Independence Heights Housing Market Report December 2024Harris County, Texas

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Housing Prices in Independence Heights, TX

How much do homes in Independence Heights, TX cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Independence Heights, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Independence Heights is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since December 2023

At the same time last year, Independence Heights was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Independence Heights is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$374,900$219/SqFt
+$5,000
+1.4%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Independence Heights have sold for 1.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Independence Heights was $374,900 in December 2024, up 1.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $219.

Median Sold Price By City

Median Sold Price By City
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Garden Oaks
+17.3%
Central Northwest
+4.2%
Northside / Northline
+2.5%
Independence Heights
+1.4%
Greater Heights / Houston Heights
-0.6%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsDec 2023Dec 2024Change YoY
1-$527K
N/A
2$220K$262.5K
+19.3%
3$379.9K$380K
0.0%
4$302.5K$311.4K
+3.0%
5$259K$2.7M
+948.6%

Summary: Independence Heights housing price by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +19.3%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +3.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +948.6%.

Housing supply in Independence Heights, TX

How many homes are available in Independence Heights, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
163Last MonthDec 2024
1522 months agoNov 2024
+7.2 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Summary: The Independence Heights real estate market had 163 homes for sale in Dec 2024, a 7.2 % increase compared to Nov 2024.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
13Last MonthDec 2024
142 months agoNov 2024
-7.1 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsNov 2024Dec 2024Change MoM
111
0.0%
22728
+3.7%
3112121
+8.0%
4810
+25.0%
543
-25.0%

Summary: Independence Heights housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +3.7%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +8.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +25.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -25.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Independence Heights, TX cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price2 Homes

At Asking Price7 Homes

Under Asking Price4 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Independence Heights, expect to pay close to the asking price. 53.8% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in Independence Heights in December 2024, down by 7.1% month-over-month. Of the 13 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 54% were sold at asking, and and 15% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Independence Heights, TX

How long does it take to sell a home in Independence Heights, TX?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days7 Homes

30 – 90 Days4 Homes

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Independence Heights are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During December 2024, 13 homes were sold in Independence Heights; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
46 DaysThis YearDec 2024
55 Days1 year agoDec 2023
-15.6 %
Change YoYDec 2023 – Dec 2024

Summary: Homes in Independence Heights had an average listing age of 46 days in Dec 2024, down by 15.6% compared to the previous year.

Newest Listings in Independence Heights, TX

What homes are available in Independence Heights, TX?

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