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Buying a home in League City, TX

What League City homes cost, how fast they sell, the real monthly payment with taxes and insurance, and what your budget buys, from 1,534 HAR MLS sales. Updated October 2026.

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Is it a good time to buy a house in League City, TX?

League City is a balanced market with 4.0 months of homes for sale (515 active single-family listings). Homes sold for a median 98.7% of list price after 26 days, and 56% of sellers paid toward the buyer's closing costs (median $6,500), so there is room to negotiate on homes that have sat.

The League City home market, October 2026

From our monthly market report: resale single-family homes closed 2025-10-18 to 2026-10-18, HAR MLS.

Median sale price · 12 mo
$390,000 ▲ 0.5%
Last 3 months $408K · 1,041 resales
Price per sq ft · 12 mo
$163 ■ flat
Median 2,474 sq ft · built 2004
Days on market · 12 mo
20 days ▼ 3 days
CDOM 30 · 98.8% of list · 67% below original ask
Cash buy target · 12 mo
$267,750 ▲ 19.0%
Median fixer-upper sale (41) · 19% below updated $/sq ft · cash sales $416K
Seller concessions · 12 mo
47% ▲ 6 pts
of sales · median $6,500 (1.8%)
Median rent, houses · 12 mo
$2,450 ▲ 2.3%
557 leases · $1.23/sq ft · 3-bed $2,295
2024-102026-10$385K
Median resale price by month, 24 months (gray = the year before).

▲▼ = change vs the 12 months before (2024-10-18 to 2025-10-18). Resale single-family houses, new construction excluded.

Balanced4.1 months of inventory

526 single-family homes active, 177 pending, against 128 closings a month (new builds included). Under 4 months favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.

All single-family sales including new construction: median $400,000; new construction 32% of sales at a median $435,790. For sale today: 515 homes at a median list price of $449,000, on the market a median 47 days; 177 under contract. 16% of homes sold have a pool.

The real monthly payment

For the median League City home ($400,000) with 10% down ($40,000) at the 7.40% 30-year average (2026-10-15).

Property tax at the median MLS rate before any homestead exemption; insurance 0.9% of price a year; HOA averaged across homes. Mortgage insurance, if any, is extra. Get a lender quote for your own number.

Principal + interest$2,493
Property tax (2.10%)$698
Homeowners insurance$300
HOA (average)$63
Estimated payment / month$3,554

For comparison, a 3-bedroom house in League City rents for a median $2,295 a month.

What your budget buys in League City

The typical home sold in each price range, last 12 months (new construction included).

Price rangeMedian sq ftBedroomsBuiltNew constructionHomes sold
Under $250K1,407319781%69
$250K–$350K1,7903200432%379
$350K–$450K2,4424201030%520
$450K–$600K2,9834202044%404
$600K and up3,7594201425%162

League City by ZIP code

ZIP codes with at least 20 single-family sales in the last 12 months. Flood claims are FEMA flood insurance claims in 10 years.

ZIPMedian pricePrice / sq ftMedian sq ftDays on marketFor sale nowFlood claims (10 yr)
77573$399,990$1672,476254351,742
77539$470,525$1822,52724172,778
77546$479,040$1952,68041471,905
Costs and risks to check
In 100-year flood zone
10% of resale homes sold
Flood claims, 10 years
7,730 FEMA NFIP, city ZIP codes
Property tax rate
1.67% median on MLS, incl. MUD/PID
HOA
$700/yr 91% of homes · check lease rules
Insurance (estimate)
0.9% of value ≈ $203/mo
Cash buyers
28% of 181 sales reporting terms
Days to lease
22 days ▼ 16 days
Rental supply
2.2 mo 112 for lease now

Rates: 30-year fixed average 7.40% (2026-10-15), 6.27% a year earlier; 15-year 6.71% (Freddie Mac via FRED). Investor DSCR loan quote 7.875% (Blink Lending, 2026-10-14).

Buying in League City: questions we hear

How much is a house in League City, TX?
The median single-family home in League City sold for $400,000 over the last 12 months (1,534 sales), $168 per square foot. Resales: $390,000; new construction: $435,790 (32% of sales). Homes for sale today list at a median $449,000.
What is the monthly payment on a $400,000 house in League City?
About $3,554 a month with 10% down ($40,000) at the 7.40% 30-year average rate: $2,493 principal and interest, $698 property tax at League City's median 2.10% rate, $300 insurance and $63 HOA. A homestead exemption lowers the tax once you live there; mortgage insurance may apply under 20% down. A 3-bedroom house rents for about $2,295 here.
What are property taxes in League City, TX?
The median total tax rate on homes sold in League City was 2.10% (all taxing units combined, including MUD or PID districts where they apply). Texas has no state income tax, so local property taxes are higher than most states. 94% of homes sold have an HOA (median $800 a year).
What school districts serve League City?
Homes sold in League City in the last 12 months were in Clear Creek ISD, Dickinson ISD, Santa Fe ISD. Districts follow property lines, not city or ZIP lines, so check the district for each address you consider.
What can I buy in League City for my budget?
In the $250K–$350K range, the typical League City home sold was 1,790 square feet with 3 bedrooms, built around 2004. Every price range is in the table on this page.
Does League City flood?
10% of resale homes sold in League City sit in a FEMA 100-year flood zone, and the city's ZIP codes had 7,730 flood insurance claims in 10 years. Check the flood zone and the seller's disclosure for every home, and quote flood insurance before you offer.

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Buying to rent it out? See rents and cash flow in League City. Already own here? See what League City homes sell for.

Sources: HAR MLS closed sales, active listings and leases (single-family homes); Freddie Mac 30-year average rate via FRED; FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claims (OpenFEMA). Data as of 2026-10-20; medians for the League City postal city (Galveston County). Based on information from the Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS; not guaranteed accurate. School district names come from MLS records; verify for each address.

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