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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

Boulevard Oaks Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, encompasses seven subdivisions built from 1923 to 1940 southwest of downtown Houston. Anchored by Edgemont’s oak‑lined esplanades on North and South Boulevards, its streets are shaded by live oaks thanks to early resident Evie Jo Craven Wilson’s long‑running planting program. The neighborhood’s cohesive Revival‑style architecture—predominantly Tudor Revival alongside Colonial, French Eclectic, Italian Renaissance and Spanish Eclectic homes—reflects the city’s 1920s building boom. Well‑maintained and continually inhabited, Boulevard Oaks remains a premier example of Houston’s early twentieth‑century residential planning.

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