Highland Village / Midlane Real Estate Guide

Highland Village / Midlane homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Highland Village is one of the “pocket neighborhoods” near River Oaks and the Galleria/Uptown area. Deed-restricted and nestled just south of an upscale Houston retail destination, the neighborhood is a popular option.

Highland Village residents enjoy:

• PROXIMITY TO GREAT RETAIL AND DINING: The Highland Village Shopping Center, one of Houston’s earliest shopping destinations, is a stone’s throw away from the neighborhood. Landscaped and lined with upscale retail and dining options, the shopping center has been around since 1957. Today, it has more than 60 luxury boutiques, restaurants, and commercial establishments. Other nearby retail centers include River Oaks District, the Galleria, and Uptown Park.

• EASY ACCESS TO BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT HUBS: Highland Village is blocks away from two of Houston’s key business and employment hubs. The neighborhood is nestled in the area between the Galleria/Uptown Houston and Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza. The Galleria alone area features more than 2,000 businesses and 23 million square feet of office space.

• GREAT IB WORLD SCHOOLS: Three of HISD’s International Baccalaureate World Schools serve Highland Village homes. St. George Place Elementary, Lanier Middle, and Lamar High School are among the best schools in the Inner Loop.

• RISING LAND VALUES: Highland Village real estate has posted steady appreciation rates over the past decade. The median sales price is over $700,000. Land value appreciation in the neighborhood is also among the best in Houston. (See also The Salary I Need To Buy A Home In Houston’s Best Neighborhoods)

• STRONG HOA INVOLVEMENT: Like most of Houston’s pocket subdivisions (Lynn Park and Oak Estates), Highland Village is deed-restricted. Architectural guidelines, deed covenants, and an active HOA (Highland Village Civic Club) have helped maintain the neighborhood’s overall look and feel.

• SELECTION OF HOMES: Highland Village is a mixture of old and new Single-Family Homes and Townhomes. Although traditional ranch-style homes are the most common in the area, new construction homes are also available.

• SHORT COMMUTES: The neighborhood has easy access to main districts via major roads and freeways nearby. This includes Loop 610, Southwest Freeway, Willowick Road, and Westheimer Road. The Texas Medical Center and Downtown Houston are both conveniently accessible from the neighborhood

Buying or selling a home in Highland Village can be challenging due to the neighborhood’s deed restrictions, older homes, and proximity to railroad tracks (which can affect resale values).

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Highland Village area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston's best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

“Kim Vargas and Aaron did an amazing job helping us find our new home. They were very good at explaining the process of buying and provided excellent guidance. They also have a strong network of service providers that helped us take a critical look at the house we bought. My spouse and I highly recommend Kim and Aaron and will utilize their help if we trade up in the future.” - Stephen Jimenez (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

1. Highland Village / Midlane Home Sale Trends
2. Highland Village / Midlane Best Realtor Insights
3. Highland Village / Midlane Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Highland Village / Midlane Schools
5. Highland Village / Midlane Real Estate Market

Highland Village / Midlane Home Sale Trends

Highland Village / Midlane, a coveted small neighborhood, is located near the Galleria/Uptown area and River Oaks. It is a deed-restricted community just 6 miles west of downtown Houston.

Highland Village is popular for its:

• PRIME LOCATION: Highland Village/Midlane is located in a prime location with easy access to two of Houston's key business and employment hubs. The neighborhood is minutes away from the Galleria area and Greenway Plaza. Residents also have easy access to downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.

• TOP SCHOOLS: Homes in the area are zoned to some of Houston's top schools, including Lanier Middle School.

• THRIVING MARKET: Highland Village / Midlane has one of the best land value appreciation in Houston, posting impressive appreciation rates over the past decade. The median sale price peaked at over $1,000,000.

Highland Village / Midlane has an active civic club, the Highland Village Civic Club which enforces the community's deed restrictions, maintains common areas, and provides extra security.

Highland Village / Midlane Best Realtor Insights

Highland Village is a deed-restricted residential enclave located about 6 miles west of Downtown Houston.

• The Highland Village Shopping Center, one of Houston’s earliest shopping destinations, is a stone’s throw away from the neighborhood. Today, it has more than 60 luxury boutiques, restaurants, and commercial establishments.

• Nestled in the area between the Galleria/Uptown Houston and Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza, Highland Village homes are blocks away from two of Houston’s key business and employment hubs.

• Three of Houston ISD’s International Baccalaureate World Schools serve Highland Village homes. St. George Place Elementary, Lanier Middle, and Lamar High School are among the best schools in the Inner Loop.

• Highland Village real estate has posted steady appreciation rates over the past decade.

• Architectural guidelines, deed covenants, and an active HOA (Highland Village Civic Club) help maintain the neighborhood’s overall look and feel.

• The neighborhood has easy access to main districts via major roads and freeways nearby, including Loop 610, Southwest Freeway, Willowick Road, and Westheimer Road. The Texas Medical Center and Downtown Houston are both conveniently accessible from the neighborhood.

• Highland Village is a mixture of old and new, ranging from the neighborhood’s original ranch-style homes and new construction homes.

