Groceries on Shepherd
The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy.7
The Michael O’Neal Group · Sunset Heights community guide
Sunset HeightsInside the Loop, north of the Heights
Want to be in the Greater Heights, inside Loop 610, with a neighborhood park around the corner? Sunset Heights has that. Just know lots are small and a lot of the housing is newer infill, so compare carefully.
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Sunset Heights from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Sunset Heights
What sets Sunset Heights apart.
The civic club places Sunset Heights between 20th Street, Yale Street, Loop 610 and N. Main Street, in the City's Greater Heights super neighborhood.34
Halbert Park at 200 E. 23rd St. dates to 1945 and has been adopted by the civic club since 2007.56
Interactive neighborhood map
Sunset Heights and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Sunset Heights’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
- Sunset Heights
- Nearby neighborhood
- Golf course
- Grocery, park or hospital
Neighborhood dots are approximate centers; we don’t draw subdivision, city or district boundaries. Filter rules: Golf nearby: Nearest golf course 1 mile or less (straight line from the neighborhood center). Near parks: A mapped park 1.5 miles or less from the neighborhood center. Larger homes: HAR 2025 median home size of 2,800 sq ft or more. Established: HAR 2025 median year built before 1995. Newer homes: HAR 2025 median year built 2010 or later. Larger lots: HAR 2025 median lot of 9,000 sq ft or more.
Daily life
What everyday life in Sunset Heights looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
A neighborhood park
Halbert Park sits inside the neighborhood at 200 E. 23rd St.6
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Sunset Heights’s center): The Heights H-E-B, 0.7 mi; Buffalo Heights H-E-B On Washington Ave, 2.6 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): St. Joseph Medical Center, 4.5 mi; Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, 5.2 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): Memorial Park Golf Course, 3.4 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Sunset Heights and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Sunset Heights and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Sunset Heights
Sunset Heights
Sunset Heights is a Greater Heights neighborhood platted in 1910, between Yale Street, N. Main Street, Loop 610 and 20th Street, north of the Houston Heights.
- 2001Median year built
- Stude Park, 2.0 mi
Nearby community
Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith is an older neighborhood on the east side of the Greater Heights in ZIP 77009, centered on 23-acre Montie Beach Park.
- 1940Median year built
- Stude Park, 1.5 mi
Nearby community
Westview Terrace
Westview Terrace is a small deed-restricted Spring Branch subdivision northwest of Loop 610 and I-10, between Teluco, Rolla, Silber and Story streets.
- $555KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,800Median sq ft
- 1951Median year built
- Memorial Park Golf Course, 2.1 mi
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 1.9 mi
Nearby community
Oak Estates
Oak Estates is a small City of Houston subdivision in ZIP 77027 behind the Highland Village shopping center, inside Loop 610.
- $2.24MHAR 2025 median value
- 4,677Median sq ft
- 1998Median year built
- Memorial Park Golf Course, 1.9 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, 1.0 mi
Nearby community
Binglewood
Binglewood is a Spring Branch neighborhood of 741 single-family homes in six sections, built around James W. Lee Park.
- $300KHAR 2025 median value
- 1,717Median sq ft
- 1959Median year built
Nearby community
Southdale
Southdale is a subdivision in the east part of the City of Bellaire (ZIP 77401), first built right after World War II as small houses for veterans.
- $941KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,422Median sq ft
- 2000Median year built
- Evelyn's Park, 0.5 mi
Nearby community
Spring Shadows
Spring Shadows is a Spring Branch subdivision of almost 2,000 homes just inside Beltway 8 and north of I-10, with a mandatory homeowners association.
- $443KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,245Median sq ft
- 1970Median year built
- Spring Shadows Civic Association: $375 per year (2025)
Nearby community
Braeburn Country Club Estates
Braeburn Country Club Estates is a subdivision of about 460 single-family homes in the City of Bellaire (ZIP 77401), including Braeburn Drive in the western part of the city.
