Montrose - Houston Texas

Montrose is a diverse neighborhood located in the heart of Houston with approximately 400 single family properties that is adjacent to Midtown and River Oaks.

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Montrose, Houston Texas History

Houston's Montrose features numerous and eclectic types of entertainment in the form of bistros, cafes, diners, outdoor patios, coffeehouses, brew pubs, art galleries, antique shops, clothing boutiques and bookstores. 

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Montrose is one of the older neighborhoods of Houston although, like the emerging Midtown section nearby, it has experienced many changes in the last few years. Just west of Downtown Houston, it is a mix of old stately homes, brick bungalows, town homes, high-rises, lofts and apartment complexes.

Many homes have been completely renovated and updated while others remain almost untouched by time. Still, a large percentage have been torn down and replaced by higher density town homes and lofts.

Montrose Neighborhood History

The people, too, are a well-rounded mix -- from artists, musicians and students to business professionals and corporate executives. The shops in Montrose are just as diverse, and the restaurants include a sampling of fare from all over the world. 

Named for an historic town in Scotland, Montrose was developed in 1911 by J.W. Link, of the Houston Land Corporation. Link's house is now the Administrative Building for St. Thomas University on Montrose Boulevard. Buffalo Bayou forms Montrose's northern boundary, with Highway 59 and the Museum District to the south, Shepherd and the Upper Kirby District to the west, and Midtown and a revitalized Downtown to the east. 

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So historic is the area, that in one small pocket, Courtlandt Place, all homes are listed in the national historic registry. Other surrounding neighborhoods, such as Westmoreland, Avalon Place and Cherryhurst, retain much of their original character, and many homes have alley access to garages in back generating a southern, small-town atmosphere. In nearby areas such as Hyde Park, resale shops, beauty shops and law offices are sprinkled in with houses, duplexes and older apartment buildings. 

Residents of Montrose appreciate living near Downtown Houston, the Museum District, and the Medical Center, and enjoy easy freeway access to other parts of Houston. For those who aim for this lifestyle, the Montrose area offers the best of all worlds.