• Homes in the neighborhood can offer between 3 to 5 bedrooms, with around 1,700 to 8,000 square feet of living space. Traditional architecture – mostly ranch-style – is common in the area.

• Lot sizes are mostly between 6,000 to more than 9,000 square feet.

• Prices for Highland Village homes for sale can start at around $400,000. Newer homes are typically priced higher and can go for more than $3,000,000.

Highland Village / Midlane Maps, Location & Zip Code

Highland Village / Midlane Schools

Elementary Schools

• The School at St. George Place Elementary at 5430 Hidalgo St. The School has a Vanguard (Gifted and Talented) Neighborhood program designed to meet the needs of the Gifted and Talented students. The School at St George Place is ranked #999 in Texas Elementary Schools.

Middle Schools

• Lanier Middle School at 2600 Woodhead Lanier Middle has interesting clubs to choose from such as the 6th Grade Debate Club, Among Us/Virtual Games. Genshin, and more. The school has a strong history of supporting a thriving Fine Arts program.

High Schools

• Lamar High School at 3325 Westheimer Rd. Lamar High offers clubs from A to Y. The school's mission is to encourage all students to be inquiring and knowledgeable individuals.

Highland Village / Midlane Real Estate Market

Highland Village Single-Family Home Sale Trends

A relatively small community, Highland Village is largely a collection of older homes from the 1950s.

A good number of these vintage homes have been updated and renovated, though some have been torn down during the 1990s and 2000s to make way for larger homes.

Ranch and traditional-style homes are common in the area, though newer homes feature other architectural influences. Floor plans typically offer around 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3 baths.

Lot sizes can range from 6,000 to more than 9,000 square feet while living areas can be between 1,700 to 8,000 square feet.
Pricing for Highland Village single-family homes for sale varies depending on size, location, and the condition of the home.

Highland Village Townhomes Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Highland Village. The neighborhood’s deed restrictions limit the construction of multi-family dwellings and townhomes. There are, however, townhomes available in other Inner Loop neighborhoods like Camp Logan, Rice Military, and Montrose.

Highland Village Condo Sale Trends

River Oaks:

• River Oak Gardens
• Piedmont at River Oaks
• Huntingdon
• The Royalton at River Oaks
• Bayou Bend Towers
• Inwood Manor
• Regency House
• Renoir Lofts
• The Willowick
• The River Oaks

Galleria:

• Cosmopolitan
• Astoria
• Highland Tower
• Montebello
• Villa D'Este
• Four Leaf Towers
• The Bristol
• Empire Lofts
• Lofts on Post Oaks

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos.

Highland Village Houston History

S.N. Adams established Highland Village, so named for his native Scotland.

The neighborhood of Highland Village was built around the mid-1940s and early 50s. Most neighborhoods established during the period are Highland Village homes that feature traditional and ranch-style designs. Some of these older bungalows still line the neighborhood’s streets, though others have since been replaced with new and bigger homes.

Adams also developed the Highland Village Shopping Center during the mid-1940s. One of Houston’s first shopping centers, Highland Village has undergone a lot of changes, though it remains a destination for retail, dining, and entertainment.

Fun Things To Do Near Highland Village Houston

Highland Village’s location along Westheimer Road gives its residents great access to Houston’s best shopping, entertainment, and dining centers.

The eponymous Highland Village is perhaps the neighborhood’s best landmark. The 50-year-old shopping center was developed with the surrounding neighborhoods in mind. It has changed hands a few times but has remained one of Houston’s retail destinations for its upscale boutiques, great collection of restaurants, and variety of specialty stores. Establishments in the area include the Apple Store, Central Market, and P.F. Chang’s.

The River Oaks District is a few blocks away from Highland Village as well. The upscale shopping center features more than 250,000 square feet of retail space and a variety of boutiques, restaurants, and outdoor cafes.

Other retail, dining, and entertainment destinations like Montrose, the Galleria, Upper Kirby, and Rice Military all within minutes of Highland Village homes.

Here are some of Highland Village Houston's must-visit places:

Dining

• Smith & Wollensky
• P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
• Escalante’s
• UP Restaurant
• RA Sushi
• Seasons 52
• Liberty Kitchen
• Weslayan Cafe
• Relish Fine Foods
• Pizzeria Solario
• Tiny Boxwoods
• Healthy Cow Pizza
• Frank’s Americana Revival
• Bayou City Seafood and Pasta

Retail

• Highland Village Shopping Center
• River Oaks Shopping Center
• The Galleria
• Uptown Park
• Rice Village
• River Oaks District

Nightlife

• Story Ultralounge
• Seasons 52
• Bar 12
• Le Colonial
• Revolve Kitchen + Bar
• Swagger Lounge & Bar
• Oporto Cafe
• The West End
• The Railyard
• WXYZ Bar
• UROPA
• The Hideout Lounge
• Dexel House
• The Cellar Bar

Groceries

• Central Market
• Target
• Westcreek Market and Deli
• H-E-B
• Whole Foods Market
• Kroger
• Trader Joe’s
• Randall’s

Golf and Outdoor Entertainment

• River Oaks Country Club
• Memorial Park Golf Course
• Hermann Park Golf Course
• Memorial Park

Highland Village Houston Realtor – Paige Martin

As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.

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