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Woodland HeightsA 1907 streetcar suburb
Want an early 1900s house just north of downtown, with a park and a bayou trail nearby? Woodland Heights has that. Just know much of it is a city historic district, so exterior plans go through the city first.
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Woodland Heights from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Woodland Heights
What sets Woodland Heights apart.
The Woodland Heights Civic Association says Woodland Heights began in 1907 on 106 acres of high ground just north of downtown and White Oak Bayou, platted by the William Wilson Realty Company as a streetcar suburb; streetcars ran until bus service started in 1939.3
Many homes built from 1907 to 1925 are Queen Anne, Craftsman and English cottage styles, per the civic association.3
What stands out
- Woodland Park and the greenway. Woodland Park is a city park at 212 Parkview. The Houston Parks Board says the White Oak Bayou Greenway crosses the Heights MKT Hike and Bike Trail three times as it passes through the Heights and Woodland Heights.45
- Lights in the Heights. Neighbors started the luminary event in 1987; the civic association counts 2026 as its 39th year and says the first one drew 20,000 people.6
- A park that came first. Developers were drawn by nearby Woodland Park, then called Highland Park, a 30-acre spot with a lake, according to the civic association.3
Interactive neighborhood map
Woodland Heights and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Woodland Heights’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
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- 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 Woodland 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.
Trails that connect
A spur under Studemont links the MKT Trail to the White Oak Bayou trail, which the city called the last missing piece of 17 miles of greenway trails.9
Buffalo Bayou Park
Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street, between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive; Visitor Center 105-B Sabine Street. 11
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Woodland Heights’s center): Buffalo Heights H-E-B On Washington Ave, 1.5 mi; The Heights H-E-B, 2.1 mi.
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): St. Joseph Medical Center, 2.8 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, 4.4 mi.
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): Memorial Park Golf Course, 3.5 mi; Hermann Park Golf Course, 5.0 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Woodland Heights and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
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Woodland Heights
Woodland Heights is a 1907 streetcar suburb just north of downtown Houston and White Oak Bayou, east of the Houston Heights, with early 1900s houses, a city historic district and Woodland Park.
- $932KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,109Median sq ft
- 1920Median year built
- Stude Park, 0.6 mi
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
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
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
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)
Quail Valley
Quail Valley is an established Missouri City golf course neighborhood built mostly in the 1970s around the city's Quail Valley Golf Club, where the Houston Open was played in 1973 and 1974.
- 1977Median year built
- Quail Valley MUD: $0.1400 per $100 (2026) and 1 more
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)
Pearland
Pearland is a city south of Houston along SH 288 and the Sam Houston Tollway.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
- Independence Park, 0.9 mi
- Brazoria County MUD 17: $0.2000 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Missouri City
A Fort Bend County city of about 77,000 people that reaches into Harris County, home to Sienna and Quail Valley, with Fort Bend ISD schools for most addresses.
- 1993Median year built
Lake Olympia
Lake Olympia is a group of neighborhoods, mostly built in the late 1980s and 1990s, around a lake in southeast Missouri City, in Fort Bend County, reached from Lake Olympia Parkway,…
- 1993Median year built
- Palmer Plantation MUD 1: $0.3700 per $100 (2026) and 2 more
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
Woodland Heights details worth knowing.
- 01
A 1907 streetcar suburb
The Woodland Heights Civic Association says Woodland Heights began in 1907 on 106 acres of high ground just north of downtown and White Oak Bayou, platted by the William Wilson Realty Company as a streetcar suburb; streetcars ran until bus service started in 1939.3
- 02
Built around a park
Developers were drawn by nearby Woodland Park, then called Highland Park, a 30-acre spot with a lake, according to the civic association.3
- 03
The original lines
In October 1907 the boundaries were Omar to the north, Julian on the west, Houston Avenue on the east and White Oak Avenue (today's Byrne) on the south. Bayland Avenue is named for the Bayland Orphanage, whose land joined the neighborhood after a 1914 fire.3
- 04
About 2,000 homes in 61 developments
The civic association says the neighborhood today has about 2,000 homes in 61 developments that range from a few houses to several hundred.3
- 05
Early 1900s styles
Many homes built from 1907 to 1925 are Queen Anne, Craftsman and English cottage styles, per the civic association.3
Getting around
From Woodland Heights to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: I-45 to the east, I-10 to the south and I-610 to the north; Houston Avenue on the east side.12
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 Woodland 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.
