Our next home, near Methodist

As of

Walkable, quiet streets, minutes from work.

What we can afford

Comfortable

≤ $1.2M$7,015–$9,904/moSearch range; estimated tax, no HOA

Stretch

$1.2–1.6M$9,904–$13,206/moSearch range; estimated tax, no HOA

Dream

> $1.6M$13,206–$16,507/moIllustrated to $2M; not now

Based on about $50k/mo income; second income is upside.

Before we buy

The shortlist

1907 Lauderdale St, Houston TX 77030Devonshire Place (Medical Center area)ComfortablePrice$975,000Per month (all-in)$8,057To Methodist26 min walkWalk Score26
1907 Lauderdale St, Houston TX 77030

4 beds · 4 baths · 2865 sq ft · 2025 built · 3373 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • New 2025 build with private elevator
  • Closest to Methodist of the set (est)
  • Under $1M, 4 bedrooms

Watch out

  • Walk Score 26, car-dependent
  • Patio home on 3,373 sqft lot
  • Taxes unknown, new build will reassess

Walk to

Hermann Park and Rice per listing

School

Roberts Elem / Cullen Middle / Lamar High (zoned per Compass, verify)

Flood

unknown (not stated on listing)

Monthly breakdown

P&I$6,016Tax$1,625Insurance$406HOA$10
Tax estimated at 2% annually. Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

14 days on market

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6706 Morningside Dr, Houston TX 77030Morningside Place / Rice-MuseumComfortablePrice$990,000Per month (all-in)$8,228To Methodist12 min bikeWalk Score91
6706 Morningside Dr, Houston TX 77030

4 beds · 5 baths · 3736 sq ft · 2013 built · 2392 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • Walk Score 91, closest to Rice Village
  • 4 en-suite bedrooms, one on first floor
  • Listed Nov 6, fresh and under $1M

Watch out

  • Four stories on a 2,392 sqft lot
  • Elevator shaft only, not an installed elevator

Walk to

Rice Village and Rice University per listing

School

Roberts Elementary (zoned per Compass, verify)

Flood

unknown (not stated on listing)

Monthly breakdown

P&I$6,108Tax$1,707Insurance$413HOA$0
Tax source: listing (2026). Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

5 days on market

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2435 Sheridan St, Houston TX 77030Southgate / Rice-Museum DistrictComfortableTop pickPrice$1,150,000Per month (all-in)$9,349To Methodist10 min bikeWalk Score89
2435 Sheridan St, Houston TX 77030

4 beds · 5 baths · 3396 sq ft · 2022 built · 2225 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • Walk Score 89, 2022 build
  • Four stories with elevator, TMC views
  • Corner lot, all bedrooms en suite

Watch out

  • Tiny 2,225 sqft lot, small yard
  • Vertical living, many stairs

Walk to

Rice UniversityRice Village

School

Roberts Elementary (10/10 per listing), Pershing, Lamar

Flood

unknown (not stated on listing)

Monthly breakdown

P&I$7,096Tax$1,774Insurance$479HOA$0
Tax source: listing (2026). Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

22 days on market

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2320 Gramercy St, Houston TX 77030Old BraeswoodComfortablePrice$1,195,000Per month (all-in)$9,863To Methodist10 min bikeWalk Score88
2320 Gramercy St, Houston TX 77030

5 beds · 3 baths · 3511 sq ft · 1951 built · 8276 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • Biggest lot, 8,276 sqft, 5 bedrooms
  • Fully remodeled, 3 bedrooms on main floor
  • Bike Score 94

Watch out

  • Old Braeswood is near Brays Bayou, check flood history
  • MLS and public records disagree on beds (5 vs 4)

Walk to

Medical Center and Rice about 0.5 mi per listingOld Braeswood Park

School

Roberts Elementary (10/10 per listing), Pershing, Lamar

Flood

Description says "NEVER flooded" (agent claim, not a flood-zone record); verify elevation certificate

Monthly breakdown

P&I$7,373Tax$1,992Insurance$498HOA$0
Tax source: est 2.0%. Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

5 days on market

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2041 Dryden Rd, Houston TX 77030SouthgateStretchPrice$1,290,000Per month (all-in)$10,690To Methodist10 min bikeWalk Score71
2041 Dryden Rd, Houston TX 77030

3 beds · 3.5 baths · 2568 sq ft · 1938 built · 5501 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • Remodeled 1938 home, tree-lined block
  • Walk or bike to Rice and TMC per listing
  • Island kitchen, hardwoods

