Recently Sold
A track record built one client at a time since 1998.
Listing data provided by the Houston Association of REALTORS®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Why a sold list matters more in Texas
Texas is a non-disclosure state, which means sale prices are not recorded in public property records. Verified sold prices exist only in the MLS. That is why free online estimates are weaker here than in states that publish sale prices, and why a tax-assessed value is not a market value.
That is the practical reason a track record of closed transactions is worth looking at here rather than taking on faith: the sale prices behind these records were verified through the MLS, not estimated from public data that does not exist in this state.
How to read a sold record
The closed price is the beginning of the story, not the end. What a sold record does not show is what the seller paid toward the buyer's closing costs, what was credited for repairs after the inspection, or whether the price reflected a quick close or a long leaseback — all of which move the real economics of a deal without moving the number.
Compare like with like. In Greater Houston the most useful comparable sales are in the same subdivision and the same build era, because deed restrictions, MUD rates and construction standards are set at that level. A home a mile away in a different district can be a poor comparison even when the houses look alike.
What this means if you're selling
Tax-assessed value is not market value and should not be used to set a list price. Appraisal district values are produced on a mass-appraisal cycle for taxation, and in a non-disclosure state they are built without the verified sale prices that a comparative market analysis uses.
A CMA built from MLS-verified closings in your own subdivision is the closest thing to a real answer available before the home is on the market. I'm glad to put one together for your address so you have a number based on what homes actually closed at.
Common questions
Why can't I look up what my neighbor's house sold for?
Texas is a non-disclosure state, so sale prices are not entered in public property records. Verified sold prices are held in the MLS and are available through a licensed agent with MLS access.
Is my county appraisal district value the same as market value?
No. Appraisal district values are produced by mass appraisal for property taxation, and in Texas they are calculated without access to verified sale prices. A comparative market analysis built from MLS closings is a far better guide to market value.
What makes a good comparable sale in Greater Houston?
Ideally a recent closing in the same subdivision and the same build era. Deed restrictions, MUD tax rates and construction standards are set at the subdivision level, so a nearby home in a different district can be a misleading comparison even if it looks similar.
Does the sold price show the seller's actual net?
No. A sold record does not show seller-paid closing costs, post-inspection repair credits or other concessions, all of which change the economics of the sale without changing the recorded price.