Population: 32,142 · Density: 1,279.3/mi² · Median household income: $47,682
Typical home value: $159,641 · Homeownership: 56.7%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The HOUSTON, TX real estate market (77038) currently shows 42 active listings, with 6 pending sales. Homes are averaging 126 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 21 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 126 days on market compared to 67 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 0.1% year-over-year, from $249,723 to $250,000.
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| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77038 | Houston, TX 77038 | 0.0 mi | 42 | $11,491,452 | $250,000 | $273,606 |
| 77088 | Houston, TX 77088 | 2.7 mi | 244 | $65,194,360 | $260,000 | $267,190 |
| 77086 | Houston, TX 77086 | 3.0 mi | 55 | $16,801,345 | $238,500 | $305,479 |
| 77014 | Houston, TX 77014 | 4.4 mi | 101 | $26,557,950 | $279,000 | $262,950 |
| 77066 | Houston, TX 77066 | 4.5 mi | 118 | $35,046,472 | $279,900 | $297,004 |
| 77039 | Houston, TX 77039 | 6.0 mi | 58 | $8,957,636 | $119,900 | $154,442 |
| 77073 | Houston, TX 77073 | 6.1 mi | 120 | $32,136,000 | $260,000 | $267,800 |
| 77064 | Houston, TX 77064 | 6.3 mi | 106 | $33,140,688 | $282,700 | $312,648 |
| 77018 | Houston, TX 77018 | 6.4 mi | 300 | $242,300,400 | $499,000 | $807,668 |
| 77069 | Houston, TX 77069 | 6.8 mi | 131 | $46,365,878 | $340,000 | $353,938 |
| 77093 | Houston, TX 77093 | 7.2 mi | 46 | $12,221,142 | $235,000 | $265,677 |
| 77008 | Houston, TX 77008 | 8.4 mi | 300 | $217,480,800 | $593,760 | $724,936 |
| 77070 | Houston, TX 77070 | 8.9 mi | 135 | $45,269,145 | $324,900 | $335,327 |
As of January 2026, there are 42 active listings in HOUSTON, TX (zip code 77038), compared to 63 the prior year.
The median listing price in HOUSTON, TX 77038 is $250,000 as of January 2026, a 0.1% increase from $249,723 the prior year.
Homes in HOUSTON, TX 77038 spend an average of 126 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 67 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, HOUSTON, TX 77038 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 21 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 126 days on market compared to 67 days last year.
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