Houston Condos: HOA Fees & Amenities
Compare homeowner association (HOA) fees and benefits for 115 Houston condo buildings.
Houston Condo HOA Fees And Amenities Guide
Living in a condo can be fantastic. Residents benefit from great locations, awesome views, fabulous staff, wonderful amenities, and the ability to “lock and leave” anytime.
However, buying a condo in Houston can be tricky.
We don’t have the same condo market as cities like New York, Las Vegas, or Miami where everything appreciates (see which Houston housing segments have done best over the past decade).
Also, several Houston high-rise buildings have been very poor investments (typically due to egregious monthly homeowner association (HOA) fees, building issues, or bad management). (Read about which buildings have performed best.)
If you’re considering buying a condo in Houston, make sure that you’re aware of the monthly homeowner association (HOA) fees, their true costs, the benefits you get from being a resident, and the success themes quality buildings share.
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Table of Contents
- Pros & Cons of Condo Living
- Financing Impact of HOA Fees on Total Price
- Historical Condo Building Cycles In Houston
- Buy a Houston Condo That’s In Line With Your Goals
- Related Houston Condo Resources
- Houston Condo HOA Fees by Houston Neighborhood
- Houston Condo HOA Fees by Amenity
- Luxury Houston Condos and Their HOA Fees
- Downtown, Neartown, & EaDo Houston Lofts & Condos and Their HOA Fees
- Galleria Houston Condos and Their HOA Fees
- Inner Loop Houston Condos and Their HOA Fees
- Medical Center/Museum District Houston Condos and Their HOA Fees
- Disclaimers & Methodology:
- The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home
Pros & Cons of Condo Living
Buying the right Houston condo can be challenging. Email Paige at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com or call 713-425-4194 today for expert advice and personalized service.
Primary Benefits of Living in a Houston Condo:
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Easy to maintain. No yard work, roof repair, building, or grounds maintenance. Easy to "lock the door & leave.”
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Great locations. Many buildings are a few hundred feet from top-ranked restaurants, and shopping & retail establishments.
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Building security. Many Houston condos have 24-hour staff, guards, secure parking, cameras, gated entrance, and building security.
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Service & amenities. Many highrises offer great amenities: tennis courts, pools, saunas, movie rooms, well-kept grounds, workout facilities, rooftop decks, and more.
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Great Staff. You’ll get access to porters, valet, building managers, concierges, trash & dry cleaning pickup, and other services in many buildings.
Primary Drawbacks (compared to Houston Townhomes or Houston Single Family Homes):
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Monthly maintenance fees. Staff and amenities are great, but come with a fee. Monthly maintenance fees pay for shared expenses.
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Neighbors. Neighbors can be great and can turn into some of your best friends. However, some people aren’t good neighbors. Unfortunately, you can’t choose them in advance. You’re going to be living closer to other people, so look for units with good soundproofing.
Also be wary of buildings that were originally apartments “converted” to condos as the quality of construction is usually inferior.
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Associations. Condo living differs from traditional homeownership as residents elect a Board of Directors to manage the building’s business and make residential decisions. Some boards (and buildings) are great and have world-class talent.
Sadly, many other buildings have entrenched bad leadership. This can affect your resale value, so choose wisely.
Financing Impact of HOA Fees on Total Price
Contact Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com, one of Houston’s top condo realtors, to talk about building options and get a list of lenders who do a great job with condo financing.
Both taxing authorities and homeowners associations have the ability to put a lien on your condo unit if you don’t pay their bills.
If you’re getting a mortgage, your bank will usually require you to pay both HOA fees and taxes on time (they don’t like 3rd party senior liens).
As such, mortgage providers will ensure you have the ability to pay for your HOA fees when they decide how much money to loan you.
As a good rule of thumb, every $100/mo. in HOA fee is about the same as an additional $10,000 purchase price.
As a sample, for financing purposes, the two properties below are about the same:
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$400,000 townhome with $0 HOA fees
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$200,000 condo with $2,000/mo. in HOA fees
Even if you don’t have any problem with the HOA fee, these monthly fees can become an issue when you go to resell.
Typically, buildings that have large HOA fees have not performed well over the past decade, as a percent of the population will just choose to live in a Houston townhome or Gated community home instead. (Read about which buildings have performed best.)
Historical Condo Building Cycles In Houston
Each of the eras has its pros & cons – contact Paige Martin to talk about which may be best or worst for you, based on your goals and situation.
Houston’s condo construction cycles followed major oil boom cycles:
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1960s
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Late 1970s/1980s
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Late 1990s
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2005-2008
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2012+
Most buildings from the same era share a lot of traits.
For example, buildings from the 1960s & 1980s typically have:
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Larger HOA fees.
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Many building amenities (good staff, 24/7 concierge, recreational facilities including workout rooms, pool and/or tennis courts, valet parking, etc.)
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Limited energy efficiency (which is also part of the reason HOA fees are large).
