The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77025 sells for about $586,600, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 77025 — Houston
The 77025 housing market remains stable, supported by its prime location near the Texas Medical Center and high demand for inner-loop living. While inventory has increased slightly, prices continue to show modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's enduring appeal to professionals and families. Market conditions are currently balanced, with a slight advantage to sellers in highly desirable pockets.
This ZIP is ideal for medical professionals, families seeking proximity to top-tier schools, and investors looking for stable appreciation within the inner loop.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 77025, Harris County TX
Crime rates in the 77025 area are generally consistent with urban Houston averages, with property crime being the primary concern; residents often utilize private security patrols in specific neighborhoods like Braes Heights.
The area is served by highly regarded schools within the Houston Independent School District, with several elementary campuses maintaining strong academic performance ratings.
The ZIP code contains areas within the 100-year floodplain, necessitating flood insurance for many properties; the region is also subject to wind and storm surge risks common to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Proximity to the Texas Medical Center serves as the primary economic driver, fueling consistent demand for housing and redevelopment of older ranch-style homes into modern luxury properties.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents benefit from excellent access to the Texas Medical Center and Downtown Houston via the South Main Street corridor and Loop 610, though peak-hour traffic remains heavy.
The area features significant green space including the Braes Bayou Greenway trail system, which provides extensive walking and cycling paths, alongside proximity to Hermann Park and the Museum District.
The rental market is robust due to the high concentration of medical professionals and students, with steady demand for both single-family rentals and modern apartment complexes.
The economy is heavily anchored by the Texas Medical Center, which provides a massive base of healthcare, research, and academic employment.
The area is served by major arterial roads including South Main Street and Loop 610, with limited but functional public transit access via METRO bus routes.
Development is primarily characterized by the infill of older residential lots with new construction, alongside ongoing municipal infrastructure improvements.
The Harris Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, which are subject to annual review and protest cycles.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including the Harris County Flood Control District and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to flood risk and regional exposure to hurricane-related wind damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Downtown Aquarium4.16.7 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.57.2 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.47.9 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.63.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Houston - Katy Fwy4.27.4 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.61.2 mi
- Daikin Park4.76.8 mi
- Toyota Center4.66.2 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.56.4 mi
- POST Houston4.66.9 mi
- Houston Zoo4.63.3 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.83.6 mi
- Discovery Green4.76.4 mi
- Hermann Park4.73.2 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.83.8 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.83.6 mi
- POST Houston4.66.9 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.83.8 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.47.9 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.63.8 mi
- Discovery Green4.76.4 mi
- Hermann Park4.73.2 mi
- MemorialPark4.85.7 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.76.4 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park4.74.1 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range4.56.2 mi
- East River 94.48 mi
- Wildcat Golf Club4.42.5 mi
- Puttery4.76.7 mi
- Hermann Park Golf Course4.33.6 mi
- The Galleria4.54.3 mi
- Memorial City Mall4.59.3 mi
- PlazAmericas4.15.3 mi
- CITYCENTRE4.610.2 mi
- The Houston Farmers Market4.49.3 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport422 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.49.6 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.819.6 mi
- Ember3.121.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive hike and bike trails connecting the neighborhood to broader Houston park systems.
The world's largest medical complex, located immediately adjacent to the ZIP.
Major retail and dining hub serving the surrounding residential communities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 18.2% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $480,000 (18.2% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $480,000 (-18.2% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.