The Museum District's most expensive homes

Location : 1323 North Blvd. Year built: 1927 Architect: Birdsall P. Briscoe Location : 1323 North Blvd. Year built: 1927 Architect: Birdsall P. Briscoe Photo: Houston Association Of Realtors Photo: Houston Association Of Realtors Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close The Museum District's most expensive homes 1 / 39 Back to Gallery

The Museum District is home to more than just world-renowned museums and massive live oaks.

It's also the place to find hidden gems in the form of sprawling estates within walking distance of the city's centers of culture as well as the nation's largest medical center.

Some of the homes above were designed by revered architect Birdsall Briscoe in the 1920s. They boast charm and character that many of the town's new "McMansions" can't claim.

And while this urban enclave's home prices can easily compete with the likes of River Oaks, there's also a sense of history that makes it feel less pretentious and more serene.

Peek inside the Museum District's most expensive on-the-market mansions, which all feature scenic backdrops, history and character.