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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$595K

The median listing price in Houston, TX ZIP 77008 is $595,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,699/mo

The median market rent in Houston, TX ZIP 77008 is $2,699/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
119 days

The median days on market in Houston, TX ZIP 77008 is 119 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
5.44%

At a median list price of $595,000 and a median rent of $2,699/month, the gross rental yield in Houston, TX ZIP 77008 is 5.44% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,041/mo STR · $2,699/mo LTR

In Houston, TX ZIP 77008, median Airbnb revenue is $2,041/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,699/month as of June 2026.

Houston, TX 77008 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 77008

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
180 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
104
Active Listings
101
Sold Properties
3

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$595,000
Median Sold Price
$511,172
Median Price per Sqft
$263/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,699

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.48%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
119

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Houston TX 77008 are approximately 6.7% compared to the 6.3% average observed for loans originated in early 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. median sold price is unavailable in the provided dataset, which may reflect limited recent closed-transaction data in the sampled set and therefore constrains direct transaction-based valuation; limited recent closed transactions may explain the absence of a reported median sold price.
  2. median listing price is $595,000 and, combined with the sample’s elevated inventory relative to sales activity, suggests seller expectations are present but may face pricing friction that supports buyer negotiation rather than immediate premium offers.
  3. median days on market is 119, indicating slower sales velocity and longer marketing timelines that may increase buyer leverage and prolong time-to-contract for typical SFR and condo listings.
  4. The market signals show price year-over-year trend is down, rent year-over-year trend is up, and interest rate pressure is moderate; Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Houston TX 77008 are approximately 6.7% compared to the 6.3% average observed for loans originated in early 2026, which may weigh on affordability and near-term demand.

Notable Properties

The following 3 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

6522 Lindyann Ln, Houston, TX 77008
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds2 baths1,947 sqft
$389,900
Jan 1, 2026
$200/sqft/sqft
716 Worthshire St, Houston, TX 77008
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds1 baths1,496 sqft
$209,000
Feb 1, 2026
$140/sqft/sqft
445 days on market
118 E 14th St, Houston, TX 77008
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds1 baths976 sqft
$180,000
Apr 1, 2026
$184/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$673/mo
77008 Avg Rent
77008 Cost to Own
Rent$2,699
Own$3,372

20% down, 6.53% rate, 1.5% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

77008 Avg nightly rate
77008 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$194/night
Occupancy141 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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