Houston neighborhood guide
Broadacres
Houston, Texas
A broker-led guide to Broadacres real estate, historic-district boundaries, property characteristics, schools, due diligence and buying or selling in one of Houston’s smallest historic luxury subdivisions.
Updated September 2026
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At a glance
Broadacres, without the generic brochure talk.
Useful facts first. Then the details that actually matter when you are deciding whether to buy, sell or simply understand the neighborhood.
CityHouston
Primary ZIP77006
Single-family properties27
2025 median market value$5,107,418
Historic districtYes
Median lot size40,460 sq. ft.
Broadacres is a very small historic luxury subdivision within the broader Boulevard Oaks area. The City of Houston describes it as 26 large lots along North Boulevard and South Boulevard between Mandell and Graustark.
Developed in the 1920s as a master-planned community, Broadacres is known for unusually large lots, mature landscaping, esplanades and architect-designed residences. Its small size means individual property characteristics dominate market value.
Current market snapshot
What the recent numbers say.
HAR 2025 neighborhood facts + recent sales. Updated September 2026. Market statistics can move quickly, so this page identifies the period being shown rather than presenting old numbers as current.
6-month viewRice/Museum District median sold-price context
HAR 2025 neighborhood facts + recent salesMonthly medians can move sharply when transaction counts are small. Use this as market context, not as a valuation of a specific property.
Source: City of Houston — Broadacres boundaries. Statistics shown are for the identified geographic market area and reporting period, not an appraisal of any individual property.
Homes & architecture
The house is only part of the value.
HAR’s 2025 neighborhood facts report 27 single-family properties, a median home size of 6,352 square feet, a median lot size of 40,460 square feet and a median year built of 1926.
The City’s historic-district inventory includes a variety of revival and period architectural styles. Renovation, preservation requirements, lot configuration and architectural significance can materially affect value.
Location
Where Broadacres sits in Houston.
Broadacres sits in the Rice University/Museum District area just north of Bissonnet Street and south of US 59, within the broader Boulevard Oaks community.
The City of Houston defines the historic district as large lots on North Boulevard and South Boulevard between Mandell Street and Graustark Street.
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Schools
Verify the address, not the assumption.
Broadacres is within Houston ISD. School assignment is address-specific.
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Property-specific research matters here.
Broadacres is a City of Houston historic district. Historic-preservation rules can apply to exterior changes, demolition and new construction.
Private deed restrictions may also apply. Title documents and City preservation resources should be reviewed for the exact property before planning work.
Due diligence
Research before emotion takes over.
For Broadacres, review the survey, title commitment, historic-district status, deed restrictions, architectural history, prior approvals, tax records, insurance availability and flood information.
Because lots and homes are unusually large and unique, property-specific due diligence is especially important.
New construction
Yes, it belongs in the neighborhood conversation.
Broadacres is an established historic district, not a new-construction community. Any replacement construction or major exterior project may be subject to historic-preservation review and private restrictions.
Before purchasing with redevelopment or major renovation in mind, verify what approvals are required and whether the proposed work is feasible.
Considering Broadacres?
Broadacres has too few properties for broad averages to be especially useful. Buyers should focus on exact lot size, architecture, condition, preservation status and the closest truly comparable sales.
A property that appears similar by square footage may differ materially because of lot configuration, historic significance or renovation quality.
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Broadacres FAQs
Questions buyers and sellers actually ask.
How many homes are in Broadacres?
HAR’s 2025 facts report 27 single-family properties, while the City historic-district description refers to 26 original large lots.
Is Broadacres a historic district?
Yes. The City of Houston recognizes Broadacres as a historic district.
What is the median market value?
HAR’s 2025 neighborhood facts report a median market value of $5,107,418.
Why is the trend chart broader than Broadacres?
Broadacres is too small for meaningful monthly neighborhood-only trend statistics, so the chart is clearly labeled as broader Rice/Museum District context.
Can a Broadacres home be redeveloped?
Potential changes depend on historic-preservation requirements, deed restrictions and the specific property. Those should be verified before relying on a redevelopment plan.
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Sources & verification
Neighborhood information is intended as a research starting point. Verify property-specific facts independently before making a decision.
City of Houston — Broadacres boundariesOfficial historic-district boundary description.City of Houston — Broadacres historyOfficial City history and designation context.HAR — Broadacres price trendsSource for 2025 neighborhood property-value and housing facts.HAR — Rice/Museum District market updateBroader market context only.Houston ISD — Demographics & ZoningOfficial school-boundary research.FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial federal flood-map research tool.