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Small town charm in the heart of Laredo
The small but mighty Heights neighborhood sits just outside the heart of Laredo. The urban residential community flourished as the city developed into the nation’s top international trade port. While pieces of Laredo’s significance in history shine through in the neighborhood in buildings and sites like blank and blank, Heights has cultivated a reputation of its own that’s lifted up through locally owned businesses and a united community. “It’s a small neighborhood, but it’s very tight-knit, and there are a lot of multi-generational families who live here,” says Myrna Rodman, owner of Quickie Bakery. “It has a really small-town, charming vibe, and you feel the love and support when you move in. It’s like a large family here.” Rodman, who runs the business with her son, Alfred Rodman II, is a longtime Heights resident, and the bakery has been satisfying locals with its sweet breads and pastries since her husband opened the doors in 1969. “We love it here, and the community is what makes it feel like home. They’ve always supported us.” Besides a welcoming community, Heights has some of the more affordable housing options in the entire city. While the neighborhood does reflect a small-town vibe, residents are 2 miles from historic downtown Laredo, where eclectic dining, shopping and attractions await.
Heights located near the Rio Grande River in Laredo, Tx is a beautiful tranquil area.
Quickie Bakery located in central Heights has a variety of Mexican style sweet bread made daily.
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A community that thrives on mom and pops
Heights is a community thriving on small businesses. Family-owned restaurants and shops like Sanchez Custom Drapery, Sam Ramon Music Shop and Laredo Ranch Heights, an animal feed store, line the grid streets and are beloved by locals. Milagros captures the culture and vibrancy of the community with colorful handcrafted items from jewelry to embroidered clothing sourced from Mexico and Guatemala to art that the owner, Angelica Milagros, paints herself. Diverse dining awaits in all directions. Most are clustered in the heart of the neighborhood, along Route 83 and off Guadalupe Street. Barbecue purists can get their fix at Briskets & Beer Smokehouse, a small, no-frills joint serving classic Texas-style brisket, smoked sausage and barbacoa tacos. Los Jacales Mexican Restaurant is another popular spot for breakfast tacos, brisket tacos and huevos rancheros, served with hefty helpings of beans, potatoes and two house-made flour tortillas. Rodman says Taquitos Ravi is her family’s favorite. “There are a lot of good options, but that one is a high-quality taqueria that I like to go to,” she says.
Fill up on Tex-Mex and American fare at Danny’s or stacked high burgers like the Saturn burger at Sweet Loring Frozen Yogurt, towering high with two large onion rings and other toppings. The shop also has a variety of candy and treats to top frozen yogurt and regularly hosts karaoke nights. Speaking of sweets, Heights is also home to Cakeland Bakery, a fourth-generation family business, and Dulceria Dona Lucy, which brings neighborhood parties to life with piñatas, Mexican candy and juices. As for her bakery, Rodman takes pride in how long they’ve been around and being such a big part of the community. “People who were once kids coming in for our pan dulce are now grown and bringing their kids and grandkids,” she says. “I love having that connection and getting to know everyone that comes in.”
Residents can also grab groceries and essentials at Walgreens, Family Dollar and H-E-B on Guadalupe Street, along with several family-owned specialty markets. While a few strip malls are in the neighborhood, most shopping can be done west of the neighborhood at the Streets of Laredo Urban Mall and the Outlet Shoppes at Laredo. This sprawling retail hub offers chain eateries, discount stores and brand-name retailers.
Dulceria Dona Lucy located in Heights imports authentic Mexican style candies and spices.
Taquitos Ravi serves Mexican grub such as tacos & chicken fajitas in central Heights.
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Ramblers and bungalows under $500,000
Grid streets give way to tree-lined walkable neighborhood streets and hilly terrain in Heights. Most homes were built in the late 1950s, but development continued into the ‘80s. Prices range from $185,000 for a 2,400-square-foot investment property to $485,000 for a 2,400-square-foot three-bedroom, single-family. Heights offers a mix of ranch-style homes, Spanish-style houses and cozy bungalows. There are also quite a few multi-family homes. “There are a lot of great starter homes, and we see many families with young children moving in here because of the prices,” says Martha Wright-Martinez, a Broker with Coldwell Banker Ana Ochoa & Co. since 2017 and lifelong Laredo resident. “There are also quite a few investment properties, so it’s a good time to get in. You do get some noise from being so close to the airport, but overall, nothing other than that. It’s safe.” Most homes have spacious lots, fenced-in yards and large, paved driveways for multiple cars. While there aren’t many sidewalks, roads are wide, so there’s plenty of room to stroll around the neighborhood and park cars on the street. Many yards are dotted with fruit trees and small gardens, and palms and mature trees tower over the neighborhood, providing shade from the Texas heat.
