Pasadena Home Buyer's Guide (2026): Prices, Schools, Taxes and What to Inspect

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What Homes Cost in Pasadena (October 2026)

List price	Homes for sale	Average list price	Typical home	Avg $/sq ft
Under $200,000	about 37	about $167,000	2-3 beds, about 1,290 sq ft	about $133
$200,000 to $249,999	about 71	about $228,000	3 beds, about 1,410 sq ft	about $169
$250,000 to $299,999	about 38	about $273,000	3-4 beds, about 1,740 sq ft	about $159
$300,000 to $399,999	about 39	about $342,000	3-4 beds, about 2,140 sq ft	about $170
$400,000 and up	about 30	about $535,000	4 beds, about 2,940 sq ft	about $199
All homes	about 215	about $289,000	3-4 beds, about 1,790 sq ft	about $165

Active listings, Houston MLS, October 26, 2026. Single-family homes with a Pasadena address, listed at $50,000 or more. Numbers change daily.

The busiest range is $200,000 to $249,999, with about 71 homes, mostly 3-bedroom houses from the 1940s to 1960s in neighborhoods like Red Bluff Terrace, Pasadena Gardens, Stadium Estates and Southmore Plaza. Newer homes are rare: only about one new-construction home was listed. For daily numbers, see our Pasadena market report.

Pasadena by ZIP Code

ZIP code	Homes for sale	Average list price	Neighborhoods in current listings
77502	about 56	about $273,000	Mostly 1950s homes: Stadium Estates, Southmore Plaza, Park View Manor, Preston Manor
77503	about 27	about $260,000	1950s to 1970s homes: Bennett Estates, Tanglebriar, Bowling Green, Golden Acres
77504	about 27	about $339,000	Parkgate, Vista Villas, Strawberry Glen and newer patio homes
77505	about 38	about $383,000	Most of Pasadena's 1990s and newer homes: Baywood Oaks Village, Parkway Trails, Providence Bayou
77506	about 57	about $213,000	The oldest homes and lowest prices: Pasadena Gardens, Red Bluff Terrace, Jackson Place

Active listings, Houston MLS, October 26, 2026. About 10 more Pasadena listings are in other ZIP codes on the far south side. Numbers change daily.

Pasadena School Districts

A Pasadena address does not always mean Pasadena ISD. Three districts have homes for sale inside the city right now:

School district	Homes for sale	Average list price	Where in Pasadena
Pasadena ISD	about 171	about $269,000	Most of the city: central, north and west Pasadena
Deer Park ISD	about 34	about $357,000	The southeast side near Fairmont Parkway, such as Parkway Trails, Baywood Oaks Village, Village Grove and Bowling Green
Clear Creek ISD	about 10	about $393,000	The far south side, such as Brookwood, Kirby Lake and parts of El Jardin

Active listings, Houston MLS, October 26, 2026, by the school district shown in the listing. Numbers change daily.

Boundaries can change, so confirm the zoned schools for a specific address with the district before you make an offer.

Taxes: All of Pasadena Is in Harris County

Unlike Pearland, Pasadena sits in one county, so every home is valued by the Harris Central Appraisal District (hcad.org). Your tax bill usually includes the City of Pasadena, your school district, Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Port of Houston Authority, Harris Health and San Jacinto College.

• Homestead exemption: once you own and live in the home, file with HCAD by April 30 of the following year. It takes $140,000 off your home's value for school taxes. Step by step: homestead exemption in Harris, Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
• MUDs and HOAs: most of older Pasadena has no MUD, but some newer subdivisions do, and some have mandatory HOA dues. The HCAD account for any address lists every taxing unit. More: MUD taxes in Texas explained.

Buying an Older Home in Pasadena: What to Inspect

About three out of four Pasadena homes for sale were built before 1980, and many date to the 1940s and 1950s. That is a big part of why Pasadena is affordable, but it changes what you check during your option period:

• Foundation: look for cracks, sticking doors and uneven floors. If the inspector flags anything, get a foundation engineer before your option period ends.
• Sewer line: many older homes still have cast iron drain pipes under the slab. A camera scope of the main line costs a few hundred dollars and can save thousands.
• Electrical and plumbing: ask about the age of the panel and wiring, and whether any galvanized water pipes are left.
• Roof, windows and AC: these drive both repair costs and your insurance quote.
• Lead paint: for homes built before 1978, the seller must give you a lead-based paint disclosure.

An older home with updated systems can be a great value. We help you compare the repair list against the price, and use it to negotiate.

Flood Checks for Pasadena Homes

Much of Pasadena drains to Vince Bayou and Armand Bayou. The Harris County Flood Control District says Hurricane Harvey flooded many homes in the Armand Bayou and Vince Bayou watersheds. For any home you like:

• Check the flood zone on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the Harris County Flood Control District maps.
• Read the seller's disclosure for past flooding and flood insurance claims, and ask whether there is an elevation certificate.
• Get a flood insurance quote early. Standard homeowner policies do not cover flood, and a new flood policy usually has a 30-day wait.

More: flood zones and flood insurance in Houston and Pearland.

Down Payment Help for Pasadena Buyers

With so many homes under $300,000, Pasadena is one of the most affordable places to buy near Houston, and some buyers also qualify for down payment and closing cost assistance. Our lender can check which programs you qualify for when you get pre-qualified. Pasadena example: on a $228,000 home (the average in Pasadena's busiest price range) with 3.5% down on an FHA loan, the down payment is about $7,980. Get pre-qualified.

Living in Pasadena

Pasadena is the second-largest city in Harris County, with about 152,000 people in the 2020 Census. It sits southeast of downtown Houston along Pasadena Freeway (Hwy 225) and Beltway 8, close to the Houston Ship Channel, the Port of Houston and the area's refineries and plants, which are major employers. San Jacinto College's Central Campus is here, and Armand Bayou Nature Center is on the south side.

Pasadena Home Buyer FAQ

How much does a house cost in Pasadena right now?

As of October 26, 2026, about 215 single-family homes were for sale in Pasadena, TX, with an average list price around $289,000 (about $165 per square foot). About 146 listed under $300,000, and about 71 listed between $200,000 and $249,999.

What school district is my Pasadena home in?

Most of Pasadena is in Pasadena ISD (about 171 homes for sale on October 26, 2026), but about 34 listings were in Deer Park ISD on the southeast side and about 10 in Clear Creek ISD on the far south side. Confirm each address with the district.

Where do I file my homestead exemption in Pasadena?

With the Harris Central Appraisal District (hcad.org). All of Pasadena is in Harris County. File once you own and live in the home, by April 30 of the following year.

What should I inspect in an older Pasadena home?

Most Pasadena homes for sale were built before 1980. Pay close attention to the foundation, the main sewer line (a camera scope is worth it), the electrical panel and wiring, any galvanized plumbing, the roof and the AC. Homes built before 1978 come with a lead-based paint disclosure.

Is Pasadena in a flood zone?

Some parts are. Much of the city drains to Vince Bayou and Armand Bayou. Check each address on the FEMA flood map, read the seller's flood disclosure and get a flood insurance quote before your option period ends.

Can I get down payment help to buy in Pasadena?

Some buyers qualify for down payment and closing cost assistance. Our lender can tell you which programs you qualify for when you get pre-qualified.

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Written by Luis Rendon, Broker, My City Homes Realty (TREC #524746). Updated October 26, 2026. General information, not legal, tax or lending advice.

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