- $1.75MHAR 2025 median value
- 5,281Median sq ft
- 1997Median year built
- Evelyn's Park, 1.8 mi
Nearby community
Park Lakes
Park Lakes is a Land Tejas master-planned community of about 1,500 acres at Beltway 8 and Wilson Road in Humble, east of US 59, with lakes, trails and an elementary school inside.
- 2011Median year built
- Golf Club of Houston, 2.0 mi
- HC MUD 400: $0.5500 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Champion Forest
Champion Forest is an established subdivision along Champion Forest Drive and Cypresswood Drive in the Klein area of north Harris County (Spring 77379), next to Cypress Creek and the former Raveneaux Country Club.
- $426KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,266Median sq ft
- 1982Median year built
- Champions Golf Club, 1.3 mi
- Champion Forest Fund, Inc. (Champion Forest Homeowner's Association, Sections 1-10): $250 per lot per year (2026)
Home figures: HAR.com 2025 Facts, as HAR shows them. Dues and tax rates: official sources with the year. Aerials: USGS The National Map (public domain).
Five things you might not know
Sunset Heights details worth knowing.
- 01
Where Sunset Heights is
The Sunset Heights Civic Club represents residents between 20th Street, Yale Street, Loop 610 and N. Main Street. The City lists it among the civic clubs of Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights.3
- 02
Platted in 1910
Richard Rodgers formed the Sunset Heights Realty Co. on Aug. 15, 1910 to develop the neighborhood on 100 acres; the original plat ran from Yale to Airline and Link roads and from 29th Street to just below E. 23rd.5
- 03
Annexed in 1927
Sunset Heights fought off annexation by the Houston Heights in 1911 and was annexed by the City of Houston in 1927, along with several surrounding neighborhoods.5
- 04
The original school building
Sunset Heights School opened after a 1912 referendum and was replaced by Alamo Heights School in 1926; the original building at Harvard and E. 27th is owned by HISD, and Preservation Texas listed it as endangered in 2009.5
- 05
Homes by the numbers
HAR's 2025 Facts for Sunset Heights (Harris) show 1,201 single-family properties with a median of 2,171 square feet on a 4,550 square foot lot and a median build year of 2001.1
Getting around
From Sunset Heights to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Loop 610 on the north edge, Yale and N. Main on the sides, and I-45 and I-10 at the edges of the Greater Heights.34
Straight-line distance, not road miles. Traffic changes by the hour, so we don’t publish drive times; the route link opens Google Maps with current traffic, which is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Neighborhood matchmaker
Which nearby neighborhood fits you best?
Compare Sunset Heights with nearby neighborhoods in five questions. Matches use only HAR 2025 neighborhood figures, official tax rates and straight-line distances, never anything about who lives there.
Sunset Heights market dashboard
What the market around Sunset Heights is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Sunset Heights alone. HAR’s Heights/Greater Heights and Garden Oaks market areas cover the communities around Sunset Heights; we don’t claim Sunset Heights sits inside either one. These are HAR’s own monthly single-family figures, read Nov. 6, 2026; HAR’s market areas have their own boundaries, so read them as the bigger picture.
Heights/Greater Heights
HAR market area · single-family
- $747,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 71Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 482Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.9Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 27Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +0.2%Active listings vs. a year ago
Garden Oaks
HAR market area · single-family
- $880,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 10Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 47Active listings, Oct 2026
- 5.3Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 6.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +14.6%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Sunset Heights (Harris): median market value $625,000, typical range $411K - $1,007K, median home 2,171 sq ft on a 4,550 sq ft lot, median year built 20011.
Monthly trends
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (single-family sold and active tables). Reporting month shown on each point.
Neighborhood comparisons
HAR.com neighborhood pages, “2025 Facts” (checked Oct. 14, 2026). Neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals. HAR market areas and neighborhoods have different boundaries, so compare like with like.
Greater Houston for context (September 2026): $325,000 median sale price, 40,192 active listings, 5.5 months of inventory. HAR, released Oct. 14, 202611.
What it means: months of inventory near 5 to 6 is usually called balanced. Subdivision-level pending sales and price reductions aren’t on HAR’s public pages; Michael can pull them from the MLS.
