Southgate
Southgate Neighborhood Guide
Southgate is a deed-restricted City of Houston subdivision platted from 1938 on, in ZIP 77030 between Rice Village and the Texas Medical Center hospitals on Fannin Street. HAR counts 587 single-family homes with a median year built of 1941.
- Type
- Historic neighborhood
- City or county
- City of Houston (Harris County)
- County
- Harris
- School district
- Houston ISD
- ZIP code
- 77030
- Median market value (HAR 2025)
- $1,058,910
- Median year built (HAR 2025)
- 1941
Southgate at a Glance
A City of Houston subdivision in 77030. The Census Bureau geocoder places 2400 Southgate Blvd. inside the City of Houston in Harris County, and HAR files South Gate under ZIP 77030, the same ZIP as the Texas Medical Center hospitals on Fannin Street. U.S. Census Bureau geocoder HAR.com South Gate 2025 Facts Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Streets named in the restrictions. The civic club's amended restriction document names University Boulevard, Holcombe Boulevard, Dryden Road, Travis Street and Montclair Drive. The city's Super Neighborhood 28 (University Place), bounded by Kirby Drive, US 59, Main Street and North Braeswood, takes in these streets. Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026) City of Houston Super Neighborhood 28
Platted by University Place Realty from 1938. University Place Realty Company recorded the first Southgate restrictions on Aug. 16, 1938, Section 2 on Oct. 1, 1941 and Section 3 on Sept. 26, 1945; the Annex restrictions were written into its deeds. Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026)
Four sections, four sets of rules. Southgate has four sections (the original addition, Section 2, Section 3 and the Annex), each with its own plat and restrictions. The original restrictions were extended to 1985, then to 2010, with automatic 10-year renewals after that. Southgate Civic Club: architectural review Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026)
Prewar and wartime houses on 6,825 sq ft lots. HAR's 2025 Facts count 587 single-family properties with a median of 2,696 sq ft on a 6,825 sq ft lot and a median year built of 1941, so most original houses date from the late 1930s and 1940s. HAR.com South Gate 2025 Facts
Rebuilds go through the civic club first. The civic club's architectural committee reviews new construction and remodeling plans (plat, plans, exterior materials, setbacks and sidewalks) before the city issues a permit, and says it answers within two weeks. Southgate Civic Club: architectural review
Rice Village shopping district. Rice Village, which dates its start to 1938, had more than 300,000 sq ft of retail and more than 60 merchants in August 2026, per Houston First. Rice Village District Houston First: Rice Village (Aug. 2026)
Rice University and the Medical Center. Rice University's 300-acre campus is at 6100 Main St., and the Texas Medical Center hospitals, including Memorial Hermann at 6411 Fannin and Houston Methodist at 6565 Fannin, share Southgate's 77030 ZIP. Rice University: about Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Houston Methodist Hospital emergency department
Hermann Park across Main Street. Hermann Park, at 1700 Hermann Drive across Main Street from Rice, has McGovern Centennial Gardens, the Japanese Garden, McGovern Lake and the Hermann Park Railroad. Hermann Park Conservancy: visit
Kirby, Main and Holcombe. The super neighborhood is framed by Kirby Drive, US 59, Main Street and North Braeswood, and METRO's Route 27 stops at Holcombe and Greenbriar on its way to the TMC Transit Center. City of Houston Super Neighborhood 28 METRO Route 27 Shepherd
Homes and the Southgate Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate | 587 | 2,696 sq ft | 6,825 sq ft | 1941 | $1,058,910 | $775K - $1.82M |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts. Market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price, and a median is not the value of any one home.
Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for Southgate are MLS figures that HAR’s public pages do not publish by neighborhood. Ask for a current MLS report for the sections you are considering.
Live HAR.com search for Southgate; if it shows no homes, none are listed under that name right now. Widen the search or ask us.
