Houston neighborhood guide
Westmoreland
Houston, Texas
A broker-led guide to Westmoreland Houston real estate, historic-district context, current HAR property facts, neighborhood boundaries, schools, flood research and buying or selling in Montrose.
Updated September 2026
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At a glance
Westmoreland, 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 properties116
2025 median market value$711,848
Median home size2,428 sq. ft.
Median lot size6,000 sq. ft.
Westmoreland is one of Houston’s early planned residential neighborhoods southwest of Downtown. The City says the neighborhood was developed in 1902 and later designated a historic district in 1997.
HAR’s 2025 facts report 116 single-family properties, a median market value of $711,848, a median home size of 2,428 square feet and a median lot size of 6,000 square feet.
Current market snapshot
What the recent numbers say.
HAR 2025 Westmoreland 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.
6-month viewBroader Montrose median sold price
HAR 2025 Westmoreland facts + August 2026 broader Montrose market contextMonthly medians can move sharply when transaction counts are small. Use this as market context, not as a valuation of a specific property.
Source: HAR — Westmoreland. 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.
Westmoreland contains a mix of early-20th-century houses, later additions and newer infill. The City highlights the district’s unusual concentration of Victorian-era houses built after 1900.
Historic-district status means exterior work can involve City preservation review in addition to any private restrictions or permitting requirements.
Location
Where Westmoreland sits in Houston.
Westmoreland is in central Houston southwest of Downtown, immediately east of much of Montrose and near Midtown.
The City describes the district with Hawthorne Street, Marshall Street, Garrott Street and Spur 527 as major boundary references.
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Schools
Verify the address, not the assumption.
Westmoreland is within Houston ISD. School assignment is address-specific.
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Property-specific research matters here.
Westmoreland’s City historic-district status creates an additional layer of property research for exterior renovation and redevelopment.
Verify parcel-specific taxes, exemptions, deed restrictions and current preservation requirements before relying on generalized neighborhood information.
Due diligence
Research before emotion takes over.
Review survey, title, permits, historic-district records, prior renovation documentation, insurance and FEMA flood information.
Older houses can have significant differences in system updates and structural work, so inspection scope should match the age and renovation history of the property.
New construction
Yes, it belongs in the neighborhood conversation.
Infill and redevelopment exists around Montrose, but Westmoreland’s historic-district controls affect what can be changed or replaced within the district.
Confirm whether the specific property is inside the historic district and what approvals apply before planning major exterior work.
Considering Westmoreland?
Compare restored historic houses, substantially renovated homes and newer infill separately.
Historic status, lot position, architectural integrity and renovation quality can materially affect value.
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Documentation of restoration, permitted work and major systems can help buyers understand an older Westmoreland property.
Pricing should account for architectural character, condition, lot size and the limited number of truly comparable sales.
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Westmoreland FAQs
Questions buyers and sellers actually ask.
What is Westmoreland’s 2025 median market value?
HAR reports $711,848.
How many single-family properties are in Westmoreland?
HAR reports 116.
Is Westmoreland a City historic district?
Yes. The City of Houston says Westmoreland was designated a historic district in 1997.
What are the historic district boundaries?
The City describes the district using Hawthorne Street, Marshall Street, Garrott Street and Spur 527 as major boundary references.
Do historic-district rules matter when renovating?
Yes. Exterior work can require City preservation review, so buyers and owners should verify current requirements before planning changes.
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Sources & verification
Neighborhood information is intended as a research starting point. Verify property-specific facts independently before making a decision.
HAR — Westmoreland2025 neighborhood property facts and value context.HAR — Montrose market trendsBroader Montrose monthly sold-price context.City of Houston — Westmoreland boundariesOfficial historic-district boundary description.Houston ISD — Demographics & ZoningOfficial school-boundary research.FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial federal flood-map research tool.