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Bellaire
A small city of its own inside the loop's backyard, with big parks and quiet streets.
$1.2MTypical home value
9 to 10 minTo the Galleria
Houston ISD (verify each address)School district
[~000,000]Residents
Eat
Where to eat in Bellaire
Do
The Perfect Saturday in Bellaire
9 AM
CoffeeDandelion Cafe10:30 AM
[Trails or outdoor activity] [Park or trail, area]1 PM
[Lunch and a stroll] [Shopping area]6 PM
[A game or a show] [Venue, area]Live
What it's like to live here
- Typical homes
- Newer single family homes, many rebuilt on older lots
- Single-family range
- $310K to $4.0M
- Townhome/condo range
- $50K to $689K
- School district
- Houston ISD (verify each address)
- To the Galleria
- 9 to 10 min
- To the Medical Center
- 14 to 14 min
- To Downtown
- 16 to 19 min, about 9.5 miles
- Flood notes
- Significant mapped 100-year and 500-year floodplain across much of the surrounding area near Brays Bayou; this part of Houston flooded substantially during Harvey. Verify by address.
- Property tax
- At least 0.63% (Harris County base only; school district and city/MUD rate not yet included)
Dillon's take
Bellaire gives you a small city feel minutes from the Galleria and the Medical Center. Many homes have been rebuilt higher after past floods, and that history should guide your search.
Compare Bellaire to another areaMarket
Bellaire this month
Based on closed HAR MLS sales, 2025-01 to 2026-10. Independently verify before relying on these figures.
$1,200,000Median sale price
15Median days on market
63Homes for sale
$899,900Typical asking price
Neighborhoods
Subdivisions within Bellaire
No subdivision profiles yet for Bellaire.
Neighborhoods
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Meyerland A classic southwest Houston neighborhood along Brays Bayou, with Meyerland Plaza and a strong community. View guide →
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FAQ
Common questions about Bellaire
Is Bellaire a good place to live?
A small city of its own inside the loop's backyard, with big parks and quiet streets. It fits families who want a small town feel close to the galleria and medical center.
How far is Bellaire from downtown Houston?
16 to 19 min, about 9.5 miles.
What school district serves Bellaire?
Houston ISD (verify each address)
Does Bellaire flood?
Significant mapped 100-year and 500-year floodplain across much of the surrounding area near Brays Bayou; this part of Houston flooded substantially during Harvey. Verify by address.
