Paige Martin: Museum District Maps and Neighborhood Guide

Museum District Houston Neighborhood

An association of 20 museums and galleries, Museum District Houston is among the country’s premier cultural destinations. 

This diverse community is under the management and supervision of the Houston Museum District Association that aims to foster harmonious relationships amongst its members.

Since its formation in 1997, Museum District emerged as a desirable community to live in because of the following:

• GREAT LOCATION: Located at the southwest of Downtown, Museum District is at the center of the cultural center of Houston.  It is also near some of Houston’s most sought after business districts such as Montrose.
• EASY ACCESSIBILITY: METRO bus shuttles offer free rides and stops near or at each of the four METRORail stations in the Museum District Houston.  METRORail stations are accessible from State Highway 288, US 59, and Main Street.
• DIVERSE COLLECTION OF HOMES: Museum District homes for sale are as diverse as the museums, with bungalows beautifully blending with the duplexes in the neighborhood. The neighborhood also has collection of New York style lofts, gated garden homes, townhomes, and patio houses.
• STRONG MARKET VALUE: Largely popular among young professionals, Museum District properties have a 10-year median sales price increase of 69%.
• PREMIER CULTURAL DESTINATIONS:  Museum District is amidst Houston’s cultural center place where it has variety of museums and other cultural and entertainment community venues surrounding it.  A scenic drive along the famous Hermann Park leads to the heart of the Museum District Houston community and its museums.

Museum District Neighborhood Information

Roughly bordered by Texas Medical Center, the Neartown area, and Rice University, Museum District is the area located within the 1.5 mile radius of the Mecom Fountain located in Hermann Park.

Museum District lies along two major freeways: Southwest and South Freeway.  The neighborhood enjoys easy access going to Downtown and Midtown Houston, Texas Medical Center, and Greenway Plaza business district.

Despite its proximity to Houston’s premier districts, the neighborhood continues to remain a peaceful reserve. 

Fun Things To Do In and Around Museum District

With its collection of 20 museums, cultural centers, galleries, and community organizations, residents of Museum District have access to numerous activities within a 1.5 mile radius.

Annually, Museum District and its cultural institutions attract over 8.7 million of visitors.  This culture-filled region is home to the nation’s sixth largest art museum, that offer visitors a 300,000-square feet of space solely dedicated to costumes, sculptures, paintings, textiles, and photographs that dates back to the antiquities.

In addition, Museum District is within Hermann Park that offers recreational activities such as tennis courts, playgrounds, fountains, gardens, jogging, and biking trails.

The location of Museum District provides its residents a number of entertainment options.  One of which is the Miller Outdoor Theatre, a wonderful cultural center near the community that feature musicals, adult plays, and dance companies.  The theatre also features children’s series with a mix of young performers and experienced adult performers.

Other places to visit near Museum District Houston include:

Museums

• Asia Society Texas Center
• Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
• Children’s Museum of Houston
• Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
• Czech Cultural Center Houston
• DiverseWorks
• The Health Museum
• Holocaust Museum Houston
• Houston Center of Contemporary Craft
• Houston Center for Photography
• Houston Museum of African American Culture
• Houston Museum of Natural Science
• Houston Zoo
• The John C. Freeman Weather Museum
• The Jung Center of Houston
• Lawndale Art Center
• The Menil Collection
• The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
• Rice University Art Gallery
• The Rothko Chapel

Shopping

• Daniel Boone Cycles
• Southern Importers & Exporters
• Rockin Robin Guitars & Music
• Rosewood Flowers
• Spectacles on Montrose
• CVS Pharmacy
• District Design Studio

Restaurants

• Airline Seafood (seafood market)
• Ambrosia
• Benjy’s
• Black Hole Coffee House
• Bodegas Taco Shop
• Bosta Wine & Coffee
• Bowl Café
• Green Seed Vegan
• Kaffeine Coffee Internet & Office Café
• Ladybird (food truck)
• Lucille’s
• Maxwell Street Grill
• Nippon Japanese Restaurant
• Number 1 Chicken Rice & Seafood
• Papa Mio Italian Café
• Pax Americana
• Reggae Hut (Carribean)
• Shipley DO-Nut Shops
• The Lexington Grille
• The Raven Grill

Nightlife

• Absinthe Brassiere
• Bar 5015
• Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
• Grand Prize Bar
• Harp
• Monarch Restaurant & Lounge
• Museum Park Café
• Revelry on Richmond
• Zimm’s Martini & Wine Bar

Convenience Stores

• Walgreens
• King Mart
• Sunrise Groceries

Parks and Playgrounds

• Hermann Park Conservancy
• Hermann Park Trail
• Hermann Park Garden Center
• Mecom Fountain
• Ervan Chew Park

Entertainment

• Miller Outdoor Theatre
• Wortham IMAX Theatre
• Burt Baker Planetarium

Museum District Schools

Students of Museum District are under the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Public Schools

Elementary Schools

• MacGregor Elementary School at 4801 La Branch St. 
• Poe Elementary School at 5100 Hazard St.

