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$3,200 / Month

1617 Wheeler Ave

Houston, TX 77004

832-367-8713

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

4
Square Feet

2,274 sq ft
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1617 Wheeler Ave

About This Home

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MOVE IN READY! Chic 3-story home ideally located minutes from Downtown and Texas Medical Center in the Museum District. Tucked within a gated community,this modern residence features 3 spacious bedrooms,each with an en-suite bath. The first-floor suite is ideal for guests or a home office. The second floor offers soaring ceilings,a private covered balcony and open-concept living anchored by a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry,quartz countertops,stainless steel appliances and wine fridge. The third-floor primary retreat features two walk-in closets,including a stunning retail-style closet with built-ins,plus a secondary bedroom with private bath and convenient laundry area. Additional storage can be found beneath the stairs and outside the home. Ample community guest parking across the street adds to the ease of city living. WASHER/DRYER/FRIDGE INCLUDED. Schedule your showing today! MLS ID 22701827

1617 Wheeler Ave is a house located in Harris County and the 77004 ZIP Code.

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Listed by Daisy Ruiz | Compass RE Texas,LLC - Houston
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Neighborhood

As its name implies, the Museum District is home to 19 museums. This historic neighborhood is home to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Children's Museum of Houston, the Contemporary Art Museum, and other cultural centers. Each year over 8 million visitors explore this cultural hub! Residents also have access to one of Houston’s favorite parks, Hermann Park, massive green space housing the Houston Zoo, an Amphitheatre, gardens, and more. Great for students, faculty, and staff, the district is also convenient to several universities including Texas Southern University and Rice University. After you’re done exploring museums, the Museum District also has several coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, and nightlife spots. For even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, Midtown and Downtown Houston aren’t far from the neighborhood. This bustling cultural mecca has surprisingly affordable apartments along with more upscale rentals available as well.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Houston Community College	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Texas Southern University	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Baylor College of Medicine	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi

1617 Wheeler Ave is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Houston Community College. It is also near Texas Southern University and University of St Thomas.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Ensemble/Hcc Stn Nb, located 0.9 mile from 1617 Wheeler Ave. 1617 Wheeler Ave is near William P Hobby, located 11.9 miles or 24 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 21.7 miles or 29 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Ensemble/Hcc Stn Nb	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Museum District Stn Sb	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi
Ensemble/Hcc Stn Sb	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Museum District Northbound	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Wheeler Stn Sb	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	24 min	11.9 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	29 min	21.7 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1617 Wheeler Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1405 Wheeler St	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Blodgett Plaza	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
4211 Caroline St	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi

1617 Wheeler Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Children's Museum of Houston	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Cockrell Butterfly Center	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Houston Museum of Natural Science	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Hermann Park	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Houston Zoo	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi

1617 Wheeler Ave has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Children's Museum of Houston, Cockrell Butterfly Center, and Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Park Plaza Hospital	Walk:	20 min	1.1 mi
St. Joseph Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Harris Cty Psychiatric Center	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi

1617 Wheeler Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Park Plaza Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 20 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	38 min	25.4 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	66 min	50.9 mi

1617 Wheeler Ave is 25.4 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.