What it costs to paint a house in 77401 (Bellaire, TX) in 2026
Painting the outside of the typical home in 77401 runs about $4,200–$8,100 in labor, with paint extra. The typical home here is about 3,740 sq ft, built around 1998, and 79% of homes have two or more stories.
| 77401 at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes on county records | 6,124 |
| Median living area | 3,740 sq ft (middle half 2,510–4,640) |
| Median year built | 1998 |
| Built before 1978 | 21% |
| Two or more stories | 79% |
| Exterior paint, typical home (labor) | $4,200–$8,100 |
| Rank (most expensive first) | 13 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs |
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How 77401 compares
The middle of the 77401 range is 84% above the typical Houston-area home (middle $3,350) and 78% above the middle Harris County ZIP ($3,450).
| ZIP | Area | Median sq ft | 2+ stories | Exterior paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77396 | Humble | 1,970 | 43% | $2,600–$4,600 |
| 77388 | Spring | 2,300 | 48% | $2,700–$4,800 |
| 77377 | Tomball | 2,600 | 46% | $3,200–$5,700 |
| 77389 | Spring | 2,840 | 60% | $3,500–$6,900 |
| 77379 | Spring | 2,750 | 64% | $3,500–$6,900 |
| 77401 | Bellaire | 3,740 | 79% | $4,200–$8,100 |
What moves the price in 77401
Second stories. 79% of homes in 77401 have two or more stories, one of the higher shares in the Houston area (the area-wide share is about 40%). Two-story walls need taller ladders or a lift, more setup and slower work on the high sections, which is why the top of the range here climbs fast.
Size varies a lot. The middle half of homes here runs from 2,510 to 4,640 sq ft. A home near 2,510 sq ft typically prices below this page's range; one near 4,640 sq ft above it.
Age and prep. With a typical build year around 1998, many homes here are on their second or third repaint. Expect the painter to budget for scraping, caulk and a few spots of wood rot on trim; rot repair isn't in the range above and is usually quoted per board.
Worked example
A 3,740 sq ft two-story home in 77401, mostly brick with painted siding, trim and soffits: pressure wash, caulk, two coats on the painted surfaces. Labor about $4,200–$8,100. Wood rot repair, a color change from dark to light, and paint itself are on top. That's a planning number, not a quote; a painter will confirm after seeing the house.
Questions
How much does it cost to paint a house in 77401?
For the typical home in 77401 (about 3,740 sq ft, two-story), exterior painting labor runs about $4,200–$8,100 in 2026. Paint is extra; your estimate shows it separately. Your own home can be higher or lower; enter the address on Homestimo to get its range.
Is 77401 more expensive to paint than the rest of Houston?
The middle of the 77401 range is 84% above the Houston-area typical home ($3,350 at the middle) and 78% above the Harris County ZIP median. It ranks 13 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs from most to least expensive.
What makes painting quotes in 77401 go up?
Second stories (most homes here have one), more siding versus brick, wood rot on trim, and color changes that need an extra coat.
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How we got these numbers: Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) 2026 roll, single-family homes from 400 to 12,000 sq ft. "Typical home" is the home closest to the ZIP's median size with its most common number of stories; the range is the live Homestimo exterior estimate for that home (default options, run 2026-10-20). Not a quote. All Houston-area ZIPs.