Woodland Heights market dashboard
What the market around Woodland Heights is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Woodland Heights alone. HAR’s Heights/Greater Heights and Garden Oaks market areas cover the communities around Woodland Heights; we don’t claim Woodland 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 Woodland Heights (Harris): median market value $931,887, typical range $579K - $1,561K, median home 2,109 sq ft on a 6,200 sq ft lot, median year built 19201.
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, 202615.
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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Homeownership costs
What it costs to own in Woodland Heights.
City Council approved the Woodland Heights historic district on June 29, 2011. Inside it, exterior alterations, additions, new buildings and demolition need a Certificate of Appropriateness.1617
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.
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Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year18. 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 an early 1900s house just north of downtown, with a park and a bayou trail nearby? Woodland Heights has that. Just know much of it is a city historic district, so exterior plans go through the city first.
The Good
- A 1907 streetcar suburbThe Woodland Heights Civic Association says Woodland Heights began in 1907 on 106 acres of high ground just north of downtown and White Oak Bayou, platted by the William Wilson Realty Company as a streetcar suburb; streetcars ran until bus service started in 1939.3
- Queen Anne, Craftsman and cottage homesMany homes built from 1907 to 1925 are Queen Anne, Craftsman and English cottage styles, per the civic association.3
- Woodland Park and the greenwayWoodland Park is a city park at 212 Parkview. The Houston Parks Board says the White Oak Bayou Greenway crosses the Heights MKT Hike and Bike Trail three times as it passes through the Heights and Woodland Heights.45
- Lights in the HeightsNeighbors started the luminary event in 1987; the civic association counts 2026 as its 39th year and says the first one drew 20,000 people.6
- A park that came firstDevelopers were drawn by nearby Woodland Park, then called Highland Park, a 30-acre spot with a lake, according to the civic association.3
The Bad
- Historic district reviewCity Council approved the Woodland Heights historic district on June 29, 2011. Inside it, exterior alterations, additions, new buildings and demolition need a Certificate of Appropriateness.1617
- Restrictions vary by subdivisionThe civic association says the majority of its more than 60 subdivisions have deed restrictions, and a property is subject to them unless it was opted out with the county clerk during the statutory period. The City's Legal Department notes that in some Heights-area neighborhoods restrictions apply lot by lot.2122
- Bayou watershedWoodland Heights sits in HCFCD's White Oak Bayou watershed, and floodplain and street ponding vary block to block.1920
- Road work nearbyTxDOT is raising I-10 between Heights Boulevard and I-45 and rebuilding the Houston Avenue bridge.23
- Century-old housesHAR's median build year is 1920, so foundations, wiring and plumbing deserve a close inspection.1
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineWoodland Heights is for buyers who want an older house with real character and a location just north of downtown, and who are fine running exterior plans past the city. Start with the lot: is it inside the historic district, which deed restrictions apply, and what do the flood maps show for that block. Then let the inspection drive your budget.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want an early 1900s house inside the City of Houston
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a park and greenway trails nearby
- You may love it ifBuyers who want I-45 and downtown to the east
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want the original Heights with Heights Boulevard and 19th Street, see the Heights.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want 1950s ranch homes on bigger lots, look at Oak Forest.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want 1920s bungalow streets around Proctor Plaza Park, compare Norhill.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Woodland Heights is for buyers who want an older house with real character and a location just north of downtown, and who are fine running exterior plans past the city. Start with the lot: is it inside the historic district, which deed restrictions apply, and what do the flood maps show for that block. Then let the inspection drive your budget.
Schools
Schools for a Woodland Heights address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Houston Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Woodland 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 Woodland Heights address.