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- Matterport 3D toursAn immersive 3D tour buyers can walk through online, when it suits the home.
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No one can guarantee a buyer, a price or a timeline. What we control is how well your home is priced, presented and followed up.
Homeownership costs
What it costs to own in Sunset Heights.
HAR's 2025 Facts show a 4,550 square foot median lot for Sunset Heights (Harris).1
Nothing is pre-filled for insurance. Get quotes for the specific address, including flood, even outside a mapped zone.
No rate is filled in for you. For reference, Freddie Mac’s average 30-year rate was 7.32% the week of Oct. 22, 2026. Lenders quote by credit and loan type.
True Cost of Homeownership calculator (adds exemptions, mortgage and PMI) · Mortgage calculator
Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year12. Harris County units: Harris County (2026), Harris County Flood Control District (2026), Harris County Hospital District (2026), Port of Houston Authority (2026), Harris County Department of Education (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want to be in the Greater Heights, inside Loop 610, with a neighborhood park around the corner? Sunset Heights has that. Just know lots are small and a lot of the housing is newer infill, so compare carefully.
The Good
- Inside the Loop, north of the HeightsThe civic club places Sunset Heights between 20th Street, Yale Street, Loop 610 and N. Main Street, in the City's Greater Heights super neighborhood.34
- A park in the middleHalbert Park at 200 E. 23rd St. dates to 1945 and has been adopted by the civic club since 2007.56
- Over a century of historyThe neighborhood was platted in 1910 by the Sunset Heights Realty Co. and annexed by Houston in 1927.5
- Newer homes to choose fromHAR's 2025 Facts show a median build year of 2001 across 1,201 single-family properties.1
The Bad
- Small lotsHAR's 2025 Facts show a 4,550 square foot median lot for Sunset Heights (Harris).1
- Values vary widelyHAR shows a neighborhood value range of about $411K to $1,007K, so price by the block and the house.1
- Check the flood mapsFlood zones can change street by street; check FEMA, the county tool and MAAPnext for the exact address.1314
- Restrictions can be lot by lotThe City says some Heights-area restrictions apply lot by lot, so read the title commitment for the specific property.15
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineSunset Heights is a good fit if you want the Greater Heights with a newer house and you can live with a small lot. Price it block by block, because HAR's value range is wide, and check the flood maps and any lot-level restrictions before you write an offer.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want to be inside Loop 610 in the Greater Heights
- You may love it ifBuyers who want newer homes on smaller lots
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a neighborhood park nearby
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want older bungalows and larger lots, look at Woodland Heights.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want the original Houston Heights, see the Heights.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want 1930s homes at a lower HAR median, compare Brooke Smith.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Sunset Heights is a good fit if you want the Greater Heights with a newer house and you can live with a small lot. Price it block by block, because HAR's value range is wide, and check the flood maps and any lot-level restrictions before you write an offer.
Schools
Schools for a Sunset Heights address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Houston Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Sunset Heights in our recordsHISD School Locator (by address)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. We don’t publish ratings or rankings.
Flood research
Flood research for a Sunset Heights address.
Flood zones can change street by street; check FEMA, the county tool and MAAPnext for the exact address.1314
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- Harris County Flood Education Mapping ToolFEMA floodplains relative to structures
- MAAPnext interactive mapDraft next-generation maps and “Know Your Risk”
- Harris County Flood Warning SystemLive rainfall and stream gauges
- Our flood map guideHow to read the official maps
No map can say a property won’t flood. Check the official map, the seller’s disclosure, flood insurance and the elevation of the specific home. Michael is a broker, not a flood engineer or insurance agent.
Compare
Sunset Heights vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
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Questions buyers actually ask
Sunset Heights questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Sunset Heights?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Sunset Heights (Harris)” show a median market value of $625,000, a typical range of $411K - $1,007K, a median home of 2,171 sq ft on a 4,550 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 2001. They are HAR’s neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals.
Source: HAR.com 2025 Facts (checked Oct. 14, 2026).
Which local taxing units apply in Sunset Heights besides Harris County?
