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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$210K

The median listing price in Houston, TX ZIP 77072 is $210,244.5 as of May 2026.

Median rent
$1,650/mo

The median market rent in Houston, TX ZIP 77072 is $1,650/month as of May 2026.

Days on market
297 days

The median days on market in Houston, TX ZIP 77072 is 297 days as of May 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
9.42%

At a median list price of $210,244.5 and a median rent of $1,650/month, the gross rental yield in Houston, TX ZIP 77072 is 9.42% as of May 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,416/mo STR · $1,650/mo LTR

In Houston, TX ZIP 77072, median Airbnb revenue is $1,416/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,650/month as of May 2026.

Houston, TX 77072 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 77072

Report Date: May 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
100
Active Listings
96
Sold Properties
4

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$210,245
Median Sold Price
$270,874
Median Price per Sqft
$134/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
$1,650

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.05%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
297
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


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
down
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Houston are averaging approximately 6.30% to 6.49%, which reflects the prevailing market environment for property owners in this area as of May 2026.

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


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's representative recent sale level is $270,874 median sold price, which should be treated as the primary indicator of current market value and, given broader signals, appears to reflect price softening (down on a year‑over‑year basis).
  2. There is a notable pricing juxtaposition between the $210,245 median listing price and the $270,874 median sold price, which may indicate pricing friction and divergent seller expectations versus recent transaction prices in the sample.
  3. Market liquidity shows signs of slowing: the median days on market 297 is lengthy and, combined with elevated inventory relative to sales activity in the analyzed sample, suggests slower transaction velocity rather than rapid turnover.
  4. Rental and financing context: the $1,650 median market rent is present while rent trends are down, and interest rate pressure is moderate with current 30‑year fixed mortgage rates in Houston averaging approximately 6.30% to 6.49%, which may weigh on buyer affordability and near‑term demand.

Notable Properties

The following 5 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

13159 S Bellaire Estates Dr, Houston, TX 77072
Top Sale

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

6 beds3 baths3,655 sqft
$281,000
Feb 1, 2026
$77/sqft/sqft
7030 Leaders Crossing Dr, Houston, TX 77072
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds3 baths2,578 sqft
$268,225
Jan 1, 2026
$104/sqft/sqft
11934 N Hoa Sen Cir, Houston, TX 77072
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds2 baths1,686 sqft
$261,900
Nov 1, 2025
$155/sqft/sqft
12305 Windjammer St, Houston, TX 77072
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds2 baths993 sqft
$145,000
Jan 1, 2026
$146/sqft/sqft
12305 Windjammer St, Houston, TX 77072
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds2 baths993 sqft
$145,000
Jan 1, 2026
$146/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

-$17/mo
77072 Avg Rent
77072 Cost to Own
Rent$1,650
Own$1,667

20% down, 6.36% rate, 1.1% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

77072 Avg nightly rate
77072 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$123/night
Occupancy106 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 5/19/2026

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