Property Taxes, HOA and MUD in Southgate
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Houston | $0.519190 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Houston ISD | $0.8421 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.41750 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.05266 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.19528 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.00603 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.0048 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Houston Community College | $0.098802 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
Rates are per $100 of taxable value. The City of Houston figure is its 2025 rate; the HISD, Harris County and HCC rates are 2026 adopted rates; the Department of Education figure is its 2025 rate. A quoted rate is not anyone's bill. City of Houston 2025 tax rate notice Houston ISD tax information Harris County Tax Office jurisdiction rates
No MUD applies: these blocks are inside the City of Houston, which provides water and sewer through Houston Public Works. Houston Public Works utility billing
Homestead exemptions: the City of Houston's local homestead exemption is 20% of appraised value; HISD lists $140,000 plus 20% of appraised value, with more for owners 65 or older or disabled. Buyers file their own homestead exemption with HCAD after closing. City of Houston over-65/disabled exemption presentation (2022) Houston ISD tax information Harris Central Appraisal District
Check the HCAD account for the exact taxing units, value and exemptions on the property, and confirm that HCC is one of its units. Harris Central Appraisal District Houston Community College truth in taxation
HOA and deed restrictions
- Southgate Civic Club $95 per year per address (calendar year) (2026) Source
The civic club says dues pay for deed-restriction enforcement (sometimes including legal fees), social events such as an annual ice cream social, and upkeep of items the city does not maintain. Southgate Civic Club: membership and dues
Amended restrictions were circulated in October 2026 under Texas Property Code Chapter 216 and need signed approval from owners of at least 66.6% of the separately owned parcels in the four plats. They take effect only when recorded with Harris County. Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026)
As proposed, they would cap height at four stories and 50 feet, set a minimum lot of 6,000 sq ft (or the city minimum, if larger), require single-family homes to be rented whole (no room rentals or rented garage apartments), bar Sunday construction and run to Jan. 1, 2036 with 10-year renewals. Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026)
Houston has no zoning, but the City Legal Department can sue to enforce certain deed restrictions (use, setbacks, lot size, number and type of structures). Hotline: 832-393-6333. City of Houston Legal Department: deed restrictions
Homes rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days need an annual City of Houston short-term rental registration starting Jan. 1, 2026; deed restrictions may be stricter. City of Houston short-term rental ordinance
Rates are per $100 of taxable value; a tax bill also depends on the appraised value, exemptions and which units cover the address. Look an address up: Harris Central Appraisal District property search, Harris County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving Southgate
- Houston ISD HISD School Locator (by address)
Southgate is in Houston ISD. Zoned schools vary by address; confirm with HISD's School Zone Search or School Locator, or call Student Transfers at 713-556-6734. Houston ISD School Zone Search HISD School Locator
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Flood and Drainage Research for Southgate
HCFCD describes the Brays Bayou watershed, which runs through this part of southwest Houston, as about 127 fully urbanized square miles and lists Project Brays, a $480 million partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. HCFCD's map shows which watershed a given Southgate lot drains to. HCFCD: Brays Bayou HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
HCFCD records that Tropical Storm Allison in June 2001 damaged 73,000 residences across Harris County; it does not break the damage down by neighborhood. HCFCD: Tropical Storm Allison
Check the address on FEMA's Map Service Center and HCFCD's mapping tool, review MAAPnext draft maps, and ask the seller for an elevation certificate and flood claim history. Inside Houston, building in a mapped floodplain needs a floodplain development permit. FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool HCFCD MAAPnext
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate, and price flood insurance before your option period ends.
Everyday Places Near Southgate
Groceries
- Whole Foods Market Kirby 2955 Kirby Dr. (77098), north of US 59
- H-E-B Bellaire Market (with pharmacy) 5106 Bissonnet in the City of Bellaire
Restaurants
- Navy Blue 2445 Times Blvd. in Rice Village
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar 5510 Morningside Dr. in Rice Village
Coffee
- Black Walnut Cafe 5510 Morningside Dr. in Rice Village
Shopping
- Rice Village north of Southgate around Kirby Drive and University Blvd. (77005)
Hospitals and urgent care
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center 6411 Fannin St. in the Texas Medical Center (77030)
- Houston Methodist Hospital 6565 Fannin St. in the Texas Medical Center (77030)
Fitness
- Weekley Family YMCA 7101 Stella Link (77025), southwest of Southgate
Parks and trails
- Hermann Park 1700 Hermann Drive, across Main Street from Rice University
- Braeswood Park 2345 Maroneal (77030), a 1.96-acre city park
Entertainment
- Moody Center for the Arts on the Rice University campus
Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Oct. 28, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.
Getting Around from Southgate
Texas Medical Center: METRO Route 27 stops at Holcombe and Greenbriar and at Rice and Greenbriar on its way to the TMC Transit Center; by car, Holcombe Boulevard and Main Street. METRO Route 27 Shepherd Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026)
Downtown: the METRORail Red Line's Hermann Park/Rice U station runs north to downtown, and METRO Route 41 runs from the TMC through downtown with a stop at Kirby and Rice. By car, Main Street or US 59. METRORail Red Line METRO Route 41 Kirby/Polk City of Houston Super Neighborhood 28
Galleria and Energy Corridor: Kirby Drive north to US 59 (Southwest Freeway), then the I-610 West Loop interchange. City of Houston Super Neighborhood 28 TxDOT I-610/I-69 project update, January 2024
We name routes rather than quote drive times, which change with the hour and the exact address. Straight-line miles to both airports are on the fact sheet below.
