Houston neighborhood guide
Courtlandt Place
Houston, Texas
A broker-led guide to Courtlandt Place real estate, historic-district context, current HAR property facts, neighborhood boundaries, schools, flood research and buying or selling in central Houston.
Updated September 2026
At a glance
Courtlandt Place, 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.
Courtlandt Place is one of Houston’s most intact early luxury residential developments. The City of Houston says the neighborhood was established in 1906 and includes 18 grand historic homes built between 1910 and 1937 along a tree-lined boulevard.
HAR’s 2025 neighborhood facts report 21 single-family properties, a median market value of $3.6 million, a median home size of 6,264 square feet and a median lot size of 25,575 square feet.
Current market snapshot
What the recent numbers say.
HAR 2025 Courtlandt Place facts + August 2026 broader Montrose market context. Updated September 2026. Market statistics can move quickly, so this page identifies the period being shown rather than presenting old numbers as current.
Monthly medians can move sharply when transaction counts are small. Use this as market context, not as a valuation of a specific property.
Source: HAR — Courtlandt Place. 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.
Courtlandt Place is defined by large early-20th-century residences and unusually large close-in lots. The City identifies Tudor, Italian Renaissance and Colonial Revival examples among the neighborhood’s architectural character.
Because the neighborhood is a City historic district and retains deed restrictions, exterior changes, redevelopment assumptions and renovation plans require careful review before purchase.
Location
Where Courtlandt Place sits in Houston.
Courtlandt Place sits just south of Westheimer Road near Midtown, Montrose and Downtown Houston. The City describes the district as lying between Taft Street and Spur 527.
Its central location offers short geographic access to Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District and the Texas Medical Center, though drive times vary by traffic.

Schools
Verify the address, not the assumption.
Courtlandt Place is within Houston ISD. School assignment is address-specific.
Verify the exact property address directly with HISD before purchasing or leasing.
Verify with the official school district ↗Taxes, restrictions & associations
Property-specific research matters here.
Courtlandt Place has a long-established deed-restriction history and is also a City of Houston historic district. Buyers should review both private restrictions and current historic-preservation requirements.
Tax obligations depend on the exact parcel, appraisal and exemptions; verify current records rather than applying a neighborhood-wide estimate.
Due diligence
Research before emotion takes over.
Review the survey, title, deed restrictions, historic-district status, prior Certificates of Appropriateness where applicable, permits, insurance and FEMA flood information for the exact property.
Older estate properties may require specialized inspection of foundations, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drainage and prior additions.
New construction
Yes, it belongs in the neighborhood conversation.
Courtlandt Place is not a production new-construction neighborhood. The City notes that only a small number of newer houses were added after the original development period.
Any major exterior work or redevelopment concept should be evaluated against deed restrictions and historic-preservation requirements before relying on a development plan.
Considering Courtlandt Place?
A Courtlandt Place purchase is highly property-specific. Architectural significance, restoration quality, lot size, deed restrictions and historic-preservation requirements matter as much as basic square footage.
Use a narrow comparable-sales set and verify all renovation or redevelopment assumptions before contract deadlines expire.
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Courtlandt Place sellers should market architectural history, lot size, restoration quality and documented improvements with precision.
Because turnover is limited, pricing may require broader context plus a careful adjustment for the specific home rather than relying on a neighborhood median alone.
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Courtlandt Place FAQs
Questions buyers and sellers actually ask.
How many single-family properties are in Courtlandt Place?
HAR reports 21 single-family properties in its 2025 neighborhood facts.
What is the 2025 median market value in Courtlandt Place?
HAR reports a 2025 median market value of $3.6 million.
Is Courtlandt Place a historic district?
Yes. The City of Houston designated Courtlandt Place as a historic district in 1996, and the district includes the original neighborhood.
What are the Courtlandt Place boundaries?
The City says the district includes properties on both sides of Courtlandt Boulevard just south of Westheimer Road between Taft Street and Spur 527.
Are exterior changes regulated?
Historic-district requirements can apply to exterior changes, so owners should review current City preservation rules before planning work.
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