Woodland Heights sits in HCFCD's White Oak Bayou watershed, and floodplain and street ponding vary block to block.1920
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
- Background
Trails that connect
A spur under Studemont links the MKT Trail to the White Oak Bayou trail, which the city called the last missing piece of 17 miles of greenway trails.9
- 1907
A 1907 streetcar suburb
The Woodland Heights Civic Association says Woodland Heights began in 1907 on 106 acres of high ground just north of downtown and White Oak Bayou, platted by the William Wilson Realty Company as a streetcar suburb; streetcars ran until bus service started in 1939.3
- Background
Woodland Park and the greenway
Woodland Park is a city park at 212 Parkview. The Houston Parks Board says the White Oak Bayou Greenway crosses the Heights MKT Hike and Bike Trail three times as it passes through the Heights and Woodland Heights.4
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
Woodland 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
Woodland Heights questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Woodland Heights?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Woodland Heights (Harris)” show a median market value of $931,887, a typical range of $579K - $1,561K, a median home of 2,109 sq ft on a 6,200 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1920. 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 Woodland 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 Woodland 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.
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Woodland Heights at a Glance
A 1907 streetcar suburb. The Woodland Heights Civic Association says Woodland Heights began in 1907 on 106 acres of high ground just north of downtown and White Oak Bayou, platted by the William Wilson Realty Company as a streetcar suburb; streetcars ran until bus service started in 1939. Woodland Heights Civic Association: history
Built around a park. Developers were drawn by nearby Woodland Park, then called Highland Park, a 30-acre spot with a lake, according to the civic association. Woodland Heights Civic Association: history
The original lines. In October 1907 the boundaries were Omar to the north, Julian on the west, Houston Avenue on the east and White Oak Avenue (today's Byrne) on the south. Bayland Avenue is named for the Bayland Orphanage, whose land joined the neighborhood after a 1914 fire. Woodland Heights Civic Association: history
About 2,000 homes in 61 developments. The civic association says the neighborhood today has about 2,000 homes in 61 developments that range from a few houses to several hundred. Woodland Heights Civic Association: history
Early 1900s styles. Many homes built from 1907 to 1925 are Queen Anne, Craftsman and English cottage styles, per the civic association. Woodland Heights Civic Association: history
HAR's 2025 numbers. HAR's 2025 Facts for Woodland Heights (Harris) show 579 single-family properties with a median of 2,109 square feet on a 6,200 square foot lot and a median build year of 1920. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Woodland Heights (Harris)
A city historic district. City Council approved the Woodland Heights historic district on June 29, 2011. Inside it, exterior alterations, additions, new buildings and demolition need a Certificate of Appropriateness. CultureMap Houston: three new historic districts approved (June 2011) City of Houston: Certificate of Appropriateness City of Houston: historic districts in the Heights area
Deed restrictions by subdivision. The civic association says the majority of its more than 60 subdivisions have deed restrictions, and a property is subject to them unless it was opted out with the county clerk during the statutory period. The City's Legal Department notes that in some Heights-area neighborhoods restrictions apply lot by lot. Woodland Heights Civic Association: land use City of Houston Legal Department: deed restrictions FAQ
Lights in the Heights. Neighbors started the luminary event in 1987; the civic association counts 2026 as its 39th year and says the first one drew 20,000 people. Woodland Heights Civic Association: Lights in the Heights
Woodland Park and the greenway. Woodland Park is a city park at 212 Parkview. The Houston Parks Board says the White Oak Bayou Greenway crosses the Heights MKT Hike and Bike Trail three times as it passes through the Heights and Woodland Heights. City of Houston Parks: park sites O-Z Houston Parks Board: White Oak Bayou Greenway
A school since 1909. The developers deeded land to the one-room Beauchamp Springs Public School in 1909; the building became William B. Travis Elementary and was renovated in 2005, per the civic association. Zoning for a given address is set by Houston ISD. Woodland Heights Civic Association: history Houston ISD: attendance and boundary
Part of the Greater Heights. The City of Houston lists the Woodland Heights civic association in Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights, which is framed by I-10, I-610, I-45 and White Oak Bayou. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
Homes and the Woodland Heights Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Heights (Harris) | 579 | 2,109 sq ft | 6,200 sq ft | 1920 | $931,887 | $579K - $1,561K |
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 Woodland 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 Woodland 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 Woodland 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 |
Woodland Heights is inside the City of Houston with no MUD on HAR's tax table. Rates shown are the latest adopted for each unit; HAR's table shows the 2025 rates. Confirm the account on HCAD. HAR.com 2025 Facts: Woodland 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 Woodland Heights Civic Association is a voluntary civic group, not a mandatory homeowners association, and no assessment is published. A few newer subdivisions inside the area may have their own associations; the title commitment and any resale certificate show them. Woodland Heights Civic Association: land use Texas Real Estate Commission: HOA management certificate search
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 Woodland Heights
- Houston ISD HISD School Locator (by address)
Woodland 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 Woodland Heights
Woodland Heights sits in HCFCD's White Oak Bayou watershed, where the district lists Little White Oak Bayou work including the Riggs and Yale detention basins. Floodplain and street ponding vary block to block, so check the address on FEMA's map, HCFCD's mapping tool and the draft MAAPnext maps. HCFCD: White Oak Bayou HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- 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 Woodland Heights
Groceries
- The Heights H-E-B (with pharmacy) 2300 N. Shepherd Dr., in the Heights
Restaurants
- Coltivare 3320 White Oak Dr.
