LAND SIZE
± 0.46 acres (19,894 SF)
FRONTAGE
± 250 feet on Victor Street
± 79 feet on Bailey Street
± 80 feet on Gillette Street
LOCATION
• Hard corner in Houston's historic Freedmen's Town
• Adjacent to ± 169,000 SF self-storage facility
• ± 0.3 miles from West Dallas Street
o Provides direct access to downtown Houston and connects to major highways.
• ± 0.5 miles from Interstate 45
o A short drive away, offering north-south routes through the city.
• ± 1.4 miles from U.S. Highway 59
o Accessible via nearby streets, facilitating easy commutes to various parts of Houston.
DISTANCE FROM
± 0.3 miles from Carnegie Vanguard High School (Rating: 9/10)
± 0.4 miles from Gregory-Lincoln Education Center (Rating: 3/10)
± 1.7 miles from Houston Community College Central Campus
± 1.1 miles from Houston City Hall
± 1.1 miles from Sam Houston Park
± 1.6 miles from Toyota Center
± 1.7 miles from Buffalo Bayou Park
± 1.8 miles from Eleanor Tinsley Park
± 2.1 miles from George R. Brown Convention Center
± 2.6 miles from Daikin Park
± 10.9 miles from William P. Hobby Airport
FLOODPLAIN
Not in the 100-year or 500-year floodplain
BEST USE
Commercial or residential development
COMPARATIVE LISTINGS
4315 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Land Size: ± 0.22 Acres (9,637 SF)
Sale Price: $867,330 ($90/SF)
1909 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Land Size: ± 0.40 Acres (17,348 SF)
Sale Price: $1,978,632 ($114/SF)
1509 California St, Houston, TX 77006
Land Size: ± 0.34 Acres (15,000 SF)
Sale Price: $1,432,050 ($95.47/SF)
3208 Austin St, Houston, TX 77004
Land Size: ± 0.36 Acres (15,682 SF)
Sale Price: $1,788,948 ($114/SF)
CONTACT NUMBER FOR THIS LISTING
(713) 819-1545
MORE INFORMATION ON AREA
Freedmen’s Town is a historic neighborhood in Houston, Texas, founded by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. Established in the late 1860s, it became a thriving African American community known for its rich culture, Black-owned businesses, churches, and schools.
Key Highlights of Freedmen’s Town:
• Cultural & Historical Significance: Often called the “Harlem of the South,” Freedmen’s Town was home to a flourishing Black middle class and became a center for activism, entrepreneurship, and cultural expression.
• Brick Streets: Many streets in the area were hand-laid with bricks by early residents, serving as a lasting symbol of their craftsmanship and resilience.
• Architectural Heritage: The neighborhood once featured hundreds of historic homes and buildings, many of which were designed in the styles of the early 20th century.
• Religious & Community Institutions: Churches like Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church played a significant role in supporting the community.
• Gentrification & Preservation Efforts: Over time, Freedmen’s Town has faced challenges from urban development, with efforts ongoing to preserve its historic structures and cultural legacy.
Today, Freedmen’s Town is part of Houston’s Fourth Ward and remains a significant landmark in the city’s African American history. Preservation efforts continue to honor its legacy while integrating modern development.