Active6 beds · 5 baths · 4,070 sq ft
404 Moss Street
Houston, TX 77009
MLS #76239362 · Realty Of America, LLC
Houston's first planned community, founded in 1891 — and still one of its most coveted addresses. Historic Victorian homes, craftsman bungalows, and modern new builds on tree-lined streets, with walkable dining, 17-plus miles of trails, and a 10-minute commute to Downtown.
WHY BUYERS CHOOSE THE HEIGHTS
The rare Houston neighborhood where historic character, genuine walkability, and consistent long-term appreciation coexist — and where the lifestyle is unmistakably its own.
The Houston Heights doesn't need to explain itself to anyone who's spent time there. Founded in 1891 as Houston's first planned community and sitting just four miles northwest of Downtown, it has spent more than a century earning a reputation that most neighborhoods only aspire to. The largest designated historic district in the city. The highest 10-year appreciation rate of any intown Houston neighborhood. A dining and retail corridor on 19th Street that draws people from across the metro. A trail network along White Oak Bayou that connects residents to Downtown without a car. And beneath all of it, a community identity strong enough that people who move here rarely leave — and those who do leave often come back. For buyers who want a neighborhood that is unmistakably itself, the Heights stands alone.
The Heights Historic Districts — East, West, and South — together form the largest designated historic district in Houston, protecting an extraordinary collection of Victorian homes, craftsman bungalows, and Gulf Coast cottages. Several homes are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 19th Street corridor puts locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, antique boutiques, and live music venues within walking distance. The White Oak Bayou Greenway and Heights Hike and Bike Trail add 17-plus miles of paved paths connecting residents to parks and Downtown — a level of walkable infrastructure that defines daily life here.
Property values in the Heights have appreciated 49% over the past decade — the highest 10-year rate of any intown Houston neighborhood — with the median reaching $675,000–$690,000 in 2025 and well-positioned homes moving in under two weeks on market.
The Heights offers one of the most architecturally diverse housing stocks in Houston: carefully preserved Victorian and craftsman homes in the historic districts, renovated bungalows on quiet tree-lined streets, and modern luxury townhomes and new-construction single-family homes throughout the broader Greater Heights area. Sub-neighborhoods — Woodland Heights, Norhill, Sunset Heights, Shady Acres — each carry their own character and pricing tier, from the low-$600s in established sections to well over $1 million for new builds and renovated estates on the best blocks. Pricing is driven by proximity to trails and 19th Street retail, flood zone status, lot size, and renovation quality — making local expertise the difference between a good purchase and a great one.
LIVE DATA, LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
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The Heights is not one market — it's dozens of micro-markets, differentiated by street, sub-neighborhood, flood zone, historic district boundary, and proximity to trails and retail. A home on the wrong side of a flood line or two blocks off 19th Street can be a different value proposition than its listing price suggests. Milica helps buyers understand exactly what they're getting — the trail access, the historic district implications, the renovation history, the resale trajectory — before they fall in love with a porch.
Guidance on sub-neighborhoods, historic district rules, flood zone classifications, proximity premiums, and how each block in the Heights compares — so you buy with precision, not just enthusiasm.
Clear communication, careful preparation, and professional representation from first showing through final walkthrough — whether you're buying a century-old Victorian or a brand-new luxury build.
In a neighborhood this desirable — where inventory moves in under two weeks and the gap between the best and worst blocks is real — arriving prepared is not optional. Milica helps Heights buyers understand what they're actually comparing, what drives long-term value here, and what to look for before making an offer.
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Considering the Heights or comparing it with Montrose, Garden Oaks, or other Inner Loop neighborhoods? Get practical guidance on historic district rules, flood zone evaluation, renovation vs. new build decisions, and how to buy with confidence in one of Houston's most competitive markets.
Download the Free GuideA Heights bungalow, a historic residence and a newer townhome should not be priced as interchangeable properties. The specific pocket, home style, condition and lot all matter when selecting comparable sales and identifying the listings buyers are likely to consider alongside yours.
Milica can help you present original features and later improvements clearly, with supporting records for work completed. Photography and showing plans can then focus on the spaces that make your home distinctive, from a front porch or yard to the layout of a multistory residence.
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