currently LISTED
Braes Heights
3606 Aberdeen Way
A standout Braes Heights property, currently on the market. Full details and pricing available on request.
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A boutique real estate practice, by design.
A deliberately small client roster each year, serving the neighborhoods surrounding Rice University: Southampton, Southgate, Boulevard Oaks, Braes Heights, and West University. Architecture-driven and development-minded, connecting buyers, sellers, and developers who know exactly where they want to be.
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What it’s like to work with Luis.
“With lots of door knocking he made it happen!”
Megan R. — Buyer, Southampton
“Great Realtor. Gets things done!”
Dr. R. Mehran — Buyer, Southampton
“Luis did a wonderful job helping us sell our property.”
Condon — Seller, Rice University Area
“Luis was easy to work with and communicated every step of the way.”
Mary Angelita — Seller, Braes Heights
“He was professional, courteous, responsive, and set expectations well.”
Jack — Buyer, Braes Heights
“Luis made the process of buying a home seem easy and manageable.”
Paloma — Buyer, West University
#featuredlistings
Homes, land, and what comes next for them.
A sampling of current listings and recent land sales that became new construction — each one architecture-driven, each one rooted in a neighborhood Luis knows block by block.
coming SOON
Boulevard Oaks
A Boulevard Oaks Listing
A solid Boulevard Oaks opportunity coming to market in the months ahead. Photography and address to follow.
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land sale · new construction
Southampton
2349 Bolsover St.
Land sold to a developer for new construction — a Southampton lot repositioned for what’s next.
land sale · new construction
Southampton
2322 Robinhood St.
Another Southampton land sale, cleared for a new construction project in one of Houston’s most sought-after pockets.
land sale · new construction
Southgate
2169 Dryden Rd.
A Southgate lot sold for redevelopment — walkable to Rice University and the Medical Center.
#FAQ
Top Questions About Living Near Rice University
Lot values generally run $140–$160 per square foot, depending on location, deed restrictions, and lot size — the larger the lot, the lower the price per square foot tends to run.
There are dozens of subdivisions within these neighborhoods, each with its own deed restrictions, so what’s allowed varies by address.
Primarily location. With dozens of subdivisions in the area, moving a block or two in any direction can make a significant difference in value.
Very walkable to Rice University and Rice Village; somewhat walkable to the Texas Medical Center, with weather a factor too. Southgate in particular is easily walkable to the Medical Center.
Many of these neighborhoods include “plexes” (duplexes, triplexes, and similar), which lend themselves to long-term holds as well as flip, development, and redevelopment opportunities.
There are meaningful differences between each — the goal is matching your desired lifestyle to the particular nuances and attributes of each, which is best explored in a conversation.
Boulevard Oaks and Southampton are zoned to Poe Elementary, Lanier Middle School, and Lamar High School. Southgate is zoned to Roberts Elementary (a Fine Arts Magnet), Pershing Middle School, and Lamar High School. Braes Heights is zoned to Mark Twain Elementary, Pershing Middle School, with a choice between Lamar and Bellaire High School. West University is zoned to West University Elementary, Pershing Middle School (with an option for Pin Oak Middle), and Lamar High School. Zoning can shift block by block, so it’s always worth confirming for a specific address.
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