Get Inspired - Town & Home Ideas Around Houston - April 2024

Get Inspired by our 10 Home Ideas around Houston

Created April 2024

Ask any Texan and they will tell you, Houston is HOT! This Texas-sized market is growing at an unprecedented rate. How do you find the right area of Houston for you, when there are so many vibrant and diverse choices? We are here to help with our list of 10 Homes in 10 Towns to inspire your home search.

Scroll these 10 listings and then hit LIKE or DISLIKE on the listings (example below). We included a mix of new construction and well maintained homes for your viewing pleasure. This is a great way to see features you might like in a new home.

After checking out the listings, the end of the article explains how we sourced these listings quickly using the Abodefy Match Game called Picky Picky.

10. League City, TX with 4 bedrooms, Media Room & Game Room

Over 4,000 square foot, open floorplan, gourmet kitchen, large laundry room, private pool - This property has it all! This home is in the Abodefy Zone "South-East".

9. Richmond, TX with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, & 3491 sqft

This stunning home is in the desirable new Veranda community with no rear neighbors. Incredible gourmet kitchen is just one of the highlights. This home is in the Abodefy Zone "West Southwest".

8. Magnolia, TX with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, & 3042 sqft

Premium wooded lot on a picturesque cul-de-sac. This home is in the Abodefy Zone "Northwest".

7. Galveston, TX with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, & 1905 sqft

This historical gem personifies the rich history of Galveston. This home is in the Abodefy Zone "Galveston".

6. Conroe, TX with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths & 2220 sqft

What an oasis of luxury and relaxation! Pool, spa, meticulous landscaping is like living at a resort. This home is in the Abodefy Zone "Montgomery Co.-Conroe".

5. Cypress, TX with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 car garage and 3738 sqft

Lakeside view with a pool, spa, and fire pit, who could ask for more? This home is in the Abodefy Zone "Cy-Fair".

4. The Woodlands, TX with 3 bedrooms, 4 baths & 3262 sqft

Lots of unique personality to see! This home is in the Abodefy Zone "The Woodlands".

3. Texas City, TX with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths & 2352 sqft

This home is full of style and grace in one of the gated sections of Lago Mar. This home is in the Abodefy Zone "South-East".

2. Katy, TX with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths & 3141 sqft

An incredible custom-built gas cooktop and grill and a chef's kitchen with quartz countertops are included in over $70,000 of upgrades. This home is located in Abodefy Zone "Cinco-Katy".

1. Spring, TX with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 car garage & 4078 sqft

Circular Driveway, Quarts Kitchen Island, and Wet Bar. Need we say more? This home is located in Abodefy Zone "North Houston".

Abodefy Search Techniques

Abodefy makes finding the perfect home for you as fun and convenient as possible. We have access to every listing, and apply our Match Game called Picky Picky to make them easy to find according to your taste and style. Here is the secret to how we do it. Click to try your own search.

A Home Just Right for Your Family

Make sure there is room for everyone with our first question. This sets your bedroom count to a range so everyone has a bit of space. You can mix and match to fit any family.

Map Search With Abodefy

For the search, we kept our criteria the same, including family size and tags (discussed below), but just changed our zones to see what different options we might have in different parts of the Houston Area.

Personalize Your Budget & Features with Abodefy

We used the Abodefy budget calculator to set a shopping range that resulted in a maximum monthly payment of $4250, and used the tag search to specify features that would give us great results. Here is how we did it.

Design & Lifestyle - 26 out of 213 feature options

1. Architectural style is the first impression of the real estate world. We selected several options including Traditional, Contemporary/Modern, Victorian and Mediterranean.

2. Patio & Porch Features accentuates outdoor living.

3. Fireplace has many options, but we kept it simple, and just selected "Fireplace"

4. Exterior Features is a great way to further enhance your outdoor living, so we selected features like Courtyard, Deck, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard and Balcony.

Home Features - 68 out of 252 feature options

1. For Appliances, we selected several core features because everyone needs to eat! Our selections included ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliance, Refrigerator Included, Gas Oven and Dishwasher.

2. For Laundry, we kept it simple with Laundry in the Utility Room and Electric Dryer Hookup and Washer Hookup

3. For Flooring, we explored our options with the many varieties that are available including Terrazzo, Bamboo, Hardwood and Luxury Vinyl Plank and Ceramic Tile

4. For Cooling & Heating, we kept it simple, selecting central air, ceiling fans and heating

5. We wanted to highlight New Construction homes with this search, but Abodefy knows that shopping for a home is about tradeoffs, so when you select this feature it does not restrict you only to new construction. The power is in your hands.

6. Interior Features is a great section to find the home that matches just your style, so we included Eat In Kitchen, Built In Features, Double Vanity, Decorative Designer Light Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, & Vaulted Ceilings.

7. Everyone loves to save money, so we included Energy Efficiency Features including HVAC, Shades, Lighting, Insulation and Thermostat.

Yard & Exterior - 14 out of 125 feature options

In this search, we opted to emphasize outdoor living since that is such a popular trend these days. You can further enhance the quality if your matches for outdoor living with this section

1. Lot features include Many Trees, Greenbelt, Corner Lot, & Landscaped.

2. For Fencing, we included Wrought Iron, Wood, Perimeter Fenced & Backyard

3. For fun, we included In Ground Pool. This is where the benefit of Abodefy's matching algorithm kicks in, because we include homes both with and without pools, so you can make the tradeoff yourself.

Cars, Parking & Storage - 5 out of 143 feature options

To keep it simple, we aimed for homes that had parking for 2 to 3 cars, using the Garage and Covered Spaces selections.

Have questions? We have answers, email support@abodefy.io and we will help you out.