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Smaller ceiling heights than many newer other buildings
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Note: Be really cautious of buildings where residents share utilities like electricity, as then it becomes a race to “get the best value” and leave your lights on more than your neighbor…thus increasing HOA fees.
As you’ll see from the data, a number of these buildings have not performed very well as investments over the past decade.
Each of the eras has its pros & cons – contact Paige Martin to talk about which may be best or worst for you, based on your goals and situation.
Buy a Houston Condo That’s In Line With Your Goals
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Houston has about 115 condo buildings (several dozen new Houston condos have been announced, but I think a good percentage of them will fail and not make).
Developers have become masters at pitching new gee-whiz features (e.g. virtual golf simulators, heated outdoor pools, tennis courts, secured dog parks, valet parking, etc.)
If you choose to live in a “high touch” building, understand that you’re paying for all of those features, every month.
If you hate golf, realize the outdoor pool is only 12 feet long (and you’d never be able to swim laps there), don’t play tennis, don’t have a dog, or have a one-block commute to work) then you may not want to be paying for these.
By contrast, if you only focus on mid-rise buildings with limited amenities, you may be hurting yourself on resale or suffer from sub-par management (as the building could be too small to pay for quality, full-time management and the job may go to someone who is more interested in their own pet projects).
Typically, the best way to buy a new condo in Houston is to:
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Buy in line with the median sale price in the building (e.g. if you have a $1.5M condo in a building with a $450k median price, you may have more issues than most residents.)
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Find a great Houston condo realtor who is able to help you avoid pitfalls and help guide you on the personality types of the different buildings.
Related Houston Condo Resources
If you’d like personal recommendations on good buildings (or buildings to avoid), and you’re interested in buying a new Houston condo, contact Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com.
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HOA FEE TRENDS
We’ve analyzed a tremendous amount of Houston condos for sale in an effort to determine which Houston condos have been the best buy, over time.
While the answer can differ based on your price point and goals, successful buildings have common themes.
Below, we’ve presented HOA fees by Houston neighborhood, and those highrises that have a concierge service and a pool.
Houston Condo HOA Fees by Houston Neighborhood
If you’d like to see any specific condos or learn about Houston neighborhoods that are best for you, please contact Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com, ranked #1 Individual Agent with Keller Williams in Houston.
Downtown, Neartown, and EaDo
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| The Stanford | $589,000 | $0.35 | 120% |
| Rise Lofts | $415,000 | $0.44 | 33% |
| Herrin Lofts | $197,250 | $0.45 | 17% |
| Byrd's Lofts | $525,000 | $0.5 | 11% |
| The Edge | $262,000 | $0.52 | -16% |
| Franklin Lofts | $299,000 | $0.58 | 12% |
| St Germain | $210,000 | $0.59 | 0% |
| Kirby Lofts | $277,500 | $0.65 | 10% |
| Capitol Lofts | $250,000 | $0.66 | -21% |
| Keystone Lofts | $487,000 | $0.67 | 87% |
| Commerce Towers | $264,000 | $0.7 | -33% |
| Marlowe | $462,500 | $0.77 | N/A |
| The Beaconsfield | $493,500 | $0.84 | N/A |
| Bayou Lofts | $248,750 | $0.91 | 11% |
