The Houston Neighborhoods in this price range offer a good mix of lifestyle and housing options.  You will find urban and residential options that are close to all of Houston’s hot spots.  Since we focus on Houston’s near-town neighborhoods, we’ll take a look at the best options in this area.

Montrose

Montrose is an eclectic urban neighborhood that was recently recognized as one of the Ten Best Neighborhoods in the country by the American Planning Association.  The street grid lends itself to being very walkable to the diverse mix of retail and entertainment options along Montrose Blvd and Westheimer.  Lower Westheimer in particular is experiencing a rebirth with several new restaurants that have opened recently or are under construction.  These include El Real, Uchi, and Underbelly.  The location offers easy access to all the major business districts including Downtown, The Texas Medical Center, Greenway, and the Galleria.

Housing options in this price range are as diverse as the residents and include stately restored homes, classic bungalows, new construction townhomes, and mid-rise condos.  This price range is a starting point for homes in this neighborhood as prices for prime real estate can easily reach the $1million mark.

Rice Military & Washington Corridor

Rice Military and the Washington Corridor is one the most popular neighborhoods for young professionals.  Its close proximity to Memorial Park makes it the perfect option for those who enjoy the outdoors and the excellent jogging trails.  Entertainment options along Washington Avenue are diverse and numerous.  Some of our favorites include El Tiempo, Max’s Wine Dive, and Star Pizza.  The central location also offers easy access to the major business districts.

The predominant housing option in Rice Military is new construction, recent-build townhomes and patio homes.  Towards the middle and higher end of this price range, you can find many free-standing units with small yards.  Home builders continue to find land to develop and home buyers continue to gobble up the new construction as they build it.

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