Median home prices increased in all Sugar Land and Missouri City ZIP codes in April when compared to April of last year, mirroring regional trends.

ZIP code 77478 saw the largest year-over-year percentage change at 31.5%, while ZIP code 77479 boasts the highest median price of homes sold at $540,000.

However, the number of homes sold in April declined in all area ZIP codes compared to the same month last year except for 77498. ZIP code 77459 had the highest number of homes sold with 131.

Featured neighborhood: Quail Valley East, 77459

According to the Houston Association of Realtors, the Quail Valley East neighborhood has 1,062 single-family properties with a median build year of 1975 and a median size of 1,819 square feet.

Children in Quail Valley East are zoned for Fort Bend ISD's Lantern Lane Elementary School, Quail Valley Middle School and Elkins High School.

• Median home value: $250,000
• Square footage: 1,400-2,200
• Median annual property taxes: $4,157
• Estimated annual homeowners association dues: $125
• Homes on the market*: 1
• Homes under contract*: 4
• Average days on the market*: 5

*As of April 1