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Medical Center Area Market Update – August 2011

September 14th, 2011


Below you will find the most recent data on home sales and prices for the neighborhoods near the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, including Boulevard Oaks, Braeswood, Southampton, Chevy Chase, Southgate, Vassar Place, University Place, and Hermann Lake. If you are interested in receiving monthly Houston and Texas Medical Center areanews updates, then sign up for our RSS feed to receive instant updates.  Or email us at info@norhillrealty.com.

Homes Sold

54 homes sold in the month of August, 24 detached single family homes and 30 townhome/condo.   Total sales were up 69% from the same period last August.  This increase was driven by both detached homes and townhome/condo sales, which rose 71% and 67% respectively.

Active Listings

There are 296 properties currently on the market, 112 detached homes and 184 townhomes/condos.  In August, 46 new listings came on the market and 63 sellers reduced their price.

Home Prices

The median home price in the Medical Center over the past 12 months is $329,000, up 22% from the same period last year.   The median sales price for detached homes rose 14% to $605,000.  Townhome/condo prices rose 8% to $182,250.

The residential area around the Texas Medical Center is one of the most culturally vibrant and one of the most beautiful in the whole city of Houston.  This area includes such cultural centers as the Houston Museum District, Rice University, the Houston Zoo, and Miller Outdoor Theater.  Much of the area is within walking distance of Rice Village, an outdoor shopping district, that includes many of Houston’s great restaurants, bars, and boutiques.  The area around the Texas Medical Center is also one of the greenest areas of Houston.  The Medical Center is within walking distance of Houston’s 445 acre Hermann Park, one of the most visited parks in the city.

The Medical Center is home to some of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city of Houston, such as Boulevard Oaks, Braeswood, Southampton, Chevy Chase, Southgate, Vassar Place, University Place, and Hermann Lake.  If you are relocating to the Texas Medical Center or are simply interested in homes in the area, please feel free to give Norhill Realty a call at 713-869-5700.

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Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Houston Association of REALTORS®

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