Many cottage style homes can be found throughout the north side of Heights.
Three bedroom carport homes are popular throughout the Heights neighborhood.
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Close to a 22-acre greenbelt with trails and parks
Three Points Park is a quick walk or bike ride next door in the Three Points community. Here, residents can shoot hoops, let the kids play or take a dip in the pool to cool off in the summer. And Slaughter Park lies south of the neighborhood in Chacon. This expansive park appeals to sports fans, equipped with soccer and baseball fields and a basketball court. The green space also has a splash park that lights up with neon colors at night and 2 miles of natural trails along the creek, offering picturesque views and opportunities to catch glimpses of green parakeets. To the west of the neighborhood, residents can enjoy a 22-acre greenbelt with several parks along Zacate Creek. Seven Flags Park, El Trompe Park and Las Palmas Park are tucked in along the creek next to the creek. Zacate Creek and the surrounding area, which runs 10 miles southwest from the city limits to the Rio Grande, received funding to get a $7.6 million makeover in April 2024 through a grant from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program. The City of Laredo and Webb County covered part of the funding. The Zacate Creek District Corridor, as it will be called, will include new trails, an open-air visitor center and places to rent kayaks and bikes. An existing amphitheater will also be restored; additional bridges, bike repair stations, a community garden and picnic tables will also be added. Lake Casa Bianca International State Park is also 4 miles north of the neighborhood, a haven for boaters, hikers and anglers.
Slaughter Park has five baseball fields, three soccer fields and various basketball courts.
Three Points Park has a trail surrounding the property that is used by bikes and scooters.
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Learning in Laredo
Laredo Independent School District serves the area, and local students can attend Michael S. Ryan Elementary, Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School and Joseph W. Nixon High School. The elementary school, which offers a robotics club and cheerleading, scored a B-minus on Niche, and the middle school earned a C. Also earning a B-minus, Nixon High offers basketball and cross-country teams and an annual fine arts showcase. College-bound students wanting to stay close to home can reach Laredo College within 3 miles. Earning a B-plus on Niche, the two-year institution is ranked the fourth-best community college in the state.
Heights Elementary School hosts grades Pre-K to 5th in the Heights neighborhood in Laredo, Tx.
Lamar Middle School hosts grades 6th to 8th in central Heights.
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100 years of celebrating George Washington
The city puts on a variety of events that residents can easily access, including the Laredo Birding Festival, an annual tradition held every February. As a major path for migratory birds in the warmer months, birdwatching tends to be a popular hobby here. One of the city’s most popular events is the Laredo International Sister Cities Festival, held every July. The three-day celebration transforms the Sames Auto Arena into an indoor mercado with artisans from Mexico selling various hand-made jewelry, clothing, food and other items. Its biggest and oldest, however, is the George Washington Birthday Celebration. One of the largest in the country, the festival has been a tradition for over 100 years and features over 25 events, two parades, an air show, a jalapeno festival and a two-week carnival. Heights also offers a variety of houses of worship, as well, from Korean Baptist Church Laredo to Kingdom’s Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, but the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is the largest and most widely attended.
Three miles from downtown Laredo
Heights is conveniently located near several major thoroughfares, including Interstate 35 a few miles west, Texas State Loop 20 a few miles east and Route 83, which runs directly through the neighborhood. Residents can conveniently get to the city center in 3 miles and the Laredo International Airport in 4 miles. Public transportation is convenient via El Metro Transit, with bus stops centralized around Corpus Christi and Mier streets.
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Parks in this Area
George Pappas Tennis Center Park
Transit
Airport
Laredo International
9 min drive
Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Heights, Laredo sell after 117 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Heights, Laredo over the last 12 months is $345,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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New apartment located at the rear of the home. Nice quiet neighborhood in walking distance to several restaurants, banks, strip malls, HEB, pharmacies and so much more. With several schools in the area and Guadalupe Flee Market.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,663
Median Age
35
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,829
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,421
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
64.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
% Population in Labor Force
58.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
101°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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