The Perks of Living in the Medical Center
By VIP News on Jun 19, 2009 in Houston's Inner Loop
The Medical Center area is home to the Texas Medical Center, one of the most highly acclaimed research and medical centers in the country. In fact, the Houston Medical Center has earned numerous, national accolades in just the past, few years.
Many of the residents of the Medical Center work at the Texas Medical Center, which includes Ben Taub Hospital, the Baylor School of Medicine and the Texas Children’s Hospital, but many also live in this dynamic area of Houston because of its excellent, central location and its many community amenities and services.
Medical Center Facilities and Services
The light rail system, which winds throughout the Medical Center, provides its residents with a truly convenient form of transportation in and around the community. The Medical Center is also known as a walking community, as it is common to see pedestrians lining the sidewalks during the day.
The Medical Center and its surrounding communities are some of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Houston, mainly because of their close proximity to downtown Houston and Rice University.
The popular neighborhoods within the Medical Center vicinity include Braeswood, Southgate, West University, Southampton, Collegeview, Southside Place and Fairhaven.
Medical Center Real Estate
Most real estate within the neighborhoods of the Medical Center includes condominiums, townhomes, apartment homes and small, quaint neighborhoods of single-family, detached homes.
There are also several, high-end condominium buildings throughout the Medical Center that boast superb residences and excellent amenities and services.
For example, 7575 Kirby boasts 176 homes that are surrounded by landscaped pathways, lush courtyards and a community swimming pool and sun deck.
The Mosaic on Hermann Park is another fine example of outstanding condominium living in the Medical Center, as this high-end condominium building features such resident amenities as covered parking, concierge and valet services and a resort-style swimming pool.
The Il Palazzo Lofts offer excellent, loft-style living in the Medical Center. From its lush, landscaped gardens to its excellent resident amenities, the Il Palazzo Lofts are the epitome of luxury living in the Medical Center.
