Houston Luxury · Bellaire
Bellaire, Houston.
Bellaire is the small city with the big reputation: a self-governing gem inside the loop, known for its brick ranch stock, its larger-lot luxury sections and its spot between Uptown and the Texas Medical Center. This guide covers 2026 prices, Bellaire's tax picture, what is active on Zillow, and the neighborhood details that make it a perennial favorite.
- $1.0M–$1.3M
- typical value range, 2026 public sources
- ~$1.21M
- average list price in 77401, HAR Nov 2026
- $0.4174
- city tax rate per $100, FY 2026-27
Neighborhood Overview
A small city, inside the loop, with room to build.
Bellaire became its own city in 1918 and never gave up its identity: it runs its own school-adjacent parks, police, fire and events, and its grid of brick homes feels more like an old suburb than a big-city enclave. Newer construction is concentrated in the larger-lot sections, where original homes have given way to substantial custom rebuilds.
Location is the other half of the story. Bellaire sits between Uptown and the Texas Medical Center, minutes from Rice Village and the Galleria, and its own Bellaire Triangle shopping district keeps daily errands close to home. For buyers who want a genuine neighborhood with luxury-level options and a commute-friendly address, Bellaire is one of the loop's most balanced choices.
At a glance
- Inside the loop at the 610 South and West U border, ZIP 77401.
- Classic brick and ranch homes, with larger-lot luxury rebuilds in the south and west sections.
- Houston ISD schools, including Bellaire High School.
- Bellaire Triangle dining and shopping at the heart of town.
- Minutes to Uptown, the Medical Center, Rice Village and Downtown.
Market at a Glance
Bellaire market at a glance, November 2026
Approximate ranges from public sources including HAR.com, compiled as of November 5, 2026. Bellaire spans from modest starter homes to multi-million-dollar rebuilds, so the median is only part of the story.
Typical value range
$1.0M–$1.3M
HAR.com's November 2026 77401 data put the average home at about $1.21 million and the Bellaire city profile average at about $1.30 million, keeping the typical value range in the roughly $1.0 million to $1.3 million band; the largest-lot rebuilds in the south and west sections run above that.
Average list, 77401
~$1.21M
HAR.com's 77401 ZIP profile in early November 2026 showed about 75 homes for sale at an average price near $1.21 million, about $366 per square foot.
Average list, city profile
~$1.30M
HAR.com's Bellaire city profile for November 2026 showed an average home price near $1.30 million, about $368 per square foot, across the city's stock of brick originals and newer luxury rebuilds.
Snapshot Active listings, as of November 5, 2026
About 75 homes active in 77401
HAR.com's 77401 ZIP profile tracked about 75 active Bellaire listings in early November 2026 at an average price near $1.21 million, while Zillow's cached count for the area showed about 62; portal counts vary with each site's snapshot and boundaries. Inventory shifts daily, and Sharcom Realty Group does not claim live MLS data on this page, so Zillow's Bellaire search is the authoritative current view.
The Cost Side
Property taxes in Bellaire
Bellaire sets its own municipal rate and, like West U, carries Harris County and Houston ISD levies. Rates are in dollars per $100 of assessed value.
| Taxing entity | Approximate rate (per $100) | Notes and as-of |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bellaire | $0.4174 | FY 2026-27 rate held flat from the prior year at $0.4174, adopted by city ordinance October 5, 2026 after the originally proposed $0.4268 was revised and a public hearing held. |
| Harris County (combined) | $0.6715 | Harris County's four taxing entities together total about $0.6715 per $100 for FY 2026-27: the county rate itself is $0.41750, plus the Flood Control District, Harris Health and Port of Houston levies; adopted by Commissioners Court on September 17, 2026. |
| Houston ISD | $0.8421 | Tax year 2026 rate adopted by the HISD Board of Managers on October 8, 2026, down roughly 3.6 cents from the prior year; Bellaire addresses are zoned to Houston ISD. |
Bellaire's FY 2026-27 rate of $0.4174 was kept flat from the prior year, which keeps the city portion of the bill competitive for the loop. Rates are the most recent public adopted figures as of November 5, 2026; verify the exact taxing units for a specific address with the Harris County Appraisal District.
Neighborhood Highlights
Why Bellaire earns its nickname
The City of Homes
Bellaire's classic stock is brick and ranch homes on shaded streets, a walkable small city inside the loop with a real downtown of its own.
Larger lots, luxury rebuilds
The south and west sections carry some of the largest lots, where buyers routinely tear down and rebuild with custom luxury construction.
Center of the universe
Bellaire sits minutes from Uptown, the Texas Medical Center, Rice Village and the Galleria, with Downtown a short drive east.
Houston ISD schools
Bellaire is served by Houston ISD, including Bellaire High School, one of the city's flagship high schools.
Bellaire Triangle
The shopping and dining district along Bissonnet and Bellaire Boulevard anchors the city with boutiques, restaurants and year-round events.
Small-city services
Bellaire has its own police, fire, parks and city pool, plus a tax rate held at $0.4174 per $100 for FY 2026-27.
Comparing luxury addresses? See River Oaks, Tanglewood, the Memorial Villages and West University Place, or start from the full Houston luxury guide.
What to Do Nearby
Parks, Rice Village and museums near Bellaire
Bellaire's close-in location means Hermann Park, Rice Village and the Museum District are a short drive away, alongside the city's own green spaces. These are the outings Sharcom's clients ask about most, each linked to its official site.
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Rice Village
Shops and restaurants just north of Bellaire, with everything from cafes to family favorites.
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Hermann Park
Houston's civic park with the Miller Outdoor Theatre, McGovern Lake and miles of trails.
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The Galleria
Uptown's landmark mall with hundreds of stores, restaurants and an ice rink, a short drive north.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the nation's largest art museums in the Museum District.
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Children's Museum Houston
Hands-on exhibits and a favorite family destination near the Medical Center.
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The Branch
A new rooftop restaurant from Beard-recognized chef Chris Williams at Forme in the Museum District, opened October 1, 2026.
Looking for the full city list? See What to Do in Houston, our dated guide to the city's museums, theaters, parks, zoo and dining.
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