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Downtown Houston

Active Listings

31

Pending

10

Sold (30 days)

66

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Live Market PulseLive

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Current Inventory Activity, Downtown Houston

Active Listings31
Pending / Under Contract10
Sold (Last 30 Days)66

Median List Price

$381K

Median Sale Price

$321K

-3.9% YoY

Avg Days on Market

83d

Well-priced homes move faster

List-to-Sale Ratio

95.64%

Source: HAR.com · 2026-11-01 · Updated weekly

Downtown Houston Market Report, July 2026

Refreshed twice monthly

Median Price

$340K

Avg DOM

62d

Active

44

Trend

Softening

As of July 2026, the Downtown Houston residential market has shifted into a buyer-friendly environment with a median sale price of $340,000. While prices reflect a significant 51.1% year-over-year increase from 2025 lows, current month-over-month listing prices have softened by 2.8% as inventory builds. High-density housing segments, particularly condos and townhomes, are seeing slower absorption rates with an average of 62 days on market.

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Notable Places

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Tranquillity Park

400 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002

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Houston Public Library - Central Library

500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002

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Downtown Aquarium

410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

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Houston Fire Station 8

1919 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

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Houston Police Department - Downtown Division

61 Riesner St, Houston, TX 77002

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St. Joseph Medical Center

1401 St Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002

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GreenStreet

1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002

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Downtown YMCA

1600 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

Downtown Houston Local Directory

A curated guide to the restaurants, shops, and local landmarks that give Downtown Houston its character.

Dining

· 1 spot

Downtown Aquarium

410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Shopping

· 1 spot

GreenStreet

1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002

Parks & Outdoors

· 1 spot

Tranquillity Park

400 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002

Community

· 1 spot

Downtown YMCA

1600 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

Library

· 1 spot

Houston Public Library - Central Library

500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002

Medical

· 1 spot

St. Joseph Medical Center

1401 St Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002

fire_station

· 1 spot

Houston Fire Station 8

1919 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

police

· 1 spot

Houston Police Department - Downtown Division

61 Riesner St, Houston, TX 77002

Downtown Houston Guides & Listicles

Expert insights and local listicles featuring Nick Chambers, your go-to guide for Downtown Houston.

Schools & Education

Houston Independent School District

Serving Downtown Houston

District Rating

Visit

Elementary Schools

Gregory-Lincoln Education Center

Grades PK-8

3/10

Houston ISD

Middle Schools

Gregory-Lincoln Education Center

Grades PK-8

3/10

Houston ISD

High Schools

Northside High School

Grades 9-12

3/10

Houston ISD

School ratings sourced from GreatSchools.org · Updated monthly · Always verify enrollment zones directly with the district

Downtown Houston News & Developments

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GreenStreet Mixed-Use Complex Undergoes Multi-Million Dollar Makeover

The 610,000-square-foot GreenStreet development is undergoing a major renovation to enhance street-level vitality through new patio restaurants, repositioned storefronts, and updated landscaping. Property manager Rebees is leading the effort to modernize the complex, which serves as a major retail and office anchor for the district.

Real estate impact: The revitalization of major retail hubs like GreenStreet enhances the local lifestyle appeal for Downtown residents, supporting rental growth and reducing vacancy rates in nearby residential buildings.

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Main Street Promenade Pedestrian Transformation Reaches Final Phase Completion

The seven-block Main Street Promenade project is wrapping up its final phase, converting a major Downtown corridor into a pedestrian-forward space with 154% more tree canopy and 'outdoor rooms' for dining. The project aims to improve connectivity between historic buildings and the Buffalo Bayou trail system while cooling the street-level temperature.

Real estate impact: Significant improvements to walkability and public greenery typically correlate with higher property values and increased buyer demand for residential units within the immediate urban core.

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Mitsubishi Americas Leases Over 90,000 Square Feet at 1100 Louisiana Street

Mitsubishi’s Americas subsidiary has signed a major lease for 91,761 square feet of office space at the 55-story Enterprise Tower in Downtown Houston. This relocation from their previous McKinney Street office represents a significant commitment to the central business district as the area navigates a high office vacancy rate of over 30%.

Real estate impact: Large corporate commitments in the central business district help stabilize office valuations and drive demand for nearby luxury apartments and condos used by professional commuters.

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