Rice Military/Washington Corridor Homes for Sale, Houston TX

Homes for sale in the Rice Military/Washington Corridor are located in a high-density community full of young, urban professionals. The area's original bungalows have been increasingly replaced with two- and three-story townhomes.  Proximity to I-10 gives quick and easy access to downtown, while Memorial Park (to the west) and Allen Parkway (to the south) provide outdoor recreation space for jogging, hiking and biking. Use this easy one-click search to find homes for sale in Rice Military and the Washington Corridor.

History of Houston's Rice Military/Washington Corridor

This area's agricultural roots can still be seen at the Wabash Antiques and Feed Store on Washington Avenue where hay and animal feed can be purchased alongside gifts and antiques. Rice Military was originally the site of Camp Logan, a World War I army post. An historical marker commemorates the 1917 riot that occurred in the camp, when veteran black soldiers from Illinois rebelled against their treatment in segregated Houston. The camp was also the source of Houston's 1918 outbreak of the Spanish flu.  When Camp Logan was de-commissioned after the war, the land was purchased by Mike and Will Hogg, sons of the former governor of Texas. The brothers donated the land to the city, dedicating Memorial Park in memory of World War I soldiers.

Life in Houston's Rice Military/Washington Corridor

The Rice Military area offers one of the most sophisticated urban lifestyles in Houston. Downtown is just minutes away, making for short commutes to work as well as easy access to theaters, plays, and concerts. Green space is provided by public parks, so little time need be spent on lawn maintenance. Homes for sale in the Rice Military/Washington Corridor are walking distance to the trendy, upscale restaurants, wine bars, and shops which line Washington Avenue.