The Woodlands Market 2026
The Woodlands is consistently one of the strongest performing real estate markets in the entire Houston metro. A master-planned community spanning 28,000 acres in Montgomery County, The Woodlands combines exceptional quality of life with top schools, major employer presence, and a buyer pool that is both local and national.
$495,000
Median Home Price
24 days
Avg Days on Market
$182
Price per Sqft
At 24 average days on market, The Woodlands is the fastest-selling major submarket in greater Houston. Prices are trending upward in 2026, driven by limited resale inventory and persistent corporate relocation demand from ExxonMobil, Huntsman, Anadarko, and other major employers headquartered in The Woodlands.
Flat Fee MLS for Woodlands Sellers
HAR MLS covers all of The Woodlands across multiple zip codes (77380, 77381, 77382, 77384, 77385, 77386, 77387, 77389). A flat fee MLS listing through 713 Flat Fee MLS gives Woodlands sellers:
- Live HAR MLS listing within 24 hours of submission
- Automatic syndication to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Homes.com, and 200+ sites
- Access by every buyer's agent in Houston
- ShowingTime integration for easy showing management
- Full seller control over pricing, showings, and offer review
The Woodlands' strong buyer demand means well-priced homes typically receive multiple offers. A flat fee MLS listing captures this competition the same way a traditional listing would — at a fraction of the cost.
Woodlands Seller Savings
At the Woodlands median of $495,000, keeping the listing agent commission makes a significant financial difference:
| Cost Item | Traditional Agent (6%) | Flat Fee MLS |
|---|---|---|
| Listing agent commission (3%) | $14,850 | $699 |
| Buyer's agent commission (2.5%) | $12,375 | $12,375 |
| MLS listing / syndication | Included | Included |
| Total on $495,000 Sale | $29,700 | $13,074 |
| Your Savings | $16,626 |
Villages We Serve
The Woodlands is divided into nine villages, each with its own character and price range. We list homes in every village:
We also serve The Woodlands Hills, Harmony, and other master-planned communities in the greater Woodlands corridor.
Why Woodlands Buyers Find Flat Fee Listings
The Woodlands has one of the most motivated and organized buyer pools in the Houston market. Here's why flat fee listings receive the same buyer activity as traditional listings:
- Corporate relocation buyers are systematic.ExxonMobil, Woodlands Development Company, and other major employers have relocation programs that direct new hires to buyer's agents — who find your listing on HAR regardless of listing type.
- School district buyers research exhaustively. Families targeting Woodlands schools search HAR and Zillow specifically. Your listing appears in their search results identically to any other HAR listing.
- Move-up buyers are already in the market.Many Woodlands buyers are selling their current Woodlands home and upgrading. They're represented by agents who search HAR daily.
- Low DOM means buyers must act quickly. At 24 average days on market, motivated Woodlands buyers set up HAR and Zillow alerts and respond to new listings within hours. Being on MLS is non-negotiable for capturing this demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
List Your Woodlands Home for $399
Get on HAR, Zillow, and Redfin within 24 hours — and keep $16,626 that would otherwise go to a listing agent.
Questions? Call (713) 482-7653