Editor’s notice: The highest actual property tales of 2024 reaffirmed what Houstonians already know — this metropolis is a implausible place to name residence. Locals had been captivated by information of rapper Drake settling close by and by quite a few rankings highlighting Houston-area neighborhoods as high locations to stay. Houston’s most well-known billionaire additionally made headlines with three main property acquisitions this yr, together with the celebrated River Oaks District. In the meantime, beautiful mansions continued to attract consideration, together with loads of oohs and aahs from readers.
1. Drake lastly confirmed as new proprietor of $15 million Dos Brisas ranch close to Brenham. Rumors that the rap icon had acquired the sprawling 313-acre ranch simply 45 minutes outdoors of Houston sparked pleasure, reaffirming Texas’ standing as a star hotspot. Houstonians could not assist however think about scoring an invitation to the previous resort, now reworked into the personal retreat of the Canadian musician and actor.
2. 2 Houston-area ZIP codes high 2023 record of hottest housing markets in U.S. The Opendoor report highlighted Cypress (77433) and Katy (77493) as the highest two ZIP codes within the nation for homebuyers in 2023. Key elements driving curiosity included turnkey houses, aggressive housing costs, and handy places, underscoring the enchantment of those Houston-area communities.
3. Kingly Houston group is the No. 2 friendliest American neighborhood. Kingwood made a reputation for itself because the No. 2 friendliest American neighborhood. All Star Residence, a house enchancment providers web site, discovered that 18.75 % of opinions for Kingwood-based companies had been described as “pleasant.”
4. Journey + Leisure ranks tight-knit Houston suburb No. 2 in America. Houston suburbs continued to achieve nationwide consideration, with Journey + Leisure declaring Cinco Ranch the second-best suburb to stay in America. The report analyzed realtor suggestions and knowledge to determine one of the best suburbs based mostly on “reasonably priced housing, top-rated colleges, and glorious job alternatives.”
5. Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta buys River Oaks improvement for a reported $450 million. Fertitta expanded his actual property empire with the acquisition of River Oaks District, a virtually 14-acre property situated on Westheimer simply east of 610 that is residence to high-end retail and high eating places resembling MAD, Steak 48, and Loch Bar.
6. 6 Houston neighbors shine on new record of finest small cities in America. WalletHub’s “The Greatest Small Cities in America” report included recognizable names to Houstonians: Friendswood, Rosenberg, Conroe, Missouri Metropolis, Spring, and Galveston. The report in contrast greater than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 residents.
7. This $4.85 million Hill Nation ranch with its personal lazy river goes wild on social media. Listed for $4.85 million and featured on the favored Zillow Gone Wild social media account, commenters all throughout the nation dreamt of proudly owning this Boerne ranch largely because of its elaborate lazy river.
8. Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta buys greater than 5 acres of Galleria-area properties. Fertitta continued his buying spree with the acquisition of two properties, a 9-story workplace constructing and a 3.4-acre vacant lot which are adjoining to The Submit Oak, his award-winning lodge.
9. River Oaks mansion by famed architect hits marketplace for $18.9 million. This attractive 1938 residence was designed by Houston architect John F. Staub, the person behind properties such because the River Oaks Nation Membership, Bayou Bend, and Rice College’s Fondren Library. The house, listed for $18.9 million, sits on 1.6 acres and options trendy facilities with historic appeal.
10. Washington Ho lists Bellaire’s ‘Luke Skywalker home’ for $5.5 million. The fact TV star-turned-real property agent named the Bellaire property after the Jedi as a counterpoint to the West U “Darth Vader home.” Positioned at 4616 Oleander and listed for simply over $5.5 million, Ho confirmed off his realtor abilities by promoting the house in October.
