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What $400K home looks like in Houston, from the Inner Loop to the suburbs

For years, Houston’s average home price has hovered around $400,000. But what does that really mean in practice?

To answer that question, I dug into data from Houston Association of Realtors to pinpoint exactly how far a $400,000 budget can stretch in various parts of the metro.

From cozy bungalows near the Heights to spacious family homes in Katy, Tomball and Conroe, homes that feel very different sit at the same price point across the region. Buyers face trade-offs on size, location, commute and lifestyle. See examples and expert insights in my recent story here.

Marissa Luck, Senior reporter, Real estate

Marissa.Luck@houstonchronicle.com

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