What kind of homes can you buy in Harris County at different price points?
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Short answer
In Harris County, homes for sale in the Under $250K band have a median size of 1,314 square feet and are 47 years old at the median, while homes in the $1M+ band run 4,338 square feet at 13 years. Each price band tells a different story about size and age.
Size, bedrooms and age by price band
In the Under $250K band there are 5,219 homes with a median of 1,314 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, built about 47 years ago, listed on average 115 cumulative days. In the $250K to $500K band there are 11,005 homes with a median of 2,141 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, built about 16 years ago, listed on average 99 cumulative days. In the $500K to $1M band there are 3,116 homes with a median of 3,015 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, built about 15 years ago, listed on average 106 cumulative days. In the $1M+ band there are 1,153 homes with a median of 4,338 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, built about 13 years ago, listed on average 128 cumulative days.
Reading the bands
Size, age and price together shape what a budget buys. Newer homes usually cost more per square foot and older homes can carry repair or update decisions, so the right band depends on what you want to own and maintain. A Harris County average is a starting point, not a verdict on any one property, and the right move depends on your timeline, finances and the home itself. When you are ready to look at what your budget can buy for a specific address or plan, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Under $250K: homes / median size / bedrooms / baths / age | 5,219 / 1,314 sq ft / 3 / 2 / 47 years |
| $250K to $500K: homes / median size / bedrooms / baths / age | 11,005 / 2,141 sq ft / 4 / 2 / 16 years |
| $500K to $1M: homes / median size / bedrooms / baths / age | 3,116 / 3,015 sq ft / 4 / 3 / 15 years |
| $1M+: homes / median size / bedrooms / baths / age | 1,153 / 4,338 sq ft / 4 / 4 / 13 years |
Common follow-up questions
Are these figures for homes that sold?
No. They describe the homes for sale now, by list price band.
How is the age of a home measured?
From the year built on each listing; the table shows the median for the homes in each band.
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