Our records show City of Houston at $0.5192 per $100 (2025); Houston ISD at $0.8421 per $100 (2026); Houston Community College at $0.0988 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the HCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: hccs.edu, houstonisd.org, houstontx.gov.
What did HAR’s Heights/Greater Heights market area show this fall for buyers looking at Sunset Heights?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $747,000 for single-family homes in its Heights/Greater Heights market area, with 71 sales that month, 482 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.9 months of inventory. HAR’s area has its own boundaries; ask for a subdivision-level report before pricing or offering.
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026).
More questions and answers are in the resource center below.
Tools
Plan your move to Sunset Heights.
Neighborhood matchmakerSunset Heights vs. nearby neighborhoods.Ownership cost calculatorTaxes by unit, dues, insurance, mortgage.Affordability calculatorWhat price fits your budget.Flood researchOfficial maps for any address.True cost of ownershipTaxes by unit, exemptions, insurance.Houston flood map guideHow to read the official maps.Inner Loop HoustonThe wider area, compared.
Relocating?
Get the Greater Houston Relocation Guide
Central Houston and seven other regions, compared with the same sourced facts.
Have questions about Sunset Heights?
Talk directly with Michael O’Neal.
- Broker and owner of The Michael O’Neal Group, Keller Williams Realty Northeast, 20665 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble (TREC broker #624124)
- The Michael O’Neal Group has helped 2,035 families over 13 years
- RealTrends Verified: No. 1 team in Kingwood by volume and sides, 2025 sales data (profile)
- HAR Client Experience Ratings: 4.90 out of 5 from 90 surveys (imported Oct. 20, 2026; read the reviews)
- Works with buyers and sellers across Greater Houston from the team’s office in Humble
How the team helps
- Pricing from Sunset Heights’s own recent sales
- Checking the tax units, any deed restrictions and the resale certificate before the option period ends
- Listing preparation and professional marketing
- Buyer representation and showings
- Relocation help for out-of-town buyers
- Transaction coordination from contract to close
The website assistant answers from our sourced Sunset Heights guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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Research
Sunset Heights homeowner resource center.
Everything we’ve researched, with every source and checked date: city rules and services, documents, tax units, parks and amenities, schools, flood resources and FAQs. Search it or pick a topic.
Sunset Heights at a Glance
Where Sunset Heights is. The Sunset Heights Civic Club represents residents between 20th Street, Yale Street, Loop 610 and N. Main Street. The City lists it among the civic clubs of Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights. Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
Platted in 1910. Richard Rodgers formed the Sunset Heights Realty Co. on Aug. 15, 1910 to develop the neighborhood on 100 acres; the original plat ran from Yale to Airline and Link roads and from 29th Street to just below E. 23rd. Sunset Heights Civic Club: history
Annexed in 1927. Sunset Heights fought off annexation by the Houston Heights in 1911 and was annexed by the City of Houston in 1927, along with several surrounding neighborhoods. Sunset Heights Civic Club: history
The original school building. Sunset Heights School opened after a 1912 referendum and was replaced by Alamo Heights School in 1926; the original building at Harvard and E. 27th is owned by HISD, and Preservation Texas listed it as endangered in 2009. Sunset Heights Civic Club: history
Homes by the numbers. HAR's 2025 Facts for Sunset Heights (Harris) show 1,201 single-family properties with a median of 2,171 square feet on a 4,550 square foot lot and a median build year of 2001. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Sunset Heights (Harris)
Smaller records nearby. HAR keeps separate records for East Sunset Heights (16 homes, median build year 1950) and Sunset Heights Place (40 homes, median build year 2014). HAR.com 2025 Facts: East Sunset Heights HAR.com 2025 Facts: Sunset Heights Place
Halbert Park. Halbert Park at 200 E. 23rd St. was established in 1945 after the revived civic club petitioned the City for a neighborhood park; the club adopted it through the City's Adopt-a-Park program in 2007. Sunset Heights Civic Club: history City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N
A civic club since 1910. The civic club formed with the neighborhood in 1910, went dormant twice and was revived in 1984; in 2010 it helped the Houston Heights Association create the Northern Heights constable program. Sunset Heights Civic Club: history
Greater Heights boundaries. The City bounds the Greater Heights super neighborhood by I-10, Loop 610, I-45 and White Oak Bayou. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
Homes and the Sunset Heights Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Heights (Harris) | 1,201 | 2,171 sq ft | 4,550 sq ft | 2001 | $625,000 | $411K - $1,007K |
