Published May 16, 2025
2025 April Market Update
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Houston Housing Market Holds Steady in April: Prices Flat, Listings Surge
Home sales and prices remain consistent year-over-year—watch the full video breakdown below.
The Greater Houston housing market continued to demonstrate resilience and balance in April 2025, showing little movement from last year’s performance in terms of both home prices and overall sales volume.
📊 According to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), the total number of single-family home sales in April dipped only slightly—by 1.1%—with 7,856 homes sold compared to 7,940 in April 2024. The median sales price held steady at $339,990, while the average price came in at $437,407, reflecting little to no change from the prior year.
📺 Be sure to watch the full video for a breakdown of local trends and what they mean for buyers and sellers this season.
Key Takeaways from the April 2025 Houston Housing Report:
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Single-family home sales: Down 1.1% YoY (7,856 sold vs. 7,940 in April 2024)
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Median price: $339,990 (statistically flat)
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Average price: $437,407 (statistically flat)
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Active listings: 34,989 (up 37% YoY — highest since August 2010)
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Days on Market: 54 days (up from 50 last year)
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Months of Inventory: 4.9 months (up from 3.6 months in April 2024; above the national average of 4.0 months)
HAR Chair Shae Cottar (LPT Realty) remarked:
“While national housing market trends may be showing signs of increased volatility due to economic uncertainty, the Houston area remains on solid footing. The consistent pricing and growth in inventory offer a balanced perspective.”
Home Sales by Price Segment:
| Price Range | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|
| $1 - $99,999 | â–² 14.9% |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | â–¼ 14.2% |
| $150,000 - $249,999 | â–² 3.0% |
| $250,000 - $499,999 | â–¼ 0.8% |
| $500,000 - $999,999 | â–¼ 4.3% |
| $1M and above | â–² 1.6% |
Market Activity Beyond Single-Family Homes
Townhome and condominium sales continued to decline, falling 15.2% from last April, with only 451 units sold. Median prices dropped 6.5% to $215,000, and the average price decreased 4.0% to $267,507.
Inventory in this category saw a notable increase, reaching a 7.4-month supply, the highest since October 2011.
April 2025 Snapshot:
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Total property sales: 9,283 (â–¼ 3.5% YoY)
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Total dollar volume: $3.9 billion (â–¼ 2.0% YoY)
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Pending single-family home sales: â–² 13.6% YoY — suggesting a busy spring season ahead
For the full data set, check out HAR’s Monthly Activity Snapshot (MAS).
📅 HAR’s April 2025 Rental Market Update is expected to be released on Wednesday, May 21.
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