Middle Schools

• Lanier Middle School at 2600 Woodland
• Cullen Middle School at 6900 Scott St.

High School

• DeBakey High School for Health Professions at 3100 Shenandoah St.
• High School for the Performing and Visual Arts at 4001 Stanford St.
• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd
• Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy at 1906 Cleburne St.

Private Schools

Museum District is also near some of the best performing private schools in Houston. Private schools within 15 to 20 minutes of Museum District homes include:

• St. John’s School at 2401 Claremont Ln. St.
• St. Paul’s School at 5501 Main St.
• Montessori Country Day School at 5117 La Branch St.
• Presbyterian School at 5300 Main St.
• The Joy School at 1 Chelsea Blvd.

Museum District Homes For Sale

Museum District Houston has eclectic mix of houses that reflects varying tastes.  Some of the streets in the community follow heavy deed restrictions while others carefully mix residential and commercial buildings.  There are new constructions beside older and historic homes, duplexes, bungalow homes, garden homes, town homes, lofts, and high rise condominiums.

Similar to most Harris county neighborhoods, Museum District Houston homes for sale have prices slightly higher than most of other residential units for sale in Houston.  Homes have a median appraised value of $1,058,076 for an average lot size of 11,550 square feet.

Properties inside the Museum District are diverse and vary in sizes, home styles, and prices.  Some older bungalow houses sell for $200,000; townhomes go for $300,000; loft and garden style zero lot-line properties are in the high $400,000s; while larger estate homes and expansive mansions can cost millions.

In just a short span of 10 years, Museum District homes for sale posted a 69% increase in its median sales price from $438,075 in 2005 to $739,756 in 2014.  Price per square foot increased from $208 in 2005 to $298 in 2014, a significant 43% price change.

The lovely community of Museum District beautifully blends in the convenience and comfort with urban living.  Due to this, Museum District remains among Houston’s most popular real estate market.

Properties in the community offer residents top of the line amenities that include units furnished with modern appliances.

Single Family Homes

Museum District Houston single family homes for sale feature home sizes that range from 2,550 to 4,520 square feet. Among these are older homes with prices that vary depending on the extent of renovation done.

Newer constructions with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on 2,290 square feet of living space sell for over $400,000.

Shadyside, a gated community within Museum District is home to grand estates, while the adjacent oak-canopied esplanades of South and North Boulevards have legendary mansions.  Properties like these can sell for more than $1 million.

Many of the older single family homes for sale in Museum District are still in top shape. But, many homeowners are also more likely to renovate their homes.

Townhomes For Sale

Museum District townhomes and apartments give residents the luxury of community amenities that includes state-of-the-art fitness centers, expansive common areas, resort style swimming pools, parking spaces, and so much more without the difficulty of maintenance with single family homes.

Most of the Museum District townhomes for sale have 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and have an average estimated value of $354,441.  Some of the properties include a 2-car attached garage.

Townhomes are a popular choice among young professionals who work within the Texas Medical Center and its nearby business centers, with a 15.8% increase from sales recorded in the past year.

Modern Museum District townhomes for sale, with prices ranging from $300,000 to $600,000, are a favorite among homebuyer’s wish list and with good reason.

Condos For Sale

Museum District is home to some of the Houston’s sought after condominiums buildings.  Museum Flats at 5715 Almeda has 24 condo units strategically spread throughout four floors. 

Condominiums units have varying floor plans but most units come with 2-4 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 baths and sell from $400K to as much as $2,500,000. 

Some of the condo buildings feature the following:

• Hardwood floors
• Custom-built cabinetry
• Modern kitchen appliances
• Custom crown moldings
• Granite countertops
• Washer/Dryer
• Walk in closet

Some of the amenities include:

• Card access
• Direct access elevators
• Trash chutes
• Concierge services
• Assigned parking
• Landscaped garden
• Porter service

Popular Museum District Condos include:

• 2520 Robinhood Houston
• IL Palazzo Condominium
• Warwick Towers Houston
• 7575 Kirby Houston
• The Mosaic Houston
• Serento Houston Condo

Other condo units within Museum District:

• 1400 Hermann
• 5000 Montrose
• Chateau Ten Sunset
• Oaks on Caroline Condos
• Parklane
• The Valencia
• Topaz Villas
• The Spires

Source: Museum District Houston

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