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Rice Military
Houston, Texas
A broker-led guide to Rice Military real estate, current HAR property facts, neighborhood map, schools, flood research and buying or selling in Houston.
Updated September 2026
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At a glance
Rice Military, 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 ZIP77007
Single-family properties470
2025 median market value$555,307
Median home size2,563 sq. ft.
Median lot size2,500 sq. ft.
Rice Military is an urban Inner Loop neighborhood between Memorial Park and the Washington Avenue corridor, known for dense infill, townhomes, detached urban homes and proximity to Buffalo Bayou.
HAR’s 2025 facts report 470 single-family properties, a median market value of $555,307 and a median year built of 2001.
Current market snapshot
What the recent numbers say.
HAR 2025 Rice Military facts and sold-price-per-square-foot history. 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 Military sold price-per-square-foot history
HAR 2025 Rice Military facts and sold-price-per-square-foot historyMonthly medians can move sharply when transaction counts are small. Use this as market context, not as a valuation of a specific property.
Source: HAR — Rice Military. 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 reports a median home size of 2,563 sq. ft., a median lot size of 2,500 sq. ft. and a median year built of 2001.
Condition, renovation quality, lot characteristics and newer infill can create substantial price differences between nearby properties.
Location
Where Rice Military sits in Houston.
Rice Military is generally described between Washington Avenue/I-10 to the north, Buffalo Bayou/Memorial Drive to the south, Shepherd Drive to the east and Westcott Street to the west.
The location puts Memorial Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, Downtown, the Heights and central Houston within a short drive.
Neighborhood MapRice Military · Houston
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Schools
Verify the address, not the assumption.
Rice Military is within Houston ISD. School assignment is address-specific.
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Property-specific research matters here.
Deed restrictions, HOA obligations and architectural controls can vary by section or property. Verify the recorded documents that apply to the exact address.
Property-tax obligations depend on the exact parcel, exemptions, assessed value and taxing jurisdictions. Verify the current tax statement and appraisal record for the specific property.
Due diligence
Research before emotion takes over.
Review survey, title, restrictions, permits, drainage, insurance and FEMA flood information for the exact property.
For older homes, inspect foundations, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and prior additions carefully. For infill or newer homes, verify permits, access, drainage and warranty information.
New construction
Yes, it belongs in the neighborhood conversation.
Newer infill is a meaningful part of the housing mix in Rice Military.
Compare parking, shared-drive or access arrangements, drainage, construction quality, HOA obligations where applicable and resale competition before purchasing newer construction.
Considering Rice Military?
Use a tight comparable-sales set that separates original-condition homes, renovated properties and newer construction where applicable.
Lot size, exact street location, condition, access and site characteristics can matter as much as headline neighborhood averages.
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Document renovations, permits, major systems and site characteristics clearly so buyers can distinguish the property from nearby alternatives.
Pricing should reflect the most comparable active and recent competition rather than a broad neighborhood average.
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Rice Military FAQs
Questions buyers and sellers actually ask.
What is Rice Military’s 2025 median market value?
HAR reports $555,307.
How many single-family properties does HAR report in Rice Military?
HAR reports 470.
What is the median home size?
HAR reports 2,563 sq. ft..
What was the 2025 median sold price per square foot?
HAR reports $262.03 per square foot.
Which school district serves Rice Military?
The neighborhood is within Houston ISD; exact attendance zones must be verified by property address.
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Sources & verification
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