights Association, a nonprofit organization formed in 1973, maintains, improves and beatifies public and private spaces, and promotes and fosters friendship, goodwill, and community spirit.

The Heights District was established in 1893 by millionaire Oscar Martin Carter that developed the 1700 acre tract as a “getaway from the city bustle”.  These days, this historic district offers a priceless central location, stunning architecture ranging from Victorian to Craftsman to modern, proximity to trendy shopping, elegant theater, gourmet eateries, interesting museums and more. The neighborhood is constantly changing with new developments substituting old, while still preserving that unique Heights feel. Real estate selection is wide: From cute bungalows, to trendy condos and townhomes, to massive homes and everything in between.