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ZIP 77006: Montrose, Neartown and Courtlandt Place
77006 covers most of Montrose, the inner-loop district southwest of downtown between Midtown and Shepherd Drive. Streets mix 1910s-1930s bungalows and larger historic homes with mid-century duplexes and fourplexes, newer townhomes and mid- and high-rise condominiums. The Menil Collection campus, the Rothko Chapel, the University of St. Thomas and the Westheimer Road restaurant corridor are landmarks.
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Schools serving 77006
Public schools in 77006 fall under Houston ISD. The examples below carry their Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating, with the year shown; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.
| Level | School | District | TEA rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Baker Montessori School (Ella J. Baker, formerly Wilson Montessori) | Houston ISD | B (2025) | TEA |
| Elementary | Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy | Houston ISD | B (2025) | TEA |
| Middle | Lanier Middle School | Houston ISD | A (2025) | TEA |
| Middle | Gregory-Lincoln Education Center (PK-8) | Houston ISD | B (2025) | TEA |
| High | Lamar High School | Houston ISD | B (2025) | TEA |
Restaurants in 77006
Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.
- Uchi Houston Japanese restaurant
904 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 · ★ 4.4 (2,600 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews Austin-based restaurant group. - The Pit Room Texas barbecue
1201 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006 · ★ 4.3 (3,400 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews - Baby Barnaby's Breakfast and brunch cafe
602 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77006 · ★ 4.3 (1,700 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews - Hugo's Regional Mexican restaurant
1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 · ★ 4.1 (1,800 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- The Menil Collection Art museum (free admission)
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006 · ★ 4.5 (983 reviews on TripAdvisor) · Reviews Renzo Piano building on a park-like campus. - Rothko Chapel Art space and chapel
3900 Yupon St, Houston, TX 77006 · ★ 3.9 on TripAdvisor · Reviews Free to visit. - Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Contemporary art museum
5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006 · ★ 3.8 (90 reviews on TripAdvisor) · Reviews - Cy Twombly Gallery Single-artist gallery (Menil campus)
1501 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006 · ★ 3.6 (28 reviews on TripAdvisor) · Reviews Part of the Menil Collection.
Homes for sale in 77006
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Questions about 77006
How far is Montrose from downtown and the Texas Medical Center?
Montrose sits roughly two to three miles southwest of downtown, with US-59/I-69 along its southern side. Westheimer Road, Montrose Boulevard and Richmond Avenue are the main corridors, METRORail's Red Line is a short trip east in Midtown, and the Texas Medical Center is about four miles south.
What kinds of homes are in 77006?
Montrose mixes 1910s-1930s bungalows, four-squares and larger historic homes with mid-century duplexes and fourplexes, newer three-story townhomes and mid- and high-rise condominiums. Lot sizes and building ages vary block by block.
Are there historic districts in Montrose?
Yes. Several sections, including Courtlandt Place, Westmoreland and Audubon Place, are City of Houston historic districts, where exterior changes and demolitions need review by the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission. Check the City of Houston's historic district map and any neighborhood deed restrictions for a specific lot.
What parks are in or near Montrose?
Ervan Chew Park on Dunlavy Street has playgrounds, a splash pad and a dog run, and Cherryhurst Park sits in the Cherryhurst neighborhood. The Menil Collection's open lawns are free to visit, and Buffalo Bayou Park's trails are just north along Allen Parkway.
Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.