| 2016 Main | $174,500 | $0.97 | 10% |
| Four Seasons | $425,000 | $1.23 | -45% |
| Hermann Lofts | $489,000 | $1.27 | 84% |
Galleria
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Empire Lofts | $415,000 | $0.4 | -27% |
| The Sussex | $129,900 | $0.41 | N/A |
| The Manhattan | $585,000 | $0.47 | 0% |
| The Woodway | $352,500 | $0.51 | -26% |
| 2400 McCue | $305,750 | $0.52 | 58% |
| Lofts On Post Oak | $279,750 | $0.53 | 6% |
| The Mark | $277,000 | $0.55 | -7% |
| Campton Post Oak | $270,000 | $0.56 | -28% |
| The Mercer | $597,500 | $0.58 | -6% |
| The Tanglewood | $412,500 | $0.59 | -12% |
| Cosmopolitan | $652,025 | $0.69 | -27% |
| Astoria | $608,000 | $0.72 | N/A |
| 3525 Sage | $164,000 | $0.75 | -12% |
| The Memorial | $675,000 | $0.77 | 2% |
| The Oxford | $279,700 | $0.77 | 47% |
| Venti | $1,200,000 | $0.77 | 37% |
| Woodway Place II | $280,000 | $0.78 | 24% |
| Woodway Place Atrium | $163,200 | $0.79 | -20% |
| St James | $455,000 | $0.81 | 53% |
| St Clair | $300,000 | $0.94 | 0% |
| Four Leaf Towers | $400,000 | $0.95 | 16% |
| Montebello | $1,250,000 | $0.95 | -26% |
| The Bristol | $345,000 | $0.96 | -8% |
| Villa D'Este | $1,611,000 | $1.04 | 29% |
| The Houstonian | $1,311,000 | $1.05 | 54% |
| Belfiore | $3,750,000 | $1.12 | N/A |
Inner Loop
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Metropolis Lofts | $600,000 | $0.26 | 30% |
| Gotham Lofts | $680,000 | $0.32 | 45% |
| Renoir Lofts | $637,500 | $0.38 | 106% |
| 2120 Kipling | $382,000 | $0.39 | 41% |
| Chateau Briar Hollow | $268,975 | $0.43 | -16% |
| The Vistas | $272,450 | $0.44 | 2% |
| Giorgetti | $2,047,500 | $0.46 | N/A |
| Lovett Place | $247,000 | $0.48 | -19% |
| Renaissance at River Oaks | $255,000 | $0.5 | 13% |
| The Piedmont | $275,500 | $0.6 | 7% |
| Revere At River Oaks | $2,250,000 | $0.62 | N/A |
| The Wilshire | $955,000 | $0.67 | N/A |
| Arabella | $1,070,000 | $0.71 | N/A |
| The Royalton | $439,999 | $0.73 | -7% |
| Park Square | $349,275 | $0.85 | 39% |
| Greenway | $335,000 | $0.88 | 37% |
| Lamar Tower | $467,500 | $0.91 | -2% |
| Bayou Bend Towers | $960,000 | $0.92 | 13% |
| The River Oaks | $2,800,000 | $0.92 | N/A |
| Highland Tower | $543,750 | $0.99 | -23% |
| The Huntingdon | $1,300,000 | $1.01 | -51% |
| Parc V | $182,500 | $1.05 | 21% |
| Parc IV | $217,500 | $1.06 | 24% |
| The Willowick | $575,000 | $1.08 | 51% |
| 2727 Kirby | $1,215,000 | $1.22 | -2% |
| Regency House | $274,250 | $1.24 | -8% |
| Inwood Manor | $761,500 | $1.31 | 64% |
Medical Center/Museum District
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Metropolis Lofts | $600,000 | $0.26 | 30% |
| Gotham Lofts | $680,000 | $0.32 | 45% |
| Renoir Lofts | $637,500 | $0.38 | 106% |
| 2120 Kipling | $382,000 | $0.39 | 41% |
| Chateau Briar Hollow | $268,975 | $0.43 | -16% |
| The Vistas | $272,450 | $0.44 | 2% |
| Giorgetti | $2,047,500 | $0.46 | N/A |
| Lovett Place | $247,000 | $0.48 | -19% |
| Renaissance at River Oaks | $255,000 | $0.5 | 13% |
| The Piedmont | $275,500 | $0.6 | 7% |
| Revere At River Oaks | $2,250,000 | $0.62 | N/A |
| The Wilshire | $955,000 | $0.67 | N/A |
| Arabella | $1,070,000 | $0.71 | N/A |
| The Royalton | $439,999 | $0.73 | -7% |
| Park Square | $349,275 | $0.85 | 39% |
| Greenway | $335,000 | $0.88 | 37% |
| Lamar Tower | $467,500 | $0.91 | -2% |
| Bayou Bend Towers | $960,000 | $0.92 | 13% |
| The River Oaks | $2,800,000 | $0.92 | N/A |
| Highland Tower | $543,750 | $0.99 | -23% |
| The Huntingdon | $1,300,000 | $1.01 | -51% |
| Parc V | $182,500 | $1.05 | 21% |
| Parc IV | $217,500 | $1.06 | 24% |
| The Willowick | $575,000 | $1.08 | 51% |
| 2727 Kirby | $1,215,000 | $1.22 | -2% |
| Regency House | $274,250 | $1.24 | -8% |
| Inwood Manor | $761,500 | $1.31 | 64% |
Houston Condo HOA Fees by Amenity
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Amenity: Concierge
