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Old River Terrace

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$117K
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.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$287K
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
2017202020242026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2017202020242026
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
2017202020242026
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
2017202020242026
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
201620172019202020232024

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.597
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$287K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,236 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.1976
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.49%

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.74%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.49%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.31%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.8 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,070
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,186 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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 neighborhoods nationally.

How Old River Terrace compares

By median home value, Old River Terrace is the 79th most expensive of 160 neighborhoods in Harris County, and its typical home is worth more than 51% of all homes in Harris County.

Home values in Old River Terrace

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$142K$597K
neighborhoods in Harris County ranked by median home value
#Harris CountyMedian valueHomes
1River Oaks$2.8M2,868
2The Memorial Villages$2.5M6,557
3Southside Place$2.3M501
4West University Place$1.8M5,422
5University Place$1.2M5,055
6Bellaire$1.2M6,222
7Afton Oaks$1.1M2,630
8Creekside Park$916K5,685
9Memorial$837K14,885
10Montrose$680K10,641
11The Preserve$676K245
12Greenway / Upper Kirby Area$656K4,795
13Towne Lake$654K4,536
14Greater Heights / Houston Heights$640K19,218
15Cypress Creek Lakes$630K2,306
16Augusta Pines$593K2,890
17Auburn Lakes$589K1,352
18Lazybrook / Timbergrove$586K4,222
19Braeswood$585K5,706
20Spring Branch East$566K7,110
21Bridgeland$545K10,774
22Green Trails$535K2,140
23Museum Park$530K1,884
24Medical Center Area$506K434
79Old River Terrace$287K597

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

About the Old River Terrace market

What is the median home price in Old River Terrace, TX?

The median sale price in Old River Terrace, TX is $117,000 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Old River Terrace, TX each year?

1 homes sold in Old River Terrace, 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 Old River Terrace, TX?

Old River Terrace, TX contains 597 residential properties, with a median of 1,236 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1976. The median TopHap Estimate is $287K.

How does Old River Terrace, TX compare to the rest of Harris County?

By median home value, Old River Terrace, TX is the 79th most expensive of 160 neighborhoods in Harris County. Its typical home is worth more than 51% of all homes in Harris County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Old River Terrace, TX?

49% of homes in Old River Terrace, TX are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Old River Terrace, TX hold?

74% of mortgaged homes in Old River Terrace, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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