Houston, TX 77082 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 77082
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

As of February 2026, the real estate market in Houston, TX (ZIP: 77082) is characterized by a median sold price of $281,000, reflecting a market that has experienced some price softening. The neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a trend of declining values. The median days on market stands at 178 days, suggesting slower sales velocity and a potential shift in buyer sentiment as inventory levels remain elevated relative to sales activity.

The current market conditions reveal a median listing price of $287,499.50, which is notably higher than the sold price, indicating potential pricing friction as sellers may need to adjust expectations to align with buyer demand. The overall market temperature is described as neutral, reflecting a balance between supply and demand, although the excess supply relative to sales activity may lead to further price moderation in the near term.

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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.

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Market Metrics

Note: 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.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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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.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the Houston market around 5.75% are lower than the 2026 average rate of 6.32%, presenting a cost opportunity for property owners.

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

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $281,000 suggests a trend of decreasing values in the market.

2. A median days on market of 178 days indicates slower sales velocity and may reflect buyer hesitance.

3. The median listing price of $287,499.50 is higher than the sold price, indicating potential pricing friction in negotiations.

4. With a median market rent of $1,960, rental prices are also showing a down trend year-over-year, which may impact investor sentiment.

5. The current interest rate pressure is described as moderate, suggesting that while rates are lower than the average, they still pose challenges for buyers.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 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.