| East Sunset Heights | 16 | 1,076 sq ft | 5,250 sq ft | 1950 | $348,650 | $285K - $488K |
| Sunset Heights Place | 40 | 2,464 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft | 2014 | $517,050 | $416K - $592K |
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 Sunset Heights 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 Sunset Heights; 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 Sunset Heights
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston ISD | $0.8421 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| City of Houston | $0.51919 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Houston Community College | $0.098802 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.4175 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 |
Sunset Heights is inside the City of Houston with no MUD on HAR's tax table. Rates shown are the latest adopted for each unit; confirm the account on HCAD. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Sunset Heights (Harris) Harris Central Appraisal District
HOA and deed restrictions
No assessment amount is published by an official source, so we do not show one. The resale certificate for the address shows what it owes.
The Sunset Heights Civic Club is a 501(c)(4) neighborhood nonprofit; we found no mandatory assessment, so no dues figure is shown. Ask the seller and title company whether any deed restriction applies to the lot. Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park
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 Sunset Heights
- Houston ISD HISD School Locator (by address)
Sunset Heights is in Houston ISD. HISD zones each address to its schools and runs a separate School Choice process, so confirm the address with HISD's tools. Houston ISD: attendance and boundary Houston ISD: enrollment and School Choice
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 Sunset Heights
Check the exact address on FEMA's effective map, the Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool and HCFCD's draft MAAPnext maps; flood zones can change from one block to the next. FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool HCFCD: MAAPnext
TxDOT's I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project plan includes drainage work along White Oak and Little White Oak bayous; ask how it affects a specific street before you buy. TxDOT: I-45 NHHIP drainage position paper
- 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 Sunset Heights
Groceries
- The Heights H-E-B (with pharmacy) 2300 N. Shepherd Dr., in the Heights
- Buffalo Heights H-E-B 3663 Washington Ave., south of I-10
Hospitals and urgent care
- St. Joseph Medical Center downtown Houston
Parks and trails
- Halbert Park 200 E. 23rd St., inside the neighborhood
- Montie Beach Park 915 Northwood St., to the east in Brooke Smith
- Little Thicket Park 1831 W. 23rd St., west of Yale
- Woodland Park 212 Parkview St., to the south in Woodland Heights
- White Oak Bayou Greenway along White Oak Bayou south of the Heights
Libraries
- Heights Neighborhood Library 1302 Heights Blvd.
Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Nov. 11, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.
Getting Around from Sunset Heights
Loop 610 forms the north edge, with Yale Street on the west and N. Main Street on the east; I-45 runs along the east side of the Greater Heights. Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
I-10 is the south edge of the Greater Heights super neighborhood, for trips west toward the Energy Corridor and east into downtown. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
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.
Sunset Heights Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of living in Sunset Heights?
On the plus side, it sits inside Loop 610 with Halbert Park, an active civic club and a mix of older homes and newer construction. On the other side, lots are small (a 4,550 square foot median), and you should check the flood maps and any lot-level deed restrictions before an offer.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Sunset Heights (Harris) Sunset Heights Civic Club: history FEMA Flood Map Service Center Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What do homes in Sunset Heights cost?
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median market value of $625,000 for Sunset Heights (Harris), with a neighborhood value range of about $411K to $1,007K. Those are appraisal-based values, not sale prices; ask for an MLS report on recent sales.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Sunset Heights (Harris) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How old are the homes in Sunset Heights?
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median build year of 2001 for Sunset Heights (Harris), so much of the stock is newer construction, while the smaller East Sunset Heights record has a median build year of 1950.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Sunset Heights (Harris) HAR.com 2025 Facts: East Sunset Heights Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What are property taxes like in Sunset Heights?
