Roya Arfa
Realtor®
GRI, ABR, CMS, QSC
Beth Wolff Realtors

royaarfa@bethwolff.com
713-376-4692



If you are looking for the charm of eras gone by, an artsy, Bohemian atmosphere and deeply rooted community spirit, then the Heights is the area for you, according to Roya Arfa, Texas Realtor and Relocation Specialist for Beth Wolff Realtors in Houston. The largest historic district in the city, the Heights features an eclectic mix of vintage and newly constructed Victorians, classic Craftsman bungalows, and Greek Revival, Dutch Colonial and Spanish Mission homes with lovingly landscaped gardens, stately trees and the broad front porches synonymous with traditional Southern living. Young urban professionals, families with children, and artists are drawn to this multicultural area with its rich history, beautiful public gardens, dog-friendly parks and bike trails – all within four miles of downtown Houston.

The oldest planned community in Houston, the Heights was the brain child of visionary Oscar M. Carter. Two of the original 17 homes built by his company in the late 1880s are still there and count among the 116 properties in the Heights listed on The National Register of Historic Places. Because the community treasures its history, both renovations and new construction preserve the traditional styles found throughout its beautiful neighborhoods, including Houston Heights, Woodland Heights, Norhill, Brooke Smith, Sunset Heights, Timber Grove, Cottage Grove, Lazy Brooke and Shady Acres.

The Heights small-town charm is inimitable. One-of-a-kind shops, bars, restaurants, art galleries and antique stores line its well-shaded streets, and there are several performing arts organizations, including the acclaimed Oh! or Opera in the Heights. Local and organic farmers offer just-picked produce weekly at one of the area's two farmer's markets and there's a dizzying daily array of fresh produce from around the globe at the other. Home-based business abound and working mothers are supported by the Mother's of the Heights, reputed to be one of the most active mom's groups in Houston. Popular events in this strong community include the First Saturday Art Market, Lights in the Heights, the Second Saturday Craftacular, the Heights Festival; Home and Garden Tour; Bicycle Rally and Annual Crawfish Festival.