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Fifth Ward Jensen Kashmere Gardens Trinity (Houston Gardens)

HOUSTON, TX 77026

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 77026

Fifth Ward · Jensen · Kashmere Gardens · Trinity (Houston Gardens)

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HOUSTON, TX real estate market (77026) currently shows 139 active listings, with 15 pending sales. Homes are averaging 51 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 29 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 51 days on market compared to 50 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 9% year-over-year, from $274,500 to $249,923.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 20,732  ·  Density: 1,220.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $33,452

Typical home value: $101,512  ·  Homeownership: 40.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
139
⇩ 17.3% vs 168 last year
Pending
15
11% pending ratio
Median Price
$249,923
⇩ 9% vs $274,500 last year
Average Price
$252,982
⇩ 7.1% vs $272,428 last year
Days on Market
51
⇧ 2% vs 50 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$179
⇩ 7.3% vs $193/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,455 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 139 this year vs 168 last year
  • Days on market: 51 now vs 50 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $249,923 (-9% YoY)
  • Average: $252,982 (-7.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 6.9 miles — 1,961 listings ($983,324,913 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
77026Houston, TX 770260.0 mi160$40,703,680$233,725$254,398
77020Houston, TX 770202.5 mi142$45,485,014$346,600$320,317
77022Houston, TX 770223.5 mi131$43,596,931$329,900$332,801
77010Houston, TX 770103.7 mi3$1,323,000$448,000$441,000
77011Houston, TX 770114.2 mi62$18,841,118$325,500$303,889
77016Houston, TX 770164.6 mi186$41,786,946$227,250$224,661
77007Houston, TX 770075.2 mi437$357,062,212$539,675$817,076
77008Houston, TX 770085.3 mi336$244,274,016$599,000$727,006
77023Houston, TX 770235.5 mi99$38,839,779$352,498$392,321
77004Houston, TX 770045.6 mi274$124,067,748$425,225$452,802
77078Houston, TX 770785.9 mi59$11,578,278$197,250$196,242
77012Houston, TX 770126.5 mi43$9,654,876$204,750$224,532
77547Galena Park, TX 775476.9 mi29$6,111,315$216,950$210,735

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HOUSTON, TX 77026?

As of September 2026, there are 139 active listings in HOUSTON, TX (zip code 77026), compared to 168 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HOUSTON, TX 77026?

The median listing price in HOUSTON, TX 77026 is $249,923 as of September 2026, a 9% decrease from $274,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HOUSTON, TX?

Homes in HOUSTON, TX 77026 spend an average of 51 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 50 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HOUSTON, TX 77026?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HOUSTON, TX 77026 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 29 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 51 days on market compared to 50 days last year.

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