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Historic Heights South

Sub-neighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$885K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$1M
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
2016201720202026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2016201720202026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
2016201720202026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2016201720202026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
2016201720202026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
2016201720202026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.734
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$1M
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,503 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1920
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.91%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.9%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.56%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.76%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.22%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.45%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,369
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,931 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all sub-neighborhoods nationally.

How Historic Heights South compares

By median home value, Historic Heights South is the 11th most expensive of 100 neighborhoods in Harris County, and its typical home is worth more than 95% of all homes in Harris County.

Home values in Historic Heights South

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$438K$2.4M
neighborhoods in Harris County ranked by median home value
#Harris CountyMedian valueHomes
1Carlton Woods$3.3M256
2Tanglewood$2.9M1,242
3Crestwood / Glen Cove$2.4M444
4West University Place$2.4M1,385
5West Oaks$2.2M109
6Sunset Terrace / Montclair$1.8M286
7Southampton$1.7M795
8Boulevard Oaks$1.7M511
9Hilshire VIllage$1.4M317
10Morningside Place$1.1M573
11Historic Heights South$1M734
12Houston Heights West$1M381
13Houston Heights East$995K760
14Royal Shores$986K157
15Woodland Heights$849K2,272
16Kingwood Greens$821K219
17St. George Place$785K543
18Briargrove Park$780K2,036
19Kings Forest$774K264
20Galleria Area$739K2,843
21Northgate Country Club$710K239
22Kelliwood Estates$689K419
23First Montrose Commons$649K300
24Barker's Landing$647K365

100 neighborhoods in Harris County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Historic Heights South market

What is the median home price in Historic Heights South, TX?

The median sale price in Historic Heights South, TX is $884,757 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Historic Heights South, TX each year?

6 homes sold in Historic Heights South, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Historic Heights South, TX?

Historic Heights South, TX contains 734 residential properties, with a median of 2,503 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1920. The median TopHap Estimate is $1M.

How does Historic Heights South, TX compare to the rest of Harris County?

By median home value, Historic Heights South, TX is the 11th most expensive of 100 neighborhoods in Harris County. Its typical home is worth more than 95% of all homes in Harris County. Morningside Place ranks just above it and Houston Heights West just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Historic Heights South, TX?

76% of homes in Historic Heights South, TX are owner-occupied. 22% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Historic Heights South, TX hold?

56% of mortgaged homes in Historic Heights South, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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