Magnolia Park

Magnolia Park

Houston, Texas Homes for Sale

About Magnolia Park

Magnolia Park is a small neighborhood next to the Port of Houston along Buffalo Bayou. It is close to downtown and is known for its affordable houses and as a quiet working class community. To the south is Gus Wortham Park Golf Course, Mason Park and Forest Park Cemetery. Although it is surrounded by industrial complexes, the neighborhood has seen revitalization developments over the past few years, making it a neighborhood where the city’s past and future coexist.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $55,000 to $1,485,000

Closed Prices: $65,000 to $679,900

Median Sale Price: $272,000

Average $ per sq ft: $179

Association Fee Ranges: $20 to $2400, $0

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1909 to 2022

Sq. Ft.: 544 to 3700 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 0 to 6 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 0 to 5 Bathrooms

Lot Size: 0 - 1 acres

Around Magnolia Park

There are many affordable single-family homes and townhomes in Magnolia Park. Small pockets of subdivisions can be found along Navigation Boulevard and Wayside Drive. Due to the numerous affordable homes on the market, Magnolia Park has become a popular area for real estate investors, developers, and small business owners.

Magnolia Park has a variety of restaurants and cafes, especially along Navigation Boulevard. The neighborhood’s historic and proud multicultural community is reflected in its culinary scene. Los Corrales Meat Market is a local favorite, where Houstonians enjoy sampling various traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex meat dishes. Magnolia Park is also known for its variety of bakeries and ice cream shops, many of which are located on Wayside Drive, Canal Street, and 76th Street.

Views of the Buffalo Bayou and the Houston Ship Channel, which is one of the largest and busiest ports in the United States. The neighborhood’s mixture of residential subdivisions and industrial lots is typical of this area’s urban landscape, but there are also hidden historical gems such as the old City Hall and fire station.

If you’re a pub lover or want to experience a good old local dive bar, Magnolia Park is the perfect place to hang out on a Friday night. The working class culture of the neighborhood is reflected in its down-to-earth, friendly pubs. Some of the local favorites are Merino’s Sports Bar, the highly-rated Satellite Bar, and Voodoo Queen.

Magnolia Park is located directly north of Gus Wortham Park Golf Course, Mason Park and Forest Park Cemetery, so a stroll outside is the preferred Sunday activity in this neighborhood. Since Magnolia Park is just a short drive from the heart of downtown, nearby Tranquility Park, GreenStreet and the Theater District are also popular hangout spots for locals.

Locals Love

  • Small and quiet neighborhood
  • Close to downtown
  • Affordable homes

Locals Don't Love

  • Traffic
  • Flooding
  • Abandoned property

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