The bill includes the City of Houston, Houston ISD, Houston Community College and the Harris County units; HAR's tax table shows no MUD. Confirm the exact units and exemptions on the HCAD account.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Sunset Heights (Harris) Harris Central Appraisal District Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Sunset Heights have an HOA?
It has a civic club, the Sunset Heights Civic Club, a neighborhood nonprofit. We found no mandatory assessment, so check the title commitment for any deed restrictions on the specific lot.
Sources: Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where do Sunset Heights residents buy groceries?
The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy, and the Buffalo Heights H-E-B is on Washington Avenue south of I-10.
Sources: H-E-B: The Heights H-E-B: Buffalo Heights Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What roads serve Sunset Heights?
Loop 610 is the north edge, Yale and N. Main are the side boundaries, and I-45 and I-10 bound the wider Greater Heights.
Sources: Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Is there a park in Sunset Heights?
Halbert Park at 200 E. 23rd St. is inside the neighborhood. It opened in 1945, and the civic club has adopted it through the City's Adopt-a-Park program since 2007.
Sources: Sunset Heights Civic Club: history City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Sunset Heights?
Check the flood maps for the exact address, the HCAD account for taxes and exemptions, any deed restrictions on the lot, and HISD's zoning tools. Ask for an MLS report on recent sales on that block.
Sources: FEMA Flood Map Service Center Harris Central Appraisal District Houston ISD: attendance and boundary Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Sunset Heights? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want to be in the Greater Heights, inside Loop 610, with a neighborhood park around the corner? Sunset Heights has that. Just know lots are small and a lot of the housing is newer infill, so compare carefully.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Inside the Loop, north of the Heights
- A park in the middle
- Over a century of history
What Might Surprise You
- Small lots
- Values vary widely
- Check the flood maps
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: The Heights H-E-B, 0.7 mi
- ER: St. Joseph Medical Center, 4.5 mi
- Shopping: Heights Mercantile, 1.6 mi
- Park: Stude Park, 2.0 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Sunset Heights is a good fit if you want the Greater Heights with a newer house and you can live with a small lot.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Sunset Heights
- 1Inside the Loop, north of the Heights
The civic club places Sunset Heights between 20th Street, Yale Street, Loop 610 and N. Main Street, in the City's Greater Heights super neighborhood.
Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
- 2A park in the middle
Halbert Park at 200 E. 23rd St. dates to 1945 and has been adopted by the civic club since 2007.
Sunset Heights Civic Club: history City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N
- 3Over a century of history
The neighborhood was platted in 1910 by the Sunset Heights Realty Co. and annexed by Houston in 1927.
- 4Newer homes to choose from
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median build year of 2001 across 1,201 single-family properties.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Sunset Heights
- 1Small lots
HAR's 2025 Facts show a 4,550 square foot median lot for Sunset Heights (Harris).
- 2Values vary widely
HAR shows a neighborhood value range of about $411K to $1,007K, so price by the block and the house.
- 3Check the flood maps
Flood zones can change street by street; check FEMA, the county tool and MAAPnext for the exact address.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center HCFCD: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool HCFCD: MAAPnext
- 4Restrictions can be lot by lot
The City says some Heights-area restrictions apply lot by lot, so read the title commitment for the specific property.
Who Might Love Sunset Heights?
- Buyers who want to be inside Loop 610 in the Greater Heights
- Buyers who want newer homes on smaller lots
- Buyers who want a neighborhood park nearby
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want older bungalows and larger lots, look at Woodland Heights.
- If you want the original Houston Heights, see the Heights.
- If you want 1930s homes at a lower HAR median, compare Brooke Smith.
