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Memorial Villages

Suburban Luxury Meets Urban Accessibility. One of Houston’s most exclusive and serene residential areas: Nestled in the western part of Houston, the Memorial Villages are a collection of six affluent, independent municipalities: Hunters Creek, Bunker Hill, Piney Point, and Hedwig. Known for their spacious estates, quiet streets, and lush greenery, the Villages offer a tranquil suburban lifestyle while remaining conveniently close to Houston's bustling urban core.

The Heights

One of the city's most cherished neighborhoods. A blend of historic charm and modern amenities, rich in history, dating back to the late 19th century. With several parks and green spaces, the Heights is great for outdoor enthusiasts and retains much of its original character, featuring tree-lined streets, unique architecture, and a community-focused lifestyle. A hotspot for families, young professionals, and retirees seeking a vibrant yet laid-back atmosphere. The Heights is a tight-knit community with an emphasis on local businesses, sustainability, and neighborly camaraderie. Don't miss out on White Linen Night and Lights In The Heights

River Oaks

River Oaks is an exclusive, historic neighborhood in Houston, Texas, with a strong real estate market. It's one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country. This year, River Oaks is expected to continue to be a popular destination for home buyers. River Oaks was Houston's first master planned community, developed in the 1920s.
It's a mix of traditional homes, grand estates, luxury condos, and townhomes in gated communities.
It's centrally located in the Inner Loop, with easy access to downtown, the Medical Center, and the Galleria.

Montrose

This neighborhood is Immediately west of downtown Houston and is bounded by Allen Parkway to the north, Highway 59 to the south, Bagby Street to the east, and Shepherd Drive to the west. Montrose is a pocket of eccentricity: a bohemian hipster pocket within a vibrant four square miles, you’ll find an abundance of newcomer restaurants, cocktail bars, posh shops and art galleries rubbing shoulders with tattoo parlors, palm readers, and vintage clothing stores.

West University Place

West U was originally part of a larger area called Rice University’s land. In 1910, the area began to develop more formally as a residential area when it was part of the Rice University estate, named after the founder of Rice University, William Marsh Rice. West University Place was incorporated as a city in 1924. The area quickly attracted affluent residents, with developers promoting the neighborhood as an upscale place to live. This was due to its proximity to Rice University, the burgeoning Texas Medical Center, and the ease of access to downtown Houston. This Great Neighborhood offers some of the best eateries, coffee bars, parks and so much more, all within walking distance. The oak tree lined boulevards are not to be missed. Take a drive down Sunset, showcasing the beautiful canopy formed by large, mature oak trees.

Boulevard Oaks

The Boulevard Oaks Historic District is one of the finest residential neighborhoods constructed during Houston’s building boom in the 1920s. It consists of seven different subdivisions, built between 1923 and 1940; the homes were designed by some of Houston’s most prominent architects. Today, the neighborhood is best known for its esplanades lined with giant oak trees, along North and South Boulevards. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

During Houston’s early days, many prominent residents lived in a downtown neighborhood called “Quality Hill.” As the city grew, that neighborhood began to shift from exclusively residential to a mix of residential, public and commercial buildings.

Spurred by a housing shortage (Houston’s population doubled between 1900 and 1910) and a desire for newer, cleaner neighborhoods, fashionable Houston families began to move from downtown. Some built larger homes south of downtown. Others moved north to Houston Heights, which developed in the 1890s. As the twentieth century unfolded, a number of upscale subdivisions developed southwest of downtown and became known as the “South End.” These included Westmoreland, Courtlandt Place, Avondale, Hyde Park, Cherryhurst, and Montrose. The Rice Institute, Hermann Park, Museum of Fine Arts, and Hermann Hospital were built south of Montrose.

Houston’s population had doubled yet again by 1920 and the South End became the fashionable place to live. More exclusive subdivisions were built, including Shadyside, West Eleventh Place, Waverly Court, Jandor Gardens, and Shadowlawn. On three blocks along North and South Boulevards, a collection of small subdivisions developed their own collective identity. This area is now known as Boulevard Oaks.

The subdivisions that make up Boulevard Oaks are Edgemont, West Edgemont, Ormond Place, and West Ormond Place. Sixteen more lots at the west end of the boulevards were developed in the same pattern. All of these were developed between 1923 and 1935.

The first subdivision to be built, Edgemont, set the tone for the entire neighborhood. North and South Boulevard were built with esplanades. When the first lots in Edgemont were offered for sale, the developers planted grass on the esplanades and continuous rows of live oak trees on either side of the streets. As the other subdivisions in the neighborhood were developed, residents planted different trees along the street. Throughout the year, trees have remained a focal point of the neighborhood. Much of this can be attributed to a resident named Evie Jo Craven Wilson, who lived in her childhood home at 1921 North Boulevard. Mrs. Wilson worked with the City Parks Forester to create a plan for planting oak trees and maintaining the esplanades. Her oak tree planting program has continued throughout the years.

Boulevard Oaks also has a unified appearance because of its architecture. The original houses in the neighborhood were built in the Revival styles that were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Most of the historic homes on North and South Boulevards are Tudor Revival. Other styles found in the district are Colonial Revival, French Eclectic, Italian Renaissance, and Spanish Eclectic.

Many of the original residents stayed in Boulevard Oaks until their later years. By the 1970s, young families began to move into the neighborhood and update the houses. Boulevard Oaks never experienced a downturn like other Houston neighborhoods. It is one of Houston’s best examples of neighborhood planning in the 1920s.

The Woodlands

The Woodlands offers a wide variety of home styles throughout its eight villages. Homes range in price, style, and size, creating a community that’s architecturally interesting, aesthetically diverse and authentically yours. Beyond the gates of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands, you’ll discover a beautiful lakefront enclave that is both a vision and an invitation. Covering a spacious private shoreline, it is an entryway to new possibilities. Here, each home is built for sophisticated comfort and design.

Galveston

Galveston, Texas, is a historic coastal city on Galveston Island, about 50 miles southeast of Houston. Known for its sandy beaches, Victorian architecture, vibrant culture, cruise ports, seafood, live music and Moody Gardens, it's a popular destination for both tourists and residents. Mardi Gras and Dickens on the Strand are events held annually. Before European settlement, the island was home to the Karankawa Native American tribe. Cabeza de Vaca, a Spanish explorer is believed to have been the first European to set foot on the island in 1528, and journaled his experience from Galveston to Culiacan, Mexico. In the early 1800's, French pirate Jean Lafitte established a colony in Galveston. Today Galveston is around 53,000 residents.

East End

In recent years, the East End has experienced significant revitalization and gentrification, especially with the construction of new businesses, restaurants, and residential developments. The growth of the Harrisburg area and the expansion of Light Rail have also contributed to the area’s transformation. East End, this pocket east of downtown provides opportunity to be in a vibrant neighborhood close to downtown Houston.

Neighborhoods In Houston