Southgate Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of living in Southgate?
Southgate puts 1940s houses on deed-restricted streets between Rice Village and the Texas Medical Center, with civic club dues of $95 a year. On the other side of the ledger: HAR's 2025 median market value is $1,058,910, the median house dates to 1941, and the civic club is asking owners to sign amended restrictions in 2026.
Sources: HAR.com South Gate 2025 Facts Southgate Civic Club: membership and dues Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026) Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What are home values in Southgate?
HAR's 2025 Facts for South Gate list a median market value of $1,058,910 and a neighborhood value range of $775K to $1.82M. Those are appraisal-based figures, not sale prices; ask for an MLS report for recent closed sales.
Sources: HAR.com South Gate 2025 Facts Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What property taxes apply in Southgate, and is there a MUD?
There is no MUD. A Southgate home is taxed by the City of Houston ($0.519190 per $100 for 2025), Houston ISD ($0.8421 for 2026), Harris County and its flood control, hospital and port units, the Department of Education and, per HCAD, usually Houston Community College. Check the HCAD account for the exact units.
Sources: City of Houston 2025 tax rate notice Houston ISD tax information Harris County Tax Office jurisdiction rates Checked Oct. 28, 2026
How much are Southgate Civic Club dues?
The civic club lists dues of $95 a year per address on a calendar-year basis. It says they fund deed-restriction enforcement, social events and upkeep the city does not cover.
Sources: Southgate Civic Club: membership and dues Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Are Southgate's amended deed restrictions in effect?
The civic club circulated an amended version dated October 2026 that needs signatures from owners of at least 66.6% of parcels and takes effect only when recorded in Harris County. Its posted documents do not say whether it has been recorded, so ask the civic club and the title company which version applies to the lot.
Sources: Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026) Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Can I tear down and rebuild a house in Southgate?
Rebuilding happens here, but plans go to the civic club's architectural committee before the city permit. The proposed 2026 restrictions would add a 50-foot, four-story height cap, a 6,000 sq ft minimum lot and a 900 sq ft cap on living space in garages and outbuildings.
Sources: Southgate Civic Club: architectural review Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026) Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Where do Southgate residents buy groceries and run errands?
Rice Village, north of Southgate, has more than 60 merchants and a garage with two free hours. Full grocery stores are outside the neighborhood: Whole Foods Market on Kirby Drive north of US 59 and H-E-B Bellaire Market on Bissonnet.
Sources: Houston First: Rice Village (Aug. 2026) Rice Village District: directions and parking Whole Foods Market Kirby Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What routes connect Southgate to downtown and the Medical Center?
METRO Route 27 stops at Holcombe and Greenbriar on its way to the TMC Transit Center, and the Red Line's Hermann Park/Rice U station runs to downtown. Drivers use Main Street, Kirby Drive, Holcombe Boulevard and US 59.
Sources: METRO Route 27 Shepherd METRORail Red Line City of Houston Super Neighborhood 28 Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Is Southgate in the same city as West University Place?
No. Southgate's streets geocode to the City of Houston, while many homes a few blocks west of Kirby Drive are in West University Place, a separate city with its own tax rate and zoning. A Houston mailing address does not settle it; check the HCAD taxing units.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geocoder City of West University Place: taxes Harris Central Appraisal District Checked Oct. 28, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Southgate?
Confirm the section and which restrictions are recorded for it, look up the address on FEMA's and HCFCD's flood maps and ask for an elevation certificate, estimate taxes at your price on HCAD, and check the city's University Boulevard paving and drainage project if the house is near it.
Sources: Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026) HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool FEMA Flood Map Service Center Checked Oct. 28, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Southgate? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a 1940s house on a deed-restricted street with Rice Village on one side and the Medical Center hospitals in the same ZIP code? Southgate gives you that. Just know the civic club is asking owners to sign amended restrictions, so find out which rules will govern the lot before you plan a rebuild or a rental.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Between Rice Village and the hospitals
- A bus that runs to the TMC
- Dues of $95 a year
What Might Surprise You
- The rules may be changing
- Most houses are from the 1940s
- Seven-figure values, city taxes
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Buffalo Market H-E-B On Buffalo Speedway, 1.4 mi
- ER: Texas Children's Hospital - Texas Medical Center, 0.8 mi
- Shopping: Rice Village, 0.4 mi
- Park: Hermann Park, 1.6 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
In Southgate, settle the rules before you fall for the house.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Southgate
- 1Between Rice Village and the hospitals
Southgate shares ZIP 77030 with the Texas Medical Center hospitals on Fannin Street, and Rice Village's 60-plus merchants sit just to the north.
