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Custom Briargrove beauty boasts divine details and storage galore

6225 Piping Rock Ln.
Houston, TX 77057

Neighborhood: Briargrove
Style: Traditional
Square footage: 4,621
Beds: 5
Baths: 4 full, 1 half
Price: $2,275,000

The low down: Conceived by its original owners, this custom home is a harmonious blend of architectural grace and thoughtful functionality, designed to offer both elegance and enduring comfort.

Step inside to discover a grand foyer, where 10-foot ceilings immediately create a sense of openness.The wide crown moldings and substantial baseboards articulate the rooms with classical precision. Rich hardwood floors — warm, wide-planked, and impeccably finished — flow throughout the home, providing a seamless foundation for each space’s distinctive character. Solid-core doors punctuate the layout, their weight and finish reinforcing the home’s commitment to quality.

The floorplan balances formal and casual living with effortless fluidity. A stately formal dining room awaits memorable dinner parties, while a private study offers sanctuary for quiet contemplation or focused work.

The family room, open to the kitchen, invites relaxed gatherings, centered around a generous island that anchors the culinary heart of the home. Beyond this, a versatile rear flex room lends itself to myriad possibilities, whether as a guest retreat, a playroom, or a creative studio, offering adaptability for evolving needs.

6225 Piping Rock Houston home Photo by TK Images

Photo by TK Images

6225 Piping Rock Ln. is listed for $2.2 million.

Additional conveniences include an office nook that's perfect for modern work-from-home needs and a two-car porte cochere leading to an oversized one-car garage. Upstairs, four generously proportioned bedrooms and three baths provide private sanctuaries, complemented by a spacious game room designed for entertainment and relaxation.

Outdoor living is equally inviting: A covered porch beckons with a wood-burning fireplace and ceiling fan, creating an inviting setting for al fresco evenings and quiet mornings alike. A dedicated gas line primes the space for effortless grilling, while the generous green backyard offers space for relaxation, play, or gardening.

6225 Piping Rock Houston home Photo by TK Images

Even more thoughtful details abound, as found in the expansive closets, generous storage, and a mudroom that simplifies everyday transitions. Practicality is elevated by a whole-house Generac generator, ensuring seamless living regardless of circumstance. Built on a sturdy slab foundation with builder’s piers, the home stands as a testament to durability and structural integrity.

Being situated in the coveted Briargrove enclave means that homeowners can enjoy access to premier amenities within a community known for its charm and vitality. At once elegant and inviting, this home embodies timeless design principles with an eye toward comfort and lasting value, making it a residence designed for a lifetime.

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This home is on the market with Walter Bering of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty. Click here to see more photos, details, and to contact the agent.

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Slight decline in Houston home prices could benefit buyers, report says

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311 Brown Saddle St is on the market for $6.75 million.

A brand new report from Homes.com, which tracks hundreds of thousands of transactions to identify real-time housing trends, might mean great news for Houston home buyers.

Houston home prices posted their third consecutive monthly year-over-year decline in June. The median home price in the Houston metropolitan area fell from $349,000 in June 2024 to $347,970 in June 2025, a 0.3 percent decline. The numbers represent sales of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums throughout the metro area.

Looking a bit deeper, the report indicates that condos and townhomes are seeing prices fall the fastest. In June, the median detached-family home sold for $278,204, and the median condo sold for $160,000. That’s a 3.9 percent dip for both from a year ago. Meanwhile detached single-family home prices saw the smallest price decline, selling at $350,000, which is 0.8 percent less than a year ago.

The website Homes.com quotes local realtors noting that this is likely due to oversupply as well as rising HOA fees in these segments.

But all of it taken together means the scene could be shifting to a buyers’ market.

“Active listings are above pre-pandemic levels,” according to Itziar Aguirre, senior director of market analytics for CoStar and Homes.com. “Houses are staying on the market longer, and price cuts are becoming more common so that sellers can remain competitive, which is a good thing for potential homebuyers. With slightly lower prices and more houses to choose from, it is starting to feel like a buyer’s market.”

The report goes on to explain that housing construction in Houston surged coming out of the pandemic due to strong demand and population growth in the region. Developers may have overbuilt, particularly in the condo market and townhomes. Now, prices are falling the fastest in those two segments.

Also, there is likely a bit of a market correction going on since Houston saw a significant price appreciation from 2020-2022.

Condos and townhomes are often entry-level options for first-time buyers and high mortgage rates have impacted these buyers’ purchasing power. HOA fees have also increased, as have insurance premiums in the last few years, due to increased risk of flooding and hurricanes in Houston as well as higher repair costs due to inflation.

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