Guide to Houston Townhomes
Located within Houston's most popular neighborhoods, townhomes are one of the fastest growing housing types in the Bayou city.
Looking at Houstons's best-performing housing segments, Townhomes are among the fastest-growing housing segments in the city.
New construction townhomes and townhouses in the "Under $250K" and "Under $500K" categories are spurring this growth. The appeal of owning a townhome stems from its smaller footprint, minimal maintenance, and affordability (vs. single-family homes).
Growing demand sparked townhome development within Houston's hottest neighborhoods, including EaDo, Rice Military, Montrose, Midtown, Camp Logan, and the Houston Heights area.
There is a wide variety of Houston townhomes for sale, with prices depending on location, home size, and age of the home.
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Table of Contents
- Explore the Best of Houston
- Houston Townhomes by Neighborhood
- Houston Townhomes by Price Point
- New Construction Houston Townhomes
- Houston Townhomes For Rent
- Houston Townhomes: Overview
- The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home
Explore the Best of Houston
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Guide To Houston's Best Neighborhoods
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Guide To The 20 Hottest Inner Loop Neighborhoods
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Houston Townhomes by Neighborhood
If you’d like to see any specific townhomes or learn about townhome communities that are best for you, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected]
Houston Inner Loop Townhomes
Over the past few decades, developers have purchased lots in Houston’s hottest neighborhoods to build chic new townhomes. Recent developments have centered around the Houston Heights area, Montrose, Midtown, EaDo, Rice Military, and Camp Logan.
Some Houston townhomes are within upscale gated communities (and within Houston’s most expensive neighborhoods).
Below we’ve listed Houston Inner Loop neighborhoods (as well as notable gated communities) with townhomes.
West University / Rice Village
Houston Townhomes Outside the Loop
Garden Oaks, Spring Branch, and the Galleria area are among the hottest neighborhoods in terms of townhome development outside the Inner Loop. The Energy Corridor and various master-planned communities (like Upland Lakes, Cross Creek Ranch, and Cinco Ranch) also offer great townhome options.
Below we’ve grouped together Houston townhomes outside the Loop.
Memorial / CityCentre
Woodlake
Westchase
Houston Townhomes by Price Point
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New Construction Houston Townhomes
If you’d like to see any specific townhomes or learn about townhome communities that are best for you, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected]
Thanks to increased demand, there are plenty of new construction Houston townhomes built in the last decade. Listed below are neighborhoods with new construction available and a few notable gated communities as well.
Southside Place
EaDo Trails
Vassar Court
Modern EaDo
McKinney Landing
Cheyne Walk
Plainview
Virginia Place
Castle Court
Home developers have started over 6,400 new Houston homes in the first quarter and are on track to start construction on over 28,000 properties this year.
Given the influx of people relocating to Houston, this additional new inventory should help Houston home buyers find more options.
Notable townhome developers include:
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InTown Homes
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Apex Builders
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CapitalClassicHomes
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Carmel Builders
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CitySide Homes
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City Scape Homes
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CMC Homes
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Pelican Builders
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Coventry Homes
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Lovett Homes
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Avalon Homes
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Arcada Homes
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Tricon Homes
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Covington Homes
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Carnegie Homes
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Urban Living
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Rohe & Wright
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Cunningham Development
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Memorial Signature
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Callisto Builders
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Colony Builders
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MTK Enterprises
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Trimac Developers
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Princeton City Homes
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SmartSpace
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Zenith Homes
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ROC Homes Texas
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Iron Gate Builders
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Farb Homes
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Keystone Classic
Houston Townhomes For Rent
For recommendations and help in finding the Houston townhome for rent or learn about the best townhome communities in the city, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
Benefits of renting a Houston townhome (vs. apartments or condos)
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More privacy. Renting a condo usually means you have neighbors above, below, and on either side. Townhomes only share a wall (or two, in the case of middle units) and each has its own private entrances and parking spaces.
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More space. Renting a townhome offers more space spread out over two or more stories. The extra square footage and utilities will cost a bit more compared to apartments or condos, but if your budget allows it, the extra legroom is definitely worth it.
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Amenities. A townhome offers amenities close to those in single-family homes. Laundry rooms, garages, patios, and media rooms are often built-in, as opposed to sharing common building amenities with other tenants within an apartment or condo complex. Some townhome communities also offer controlled access and manned entrances, central park areas, and swimming pools.
There are some downsides when renting a Houston townhouse, including maintenance and HOA fees. It is important to know what your (your landlord’s) maintenance responsibilities are, and the things covered by your HOA fees.
A great Houston Realtor can help you go through lease contracts and rent agreements. Click here to see all Houston townhomes for rent.
Houston Townhomes: Overview
If you’d like to see any specific townhomes or learn about townhome communities that are best for you, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected]
Houston Townhomes Defined
Townhomes are mostly attached homes that share a wall with a neighbor. Owning a townhome is similar to single-family homeownership, wherein you own the land (from the center of the earth to infinity) plus the structure.
Single-family homes and patio homes are typically detached – meaning there are setbacks at all sides – while townhomes typically share a wall (or two) with their neighbors.
Condos and lofts on the other hand also share walls, but don’t own the land. They instead share ownership of common areas and the building itself, plus the airspace. With a townhome, you own the dirt upon which the structure stands.
The benefits of owning a townhome are a mix of the benefits of a single-family home and the benefits of a condo. It is, however, not without its downsides.
Pros of Living in a Townhome
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Price. Compared to their single-family home counterparts, townhomes are typically less expensive. Construction costs are lower (as you share a wall) while giving more livable space for your money.
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Lock-and-leave lifestyle. Some of the most expensive Houston townhomes are located within gated communities, which often feature 24-hour security and lawn maintenance.
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Location. Most townhomes built in the last decade are within Houston’s best (and most accessible) neighborhoods.
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Reduced maintenance. Common areas, community amenities, and landscaping are usually maintained by the HOA.
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Community amenities. Some townhomes are within gated communities that offer great community amenities, including water features, central park areas, additional parking, swimming pools, and controlled access.
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Lower HOA fees. Compared to Houston condos, most townhomes in Houston have substantially lower HOA fees.
Primary Cons of Living in a Townhouse
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Shared wall. As you share a wall with your neighbor, you live closer to them.
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HOA fees. Many townhomes are subject to HOA fees that cover landscaping, common area maintenance, and security.
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Fewer amenities. Compared to living in a luxury high-rise, living in a townhouse typically offers fewer amenities. Houston condos often feature fitness rooms, tennis courts, swimming pools, meeting/business centers, and party rooms.
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Exterior maintenance. There is some maintenance involved in owning a townhome, including the exteriors of your home. Exteriors are typically maintained by the HOA in a condo.
Houston townhouses offer a great “middle-ground” option between single-family homes and condominiums. There are a few trade-offs, but what makes them great options is that they are less expensive than single-family homes and offer more privacy than condominiums or lofts.
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: 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 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.
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