What is the price per square foot for homes in Harris County?
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Short answer
Homes that sold in Harris County in the last six months went for a median of $161 per square foot. Over the last 12 months the monthly figure ran from $153 to $158, and August was $155 against $159 in the same month a year earlier.
Price per square foot
Price per square foot divides the sale price by living area, which lets you compare homes of different sizes. In Harris County it was $161 at the median for the last six months. Monthly figures ranged from $153 to $158.
How to compare a home
Price per square foot is a comparison tool, not a price. Lot, condition, finishes, floor plan and location move it more than any single average, so compare a home with the closest recent sales and ask what is different. Numbers like these describe the whole of Harris County, not one street or one home, and real estate decisions are rarely a straight line. When you are ready to look at comparing a specific home for a specific address or plan, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median price per square foot, last 6 months | $161 |
| Lowest monthly figure, last 12 months | $153 |
| Highest monthly figure, last 12 months | $158 |
| Latest full month (August) | $155 |
| Same month a year earlier | $159 |
Common follow-up questions
Is a lower price per square foot always a better deal?
No. Two homes with the same figure can differ a lot in condition, lot and location.
Which square footage is used?
The living area reported on the listing; it can differ from the area a home is measured at.
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