Watch out

  • Only 3 bedrooms, all upstairs
  • Price near land value

Walk to

Rice VillageRice UniversityTexas Medical Center

School

Roberts Elementary (zoned per listing)

Flood

unknown (not stated on listing)

Monthly breakdown

P&I$7,959Tax$2,193Insurance$538HOA$0
Tax source: listing (2026). Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

32 days on market

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5601 Jane Austen St, Houston TX 77005College Park / West U-SouthsideStretchPrice$1,299,000Per month (all-in)$9,953To Methodist19 min bikeWalk Score82
5601 Jane Austen St, Houston TX 77005

4 beds · 4.5 baths · 2949 sq ft · 2000 built · 2658 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • Low tax bill for the price: $15k
  • West U Elementary zone, cul-de-sac
  • Remodeled kitchen and baths

Watch out

  • Small 2,658 sqft lot
  • Public records show 3 bed; MLS says 4

Walk to

West University Elementary zone

School

West University Elementary, Pershing, Lamar (zoned per Compass, verify)

Flood

unknown (not stated on listing)

Monthly breakdown

P&I$8,015Tax$1,272Insurance$541HOA$125
Tax source: listing (2026). Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

17 days on market

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2601 Talbott St, West University Place TX 77005West University PlaceStretchPrice$1,399,500Per month (all-in)$11,761To Methodist16 min bikeWalk Score86
2601 Talbott St, West University Place TX 77005

4 beds · 3.5 baths · 4088 sq ft · 2006 built · 5998 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • 4,088 sqft at $342/sqft
  • Game room, covered patio, big yard
  • 63 days listed, room to negotiate

Watch out

  • 2025 taxes $30.5k
  • Zone and flood history unverified

Walk to

Whitt Johnson ParkOld Braeswood Park

School

Compass shows West U address; school zoning not stated, verify

Flood

unknown (not stated on listing)

Monthly breakdown

P&I$8,635Tax$2,543Insurance$583HOA$0
Tax source: listing (2025). Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

63 days on market

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2135 Quenby St, Houston TX 77005SouthamptonStretchPrice$1,450,000Per month (all-in)$13,364To Methodist10 min bikeWalk Score77
2135 Quenby St, Houston TX 77005

4 beds · 3.5 baths · 3744 sq ft · 1980 built · 6200 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • Southampton Civic security amenity
  • 3,744 sqft, 6,200 sqft lot
  • 48 days listed

Watch out

  • Listed taxes $45.8k look high
  • Sqft conflict: 3,744 vs 4,079
  • 1980 build

Walk to

Fleming Park

School

verify (not read)

Flood

unknown (not stated on listing)

Monthly breakdown

P&I$8,947Tax$3,813Insurance$604HOA$0
Tax source: listing (2026) - looks high, verify. Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

48 days on market

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3111 Carnegie St, Houston TX 77005West University Place (dream)DreamPrice$1,725,000Per month (all-in)$12,682To Methodist19 min bikeWalk Score66
3111 Carnegie St, Houston TX 77005

4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2944 sq ft · 1988 built · 5000 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • Premium West U block, remodeled kitchen
  • 2023 windows, recent HVAC
  • Dream tier

Watch out

  • $586/sqft
  • Walk Score only 66

Walk to

Whitt Johnson Park

School

verify (not read)

Flood

unknown (not stated on listing)

Monthly breakdown

P&I$10,643Tax$1,320Insurance$719HOA$0
Tax source: listing calculator ($1,320/mo), not tax record. Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

12 days on market

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3803 Drake St, Houston TX 77005West U / Montclair (dream)DreamPrice$1,750,000Per month (all-in)$14,500To Methodist22 min bikeWalk Score84
3803 Drake St, Houston TX 77005

4 beds · 5.5 baths · 4505 sq ft · 2008 built · 8989 sq ft lot

Why we'd love it

  • 4,505 sqft on 8,989 sqft corner lot
  • West U Elementary zone, room for pool
  • No HOA

Watch out

  • Taxes $35.7k
  • Dream tier, above stretch band

Walk to

Friends Pocket Park

School

West University Elementary (10/10), Pershing, Lamar per listing

Flood

unknown (not stated on listing)

Monthly breakdown

P&I$10,798Tax$2,973Insurance$729HOA$0
Tax source: listing (2025). Insurance estimated at 0.5% annually.

21 days on market

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