Homes for Sale in the Museum District Neighborhood, Houston, TX

Homes for Sale in the Museum District Neighborhood Houston TX 

Why Do People Live Here?

The Houston's Museum District is one of the most cultural mecca in the country.  It is the center of culture for Houston and is often a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.  The District is an association of more than 50 museums, galleries, cultural centers, business organizations, and residential neighborhoods.  The most visited places include the Museum of Natural Science, the Children's Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, and the Houston Zoo.  Houston's Museum District is bordered by Rice University, the Neartown area and Texas Medical Center.  It is served by four stops on the METRORail, and is easily accessible from US 59, State Highway 288 and Main Street.

Through the efforts of the Museum District Development Association of Houston, the once decrepit neighborhood has been transformed into a cultural and art destination.  It's revitalization installed Houston as a city of vital urban importance, similar to the French Quarter in New Orleans, St. Germain in Paris, and Georgetown in Washington, DC.  This gentrification has spawned real estate development in the area.  Home prices vary greatly from the $300K for a smaller home or bungalow, $400K for a newer townhome, $400K and upwards for a newer built home, and larger homes scale up through the millions.  If you are looking for a metropolitan and art filled lifestyle, the Museum District offers the best.

Looking for a Home in the Museum District?

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What's the Neighborhood Like?

The Museum District neighborhoods include Boulevard Oaks, Broadacres, Shadyside, Shadow Lawn, Edgemont, Windemer, Wessex and Southgate. This pedestrian-friendly community receives about 8.7 million guests and is the proud home of the country's "sixth largest art museum."  The 300,000 sq. ft. of space has been dedicated to paintings, sculptures, costumes, photography and textiles.  Additional must see includes a vault that holds the largest emeral crystal ever recovered in North America, a kid-run city complete with skyling, government and job rules, and also the place where you could find Houston's first and only 4D theater.  For additional market information, please click here --  Market Report.

What's Going on Nearby the Museum District Neighborhood?

The Museum District in Houston has 19 museums within a 1.5 mile radius of the Mecom Fountain.  Through the Houston Museum District Association's collaborative efforts, the Museum District is experiencing tremendous growth that maximizes the use of the city's artistic, scientific and educational resources.  In addition to the incredible museums, other attractions include the Houston Zoo, the Lawndale Art Center, Hermann Park Conservancy, the Miller Outdoor Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center, and others.  Nearby restaurants include the Reggae Hut, Ambrosia, Green Seed Vegan, Bowl Cafe, Grand Prize Bar, The Lexington Grill, Bodega's Taco Shop, Absinthe Brasserie, and others.  Specialty shops are also available offering eclectic unique items.  

What Schools will the Kids Attend?

Zoned to Houston Independent School District, the closest elementary school to The Museum District is Poe Elementary School, while the closest middle school in the area is Lanier Middle School.  Post Oak High School (Montessori) is the first and only high school in the Museum District.  Alternatively, another option is the magnet school -- High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.  For additional school information, click here --- School Report.

Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?

Now that you've read about The Museum District, take a look at Homes for Sale in the Museum District for the current property listings.