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

royaarfa@bethwolff.com
713-376-4692



In the heart of the Museum District, Neartown/Montrose is one of the most unconventional, trendy enclaves in the city according Roya Arfa, Texas Realtor and Relocation Specialist for Beth Wolff Realtors in Houston. Renovated mansions and century-old bungalows with welcoming front porches are intermingled with contemporary townhomes, hip urban lofts and high-end, high-rise apartments. It's an eclectic, vibrant area populated by artists, musicians, students and professionals, and embraced by Houston's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

Named after a seaside village in Scotland, Montrose was established in 1911 by J.W. Link of the Houston Land Corp. It is home to several highly regarded private and public schools, including Houston ISD's acclaimed High School for Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) and University of St. Thomas, which is ranked among the top colleges in the region; and it is home to some of Houston's significant past. Five subdivisions, including Courtlandt Place, Westmoreland, Avalon Place, Avondale East and Avondale West, are listed in the National Historic Registry, a testament to the area's historical significance. Stately oak trees canopy the charming streets here and in the Cherryhurst, Hyde Park and Winlow Place subdivisions of Montrose, creating an urban beauty that is unmatched.

Most often referred to as the "Entertainment District," Montrose features a colorful mix of popular bistros, coffeehouses, bars, clubs, antique shops, bookstores, and vintage and upscale clothing boutiques. It is uniquely situated within walking distance of some of the best cultural venues in Houston such as the Museum of Fine Arts; the Contemporary Art Museum; the extraordinary Menil Collection with more than 16,000 pieces of privately collected works of art and its adjacent Rothko Chapel; the Cullen Sculpture Garden; the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Planetarium and Cockrell Butterfly Center; the Children's Museum; Miller Outdoor Theater; and the Houston Zoo.

Popular events like the Greek and Italian Festivals, the Menil Community Arts Festival, the Montrose Pub Crawl, the LGBT Pride Parade, the Houston Indie Book Festival, and the Montrose Home Tour & Art Walk add to the area's appeal and make Montrose one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Houston.