Guide to Houston Single Family Homes
Single-family homes are the most popular housing segments in Houston.
Despite growth in other housing types in Houston, single-family homes are still among the most popular properties in the city.
With more new properties and growing inventories, homebuyers have more options from which to choose. Single-family homes in the Bayou City are found within:
Houston single-family homes are among the most affordable among the top 10 most populated metropolitan areas in the United States.
There is a wide variety of single-family homes for sale and prices depend mainly on location/accessibility, home size, and age of the home.
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Table of Contents
- Explore the Best of Houston
- Houston Single-Family Homes by Neighborhood
- Houston Single-Family Homes by Price Point
- New Construction Houston Single-Family Homes
- Houston Single-Family Homes For Rent
- Houston Single-Family Homes: Overview
- The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home
Explore the Best of Houston
If you’d like to see any specific single-family homes or learn about Houston neighborhoods that are best for you, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected], ranked #1 Individual Agent with Keller Williams in Houston and #10 in the United States.
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Guide To The 14 Hottest Inner Loop Neighborhoods
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Houston Single-Family Homes by Neighborhood
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Houston Inner Loop Single-Family Homes
Single-family homes are the most common housing option in Houston. Compared to the top 10 most populated metropolitan areas in the US, Houston offers the most affordable housing options. Single-family homes in the city area are around 40% less than the average prices of 26 metropolitan locations in the US.
Below we’ve listed Houston Inner Loop neighborhoods (as well as notable gated communities) with a great selection of single-family homes.
Houston Single-Family Homes Outside the Loop
There are more single-family homes available outside the Loop – some of which are located within Houston’s most expensive neighborhoods. Independent cities, including the Memorial Villages (Piney Point, Bunker Hill, Hunters Creek, Hedwig, Wilshire, and Spring Valley) and Bellaire, also offer a variety of homes.
Below we’ve grouped together neighborhoods with Houston single-family homes located outside the Loop.
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Westchase
Houston Single-Family Homes by Price Point
If you’d like to see any specific single-family homes with a budget in mind, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected], ranked #1 Individual Agent with Keller Williams in Houston and #10 in the United States.
New Construction Houston Single-Family Homes
"We lucked upon Paige and the Houston Properties Team when we decided to locate a property inside the Houston 610 loop. We were very impressed by her professionalism and warm personality. Not only was she knowledgeable about the current market trends, but as the process unfolded, she always provided us with valuable and timely advice, regularly updating us with progress and information. She was very patient as she walked us through a complex process. She is the best Houston realtor and we hope others won't have to depend on luck to find her. If you need a realtor in Houston, call her quickly and get ready to be wowed!" – Eddie (Google Review)
Rising demand for housing in the Inner Loop sparked a tear-down trend in many parts of the city (replacing older single-family homes with newer properties or townhomes). More than 6,000 new developments broke ground in just the first quarter of this year.
There are a number of new construction single-family homes available within master-planned communities outside Houston as well. Notable new home communities include the Woodlands, Cinco Ranch, and Sienna Plantation.
Listed below are neighborhoods with new construction available and a few notable gated communities as well.
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Westchase
Houston Single-Family Homes For Rent
For recommendations and help in finding the Houston single-family home for rent or learn about the best neighborhoods in the city, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
Benefits of renting a Houston single-family home (vs. townhomes, apartments, or condos)
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More privacy. Renting a single-family home provides a lot more privacy compared to renting a condo or townhome. There usually are setbacks on all sides, as opposed to sharing a wall with a neighbor or two. Depending on the rental unit, a home also can provide private entrances, fencing, and garages.
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More space. A single-family home will usually provide more space than a condo or loft unit. Townhomes are comparable living space-wise but most don't offer any outdoor space (or offer very little). As there is more space, however, utilities and rental costs can be higher in renting a single-family home vs. a townhome or condo.
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You don't have to "share" amenities. Renting a condo can mean that you're sharing common areas and amenities (laundry rooms, swimming pools, outdoor patios, bbq pits, and decks, among others) with your neighbors. With a single-family home rental, you can choose which homes have the amenities you need.
There are some downsides when renting a Houston single-family home, like maintenance and other fees. It's important to note what maintenance costs your landlord will cover as well.
A great Houston Realtor can help you go through lease contracts and rent agreements. Click here to see all Houston single-family homes for rent.
Houston Single-Family Homes: Overview
"Our experience working with the Houston Properties Team is exceptional. From day one, we felt as though we had a personal team handling the sale of our home. They consistently provided us with reports and advice on how to proceed. All their efforts not only lead to a successful and lucrative close, but also eliminated a great deal of the anxiety and pressure.” – Arpita Niranjan
Houston Single Family Homes Defined
Single-family homeownership means that you own the structure plus the land (from the center of the earth to infinity) upon which it sits.
A patio home is a type of single-detached home that is typically smaller compared to a single-family home. They are usually built in rows (similar to townhomes) and own the land upon which the structure sits.
While some single-family homes sit on a property line (or two), they usually don't share a wall with a neighbor. Townhomes share a wall with the units immediately next to them.
Condos and lofts, on the other hand, are completely different kinds of assets. You own airspace and share ownership of the building's common areas. Monthly fees cover maintenance of amenities and exteriors.
The benefits of owning a single-family home have its benefits (vs. townhomes or condos or lofts), but there are a few downsides.
Pros of Owning a Single-Family Home
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The space is yours. Both the structure and the land upon which it sits are yours.
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Better resale values. Compared to other home types, single-family homes tend to have higher resale values.
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Privacy. Since there are no shared walls, Houston single-family homes give you the most privacy out of the other housing options available.
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Flexibility. Owning a single-family home gives you the flexibility to add rooms, update furnishings and appliances, remodel exteriors and interiors, and make other changes to your home. Deed restrictions will limit the sort of changes you can make but overall, you still have control over your home's look and feel.
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More space. Compared to condos and lofts, single-family homes tend to be roomier, both in terms of living space and lot area.
Primary Cons of Owning a Single-Family Home
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Maintenance. You are responsible for repair and maintenance costs of interiors, exteriors, and landscaping. Since single-family homes are bigger than a condo or loft, utility expenses also tend to be higher.
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Cost. In most Houston neighborhoods, the cost of buying a single-family home is more expensive than a condo or a townhome.
Weigh the pros and cons of getting a single-family home (vs. a townhome or condo). The home type's primary strengths include the privacy and the flexibility it offers, and while it is more expensive (depending on where you're buying), you might find that it is still better for you.
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 Realtor 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 Realtor 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 Realtor 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 Realtor 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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