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Houston Heights West

Sub-neighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$399K
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.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$979K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 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
201620192026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201620192026
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
201620192026
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
201620192026
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
201620192026
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
201620192025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.381
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$979K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,193 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.1926
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.91%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.6.0%

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.58%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.19%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.42%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.7 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.49%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.937
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,291 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$167K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$226K
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 Houston Heights West compares

By median home value, Houston Heights West is the 13th most expensive of 100 neighborhoods in Harris County, and its typical home is worth more than 96% of all homes in Harris County.

Home values in Houston Heights West

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$221K$1.9M
neighborhoods in Harris County ranked by median home value
#Harris CountyMedian valueHomes
1Carlton Woods$3M256
2Tanglewood$2.8M1,242
3West University Place$2.5M1,385
4Crestwood / Glen Cove$2.3M444
5West Oaks$2.1M109
6Southampton$1.9M795
7Sunset Terrace / Montclair$1.8M286
8Boulevard Oaks$1.6M511
9Hilshire VIllage$1.4M317
10Morningside Place$1.2M573
11Historic Heights South$1M734
12Royal Shores$980K157
13Houston Heights West$979K381
14Houston Heights East$966K760
15Kingwood Greens$878K219
16Woodland Heights$843K2,272
17St. George Place$749K543
18Briargrove Park$738K2,036
19Kings Forest$738K264
20Northgate Country Club$731K239
21Kelliwood Estates$675K419
22Kings Point$650K1,590
23First Montrose Commons$645K300
24Water Haven$637K559

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

About the Houston Heights West market

What is the median home price in Houston Heights West, TX?

The median sale price in Houston Heights West, TX is $399,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Houston Heights West, TX each year?

2 homes sold in Houston Heights West, TX over the last 12 months (data through April 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 Houston Heights West, TX?

Houston Heights West, TX contains 381 residential properties, with a median of 2,193 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1926. The median TopHap Estimate is $979K.

How does Houston Heights West, TX compare to the rest of Harris County?

By median home value, Houston Heights West, TX is the 13th most expensive of 100 neighborhoods in Harris County. Its typical home is worth more than 96% of all homes in Harris County. Royal Shores ranks just above it and Houston Heights East just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Houston Heights West, TX?

78% of homes in Houston Heights West, TX are owner-occupied. 19% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Houston Heights West, TX hold?

58% of mortgaged homes in Houston Heights West, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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