Top 10 Houston Condo Buildings with Concierge
| Condominium Building | 2727 Kirby, Bayou Bend Towers, Belfiore, Four Seasons, Lofts On Post Oak, Montebello, The Huntingdon, The River Oaks, The Royalton, The Wilshire |
Houston Condo Buildings with Concierge and Their HOA Fees
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Gotham Lofts | $680,000 | $0.32 | 45% |
| Empire Lofts | $415,000 | $0.4 | -27% |
| Rise Lofts | $415,000 | $0.44 | 33% |
| Giorgetti | $2,047,500 | $0.46 | N/A |
| Il Palazzo | $710,000 | $0.47 | 100% |
| The Manhattan | $585,000 | $0.47 | 0% |
| The Woodway | $352,500 | $0.51 | -26% |
| Lofts On Post Oak | $279,750 | $0.53 | 6% |
| 2520 Robinhood | $376,400 | $0.54 | -8% |
| The Mark | $277,000 | $0.55 | -7% |
| Campton Post Oak | $270,000 | $0.56 | -28% |
| The Mercer | $597,500 | $0.58 | -6% |
| St Germain | $210,000 | $0.59 | 0% |
| The Tanglewood | $412,500 | $0.59 | -12% |
| The Mosaic | $296,750 | $0.6 | 7% |
| Revere At River Oaks | $2,250,000 | $0.62 | N/A |
| The Wilshire | $955,000 | $0.67 | N/A |
| Cosmopolitan | $652,025 | $0.69 | -27% |
| Commerce Towers | $264,000 | $0.7 | -33% |
| The Mondrian | $1,050,000 | $0.7 | N/A |
| Arabella | $1,070,000 | $0.71 | N/A |
| Astoria | $608,000 | $0.72 | N/A |
| Parklane Condo | $809,750 | $0.72 | N/A |
| The Royalton | $439,999 | $0.73 | -7% |
| 3525 Sage | $164,000 | $0.75 | -12% |
| Marlowe | $462,500 | $0.77 | N/A |
| The Memorial | $675,000 | $0.77 | 2% |
| The Oxford | $279,700 | $0.77 | 47% |
| Venti | $1,200,000 | $0.77 | 37% |
| Woodway Place II | $280,000 | $0.78 | 24% |
| Woodway Place Atrium | $163,200 | $0.79 | -20% |
| St James | $455,000 | $0.81 | 53% |
| The Spires | $600,000 | $0.81 | 96% |
| The Beaconsfield | $493,500 | $0.84 | N/A |
| Park Square | $349,275 | $0.85 | 39% |
| Greenway | $335,000 | $0.88 | 37% |
| Bayou Lofts | $248,750 | $0.91 | 11% |
| Lamar Tower | $467,500 | $0.91 | -2% |
| Bayou Bend Towers | $960,000 | $0.92 | 13% |
| The River Oaks | $2,800,000 | $0.92 | N/A |
| St Clair | $300,000 | $0.94 | 0% |
| Four Leaf Towers | $400,000 | $0.95 | 16% |
| Montebello | $1,250,000 | $0.95 | -26% |
| The Bristol | $345,000 | $0.96 | -8% |
| 2016 Main | $174,500 | $0.97 | 10% |
| 5000 Montrose | $375,000 | $0.97 | 26% |
| Highland Tower | $543,750 | $0.99 | -23% |
| The Huntingdon | $1,300,000 | $1.01 | -51% |
| Villa D'Este | $1,611,000 | $1.04 | 29% |
| The Houstonian | $1,311,000 | $1.05 | 54% |
| The Willowick | $575,000 | $1.08 | 51% |
| Belfiore | $3,750,000 | $1.12 | N/A |
| Warwick Towers | $825,000 | $1.17 | -5% |
| 2727 Kirby | $1,215,000 | $1.22 | -2% |
| Four Seasons | $425,000 | $1.23 | -45% |
| Regency House | $274,250 | $1.24 | -8% |
| Inwood Manor | $761,500 | $1.31 | 64% |
Top 3 Houston Condo Buildings with Concierge
Gotham Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Gotham Lofts | $680,000 | $0.32 | 45% |
Gotham Lofts is a four-story loft midrise with 41 condos featuring spacious rooms with high ceilings, large windows, an outdoor covered balcony/patio, and other luxury amenities. Gotham Lofts is also nestled near the Galleria Area, one of Houston’s main business and retail centers.
Empire Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Empire Lofts | $415,000 | $0.4 | -27% |
Nestled in the heart of Uptown, The Empire is an 8-story midrise with classic iron railings, paired columns, and arched windows. This gated, full-service building features a resort-style pool, spa, and theater. It houses 170 units with living spaces averaging 2,100 square feet.
Rise Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Rise Lofts | $415,000 | $0.44 | 33% |
Rise Lofts is a 15-story midrise with 143 industrial-style lofts in northern Midtown, two blocks south of I-45. The rooftop features an infinity pool, spa, grill, and zen garden with stunning views of Downtown.
