The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77056 sells for about $749,777, or $256 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,210 a month.
ZIP 77056 — Houston
The 77056 housing market remains competitive, characterized by high-end residential stock and strong demand in the Uptown/Galleria area. Prices have seen a 6.5% year-over-year increase, though inventory remains tight. Several metrics, such as rent and specific tax rates, were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent professionals, downsizers, and investors seeking a high-end urban lifestyle with immediate access to major commercial hubs and luxury amenities.
Median prices moved up 6.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 75056, Harris County TX
The area is served by highly regarded public schools within the Houston Independent School District, known for strong academic performance and diverse educational programs.
The area is subject to standard Gulf Coast flood and wind risks, with property insurance premiums reflecting regional exposure to hurricane and storm activity.
The ZIP is anchored by the Uptown/Galleria district, a major commercial and employment hub featuring significant high-rise office and luxury retail development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents benefit from central access to major employment corridors including the Uptown/Galleria district and Downtown Houston via the I-610 loop and I-10.
The area features proximity to Memorial Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country, along with world-class shopping and dining at The Galleria.
The rental market is characterized by a high concentration of luxury high-rise condominiums and townhomes, catering to professionals and those seeking urban density.
The economy is driven by the Uptown/Galleria commercial district, which serves as a major corporate headquarters and retail hub for the Houston region.
The area is highly accessible via the I-610 West Loop and I-10, providing critical transit links to the broader Houston metropolitan area.
The area continues to see ongoing redevelopment of aging commercial and residential sites into modern high-density mixed-use projects.
The Harris County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, utilizing annual market value updates.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including the Houston Independent School District and local municipal utility or management districts.
Property insurance in this region is influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with premiums reflecting the risk of wind and flood events.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Downtown Aquarium4.16.2 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.57.4 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.47.5 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.65.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Houston - Katy Fwy4.22.6 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.65.7 mi
- Daikin Park4.76.9 mi
- Toyota Center4.66.5 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.56.7 mi
- POST Houston4.66.4 mi
- Houston Zoo4.65.3 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.85.2 mi
- Discovery Green4.76.6 mi
- Hermann Park4.75.4 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.85 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.85.2 mi
- POST Houston4.66.4 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.85 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.47.5 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.65.4 mi
- Discovery Green4.76.6 mi
- Hermann Park4.75.4 mi
- MemorialPark4.82.1 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.75.7 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park4.71 mi
- Topgolf Houston - Katy4.411.1 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range4.52.8 mi
- East River 94.48.3 mi
- Wildcat Golf Club4.47.6 mi
- Puttery4.75.8 mi
- The Galleria4.50.8 mi
- Memorial City Mall4.54.6 mi
- PlazAmericas4.14 mi
- CITYCENTRE4.65.8 mi
- The Houston Farmers Market4.46.9 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport418.6 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.413.6 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.815.5 mi
- Ember3.118.2 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.818.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A world-renowned shopping and entertainment destination serving as the anchor for the Uptown district.
A massive urban park offering extensive trails, golf, and recreational facilities adjacent to the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.