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Subdivisions in Pearland TX, from Shadow Creek Ranch to Southern Trails Pearland, south of the loop.
Shadow Creek Ranch, Silverlake, and the newer 288-corridor sections — Pearland’s family-anchored growth story, with the school zone math and commute trade-offs spelled out before you make an offer.
The short answer
What did Pearland houses sell for in summer 2026?
I’m Eddie Weir, a REALTOR® with REMAX Signature. Single-family homes that closed in Pearland from June 1 to August 31, 2026 had a median price of $385,000 across 382 sales, a median of 19 days to offer, and $162 per square foot. About 51% were one story, and the median year built was 2003 (Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS).
Updated September 2026 · Data: Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS
What Pearland Is
A South-side suburb that actually lives up to the commute.
Pearland sits just south of Beltway 8 along Highway 288, 20 minutes from the Texas Medical Center on a normal weekday. It grew up fast — the population went from about 37,000 in 2000 to over 125,000 today, and most of that growth concentrated in three master-planned communities: Shadow Creek Ranch, Silverlake, and Southern Trails. Pearland Town Center anchors the dining and retail. Pearland ISD handles most of the schools, and Alvin ISD covers the big west-side communities. Brazoria County handles the property taxes.
What Pearland Is
A family-driven Brazoria County suburb with strong Pearland ISD ratings, a fast 288 commute to the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston, housing options across Shadow Creek Ranch and established Pearland neighborhoods, and one of the most diverse populations in Greater Houston.
What Pearland Isn’t
Pearland is not the cheapest suburb in Greater Houston — MUD-heavy master-planned tracts carry higher effective tax rates than Friendswood or League City. It’s also not a small-town drive: rush-hour traffic on Highway 288 between Beltway 8 and 610 is a real consideration, especially before the toll lanes are factored in.
Who It’s For
Pearland fits Med Center commuters, buyers comparing Pearland ISD and Alvin ISD, people relocating from the Northeast and California who want suburban space and walkable retail, and investors looking at single-family rentals in Shadow Creek Ranch and Riverstone Ranch.
Active in Pearland, Texas
Homes for sale in Pearland, right now.
A look at what’s active in Pearland today, with prices that range widely by neighborhood. Open the live map any time to see every home.
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Current listings and comparisons
Pearland prices, home by home.
Pearland includes several distinct neighborhoods. Compare the current asking price with recent closed sales in the same area, with similar condition, size, and features.
View current Pearland listings and asking prices. An asking price is the seller’s offer; a closed sale shows what a buyer actually paid. Before making an offer, I compare recent sales from the Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS and explain the dates, property differences, and any reported concessions.
Check the school assignment with the district and the property’s taxes, exemptions, HOA charges, and any special district separately. Those details belong to the address, not a ZIP-wide average.
Inside Pearland
Six Pearland sub-areas, quickly.
Pearland isn’t one neighborhood. The price range, the schools, and the feel shift meaningfully between sub-areas, and choosing the wrong one costs buyers more than any other Pearland decision. Here’s the orientation for the subdivisions in Pearland, TX that I see most often, from Shadow Creek Ranch to Southern Trails.
77584 · Alvin ISD · Master-planned
Shadow Creek Ranch
The largest master-planned community in Pearland. Homes mostly built 2002–2015, robust amenity package, deep resale inventory, MUD tax exposure. Strong relocation pull.
77584 · PISD · Established
Silverlake
An older Pearland master-planned community with mature trees and stable resale. Lower entry pricing than Shadow Creek Ranch, walkable to several Pearland ISD elementaries.
77584 · Alvin ISD · Newer
Southern Trails
A 523-acre master-planned community west of Highway 288 with almost 1,400 home sites, built from the mid-2000s on. Ten lakes, miles of walking trails, parks and green spaces, and a recreation center with a pool and a fitness center. Homes in Southern Trails are zoned to Alvin Independent School District (Alvin ISD), not Pearland ISD.
77581 · PISD · Original
Old Pearland
The original Pearland near Pearland Parkway and Broadway Street. Older homes, larger lots, no MUD on most blocks, more affordable entry, walkable to downtown Pearland’s restaurants.
Separate communities · Verify by address
Massey Lakes Estates & Riverstone Ranch
These are separate communities, so search them separately. Confirm each home’s ZIP code and assigned schools with the address; “PISD” can refer to Pearland or Pasadena ISD. Check the current listing before assuming a home is new construction or naming its builder.
77047 · HISD · Pearland-adjacent
North Pearland (Harris County)
The 77047 sliver of Pearland sits in Harris County, not Brazoria, and feeds Houston ISD — not Pearland ISD. Buyers searching “Pearland” sometimes land here without realizing the school-district shift.
Schools, Taxes, MUDs
The three things nobody warns Pearland buyers about until close.
These three line items decide whether a Pearland home actually fits the budget the buyer thought it would. I walk every Pearland buyer through them before we write the first offer.
Pearland ISD
Pearland ISD covers most of Pearland’s 77584 and 77581 ZIPs. It’s one of the higher-rated suburban districts in Greater Houston, and Pearland ISD ratings are a meaningful part of resale value. Shadow Creek Ranch and Southern Trails are zoned to Alvin ISD, and the 77047 portion of Pearland is in HISD — confirm school zoning before assuming “Pearland” means Pearland ISD.
Property Tax Rate
Brazoria County effective property tax rates in Pearland generally land in the 2.4–3.2% range depending on which Pearland MUD or ESD applies. That’s higher than Harris County intown averages. Run the math at the highest probable rate when budgeting a Pearland purchase.
