Houston neighborhood guide
Woodland Heights
Houston, Texas
A broker-led guide to Woodland Heights real estate, historic-district context, current HAR property data, neighborhood boundaries, schools and buying or selling near Downtown Houston.
Updated September 2026
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At a glance
Woodland Heights, 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 ZIP77009
2025 median market value$931,887
Current avg. list price$1,246,538
Historic districtDefined portion of neighborhood
Median year built1920
Woodland Heights is one of Houston’s older close-in neighborhoods, established in 1907 north of White Oak Bayou. The City of Houston recognizes a smaller Woodland Heights Historic District within the broader neighborhood.
The area is known for early-twentieth-century homes, mature trees and proximity to Downtown. Buyers and sellers should distinguish between the general neighborhood, the City historic district and the specific recorded subdivision affecting a property.
Current market snapshot
What the recent numbers say.
Current HAR neighborhood overview · Woodland Heights. 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 Heights/Greater Heights median sold-price context
Current HAR neighborhood overview · Woodland HeightsMonthly medians can move sharply when transaction counts are small. Use this as market context, not as a valuation of a specific property.
Source: HAR — Woodland Heights. 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 facts report a median year built of 1920, a median home size of 2,109 square feet and a median lot size of 6,200 square feet for its Woodland Heights dataset.
Architectural character includes bungalows, Craftsman, Queen Anne and other early residential forms, alongside renovations and newer construction outside or within applicable preservation rules.
Location
Where Woodland Heights sits in Houston.
Woodland Heights sits just north of White Oak Bayou and close to Downtown Houston. The neighborhood is east of Houston Heights, with Studewood serving as an important dividing corridor between the areas.
The City’s historic district is smaller than the general neighborhood and is roughly bounded by Julian Street, Omar Street, Morrison Street and Byrne Street.
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Schools
Verify the address, not the assumption.
Woodland Heights is within Houston ISD. School assignment is address-specific.
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Woodland Heights has a civic association and multiple recorded deed-restriction areas. The City-designated historic district adds a separate preservation layer for properties within its boundary.
Verify deed restrictions, minimum lot-size protections, historic status and title documents for the exact property.
Due diligence
Research before emotion takes over.
Review the survey, title commitment, historic-district status, deed restrictions, permits, renovation history, tax records, insurance availability and flood information.
For older homes, inspections should pay particular attention to prior additions, electrical, plumbing, foundation, drainage and permitted work.
New construction
Yes, it belongs in the neighborhood conversation.
New construction exists in and around Woodland Heights, but historic-district status and recorded restrictions can affect design and approval requirements.
Buyers should verify whether the exact lot is inside the historic district before assuming a redevelopment plan is feasible.
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Decide whether original architecture, renovated historic character or newer construction is the priority, then verify historic status and restrictions before comparing properties.
Because the neighborhood is relatively small, a handful of sales can distort broad averages; use the closest property-specific comparables.
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Sellers should document renovation history, preservation approvals and property improvements carefully. Architectural character and lot/street position can materially affect demand.
Marketing should distinguish Woodland Heights from Houston Heights and the broader Greater Heights label rather than treating the names as interchangeable.
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Woodland Heights FAQs
Questions buyers and sellers actually ask.
Is Woodland Heights the same as Houston Heights?
No. They are distinct neighborhoods. Woodland Heights is east of Houston Heights and has its own civic association and historic district.
Is all of Woodland Heights a historic district?
No. The City-designated historic district is smaller than the general neighborhood.
What is the current average list price?
HAR currently reports an average list price of about $1.25 million for Woodland Heights.
What is the 2025 median market value?
HAR reports a 2025 median market value of $931,887.
When was Woodland Heights established?
The City of Houston states that the William Wilson Realty Company established Woodland Heights in 1907.
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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 — Woodland HeightsCurrent market overview and 2025 property facts.Woodland Heights Civic AssociationNeighborhood civic organization and local context.City of Houston — Woodland Heights historic boundariesOfficial historic-district boundary description.Houston ISD — Demographics & ZoningOfficial school-boundary research.FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial federal flood-map research tool.