Coffee
- Boomtown Coffee 242 W. 19th St.
Shopping
- Heights Mercantile Yale St. at 7th St.
Hospitals and urgent care
- St. Joseph Medical Center (emergency care) 1401 St. Joseph Pkwy., downtown
Parks and trails
- Woodland Park 212 Parkview St.
- White Oak Bayou Greenway along White Oak Bayou on the south side
- Stude Park 1031 Stude St., west of Houston Avenue
- Proctor Plaza Park 803 W. Temple St., in Norhill to the north
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 Woodland Heights
The Greater Heights is framed by I-10 to the south, I-610 to the north and I-45 to the east; Houston Avenue is the neighborhood's original eastern edge. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights Woodland Heights Civic Association: history
TxDOT's I-10 White Oak Bayou project raises the I-10 main lanes between Heights Boulevard and I-45 and rebuilds the Houston Avenue bridge. TxDOT: I-10 White Oak Bayou project
An 850-foot spur under Studemont links the MKT Trail to the White Oak Bayou trail, which the city called the last missing piece of 17 miles of greenway trails. Houston Public Works: MKT Spur connector
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.
Woodland Heights Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of living in Woodland Heights?
On the plus side, it is a 1907 neighborhood with early 1900s houses, Woodland Park, the White Oak Bayou Greenway and the Lights in the Heights tradition, inside the City of Houston. On the other side, exterior work inside the historic district needs city approval, deed restrictions vary by subdivision, older homes need inspection, and flood maps vary by address near the bayou.
Sources: Woodland Heights Civic Association: history City of Houston: Certificate of Appropriateness Woodland Heights Civic Association: land use Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What do homes in Woodland Heights cost?
HAR's 2025 Facts show a median market value of $931,887 for Woodland Heights (Harris), with a neighborhood value range of about $579K to $1,561K. Those are appraisal-based values, not sale prices; ask for an MLS report on recent sales on the streets you like.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Woodland Heights (Harris) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Is Woodland Heights a historic district?
Yes, much of it. City Council approved the Woodland Heights historic district in June 2011, and exterior alterations, additions, new buildings and demolition inside it need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Check the city's historic district map for the exact lot.
Sources: CultureMap Houston: three new historic districts approved (June 2011) City of Houston: Certificate of Appropriateness City of Houston: historic districts in the Heights area Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How old are the homes in Woodland Heights?
HAR's median build year is 1920, and the civic association says many homes built from 1907 to 1925 are Queen Anne, Craftsman and English cottage styles. Newer infill homes are mixed in on some streets.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Woodland Heights (Harris) Woodland Heights Civic Association: history Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What are the property taxes in Woodland Heights?
Woodland Heights is inside the City of Houston and Houston ISD with no MUD on HAR's tax table. The latest adopted rates are Houston ISD $0.8421 (2026), City of Houston $0.51919 (2025) and Harris County $0.4175 (2026) per $100, plus the flood control, hospital, port, HCC and HCDE rates.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Woodland Heights (Harris) Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction rates Houston ISD: tax information Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Woodland Heights have an HOA?
The Woodland Heights Civic Association is a voluntary civic group, not a mandatory HOA, and it does not publish an assessment. Deed restrictions still apply to most subdivisions, so read the ones for your lot.
Sources: Woodland Heights Civic Association: land use Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where do Woodland Heights residents buy groceries?
The nearest H-E-B is The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr., with a pharmacy, and the shops at Heights Mercantile are on Yale St.
