The Highlands Market Update: July 2026, By the Numbers
Quick answer: The Highlands in Porter, TX is a healthy, balanced market as of July 2026. Over the first half of the year, 115 homes closed on the MLS at a median price of $459,990, sellers received a median 98% of asking price, and the typical home went under contract in 36 days. There are currently 103 active listings and 35 more under contract. Data below is from HAR (the Houston MLS) and does not include off-market sales or builder sales that were never listed, so total community activity is higher than these figures.
I’m Tam Cutten, an independent buyer’s agent specializing in The Highlands. I pull these numbers directly from the MLS so you get the real market, not the marketing version.
The Snapshot (as of July 11, 2026)
| Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| Active listings | 103 |
| Under contract (pending plus option pending) | 35 |
| Closed sales, January 12 to July 10 | 115 |
| Median close price | $459,990 |
| Average close price | $515,221 |
| Closing range | $260,000 to $962,774 |
| Median percent of list price received | 98% |
| Median days on market | 36 |
| Median price per square foot (sold) | $195.56 |
| Median home size (sold) | 2,486 sq ft |
| Sales pace | About 19 to 20 closings per month |
| Months of inventory | About 5.3 |
Source: HAR MLS data for The Highlands, Porter, TX, pulled July 11, 2026. Excludes off-market transactions and builder sales not published to the MLS.
Five Things the Data Actually Says
1. This is a balanced market, and that is good news for both sides
At roughly 5.3 months of inventory, The Highlands sits close to the line that separates a buyer’s market from a seller’s market. Buyers have real selection (103 active homes from $299,000 to $1,199,000) without bidding wars, and sellers who price correctly are still capturing 98% of asking.
2. Resales are selling faster than builder listings
Resale homes went under contract in a median of just 20 days, versus 48 days for builder listings on the MLS. This is the most underreported fact in the community: a well-priced resale in The Highlands moves quickly, even while competing against 13 builders. The catch is in point 3.
3. Pricing correctly is everything for resale sellers
Resales that closed had a median price of $425,000. But the 26 resale homes currently sitting active have a median asking price of $607,000. Read that again. The resales that sell are priced in the meat of the market. Many of the ones sitting are priced well above what has been closing. If you are selling, the data says price to the market and you will move in three weeks.
4. The core of this market is $350K to $500K
Of 115 closings, 62 landed between $350,000 and $500,000, which is 54% of all sales. This is the family core we talk about in every guide, and it is where competition among builders for your business is strongest.
5. June was the strongest month of the year so far
June produced 23 closings at a median of $540,000, the highest monthly median of 2026, and the top sale of the year closed in June at $962,774 (a new construction Perry home at 3,334 square feet). The high end of this community is no longer theoretical.
What This Means If You Are Buying
Selection is the best it has been all year, sellers and builders are negotiating, and the entry point is real: the lowest closing of 2026 so far was $260,000 for a 1,670 square foot resale, and active listings start at $299,000. Combine that with builder rate buydowns near 4.99% and this is a genuinely workable market for first-time and move-up buyers alike. Tell me your budget and I will send you what is actually worth touring.
What This Means If You Are Selling
You can win against the builders, and 21 resale sellers did exactly that in the past six months, closing at a median 98% of list in a median of 20 days. The sellers who are struggling are the ones priced against hope instead of comps. Ask me for a free equity check and I will show you what your floor plan equivalent is closing for this month.
FAQ
What is the median home price in The Highlands Porter TX in 2026?
The median MLS closing price for the first half of 2026 was $459,990, with sales ranging from $260,000 to $962,774.
How long does it take to sell a home in The Highlands?
The median for all first-half 2026 MLS sales was 36 days on market. Resale homes moved faster, with a median of 20 days, while builder listings took a median of 48 days.
Is The Highlands a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?
Balanced. Roughly 5.3 months of inventory as of July 2026, with sellers receiving a median 98% of asking price. Neither side holds all the leverage.
How many homes are for sale in The Highlands?
103 active MLS listings as of July 11, 2026, priced from $299,000 to $1,199,000, with 35 more under contract.
Do these numbers include all builder sales?
No. These figures reflect MLS activity only. Builders sell many homes directly without listing them on HAR, so total community sales volume is higher than MLS data shows.
Want these numbers for your exact situation? Whether you are buying or selling, I will run the comps that matter for your floor plan, section, and timeline. Get the free Buyer and Seller Handbook or book a consultation.
Tam Cutten is an independent licensed Texas real estate agent, not affiliated with Caldwell Communities or any builder. Data from HAR MLS, pulled July 11, 2026, covering listings in The Highlands, Porter, TX. MLS data excludes off-market and unlisted builder transactions. All figures subject to change.
