What is the price per square foot for homes in La Porte?
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Short answer
Homes that sold in La Porte in the last six months went for a median of $157 per square foot. Over the last 12 months the monthly figure ran from $140 to $159, and August was $158 against $151 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 La Porte it was $157 at the median for the last six months. On price per square foot, La Porte is in the middle of the pack (ranked 22 of 39 communities with enough sales to compare). Monthly figures ranged from $140 to $159.
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. Every buyer and seller in La Porte is weighing a different set of trade-offs, and waiting to decide is often the costliest choice. If you are thinking about comparing a specific home, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median price per square foot, last 6 months | $157 |
| Lowest monthly figure, last 12 months | $140 |
| Highest monthly figure, last 12 months | $159 |
| Latest full month (August) | $158 |
| Same month a year earlier | $151 |
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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