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    Pretty Penny

    These Houston ZIP codes proclaimed most expensive places to rent in Texas

    Johnathan Silver
    Sep 27, 2019 | 10:30 am
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    Downtown Houston is one of the most expensive places to rent in the state.
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    Houston's hottest 'hoods come at a price — some of the highest in all of Texas, according to a new study.

    RentCafe's 2019 list of most expensive ZIP codes to rent puts three Houston areas among the 10 priciest in Texas.

    The sixth priciest ZIP code in the state, and most expensive in H-Town, is 77005. The area, encompassing West University Place and Rice Village, clocks in with an average rent of $2,033 a month. Curiously, rents in the area have actually decreased 1.1 percent from last year, according to the study, which used July 2019 averages calculated by Yardi Matrix. It's the only spot in the top 10 where rents have dropped, if only slightly.

    At No. 7 is the neighboring ZIP code of 77006 (home to Montrose and Hyde Park), where the average rent is slightly cheaper, at $1,997 a month. Rents are up just 0.3 percent from last year.

    The downtown Houston hub of 77002 ranks eighth, with average rent costing $1,970 a month, a 0.4 percent increase from last year.

    Renters in Austin and DFW are faced with steep prices, too. The other top 10 most expensive ZIP codes in Texas are:

    • No. 1 — 78701 (downtown Austin), $2,885 a month
    • No. 2 — 75205 (Highland Park/Knox-Henderson in Dallas), $2,791 a month
    • No. 3 — 78701 (Tarrytown in Austin), $2,634 a month
    • No. 4 — 75225 (University Park in Dallas), $2,451 a month
    • No. 5 — 75201 (downtown Dallas), $2,088 a month
    • No. 9 — 78702 (Central East Austin), $1,932 a month
    • No. 10 — 75022 (Flower Mound in DFW), $1,831 a month

    But it could be worse. The three most expensive ZIP codes in America, says RentCafe, are all located in Manhattan, with rents ranging from $5,053 to $6,211 a month.

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    Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
    Explore the gracious living and exceptional spaces of 216 E. 26th St.

    A property touted as the largest residential tract ever offered in the Heights is on the market. 216 E. 26th St. is a spacious compound with luxe amenities set across eight contiguous lots. Protected by four motorized gates and sprawling over 24,000 square feet, this must-be-seen-to-be-believed property is on the market for $3.6 million and represented by Leann Salmons with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.

    This warm, inviting home offers luxury living and exquisite details. Prospective owners will find antique wood floors, stained-glass accent windows, and elegant millwork throughout. The entryway has a bay window, leaded glass door, and a grand staircase. A formal living room features views of the outdoors and high ceilings that flood the room with natural light.

    An open floor plan connects the kitchen and additional living room, providing plenty of space for entertaining and gathering. A game room upstairs offers endless possibilities. The upstairs primary bedroom has treetop views and a renovated, spa-like bathroom entered via French doors. Like the home’s four other bedrooms, it has its own private porch.

    Outside, across the expanse of the resort-like grounds, sits 2,217-square-foot pool house. With two bedrooms and four baths, including two exterior country-club-style full baths, it’s perfect for guests. It also has an arched window, elevator, full kitchen, and billiard/game spaces. A tiki-style grill/bar, putting green, and lighted sport court with pickleball potential complete the outdoor spaces.

    Above the garage is an additional one bedroom, one bathroom apartment. On-site guest parking, a circle drive, and a covered pavilion for five cars complete the estate.

    This city oasis offers privacy and elegance. Even though it’s close to all that Houston has to offer, its spaciousness makes it a restful retreat.

    216 E. 26th St. exterior

    Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

    Explore the gracious living and exceptional spaces of 216 E. 26th St.

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