HAR.com South Gate 2025 Facts Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Houston First: Rice Village (Aug. 2026)
- 2A bus that runs to the TMC
METRO Route 27 stops at Holcombe and Greenbriar on its way to the TMC Transit Center, and the Red Line's Hermann Park/Rice U station heads downtown.
- 3Dues of $95 a year
The Southgate Civic Club charges $95 per address per calendar year and uses it for restriction enforcement, events and upkeep the city skips.
- 4Plans get reviewed before permits
New homes and remodels go to the civic club's architectural committee, which checks setbacks, materials and sidewalk plans before the city permit.
- 5Hermann Park and the Rice campus
Hermann Park's gardens, McGovern Lake and railroad are across Main Street from Rice, and Rice's Moody Center for the Arts lists gallery hours Tuesday to Saturday.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Southgate
- 1The rules may be changing
The October 2026 amended restrictions need signatures from 66.6% of owners. As proposed they cap height at 50 feet, set a 6,000 sq ft minimum lot, ban room rentals and rented garage apartments, and take effect only once recorded.
Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026)
- 2Most houses are from the 1940s
HAR's median year built is 1941, so plan on a thorough inspection of an original house and check permits on any renovation or addition.
- 3Seven-figure values, city taxes
HAR's 2025 median market value is $1,058,910, and the house is taxed by the City of Houston, Houston ISD and five Harris County units, plus HCC on most accounts.
HAR.com South Gate 2025 Facts City of Houston 2025 tax rate notice Houston ISD tax information
- 4Brays Bayou watershed
Brays Bayou's watershed covers about 127 urbanized square miles of this side of Houston, and Tropical Storm Allison damaged 73,000 Harris County homes in 2001. Check the exact address on FEMA and HCFCD maps and ask for an elevation certificate.
HCFCD: Brays Bayou HCFCD: Tropical Storm Allison HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
- 5Street work and a changing Village
The city's 2027-2031 plan funds a $6.1 million University Blvd. paving and drainage rebuild from Kirby to Main, and Village Corner broke ground in 2026 at 2400 Times Blvd.
City of Houston 2027-2031 CIP (streets) Houston First: Rice Village (Aug. 2026)
Who Might Love Southgate?
- Buyers who want an older house on a deed-restricted street in the Medical Center's ZIP code
- Buyers who want Rice Village shops and restaurants nearby without living on a commercial block
- Buyers who want civic club dues of $95 a year rather than a large association fee
- Buyers planning a rebuild who are fine with civic club plan review
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want zoning and a city with its own services, look at West University Place west of Kirby Drive.
- If you want a 1920s plat with alleys behind the lots right beside Rice, compare Southampton.
- If you want more rebuilt homes on bigger lots near Brays Bayou, look at Braeswood Place.
Everyday Convenience in Southgate
- Errands in the Village Rice Village's directory lists 39 shops and 16 places to eat along University, Times, Amherst, Kelvin and Morningside, and its main garage gives two free hours. A full grocery run means Kirby Drive or Bellaire. Rice Village District: shop directory Rice Village District: directions and parking
- Bus and rail without a transfer Route 27 serves Greenbriar and Holcombe, Route 41 stops at Kirby and Rice, and the Red Line runs from Hermann Park/Rice U to downtown and the TMC. METRO Route 27 Shepherd METRO Route 41 Kirby/Polk METRORail Red Line
- Change on the commercial edge Village Corner is under redevelopment at 2400 Times Blvd., and the University Blvd. rebuild is in the city's capital plan. Houston First: Rice Village (Aug. 2026) City of Houston 2027-2031 CIP (streets)
Main routes: Kirby Drive, Main Street, University Boulevard and Holcombe Boulevard, with US 59 (Southwest Freeway) to the north and North Braeswood to the south. City of Houston Super Neighborhood 28 Southgate Civic Club: amended deed restrictions summary (Oct. 2026)
| Nearest H-E-B | Buffalo Market H-E-B On Buffalo Speedway 1.4 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Montrose Market H-E-B 2.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Buffalo Market H-E-B On Buffalo Speedway 1.4 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Texas Children's Hospital - Texas Medical Center 0.8 mi |
| Major shopping | Rice Village 0.4 mi |
| Parks and nature | Hermann Park 1.6 mi |
| Golf | Hermann Park Golf Course 1.8 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 20 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 8.9 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Southgate, not driving distance or time; your street and route change the real trip. Each place links to its official site; a list is not a recommendation.
