Most Expensive Homes In Houston
Looking for the most luxurious neighborhood in Houston? Our experts have done the research for you. See our guide to Houston's most expensive homes.
Houston is home to estates, mansions, and luxury homes.
Two of its most expensive neighborhoods rank among the most luxurious areas in the country.
Houston has a collection of show-stopping mansions for sale (mostly located in River Oaks, Tanglewood, and Memorial Villages).
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Table of Contents
- Find The Best Place To Live In Houston
- What are Houston's most expensive neighborhoods?
- How Much Salary Do You Need to Buy a Home in Houston's Top Neighborhoods?
- The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home
Find The Best Place To Live In Houston
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What are Houston's most expensive neighborhoods?
Here are the details on Houston's most expensive neighborhoods.
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Place | $2,950,000 | 126.9% |
| Piney Point | $2,770,000 | 45.0% |
| River Oaks Area | $2,594,250 | 64.7% |
| Bunker Hill | $2,310,000 | 66.8% |
| Hunters Creek | $2,282,500 | 55.0% |
| Memorial Close In | $1,907,500 | 74.7% |
| The Woodlands: Carlton Woods | $1,867,000 | 10.3% |
| Memorial Villages | $1,760,000 | 39.4% |
| Tanglewood Area | $1,687,500 | 30.3% |
| Memorial Park | $1,650,000 | 21.5% |
| The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Creekside | $1,600,000 | 48.4% |
| West University/Southside Area | $1,595,000 | 61.4% |
| Southampton | $1,492,500 | 60.0% |
| Spring Valley Village | $1,475,000 | 116.5% |
| Highland Village / Midlane | $1,295,000 | 69.3% |
| Sweetwater | $1,282,500 | 57.8% |
| Frostwood | $1,175,000 | 33.9% |
| Braeswood Place | $1,163,750 | 66.0% |
| Upper Kirby | $1,100,000 | 45.5% |
| Benders Landing | $1,070,000 | 83.6% |
How Much Salary Do You Need to Buy a Home in Houston's Top Neighborhoods?
"Buying a house in Houston with The Houston Properties Team was just the start of our relationship. They helped me build friends, relationships, and support as a new resident in Houston. They truly went above and beyond to help make our lives better even after our move." – Brandon, Google Review
| Area | Median Home Price | Salary Required* | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiki Island | $837,500 | $255,000 | 113% |
| Rice / Museum District | $865,000 | $260,000 | 28% |
| River Oaks Shopping Area | $905,000 | $271,000 | 43% |
| Briargrove | $908,750 | $277,000 | 30% |
| Royden Oaks/Afton Oaks | $985,000 | $298,000 | 42% |
| Bellaire Area | $1,040,000 | $311,000 | 24% |
| Upper Kirby | $1,100,000 | $333,000 | 45% |
| Braeswood Place | $1,163,750 | $350,000 | 66% |
| Highland Village / Midlane | $1,295,000 | $390,000 | 69% |
| West University/Southside Area | $1,595,000 | $470,000 | 61% |
| Memorial Park | $1,650,000 | $509,000 | 21% |
| Tanglewood Area | $1,687,500 | $511,000 | 30% |
| Memorial Villages | $1,760,000 | $521,000 | 39% |
| Memorial Close In | $1,907,500 | $590,000 | 74% |
| Rivercrest | $2,450,000 | $750,000 | -58% |
| River Oaks Area | $2,594,250 | $785,000 | 64% |
The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home
The Houston Properties Team has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member. Each member is a specialist in their role – which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.
Paige Martin, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty, and the Houston Properties Team are ranked among the top residential Realtors in the world.
They have been featured on TV and in dozens of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Reuters, Fox News in the Morning, Money Magazine, Houston Business Journal, Houstonia, and Houston Chronicle.
Paige Martin was just ranked as the #5 agent in the world with Keller Williams, completing over $1 Billion in Houston residential real estate sales.
Recent awards include:
– 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com
– 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021
– 2021: America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
– 2020: America’s Best Real Estate Teams, Best of America Trends
– 2020: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2020: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2020: #6 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
– 2020: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas (Top Keller Williams Realtor)
– 2020: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
- 2019: Top Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2019: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2019: #5 Individual Agent, KW Worldwide
- 2019: #1 Individual Agent, KW Texas
- 2018: #5 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2018: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2018: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2018: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2017: #10 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2017: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2017: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2017: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2016: #20 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2016: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2016: Five Star Realtor, Featured in Texas Monthly
- 2016: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2015: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2015: Five Star Realtor, Texas Monthly Magazine
- 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2014: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams Memorial
...in addition to over 318 additional awards.
Paige also serves a variety of non-profits, and civic and community boards. She was appointed by the mayor of Houston to be on the downtown TIRZ board.
Benefits Of Working With The Houston Properties Team
Our team, composed of distinguished and competent Houston luxury realtors, has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member.
We find the team approach as the most effective way to sell homes. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. Each Houston Properties Team member is a specialist in their role—which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.
The benefits of working with a team include:
- the ability to be in two or three places at one time; a member can handle showings, while another answer calls
- collective time and experience of members
- targeted advice and marketing of agent expert in your area
- competitive advantage by simply having more resources, more ideas, and more perspectives
- a “checks and balances” system; selling and buying a home in Houston is an intensely complex process
- more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale
- efficient multi-tasking; one agent takes care of inspections and repair work, while another agent focuses on administrative details
- multiple marketing channels using members’ networks
- constant attention: guaranteed focus on your home and your transaction
- lower risk for mistakes. Multiple moving parts increase oversights. A team approach handles these “parts” separately
- flexibility in negotiation and marketing
- better management of document flow
- increased foot traffic through more timely and effective showing schedule coordination; and
- increased sphere of influence and exposure to more potential buyers.
To meet all the award-winning members of the Houston Properties Team, please go here.
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