Sources: H-E-B: The Heights Heights Mercantile Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How do you get around from Woodland Heights?
I-45 is to the east, I-10 to the south and I-610 to the north, and the White Oak Bayou Greenway and MKT Trail connect to 17 miles of greenway trails.
Sources: City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights Houston Public Works: MKT Spur connector Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Are there newer homes in Woodland Heights?
Some lots have newer infill homes, but HAR's median build year is still 1920. Inside the historic district, new construction needs a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Sources: HAR.com 2025 Facts: Woodland Heights (Harris) City of Houston: Certificate of Appropriateness Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Woodland Heights?
Look up the lot on the city's historic district map, read the deed restrictions for that subdivision, check the address on FEMA's map and HCFCD's tool, and have the foundation and older systems inspected.
Sources: City of Houston: historic districts in the Heights area Woodland Heights Civic Association: land use FEMA Flood Map Service Center Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Woodland Heights? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want an early 1900s house just north of downtown, with a park and a bayou trail nearby? Woodland Heights has that. Just know much of it is a city historic district, so exterior plans go through the city first.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- A 1907 streetcar suburb
- Queen Anne, Craftsman and cottage homes
- Woodland Park and the greenway
What Might Surprise You
- Historic district review
- Restrictions vary by subdivision
- Bayou watershed
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Buffalo Heights H-E-B On Washington Ave, 1.5 mi
- ER: St. Joseph Medical Center, 2.8 mi
- Shopping: Heights Mercantile, 1.0 mi
- Park: Stude Park, 0.6 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Woodland Heights is for buyers who want an older house with real character and a location just north of downtown, and who are fine running exterior plans past the city.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Woodland Heights
- 1A 1907 streetcar suburb
The Woodland Heights Civic Association says Woodland Heights began in 1907 on 106 acres of high ground just north of downtown and White Oak Bayou, platted by the William Wilson Realty Company as a streetcar suburb; streetcars ran until bus service started in 1939.
- 2Queen Anne, Craftsman and cottage homes
Many homes built from 1907 to 1925 are Queen Anne, Craftsman and English cottage styles, per the civic association.
- 3Woodland Park and the greenway
Woodland Park is a city park at 212 Parkview. The Houston Parks Board says the White Oak Bayou Greenway crosses the Heights MKT Hike and Bike Trail three times as it passes through the Heights and Woodland Heights.
City of Houston Parks: park sites O-Z Houston Parks Board: White Oak Bayou Greenway
- 4Lights in the Heights
Neighbors started the luminary event in 1987; the civic association counts 2026 as its 39th year and says the first one drew 20,000 people.
- 5A park that came first
Developers were drawn by nearby Woodland Park, then called Highland Park, a 30-acre spot with a lake, according to the civic association.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Woodland Heights
- 1Historic district review
City Council approved the Woodland Heights historic district on June 29, 2011. Inside it, exterior alterations, additions, new buildings and demolition need a Certificate of Appropriateness.
CultureMap Houston: three new historic districts approved (June 2011) City of Houston: Certificate of Appropriateness City of Houston: historic districts in the Heights area
- 2Restrictions vary by subdivision
The civic association says the majority of its more than 60 subdivisions have deed restrictions, and a property is subject to them unless it was opted out with the county clerk during the statutory period. The City's Legal Department notes that in some Heights-area neighborhoods restrictions apply lot by lot.
Woodland Heights Civic Association: land use City of Houston Legal Department: deed restrictions FAQ
- 3Bayou watershed
Woodland Heights sits in HCFCD's White Oak Bayou watershed, and floodplain and street ponding vary block to block.
- 4Road work nearby
TxDOT is raising I-10 between Heights Boulevard and I-45 and rebuilding the Houston Avenue bridge.
- 5Century-old houses
HAR's median build year is 1920, so foundations, wiring and plumbing deserve a close inspection.
Who Might Love Woodland Heights?
- Buyers who want an early 1900s house inside the City of Houston
- Buyers who want a park and greenway trails nearby
- Buyers who want I-45 and downtown to the east
- Buyers comfortable with historic district review
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want the original Heights with Heights Boulevard and 19th Street, see the Heights.
- If you want 1950s ranch homes on bigger lots, look at Oak Forest.
- If you want 1920s bungalow streets around Proctor Plaza Park, compare Norhill.