Everyday Convenience in Sunset Heights
- Groceries on Shepherd The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy. H-E-B: The Heights
- A neighborhood park Halbert Park sits inside the neighborhood at 200 E. 23rd St. City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N
Main routes: Loop 610 on the north edge, Yale and N. Main on the sides, and I-45 and I-10 at the edges of the Greater Heights. Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
| Nearest H-E-B | The Heights H-E-B 0.7 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Buffalo Heights H-E-B On Washington Ave 2.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at The Heights H-E-B 0.7 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | St. Joseph Medical Center 4.5 mi |
| Major shopping | Heights Mercantile 1.6 mi |
| Parks and nature | Stude Park 2.0 mi |
| Golf | Memorial Park Golf Course 3.4 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 13 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 13 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Sunset Heights, 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 | $625,000 | HAR 2025 facts (Sunset Heights (Harris)) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $411K - $1,007K | HAR 2025 facts (Sunset Heights (Harris)) |
| Median home size | 2,171 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Sunset Heights (Harris)) |
| Median lot | 4,550 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Sunset Heights (Harris)) |
| Median year built | 2001 | HAR 2025 facts (Sunset Heights (Harris)) |
| Single-family homes | 1,201 | HAR 2025 facts (Sunset Heights (Harris)) |
| Tax rate: Houston ISD | $0.8421 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: City of Houston | $0.51919 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Houston Community College | $0.098802 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Sunset Heights 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 Sunset Heights Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Sunset Heights is a good fit if you want the Greater Heights with a newer house and you can live with a small lot. Price it block by block, because HAR's value range is wide, and check the flood maps and any lot-level restrictions before you write an offer.
Sunset Heights vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Sunset Heights vs. Woodland Heights
Choose Woodland Heights and you gain: You gain more early 1900s homes and Woodland Park.
You give up: You give up Sunset Heights' newer housing stock.
Sunset Heights vs. The Heights
Choose The Heights and you gain: You gain Heights Boulevard and the original Heights.
You give up: You give up some of the newer construction.
Questions buyers ask about Sunset Heights
Is Sunset Heights a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want the Greater Heights inside Loop 610 with newer homes and a neighborhood park. Check the flood maps and lot restrictions for the exact address.
Sources: Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights Sunset Heights Civic Club: history Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Sunset Heights?
Lots are small, values range widely from block to block, and flood zones and deed restrictions can change by street or lot.
Sources: Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights Sunset Heights Civic Club: history Checked Nov 11, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 11, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Before you buy, let’s talk about what actually matters to you.
Michael O’Neal
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Call or text: 832-797-3780 · themichaelonealgroup.com
Neighborhood fact sheet
Sunset Heights 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 Nov 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Heights (Harris) | 1,201 | 2,171 sq ft | 2001 | $625,000 |
| East Sunset Heights | 16 | 1,076 sq ft | 1950 | $348,650 |
| Sunset Heights Place | 40 | 2,464 sq ft | 2014 | $517,050 |
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 Nov 11, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston ISD | $0.8421 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| City of Houston | $0.51919 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Houston Community College | $0.098802 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.4175 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 |
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 Nov 11, 2026
HOA dues
Associations and deed restrictions differ by subdivision here. Ask the seller for the resale certificate and the recorded restrictions for the specific address.
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
- Heights Mercantile 1.6 mi
- POST Houston 3.4 mi
- River Oaks Shopping Center 3.8 mi
Parks and nature
- Stude Park 2.0 mi
- Heights Blvd. Park 2.5 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park 3.4 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Memorial Park Golf Course 3.4 mi
- Hermann Park Golf Course 6.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Sunset Heights, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Sunset Heights on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Sunset Heights?
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Let me help you understand the market, the costs and what to look for before making a decision.
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Heights Montrose · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Sunset Heights (Harris), 2025 Facts
- City of Houston
- Sunset Heights Civic Club: Friends of Halbert Park
- City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
- Sunset Heights Civic Club: history
- City of Houston Parks: park sites G-N
- H-E-B: The Heights
- Stude Park
- HAR.com, Heights/Greater Heights market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Garden Oaks market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Official tax rate source
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- HCFCD: Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- City of Houston Legal: deed restriction FAQ
Community facts: city, district and association records, the Harris County appraisal district and tax office, HAR.com and each place’s official page (records checked Oct. 21-Nov. 3, 2026). Market areas: HAR.com (read Nov. 8, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.