MUD & PID Districts
Most master-planned Pearland communities — Shadow Creek Ranch, Massey Lakes, Riverstone Ranch — sit inside Municipal Utility Districts that carry their own bonded debt. Old Pearland blocks generally don’t. Title commitment lists every district; read it.
Why People Pick Pearland
Town center, trails, and a fast 288 home.
Pearland Town Center anchors the suburb — an open-air mixed-use district with restaurants, shopping, the AMC theater, and a steady community calendar that draws Pearland families on weekends. The dining scene has expanded fast in the last few years, particularly in the 77584 corridor along Broadway Street and Pearland Parkway, with strong representation from the Asian-American and Hispanic communities that have grown alongside the city. The Pearland Recreation Center and Natatorium, Independence Park, Centennial Park, and the Shadow Creek Ranch trail system give Pearland more recreation infrastructure than most suburbs of comparable size.
On the connectivity side, Pearland is one of the better-positioned suburbs in Greater Houston. Highway 288 — including the toll lanes that opened in 2020 — drops Pearland drivers at the Texas Medical Center in 20–30 minutes off-peak. Beltway 8 connects to the Energy Corridor, the Galleria, and Hobby Airport. Galveston beaches are a 45-minute drive south. Downtown Houston, Minute Maid Park, NRG Stadium, and the Houston Zoo are all inside a 30-minute window. For Pearland buyers who want suburban space without giving up the Houston amenity set, the math works out.
Pearland FAQ
The questions Pearland buyers actually ask.
Is Pearland a good place to live?
For Med Center commuters and Pearland ISD families, yes. Pearland scores high on school ratings, dining, retail at Pearland Town Center, and commute to the Texas Medical Center via Highway 288. The trade-offs are higher property tax rates inside MUD districts, real flood history in pockets, and a 288 commute that tightens during peak hours.
What’s the average home price in Pearland, Texas?
Prices vary by the specific home, location, and condition. See current Pearland listings and asking prices, then compare recent closed sales before setting an offer price. I can pull a dated report from the Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS for the homes and area you are considering.
What’s the school district in Pearland?
Most of Pearland is zoned to Pearland ISD, including Silverlake and Old Pearland. The big west-side communities are the exception: Shadow Creek Ranch and Southern Trails are zoned to Alvin Independent School District (Alvin ISD), and the Fort Bend County section of Shadow Creek Ranch is Fort Bend ISD. The 77047 portion of Pearland (north of FM 518) is in Harris County and zoned to Houston ISD — this surprises buyers who assume “Pearland” automatically means Pearland ISD. Always confirm the school zoning at the specific address before writing an offer.
What about flooding in Pearland?
Houston flood diligence is part of every home search regardless of neighborhood. For any Pearland home you tour with me, I pull the FEMA flood-zone map by address, review the seller’s disclosure for prior events, and confirm the flood-insurance quote sits in your real cost-of-ownership picture. We cover all of it together at the buyer consultation — every Pearland address is different, and the map matters as much as the ZIP.
Are property taxes high in Pearland?
Pearland property tax rates in master-planned MUD districts typically land between 2.4% and 3.2% of assessed value — higher than the Harris County intown average. The MUD bond piece phases out over decades; the school and county pieces don’t. Old Pearland blocks outside any MUD usually carry lower effective rates. The title commitment lists every taxing entity for the specific address.
What is Shadow Creek Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch is the largest master-planned community in Pearland, built primarily between 2002 and 2015 by Lennar and other builders. It sits in the 77584 ZIP, is zoned mostly to Alvin ISD (its Fort Bend County section is Fort Bend ISD), includes resort-style amenities, and is one of the deepest resale inventories in Pearland. It also sits inside a MUD, which buyers should understand before assuming Shadow Creek Ranch property taxes match Old Pearland rates.
How long is the Pearland commute to the Med Center?
The drive from central Pearland to the Texas Medical Center via Highway 288 runs roughly 20–30 minutes off-peak and 35–55 minutes during morning rush. The 288 toll lanes opened in 2020 and shorten the peak commute meaningfully for drivers willing to pay the toll. Beltway 8 connects Pearland to the Energy Corridor and the Galleria with similar pattern.
Do I need a REALTOR® to buy a new construction home in Pearland?
You can buy a new home with your own agent. The rep at the model home works for the builder — that’s who they represent. I represent you, helping with incentives, the contract, inspections, and closing. In practically every case, the builder pays my compensation — I confirm it with the builder before our first visit. Contact me before your first model-home visit so I can confirm the builder’s registration process.
Continue Exploring
After Pearland.
If you’re weighing other South Houston options, Medical Center South, Clear Lake, Friendswood & League City, and Missouri City share the south-of-the-loop, master-planned, value-vs-Inner-Loop logic that drives most Pearland buyers. For current South Houston pricing, the Q2 2026 Houston market brief tracks pricing, inventory, and days-on-market across the Greater Houston area. For the broader process, the Houston buyer guide covers preapproval through closing, the Houston seller guide walks through pricing strategy if you’re listing, and the Houston investor guide handles rental and value-add analysis. When you’re ready, reach out — I cover the entire Greater Houston area through my REMAX Signature office.
Ready to talk through Pearland?
I’ll pull current Houston Association of REALTORS® data on Pearland, walk through the sub-areas that fit your budget and commute, and lay out the Pearland ISD zoning, MUD exposure, and flood considerations for any address you’re tracking. No pressure, no obligation, no auto-drip.
