Spooktacular Fall Fun: Halloween & Real Estate in North Houston

Kayla Sargent
4 days ago
3 min read

Fall is here, the leaves are almost changing color (okay, in Texas that’s optimistic), the pumpkins are piling up, and you know what that means: time for some serious seasonal fun — and yes, I’m also going to talk real-estate, because after all: I'm a realtor (hello, you!).

Here’s your go-to guide for “North Houston Halloween & Real Estate”, because I’m feeling clever and you deserve to know how the spooky season intersects with the housing market.

🎃 Halloween Hotspots in North Houston

The Woodlands

In The Woodlands you’ll find family-friendly Halloween photo-ops, pumpkin-backdrops, and treat trails. For example, Market Street set up a pumpkin backdrop Oct. 28-31 for selfies and family fun.

Pro tip: Go early for the best spots and avoid the big traffic jam one expects when everyone wants their Insta-pic.

Conroe

Just south of The Woodlands, Conroe is stepping up its game with local fall festivals and pumpkin-patch events. Great for families, bigger yards, and a bit more space to roam.

Willis

Smaller town, bigger charm. Willis gives you that “country meets suburb” feel. Ideal if you want something a little quieter but still festive.

Montgomery

Montgomery has plenty of fall-festival energy, and for Halloween that means hayrides, pumpkin patches, maybe even some spooky corn-mazes depending on what the local farms set up.

Magnolia

If you like a blend of small-town and suburban life, Magnolia offers that. Check community bulletin boards for “Fall Fest” or “Trick-or-Treat Streets” — those often provide gold-star experiences for families.

🏡 Real Estate Snapshot: Fall 2025 in North Houston

Good news: you’re the Realtor in the room now, so these numbers matter. The housing market in and around North Houston (yes, that includes many of the places listed above) is evolving — not collapsing, but definitely shifting.

According to the Houston Association of Realtors, in North Houston the median listing home price in September 2025 was about $359,900.
In the broader Houston area, the median sale price was around $345,000 in Sept 2025 — down about 1.7 % year-over-year.
Inventory is up. For example, active listings hit about 40,000 in July 2025 — up 38 % from the previous year. That means more options for buyers.
The market is tilting more toward balance. Not crazy bidding wars everywhere, but still healthy.

What this means for you (yes, you the agent):

Buyers: You’ve got more leverage than you might have had in the past few years. More homes, slower movement — you can help your buyer clients negotiate better.
Sellers: It’s still a good time to sell if you price smart and stage right. But the days of “list and immediate 20 competing offers” are fading (at least for now).
For both: Highlight the suburb advantage. In areas like Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, Magnolia — these communities offer amenities, schools, space — that’s still in demand.
Fall is a strategic time: As we roll into Halloween and holiday season, people are still looking. If sellers procrastinate into winter, they risk losing momentum.

So yes — you can tell your clients: “While you’re carving pumpkins in The Woodlands or trick-or‐treating in Magnolia, the market out there is shifting from red-hot panic mode to smart, deliberate decision mode. Let’s leverage it.”

✅ Quick Tips for Halloween & Home Buyers/Sellers

If you’re out house-hunting in one of these North Houston areas, use local Halloween events as a mini-neighborhood tour: see how the streets light up, how the community participates — it gives feel beyond the block.
Sellers, add a little seasonal curb-appeal: a tasteful fall/harvest/Halloween display (nothing too “scary” unless you market to daredevils) can boost interest in open houses.
Buyers, the fall window means less frantic competition; you can take your time, inspect properly, negotiate.
Know your schools, know your commute, and know that the suburbs listed above continue to draw buyers who want more space for their money — big yard, good school, easy commute.

🔚 Final Note

So go ahead — put on your costume, get your pumpkin spice on, and enjoy Halloween across the North Houston region and while you’re handing out candy (or taking it), know that the housing market is doing its own seasonal dance: a little cooler, a bit more choice, and loaded with opportunity — if you play your part smartly.