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šŸ” 77087 Real Estate Snapshot: What’s Really Happening in South Houston Right Now

The SouthSide Signal Exclusive

Lamont Gilbert

Lamont Gilbert

Apr 4, 2026

Did you know one of Houston’s most overlooked zip codes is quietly holding strong?

Right now, in 77087, the market is showing something powerful: stability with opportunity.


šŸ“Š Market at a Glance

The numbers tell a clear story:

  • šŸ” Median Home Price: ~$245,000
  • šŸ“ˆ Trend: Slightly rising year-over-year
  • ā³ Days on Market: 45–60 days
  • šŸ˜ļø Inventory: Moderate

This isn’t a boom-or-bust market — it’s balanced, and that’s where smart money moves.

Demand is still coming in from:

  • First-time buyers
  • Investors looking for value
  • Families wanting proximity to key Houston corridors

šŸ”‘ What Buyers Need to Know

Buyers right now have something they didn’t have a couple years ago… options.

  • šŸ’° Entry Range: $200K–$260K
  • šŸ“ Hot Zones: Near Gulfgate Center, Mason Park, and William P. Hobby Airport

The play right now:

  • Move-in-ready homes → still move FAST
  • Fixer-uppers → hidden gems with strong upside

If you’re willing to renovate… this zip code can turn into a wealth play.


šŸ  What Sellers Need to Know

This is no longer the ā€œlist it and forget itā€ market.

  • šŸ› ļø Homes that win = updated, clean, energy-efficient, great curb appeal
  • šŸ“Š Buyers are negotiating more than last year
  • ā³ Outdated homes? They sit longer

Bottom line:
Presentation + pricing = EVERYTHING right now.


šŸ¢ Rental Market Snapshot

  • šŸ’µ 1BR: ~$900
  • šŸ’µ 2BR: ~$1,200
  • šŸ“ High-demand pockets: Telephone Rd, Gulfgate, park-adjacent areas

This area continues to attract:

  • Airport workers
  • Industrial workforce
  • Value-focused renters

Affordable, updated units? They don’t last.


🚨 The Real Opportunity

77087 is one of those rare pockets where:

  • Prices haven’t skyrocketed out of reach
  • Demand is still consistent
  • Upside is still on the table

That combination doesn’t stay around forever.


šŸ“² CALL TO ACTION

Want to know what YOUR area looks like right now?

šŸ“© DM us your zip code
šŸ“ž Call us directly
šŸ“§ Email us your location

We’ll break down:

  • Your home value
  • Buyer demand
  • Investment potential
  • Rental income projections

No guesswork. Just real numbers.


šŸ“° Follow the story as it unfolds — only on The Southside Signal

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