Amenity: Pool
Top 10 Houston Condo Buildings with a Pool
| Condominium Building | 2727 Kirby, Belfiore, Four Seasons, Lofts On Post Oak, Montebello, The Edge, The Huntingdon, The River Oaks, The Westmore, The Wilshire |
Houston Condo Buildings with a Pool and Their HOA Fees
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Metropolis Lofts | $600,000 | $0.26 | 30% |
| Gotham Lofts | $680,000 | $0.32 | 45% |
| The Stanford | $589,000 | $0.35 | 120% |
| 7575 Kirby | $216,500 | $0.36 | 17% |
| Renoir Lofts | $637,500 | $0.38 | 106% |
| Empire Lofts | $415,000 | $0.4 | -27% |
| The Sussex | $129,900 | $0.41 | N/A |
| Rise Lofts | $415,000 | $0.44 | 33% |
| The Vistas | $272,450 | $0.44 | 2% |
| Giorgetti | $2,047,500 | $0.46 | N/A |
| The Manhattan | $585,000 | $0.47 | 0% |
| The Sophie At Bayou Bend | $2,562,500 | $0.48 | N/A |
| Renaissance at River Oaks | $255,000 | $0.5 | 13% |
| The Woodway | $352,500 | $0.51 | -26% |
| 2400 McCue | $305,750 | $0.52 | 58% |
| The Edge | $262,000 | $0.52 | -16% |
| Lofts On Post Oak | $279,750 | $0.53 | 6% |
| 2520 Robinhood | $376,400 | $0.54 | -8% |
| The Mark | $277,000 | $0.55 | -7% |
| Campton Post Oak | $270,000 | $0.56 | -28% |
| The Mercer | $597,500 | $0.58 | -6% |
| The Tanglewood | $412,500 | $0.59 | -12% |
| The Mosaic | $296,750 | $0.6 | 7% |
| The Piedmont | $275,500 | $0.6 | 7% |
| The Westmore | $1,534,500 | $0.62 | N/A |
| The Wilshire | $955,000 | $0.67 | N/A |
| Cosmopolitan | $652,025 | $0.69 | -27% |
| Commerce Towers | $264,000 | $0.7 | -33% |
| Arabella | $1,070,000 | $0.71 | N/A |
| Astoria | $608,000 | $0.72 | N/A |
| Parklane Condo | $809,750 | $0.72 | N/A |
| The Royalton | $439,999 | $0.73 | -7% |
| 3525 Sage | $164,000 | $0.75 | -12% |
| Marlowe | $462,500 | $0.77 | N/A |
| The Memorial | $675,000 | $0.77 | 2% |
| The Oxford | $279,700 | $0.77 | 47% |
| Woodway Place II | $280,000 | $0.78 | 24% |
| Woodway Place Atrium | $163,200 | $0.79 | -20% |
| St James | $455,000 | $0.81 | 53% |
| The Spires | $600,000 | $0.81 | 96% |
| Park Square | $349,275 | $0.85 | 39% |
| Greenway | $335,000 | $0.88 | 37% |
| Bayou Lofts | $248,750 | $0.91 | 11% |
| Lamar Tower | $467,500 | $0.91 | -2% |
| Bayou Bend Towers | $960,000 | $0.92 | 13% |
| The River Oaks | $2,800,000 | $0.92 | N/A |
| St Clair | $300,000 | $0.94 | 0% |
| Four Leaf Towers | $400,000 | $0.95 | 16% |
| Montebello | $1,250,000 | $0.95 | -26% |
| The Bristol | $345,000 | $0.96 | -8% |
| 2016 Main | $174,500 | $0.97 | 10% |
| 5000 Montrose | $375,000 | $0.97 | 26% |
| Highland Tower | $543,750 | $0.99 | -23% |
| The Huntingdon | $1,300,000 | $1.01 | -51% |
| Villa D'Este | $1,611,000 | $1.04 | 29% |
| Parc V | $182,500 | $1.05 | 21% |
| The Houstonian | $1,311,000 | $1.05 | 54% |
| Parc IV | $217,500 | $1.06 | 24% |
| The Willowick | $575,000 | $1.08 | 51% |
| Belfiore | $3,750,000 | $1.12 | N/A |
| City Plaza at Town Square | $402,600 | $1.15 | N/A |
| Warwick Towers | $825,000 | $1.17 | -5% |
| 2727 Kirby | $1,215,000 | $1.22 | -2% |
| Four Seasons | $425,000 | $1.23 | -45% |
| Regency House | $274,250 | $1.24 | -8% |
| Inwood Manor | $761,500 | $1.31 | 64% |
Top 3 Houston Condo Buildings with a Pool
Metropolis Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Metropolis Lofts | $600,000 | $0.26 | 30% |
Built in 1997, the 4-story, mid-rise Metropolis Lofts features both traditional and modern luxury loft elements in its customizable units. It is located at the heart of River Oaks and offers convenient access to the River Oaks Shopping area and the Post Office.
Gotham Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
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| Gotham Lofts | $680,000 | $0.32 | 45% |
Gotham Lofts is a four-story loft midrise with 41 condos featuring spacious rooms with high ceilings, large windows, an outdoor covered balcony/patio, and other luxury amenities. Gotham Lofts is also nestled near the Galleria Area, one of Houston’s main business and retail centers.
The Stanford
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanford | $589,000 | $0.35 | 120% |
Located just north of EaDo’s BBVA Compass Stadium, Stanford Lofts is a 6-story midrise near downtown Houston. The building is a short walk from the METRORail, restaurants, and bars.
Notable highlights:
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Having a pool is one of the most requested amenities from new condo buyers. However, it is one of the least used amenities, based on the average-resident-use quotient.
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Downtown Houston has the largest concentration of buildings without a pool (many of the downtown buildings are Historic Houston Lofts, so they didn’t have room for a pool).
