Lamar Terrace

Lamar Terrace is an older Houston subdivision, on the east side of Chimney Rock, between Richmond Avenue and Westheimer. 

Extensive redesign has revitalized the area. Lamar Terrace is close to downtown Houston and The Galleria.

Art lovers living in Lamar Terrace really enjoy being a close distance to Houston’s art museums. The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Contemporary Arts Museum, the Rice University Art Gallery, the Menil Collection and the Lawndale Art Center offer a wide variety of art works for public enjoyment. Also, the Museum of Fine Arts includes the Glassell School of Art which has classes for both children and adults. Several fine private art galleries are found in the Houston area as well.

Home prices in Lamar Terrace range from $319,000 to $ 1.2 million. There some beautiful estate homes and luxurious patio homes here, along with some older homes. Some of the older houses are being sold for their lot value.

Homes sizes range from around 2,000 square feet to 5000 square feet. Lots are small and easy to maintain.

Home Builders in Lamar Terrace Include:

• Catco Homes

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Public Schools

Children living in the Lamar Terrace community go to schools in the Houston Independent School District, one of the best overall school districts in Texas.

The following public schools serve Lamar Terrace:

• St. George Place Elementary
• Grady Middle School
• Lee High School
• Lamar High School
• Westside High School

The following private schools serve Lamar Terrace:

• The Village School (9th-12th grade)
• Duchesne Academy (girls, PK-12th grade)

Higher Education

Lamar Terrace is served by the Houston Community College System and it is a short distance from Houston’s two medical schools and many fine universities.

Art lovers living in Lamar Terrace enjoy being a short distance from Houston’s art museums. The Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, the Contemporary Arts Museum, The Menil Collection, the Rice University Art Gallery, and the Lawndale Art Center offer a wide-range of art works for public enjoyment. The Museum of Fine Arts also features the Glassell School of Art which has classes for both adults and children. Many fine private art galleries are also found in the Houston area.

The Theater District offers something for everyone. The Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Theatre Under The Stars, and the Alley Theater offer world class performances and the other companies in the Theater District are top quality as well. The Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park offers numerous free performances throughout the year, ranging from Shakespeare to modern comedies to concerts; during the summer, the Theatre Under The Stars company plays at the Miller Theater.

If you are interested in a home in Lamar Terrace contact us today. We will be glad to help you find the house of your dreams.