Harris County — anchored by Houston and its sprawling network of suburbs including The Woodlands, Katy, and Bellaire — is one of the largest and most active real estate markets in the country. Leslie Don Wilson, brokered by HomeSmart Stars, pulls current MLS-sourced data directly from the live Greater Houston market report to help buyers and sellers make sense of where this market stands right now — countywide and city by city. Browse active Harris County homes for sale anytime.

Harris County Market Snapshot: Active Listings

Across the Greater Houston area, there are 17,027 active residential listings right now (priced $150,000 and up):

$484,054Avg. List Price
$189Avg. Cost / Sq Ft
2,408Avg. Living Sq Ft
72 daysAvg. Days on Market
  • 17,027 total active homes currently on the market across Greater Houston — one of the deepest inventories of any market in Texas
  • Average list price of $484,054, reflecting Houston's broad affordability alongside premium enclaves like River Oaks, Bellaire, and The Woodlands
  • Average cost per square foot of $189 across all active inventory
  • 4,510 homes are under contract countywide, averaging $455,858 at $181/sq ft, with a shorter average pending timeline of 51 days

City Spotlight: The Woodlands, Katy & Bellaire

County-wide averages only tell part of the story in a market this large. Here's how three of Greater Houston's most-searched communities compare right now:

The Woodlands 335 active

Avg. Price: $958,999 Cost/Sq Ft: $259 Avg. Size: 3,299 sq ft Avg. DOM: 48 days Under Contract: 113

The Woodlands is the fastest-moving of the three spotlighted communities, averaging just 48 days on market for active listings — and pending homes there are moving even faster, at 28 days average. Note: The Woodlands sits primarily in Montgomery County, just north of the Harris County line, but is included here since it's part of this site's core Houston-area search area.

Katy 2,552 active

Avg. Price: $464,816 Cost/Sq Ft: $172 Avg. Size: 2,648 sq ft Avg. DOM: 58 days Under Contract: 722

Katy has by far the deepest active inventory of the three — 2,552 listings — and remains one of the most affordable per-square-foot markets in the comparison at $172/sq ft, below even the Harris County average. Its 722 pending sales suggest a steady, high-volume market for growing families.

Bellaire 50 active

Avg. Price: $1,346,965 Cost/Sq Ft: $370 Avg. Size: 3,646 sq ft Avg. DOM: 50 days Under Contract: 21

Bellaire is the smallest and priciest of the three, with just 50 active listings and the highest cost per square foot at $370. Notably, its 21 pending homes are averaging $1,505,788 — higher than the active average — suggesting Bellaire's upper end is where buyer demand is currently concentrated, not just its entry-level inventory.

Average List Price by City (Active Listings)
Bellaire$1,346,965
The Woodlands$958,999
Katy$464,816
Harris County (all)$484,054

Highest-Priced Active Listings, City by City

City Address Area List Price Beds Baths Living Sq Ft DOM
Countywide West Ln $25,500,000 5 9 17,808 192 days
The Woodlands Grand Regency Cir $10,500,000 10 18 30,717 42 days
Katy Two Gun Way $8,800,000 6 10 14,695 52 days
Bellaire Merrie Ln $3,900,000 5 6 4,865 114 days

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

  • Katy offers the deepest active inventory and most affordable cost per square foot of the three spotlighted communities, making it a strong option for buyers prioritizing value and space
  • Bellaire's tight, high-priced pending market means buyers should expect strong competition on entry-level Bellaire listings
  • Working with a local agent like Leslie Don Wilson helps buyers see which Greater Houston listings are priced in line with what's actually converting to contract — browse current Katy homes for sale to see today's inventory

For Sellers

  • The Woodlands' fast pending timeline (28 days) suggests well-priced listings there are moving quickly — pricing strategy matters as much as presentation
  • Bellaire sellers may find strong demand at higher price points based on current pending activity
  • A free home valuation from Leslie Don Wilson, HomeSmart Stars can show exactly where your property fits against these city-specific numbers — Bellaire sellers can also browse current Bellaire homes for sale for live comps

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Frequently Asked: Harris County Market Data

  • How many homes are for sale in Harris County right now? 17,027 active residential listings across the Greater Houston area, priced $150,000 and up.
  • Which is more expensive: The Woodlands, Katy, or Bellaire? Bellaire currently has the highest average active-listing price at $1,346,965, followed by The Woodlands at $958,999 and Katy at $464,816.
  • What's the average cost per square foot in Harris County? $189 across Greater Houston; $370 in Bellaire, $259 in The Woodlands, and $172 in Katy.
  • How long do homes stay on the market in the Houston area? 72 days on average countywide; fastest in The Woodlands (48 days) among the spotlighted communities.

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Leslie Don Wilson, brokered by HomeSmart Stars, helps buyers and sellers navigate the Greater Houston market — from Katy to The Woodlands to Bellaire and everywhere in between. Reach out for a breakdown of exactly how these numbers apply to your situation.

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Market data sourced from Leslie Don Wilson's live Greater Houston market report. Browse all current Harris County listings anytime. Figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot of active and under-contract listings priced $150,000 and above, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.