Neighbors
Timbergrove, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and the Washington Avenue corridor border it1.
Houston Area Guide
Houston Heights homes for sale: The Heights area guide
The Heights began in 1891 as an independent suburb planned by Oscar Martin Carter's Omaha and South Texas Land Company on 1,756 acres northwest of downtown1.
History
A planned suburb inside the city
The Heights forms the core of the Greater Heights Super Neighborhood with Norhill and Woodland Heights1.
Historic rules
Parts of the area are city historic districts; check before exterior work.
Buyer notes
Bungalows and new builds
Compare restored bungalows with new construction; pull the HCAD record2 and flood tool3.
Common Questions
Houston Heights: common questions
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Houston Heights?
Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Houston Heights and the greater Houston area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.
What should I check before buying a home in The Heights?
Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer.
When was the Heights founded?
18911.
What is the Greater Heights?
A city Super Neighborhood including Norhill and Woodland Heights1.
How do I check flood risk?
Use the Harris County flood tool3.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.
- Houston Heights, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Harris Central Appraisal District, Harris Central Appraisal District (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool, Harris County Flood Control District (accessed 2026-10-15).