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Housing in Rice

5 homes sold in Rice in the last year, at a typical $283K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Rice homes are listed.

Homes sold
5
May 2025 to April 2026
Typical sale price
$283K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$190
Texas $175
Paid vs. asking
98.9%
40% sold over asking
For sale now
2
April 2026 · 1 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Rice home costs about $1,981 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Rice’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Rice’s 2.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Rice is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Rice

Five things worth knowing

2.1%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $283K home, about $6,050 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
B

Schools

The schools grade for Rice, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Rice
27 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Rice.

Work & commute
Flood

Check 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 hazards
Records

Look 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.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Rice, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Rice. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Rice with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Rice

What do homes sell for in Rice, TX?

5 homes sold in the year to April 2026 at a typical $283K, $190 a square foot.

Is Rice a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 2 homes were for sale in April 2026 and 1 sold, about 2 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.9% of asking on average, and 36% of listings cut their price.

How much are property taxes in Rice?

About 2.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $283K home that’s near $6,050.

Where can I see homes for sale in Rice?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Rice’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Rice.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). 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).