789 homes sold in Friendswood in the last year, at a typical $400K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Friendswood homes are listed.
Every place Friendswood homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 97% of Friendswood’s sales, at a typical $439K (year to May 2026)
789 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 765 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $178TX $173
- Days to sell
- 42
- Sold over asking
- 14%
- Listings with a price cut
- 36%
Townhouses: 14 sold, typical $245K
Condos: 6 sold, typical $139K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
789 sales in the last year, against 966 in 2021 and a low of 627 in 2024. The typical sale went from $239K in 2016 to $400K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $400K buys in Friendswood
Check a listing against what Friendswood homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Friendswood are back to pre-pandemic levels, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Friendswood’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 789 sales.
If you’re buying in Friendswood
- Shop in April. It brings about 97 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (26% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.7% of the list price on average; 15% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 33% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 36 days.
Summer brings the homes; spring brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 112 a month), but May is the most competitive: 28% of May sales close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (26%). December has the least competition (16%) but only about 44 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Texas as a whole
| Friendswood now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | TX now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 15% | 19% | 39% | 11% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 33% | 40% | 59% | 20% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 97.7% | 97.7% | 99.5% | 96.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 36 | 29 | 12 | 74 |
181 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.3 times the 2021 low (80), about the 2017–19 level and well under 2012’s 352.
Since 2019, houses are up 56%, condos 15%
A house typically sold for $439K in the year to May 2026 (765 sales), a condo for $139K (6).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Friendswood ranks 91st of 389 busy Texas markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Friendswood is one of the state’s hottest markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Friendswood home costs about $2,590 a month
Price: Friendswood’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Friendswood’s 1.5% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Friendswood is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 44.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $400K home, about $6,030 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Friendswood, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in FriendswoodTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Friendswood.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Webster, League City, Alvin, Nassau Bay, Pearland and Dickinson sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Friendswood, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League City | 1,761 | $396K | $167 | 15% | 45 |
| Pearland | 1,281 | $376K | $159 | 13% | 37 |
| Friendswood | 789 | $400K | $178 | 15% | 36 |
| Alvin | 380 | $284K | $157 | 12% | 67 |
| Dickinson | 243 | $289K | $150 | 12% | 67 |
| Webster | 80 | $209K | $140 | 12% | 84 |
| Nassau Bay | 59 | $350K | $152 | 12% | 55 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Friendswood
What do homes sell for in Friendswood, TX?
789 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $400K, $178 a square foot.
Is Friendswood a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 206 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 75 sold, about 2.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.7% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Friendswood?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Friendswood?
About 1.5% of a home’s value a year. On a $400K home that’s near $6,030.
Where can I see homes for sale in Friendswood?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Friendswood’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Friendswood.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).