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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for April 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Houston real estate market, updated for April 2026. *
Year-over-year trends in Houston are harder to pin down, but recent momentum is clear, with typical home values up 5.56% month over month to about $337,000. Compared with the broader Matanuska-Susitna Borough, where values sit around $420,000 and rose 3.7% over the past year, Houston remains a more affordable option with faster recent price acceleration.
In February 2026, homes in Houston typically listed for about $747,500 and stayed on the market a median of 41 days, a sharp 26.79% drop in days on market from the prior month. With only 8 active listings, 4 new listings, and 3 pending sales, low supply is helping support prices, and roughly one-third of recent sales closed above list price as sale-to-list ratios edged slightly over 1.00.
Looking ahead to March 2026, typical home values are projected to rise to about $345,875, while the projected median list price jumps to around $961,500 with inventory holding steady at 8 homes. This limited supply and rising prices align with Houston’s seller’s market label, reflected in a market gauge score of 27. Whether buyers are trying to compete strategically in this tight environment or sellers are aiming to price confidently and time the market, Agent Pronto can help them connect with a local real estate professional who knows Houston well.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Houston offers residents a close-knit community, ample outdoor opportunities, and a welcoming, balanced lifestyle that makes life here fulfilling.
Houston is a small city along the Parks Highway that offers a blend of rural space and practical access to larger hubs like Wasilla and Palmer. Residents value the balance between quiet, wooded neighborhoods and the ability to reach Anchorage for work or services in about an hour, depending on conditions.
Daily life centers on the outdoors and the lakes that dot the area, including recreation around Nancy Lake State Recreation Area with its boating, fishing, and winter trails. Families often rely on nearby Mat-Su schools such as Houston Middle/High School, while younger students may attend facilities in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Essential services and larger retail clusters are close by in Big Lake and Willow, while groceries, healthcare, and more dining options are common runs into Wasilla.
For local information and permits, residents turn to the City of Houston and the Mat-Su Borough, and many enjoy community events and resources shared across the region. Year round, living here means planning around weather, road conditions, and seasonal recreation.
Navigating these practical details matters when you buy or sell. A local agent who understands Houston’s roads, lake communities, and evolving property rules can streamline decisions and reduce stress. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with that kind of on the ground expertise so your next move is more confident and less complicated.
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“Heather was knowledgeable concerning the local market and communicated with me often. She was enjoyable towork with and sold my house quickly.”
“Thank you for all the help and getting this property moved quickly!”
There are more than 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., and you want to be sure the one you partner with is an experienced and trustworthy professional with strong local expertise covering the housing market in and around Houston. Working with a proven agent will help you sell your home faster and for more money, and help you find your dream home at the best possible price.
Choosing a real estate agent to help you buy or sell property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. You want to make sure your agent is an expert in your area, has a proven record helping people buy and sell similar homes to yours, and is well regarded by their previous clients. Let us know a few details about the property you are selling or the kind of home you want to buy, and Agent Pronto will match you with trusted real estate agents that have the experience you need. And before you interview an agent, check out our top five questions to ask a buyer’s agent and listing agent.
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