Homes for Sale in 77051 (Sunnyside, Houston)

Looking for homes for sale in 77051? See the newest 77051 listings below, updated from the Houston MLS every 15 minutes. 77051 is the heart of Sunnyside in south Houston, between Loop 610, Highway 288 and Sims Bayou, about 10 miles south of downtown. It is one of Houston's oldest African American communities and one of the city's most affordable areas, with a wave of new homes going up next to established 1940s-60s houses.

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77051 Homes for Sale by Price

77051 Market Snapshot (October 2026)

  • Homes for sale: about 125 single-family homes
  • Typical price: about two-thirds list under $300,000, and the average is around $257,000
  • Typical home: 3 bedrooms and about 1,650 square feet
  • Old and new: 1940s-60s homes often list under $200,000, while many new homes built in 2025 and 2026 list around $280,000 to $310,000

Figures are from active MLS listings on this site and change daily.

Neighborhoods in 77051

Sunnyside

Sunnyside Place was platted in 1912, and the City of Houston notes it became the first addition south of the city developed for Black residents. The Texas State Historical Association calls Sunnyside the oldest African American community in south central Houston. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church dates to 1922 and the Sunnyside Civic Club to 1936. The Brookhaven section was platted in 1943, and Houston annexed the area in 1949 and 1956. Sunnyside Place, Brookhaven and Sunnyside Court are among its sections.

New construction in Sunnyside

Builders and investors are adding new homes across 77051, in subdivisions such as Grand West, Palmi and Sunnyside Views, along with single new houses on older lots. Many new homes have 3 bedrooms, 2 to 3 baths and garages. Bring your own agent to the builder: we represent you, not the builder.

77051 Schools

77051 is served by Houston ISD. Worthing High School, on Scott Street, opened in 1958 and moved into a new building in 2016; it was rated B by the Texas Education Agency for 2024-25. Zoned schools vary by address, so confirm the school assignment for a specific home with HISD.

Living in 77051

Loop 610 and Highway 288 put Sunnyside minutes from the Texas Medical Center, downtown and the University of Houston and Texas Southern University area. Sunnyside Park on Bellfort covers about 285 acres, and the W. L. D. Johnson Neighborhood Library and the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center are on Reed Road. Just to the south, the new Hill at Sims park opened in 2026 with a hilltop pavilion, about 5 miles of trails and a connection to the Sims Bayou Greenway.

Taxes and Flood Risk

77051 is inside the City of Houston, whose tax rate is $0.5192 per $100 of value, plus HISD, Harris County and other taxing units. Ask whether a newer subdivision is in a MUD. Sims Bayou forms the southern edge of Sunnyside, and homes near the bayou have flooded in the past, so check the flood zone and flood history for every home. See our guide to flood zones and flood insurance.

77051 FAQ

How much is a house in 77051?

As of October 2026, about two-thirds of homes for sale in 77051 were listed under $300,000, with an average around $257,000. Older homes often list under $200,000.

What neighborhood is 77051?

77051 is mostly Sunnyside, one of Houston's oldest African American communities, between Loop 610, Highway 288 and Sims Bayou.

What school district is 77051 in?

Houston ISD. Worthing High School is in 77051. Check the zoned schools for each address.

Nearby Areas

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