Everyday Convenience in Woodland Heights
- Groceries on Shepherd The Heights H-E-B at 2300 N. Shepherd Dr. has a pharmacy, and Heights Mercantile on Yale St. has shops and restaurants. H-E-B: The Heights Heights Mercantile
- Trails that connect A spur under Studemont links the MKT Trail to the White Oak Bayou trail, which the city called the last missing piece of 17 miles of greenway trails. Houston Public Works: MKT Spur connector
Main routes: I-45 to the east, I-10 to the south and I-610 to the north; Houston Avenue on the east side. City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
| Nearest H-E-B | Buffalo Heights H-E-B On Washington Ave 1.5 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | The Heights H-E-B 2.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Buffalo Heights H-E-B On Washington Ave 1.5 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | St. Joseph Medical Center 2.8 mi |
| Major shopping | Heights Mercantile 1.0 mi |
| Parks and nature | Stude Park 0.6 mi |
| Golf | Memorial Park Golf Course 3.5 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 14 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 11 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Woodland 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 | $931,887 | HAR 2025 facts (Woodland Heights (Harris)) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $579K - $1,561K | HAR 2025 facts (Woodland Heights (Harris)) |
| Median home size | 2,109 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Woodland Heights (Harris)) |
| Median lot | 6,200 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Woodland Heights (Harris)) |
| Median year built | 1920 | HAR 2025 facts (Woodland Heights (Harris)) |
| Single-family homes | 579 | HAR 2025 facts (Woodland 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 Woodland 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 Woodland Heights Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Woodland Heights is for buyers who want an older house with real character and a location just north of downtown, and who are fine running exterior plans past the city. Start with the lot: is it inside the historic district, which deed restrictions apply, and what do the flood maps show for that block. Then let the inspection drive your budget.
Woodland Heights vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Woodland Heights vs. The Heights
Choose The Heights and you gain: You gain Heights Boulevard, 19th Street shopping and more streets to choose from.
You give up: You give up the smaller, park-centered feel of Woodland Heights.
Woodland Heights vs. Norhill
Choose Norhill and you gain: You gain consistent 1920s bungalow streets and Proctor Plaza Park.
You give up: You give up Woodland Park and the 1907 streetcar-suburb houses.
Questions buyers ask about Woodland Heights
Is Woodland Heights a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want an early 1900s house near downtown, with Woodland Park and greenway trails nearby. Check whether the lot is inside the historic district and read its deed restrictions before you commit.
Sources: Woodland Heights Civic Association: history City of Houston Parks: park sites O-Z Houston Parks Board: White Oak Bayou Greenway Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Woodland Heights?
Exterior work in the historic district needs city approval, restrictions vary by subdivision, homes are around a century old, and flood maps vary by address in the White Oak Bayou watershed.
Sources: Woodland Heights Civic Association: history City of Houston Parks: park sites O-Z Houston Parks Board: White Oak Bayou Greenway 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
Woodland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Heights (Harris) | 579 | 2,109 sq ft | 1920 | $931,887 |
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 1.0 mi
- POST Houston 1.8 mi
- River Oaks Shopping Center 2.8 mi
Parks and nature
- Stude Park 0.6 mi
- Heights Blvd. Park 1.4 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park 1.7 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- Memorial Park Golf Course 3.5 mi
- Hermann Park Golf Course 5.0 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Woodland Heights, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Woodland Heights on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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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 Woodland Heights (Harris), 2025 Facts
- City of Houston
- Woodland Heights Civic Association: history
- City of Houston Parks: park sites O-Z
- Houston Parks Board: White Oak Bayou Greenway
- Woodland Heights Civic Association: Lights in the Heights
- H-E-B: The Heights
- Heights Mercantile
- Houston Public Works: MKT Spur connector
- Heights Blvd. Park
- Buffalo Bayou Park
- City of Houston: Super Neighborhood 15, Greater Heights
- 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
- CultureMap Houston: three new historic districts approved (June 2011)
- City of Houston: Certificate of Appropriateness
- Official tax rate source
- HCFCD: White Oak Bayou
- HCFCD Flood Education Mapping Tool
- Woodland Heights Civic Association: land use
- City of Houston Legal Department: deed restrictions FAQ
- TxDOT: I-10 White Oak Bayou project
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.