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Houston’s Galleria has the highest concentration of buildings with a pool.
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The HOA fee difference is not solely related to having a pool. Typically, buildings with a pool have more services and more staff.
HOUSTON CONDOS AND THEIR HOA FEES
Below, we’ve included a collection of similar buildings and their monthly HOA fees. Prices are displayed on a per square foot basis, paid monthly.
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Luxury Houston Condos and Their HOA Fees
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Top 10 Luxury Houston Condo Buildings
| Condominium Building | 2727 Kirby, Bayou Bend Towers, Belfiore, Four Seasons, Montebello, The Houstonian, The Huntingdon, The River Oaks, The Royalton, The Wilshire |
Luxury Houston Condo Buildings and Their HOA Fees
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giorgetti | $2,047,500 | $0.46 | N/A |
| Chateau Ten - Sunset | $1,525,000 | $0.5 | N/A |
| Revere At River Oaks | $2,250,000 | $0.62 | N/A |
| The Wilshire | $955,000 | $0.67 | N/A |
| Arabella | $1,070,000 | $0.71 | N/A |
| Astoria | $608,000 | $0.72 | N/A |
| The Royalton | $439,999 | $0.73 | -7% |
| Marlowe | $462,500 | $0.77 | N/A |
| Bayou Bend Towers | $960,000 | $0.92 | 13% |
| The River Oaks | $2,800,000 | $0.92 | N/A |
| Four Leaf Towers | $400,000 | $0.95 | 16% |
| Montebello | $1,250,000 | $0.95 | -26% |
| The Huntingdon | $1,300,000 | $1.01 | -51% |
| Villa D'Este | $1,611,000 | $1.04 | 29% |
| The Houstonian | $1,311,000 | $1.05 | 54% |
| Belfiore | $3,750,000 | $1.12 | N/A |
| 2727 Kirby | $1,215,000 | $1.22 | -2% |
| Four Seasons | $425,000 | $1.23 | -45% |
Top 3 Luxury Houston Condo Buildings
Giorgetti
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giorgetti | $2,047,500 | $0.46 | N/A |
Giorgetti, an Italian-inspired mid-rise, is conveniently located within Upper Kirby and surrounded by high-end shops and galleries. Their 32 custom units showcase Italian craftsmanship.
Chateau Ten - Sunset
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Ten - Sunset | $1,525,000 | $0.5 | N/A |
Chateau Ten is Randall Davis’ second “Chateau Ten” condo project (these are all mid-rise buildings with similar floor plans and footprints.) This building is nestled in the southern part of Boulevards Oaks and about a mile north of Rice University.
Revere At River Oaks
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revere At River Oaks | $2,250,000 | $0.62 | N/A |
Nestled within one of Houston’s exclusive neighborhoods, The Revere At River Oaks is a 9-story luxury midrise featuring 33 units with full-service amenities. The New York-inspired residential building has some of the largest units in the city.
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These luxury Houston condos were selected based on their median sales price per square foot. Read about which of them have been the best buy over time.
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A number of these buildings are fabulous and have great staff and great governance.
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However, several of the buildings are facing current resale challenges (e.g. new construction buildings are going up nearby and blocking views, the developer sold the units at a high price per square foot and the first resales are trading below original purchase prices, etc.)
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Many of the newest buildings have some of the lowest HOA fee prices per square foot. In some cases, I believe these listed rates are being subsidized by the developer and will need to increase over time so they are consistent with what it takes to run a quality building.
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As of the time of this writing, I also believe that several of the buildings on the list have or will have governance issues as their HOA is not fully developed and/or has structural issues.
Downtown, Neartown, & EaDo Houston Lofts & Condos and Their HOA Fees
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Top 10 Downtown, Neartown, & EaDo Houston Condo Buildings
| Condominium Building | Bayou Lofts, Byrd's Lofts, Capitol Lofts, Commerce Towers, Four Seasons, Keystone Lofts, Marlowe, Rise Lofts, The Edge, The Stanford |
Downtown, Neartown, & EaDo Houston Condo Buildings and Their HOA Fees
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanford | $589,000 | $0.35 | 120% |
| Rise Lofts | $415,000 | $0.44 | 33% |
| Herrin Lofts | $197,250 | $0.45 | 17% |
| Byrd's Lofts | $525,000 | $0.5 | 11% |
| The Edge | $262,000 | $0.52 | -16% |
| Franklin Lofts | $299,000 | $0.58 | 12% |
| St Germain | $210,000 | $0.59 | 0% |
| Kirby Lofts | $277,500 | $0.65 | 10% |
| Capitol Lofts | $250,000 | $0.66 | -21% |
| Keystone Lofts | $487,000 | $0.67 | 87% |
| Commerce Towers | $264,000 | $0.7 | -33% |
| Marlowe | $462,500 | $0.77 | N/A |
| The Beaconsfield | $493,500 | $0.84 | N/A |
| Bayou Lofts | $248,750 | $0.91 | 11% |
| 2016 Main | $174,500 | $0.97 | 10% |
| Four Seasons | $425,000 | $1.23 | -45% |
| Hermann Lofts | $489,000 | $1.27 | 84% |
Top 3 Downtown, Neartown, & EaDo Houston Condo Buildings
The Stanford
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanford | $589,000 | $0.35 | 120% |
Located just north of EaDo’s BBVA Compass Stadium, Stanford Lofts is a 6-story midrise near downtown Houston. The building is a short walk from the METRORail, restaurants, and bars.
