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🏡 77087 Real Estate Snapshot: What’s Really Happening in South Houston Right Now

Uncover The Latest Trends Driving South Houston's Real Estate Market - Exclusive Insights Inside!
LaMont Gilbert and the Team

LaMont Gilbert and the Team

Apr 5, 2026

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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.


📊 Market at a Glance

The numbers tell a clear story:

  • 🏡 Median Home Price: ~$245,000
  • 📈 Trend: Slightly rising year-over-year
  • Days on Market: 45–60 days
  • 🏘️ 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

🔑 What Buyers Need to Know

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

  • 💰 Entry Range: $200K–$260K
  • 📍 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.


🏠 What Sellers Need to Know

This is no longer the “list it and forget it” market.

  • 🛠️ Homes that win = updated, clean, energy-efficient, great curb appeal
  • 📊 Buyers are negotiating more than last year
  • ⏳ Outdated homes? They sit longer

Bottom line:
Presentation + pricing = EVERYTHING right now.


🏢 Rental Market Snapshot

  • 💵 1BR: ~$900
  • 💵 2BR: ~$1,200
  • 📍 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.


📲 CALL TO ACTION

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We’ll break down:

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

No guesswork. Just real numbers.


📰 Follow the story as it unfolds — only on The Southside Signal

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