Houston Real Estate Market — May 2026 Update
Selling a home in Houston? Before you list or accept the first offer that comes in, here's the May 2026 snapshot of where the local market stands and what it means for your bottom line.
Houston market snapshot — May 2026
Late spring is when Houston sellers see the most inquiries but also the highest fall-through rates as buyers chase financing and inspections. Cash closes side-step both.
Source: Zillow Research (ZHVI + ZORI), May 2026. State-level figures from public records.
What this means if you're selling
Larger metros like Houston have deep buyer pools but also intense competition. The median home value across our 108 tracked Houston ZIPs is $249,756, and serious cash buyers are typically circling 3-5 properties at any given time.
Top-yield ZIPs in Houston
These are the ZIPs where investor and cash-buyer demand tends to be highest — driven by rental yield. If your property sits in one of these ZIPs, you're more likely to see competitive cash offers:
| ZIP | City | Median value | Median rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77020 | Houston | $164,616 | $2,019/mo | 14.7% |
| 77033 | Houston | $142,713 | $1,701/mo | 14.3% |
| 77028 | Houston | $162,585 | $1,706/mo | 12.6% |
Run your numbers
Wherever your Houston property sits on the value spectrum above, the math is what it is. The calculators below let you plug in your own numbers; the cash-offer button gets you a real, written number on your specific address.
Net Proceeds Calculator
Side-by-side: net cash from a cash sale vs an agent listing in Houston. Includes commissions, closing costs, repair credits, and carrying costs.
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Estimate federal capital gains tax on your Houston sale. Handles Section 121 primary-residence exclusion, depreciation recapture, long-term vs short-term rates.
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