Rise Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Lofts | $415,000 | $0.44 | 33% |
Rise Lofts is a 15-story midrise with 143 industrial-style lofts in northern Midtown, two blocks south of I-45. The rooftop features an infinity pool, spa, grill, and zen garden with stunning views of Downtown.
Herrin Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin Lofts | $197,250 | $0.45 | 17% |
Nestled in the heart of Downtown, Herrin Lofts features spacious lofts with high ceilings and plenty of storage. This historic 52-unit mid-rise was renovated in 2007 and is conveniently located next to the landmark PNC Stadium.
Galleria Houston Condos and Their HOA Fees
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Top 10 Galleria Houston Condo Buildings
| Condominium Building | Astoria, Belfiore, Empire Lofts, Four Leaf Towers, Lofts On Post Oak, Montebello, The Houstonian, The Manhattan, The Mark, The Oxford |
Galleria Houston Condo Buildings and Their HOA Fees
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Lofts | $415,000 | $0.4 | -27% |
| The Sussex | $129,900 | $0.41 | N/A |
| The Manhattan | $585,000 | $0.47 | 0% |
| The Woodway | $352,500 | $0.51 | -26% |
| 2400 McCue | $305,750 | $0.52 | 58% |
| Lofts On Post Oak | $279,750 | $0.53 | 6% |
| The Mark | $277,000 | $0.55 | -7% |
| Campton Post Oak | $270,000 | $0.56 | -28% |
| The Mercer | $597,500 | $0.58 | -6% |
| The Tanglewood | $412,500 | $0.59 | -12% |
| Cosmopolitan | $652,025 | $0.69 | -27% |
| Astoria | $608,000 | $0.72 | N/A |
| 3525 Sage | $164,000 | $0.75 | -12% |
| The Memorial | $675,000 | $0.77 | 2% |
| The Oxford | $279,700 | $0.77 | 47% |
| Venti | $1,200,000 | $0.77 | 37% |
| Woodway Place II | $280,000 | $0.78 | 24% |
| Woodway Place Atrium | $163,200 | $0.79 | -20% |
| St James | $455,000 | $0.81 | 53% |
| St Clair | $300,000 | $0.94 | 0% |
| Four Leaf Towers | $400,000 | $0.95 | 16% |
| Montebello | $1,250,000 | $0.95 | -26% |
| The Bristol | $345,000 | $0.96 | -8% |
| Villa D'Este | $1,611,000 | $1.04 | 29% |
| The Houstonian | $1,311,000 | $1.05 | 54% |
| Belfiore | $3,750,000 | $1.12 | N/A |
Top 3 Galleria Houston Condo Buildings
Empire Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Lofts | $415,000 | $0.4 | -27% |
Nestled in the heart of Uptown, The Empire is an 8-story midrise with classic iron railings, paired columns, and arched windows. This gated, full-service building features a resort-style pool, spa, and theater. It houses 170 units with living spaces averaging 2,100 square feet.
The Sussex
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex | $129,900 | $0.41 | N/A |
Located near US Highway 59 and Bellaire Boulevard, Sussex is a towering 16-story condominium within Sharpstown. The gated community, a 1950s Frank Sharp development, has access to major city hubs like Downtown and Galleria.
The Manhattan
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manhattan | $585,000 | $0.47 | 0% |
Developed by Randall Davis, The Manhattan is a 9-Story luxury mid-rise featuring loft-style residences with unique French Beaux-Arts style architecture. It is located centrally within the Galleria area, leading the residents to easy access with the Galleria's dining and retail hotspots.