The Real Estate Reality
| Median market value | $1,058,910 | HAR 2025 facts (South Gate) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $775K - $1.82M | HAR 2025 facts (South Gate) |
| Median home size | 2,696 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (South Gate) |
| Median lot | 6,825 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (South Gate) |
| Median year built | 1941 | HAR 2025 facts (South Gate) |
| Single-family homes | 587 | HAR 2025 facts (South Gate) |
| Tax rate: City of Houston | $0.519190 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Houston ISD | $0.8421 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County | $0.41750 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| HOA dues | $95 per year per address (calendar year) (2026) | Southgate Civic Club |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Southgate come from the MLS, and HAR’s public pages do not publish them by neighborhood, so we do not show them here. Ask for a current MLS report for the streets you are considering. Full sources are on the Southgate Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: In Southgate, settle the rules before you fall for the house. Ask the civic club and the title company whether the 2026 amended restrictions were recorded, then read them against what you plan to do with the lot, whether that's a rebuild, a garage apartment or a lease. After that, it comes down to the 1941 house itself: inspection, permits and the flood maps, compared with what the same money buys a few blocks west in West U.
Southgate vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate vs. West University Place
Choose West University Place and you gain: Zoning and a separate city with its own services, at a 2026 city rate of $0.22222 per $100.
You give up: A lower entry point: HAR's 2025 South Gate median market value is $1,058,910, about half of West U's $2,108,596.
Southgate vs. Southampton
Choose Southampton and you gain: A 1923 plat of 626 home sites with shared alleys right next to Rice, on 7,200 sq ft median lots.
You give up: Southgate's lower values: HAR's 2025 Southampton Place median market value is $1,638,378.
Southgate vs. Braeswood Place
Choose Braeswood Place and you gain: Bigger lots and more rebuilt homes, such as Braes Heights with an 8,400 sq ft median lot and a 2001 median year built.
You give up: Southgate's spot between Rice Village and the Medical Center and its 1940s streetscape.
Questions buyers ask about Southgate
Is Southgate a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want an older house on a deed-restricted street between Rice Village and the Texas Medical Center, with bus and rail nearby and dues of $95 a year. Before you buy, confirm which restrictions apply after the 2026 amendment drive, inspect a house that likely dates to the 1940s and check the flood maps.
Sources: HAR.com South Gate 2025 Facts Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Houston First: Rice Village (Aug. 2026) Checked Oct 28, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Southgate?
Values run above a million dollars at the median, with City of Houston and HISD taxes on top, and the median house was built in 1941. The restrictions may change in 2026, flood research by address matters in the Brays Bayou area, and University Blvd. and the Village's commercial blocks are due for construction.
Sources: HAR.com South Gate 2025 Facts Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Houston First: Rice Village (Aug. 2026) Checked Oct 28, 2026
Researched and checked Oct 28, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.
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Neighborhood fact sheet
Southgate Fact Sheet
The key facts on one sheet. Every figure links to its source, and each card shows the date it was last checked (sheet updated Oct 28, 2026).
Check the address. Property taxes, flood zone, HOA dues and school assignments are set for each address and can differ between homes in the same neighborhood. Before relying on anything on this sheet, look the address up in the official tools linked here.
Homes
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median year built | Median market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate | 587 | 2,696 sq ft | 1941 | $1,058,910 |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts (market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price). A neighborhood median is not the value of any one home. Full market snapshot.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Houston | $0.519190 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Houston ISD | $0.8421 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.41750 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.05266 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.19528 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.00603 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.0048 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Houston Community College | $0.098802 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
Official rates we could confirm, per $100 of taxable value. A tax bill also depends on which units cover the address, its appraised value and its exemptions. All tax details on this page.
- Harris Central Appraisal District property search
- Harris County Tax Office
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
Checked Oct 28, 2026
HOA dues
- Southgate Civic Club $95 per year per address (calendar year) (2026) Source
Published by the association or its manager. Some homes owe more than one association; the resale certificate for the address shows what applies.
Schools
- Houston ISD HISD School Locator (by address)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. School notes on this page.
Flood research
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate. Flood notes on this page.
Nearby essentials
Hospitals with an emergency room
Shopping
- Rice Village 0.4 mi
- Montrose Collective 2.8 mi
- River Oaks Shopping Center 3.0 mi
Parks and nature
- Hermann Park 1.6 mi
- Levy Park 1.7 mi
- Evelyn's Park 2.1 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Hermann Park Golf Course 1.8 mi
- Wildcat Golf Club 3.7 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Southgate, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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