Inner Loop Houston Condos and Their HOA Fees
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Top 10 Inner Loop Houston Condo Buildings
| Condominium Building | 2727 Kirby, Bayou Bend Towers, Gotham Lofts, Greenway, Highland Tower, Renaissance at River Oaks, The Huntingdon, The River Oaks, The Royalton, The Wilshire |
Inner Loop Houston Condo Buildings and Their HOA Fees
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis Lofts | $600,000 | $0.26 | 30% |
| Gotham Lofts | $680,000 | $0.32 | 45% |
| Renoir Lofts | $637,500 | $0.38 | 106% |
| 2120 Kipling | $382,000 | $0.39 | 41% |
| Chateau Briar Hollow | $268,975 | $0.43 | -16% |
| The Vistas | $272,450 | $0.44 | 2% |
| Giorgetti | $2,047,500 | $0.46 | N/A |
| Lovett Place | $247,000 | $0.48 | -19% |
| Renaissance at River Oaks | $255,000 | $0.5 | 13% |
| The Piedmont | $275,500 | $0.6 | 7% |
| Revere At River Oaks | $2,250,000 | $0.62 | N/A |
| The Wilshire | $955,000 | $0.67 | N/A |
| Arabella | $1,070,000 | $0.71 | N/A |
| The Royalton | $439,999 | $0.73 | -7% |
| Park Square | $349,275 | $0.85 | 39% |
| Greenway | $335,000 | $0.88 | 37% |
| Lamar Tower | $467,500 | $0.91 | -2% |
| Bayou Bend Towers | $960,000 | $0.92 | 13% |
| The River Oaks | $2,800,000 | $0.92 | N/A |
| Highland Tower | $543,750 | $0.99 | -23% |
| The Huntingdon | $1,300,000 | $1.01 | -51% |
| Parc V | $182,500 | $1.05 | 21% |
| Parc IV | $217,500 | $1.06 | 24% |
| The Willowick | $575,000 | $1.08 | 51% |
| 2727 Kirby | $1,215,000 | $1.22 | -2% |
| Regency House | $274,250 | $1.24 | -8% |
| Inwood Manor | $761,500 | $1.31 | 64% |
Top 3 Inner Loop Houston Condo Buildings
Metropolis Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis Lofts | $600,000 | $0.26 | 30% |
Built in 1997, the 4-story, mid-rise Metropolis Lofts features both traditional and modern luxury loft elements in its customizable units. It is located at the heart of River Oaks and offers convenient access to the River Oaks Shopping area and the Post Office.
Gotham Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Lofts | $680,000 | $0.32 | 45% |
Gotham Lofts is a four-story loft midrise with 41 condos featuring spacious rooms with high ceilings, large windows, an outdoor covered balcony/patio, and other luxury amenities. Gotham Lofts is also nestled near the Galleria Area, one of Houston’s main business and retail centers.
Renoir Lofts
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renoir Lofts | $637,500 | $0.38 | 106% |
Nestled within one of Houston’s exclusive neighborhoods, The Revere At River Oaks is a 9-story luxury midrise featuring 33 units with full-service amenities. The New York-inspired residential building has some of the largest units in the city.
Medical Center/Museum District Houston Condos and Their HOA Fees
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Top 10 Medical Center/Museum District Houston Condo Buildings
| Condominium Building | 2520 Robinhood, 5000 Montrose, 7575 Kirby, Chateau Ten - Sunset, Il Palazzo, Parklane Condo, Serento, The Mosaic, The Spires, Warwick Towers |
Medical Center/Museum District Houston Condo Buildings and Their HOA Fees
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7575 Kirby | $216,500 | $0.36 | 17% |
| Il Palazzo | $710,000 | $0.47 | 100% |
| Serento | $258,500 | $0.47 | 14% |
| Chateau Ten - Sunset | $1,525,000 | $0.5 | N/A |
| 2520 Robinhood | $376,400 | $0.54 | -8% |
| The Mosaic | $296,750 | $0.6 | 7% |
| The Mondrian | $1,050,000 | $0.7 | N/A |
| Parklane Condo | $809,750 | $0.72 | N/A |
| The Spires | $600,000 | $0.81 | 96% |
| 5000 Montrose | $375,000 | $0.97 | 26% |
| Warwick Towers | $825,000 | $1.17 | -5% |
| 1400 Hermann | $200,000 | $1.29 | -3% |
Top 3 Medical Center/Museum District Houston Condo Buildings
7575 Kirby
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7575 Kirby | $216,500 | $0.36 | 17% |
Centrally located in the Museum District, 7575 Kirby Condominium is a 5-story contemporary midrise with a sweeping view of the Houston skyline. This condo features a landscaped courtyard, a clubhouse, and an executive business center.
Il Palazzo
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Palazzo | $710,000 | $0.47 | 100% |
An architecture by Carlo di Nunzio, Il Palazzo is a 6-story luxury midrise with Italian design. The building features 52 lofts and 6 penthouse units with expansive living spaces and balconies. It covers a whole block within Museum District with lush gardens and sidewalks.
Serento
| Area | Median Home Price | HOA/Sq Ft | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serento | $258,500 | $0.47 | 14% |
Located in the Museum District, Serento features Italian-inspired architecture and interior designs. This 5-story midrise has one of the lowest HOA fees in the Texas Medical Center area.
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Information is deemed accurate but is not guaranteed.
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All data is from the Houston Association of Realtors, MLS service based on data from 2015 and 2016.
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Building HOAs, management companies, and board of directors have the ability to change the policies for the building at any time, in accordance with their bylaws. As such, HOA fees for specific buildings will change frequently.
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