Beyoncé's childhood Houston home sold in May 2026 after $1.275m listing
Beyoncé's childhood home in Houston, Texas, was sold in May 2026 after being listed for $1.275 million. The property, which the Knowles family owned from 1987 to 1994, has undergone significant renovations since the singer lived there.
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Celebrity-owned real estate often commands premium prices and serves as a cultural touchstone for fans, highlighting the intersection of pop culture and the luxury housing market.
A house in Houston where Beyonce spent seven years of her childhood has attracted multiple offers after being put on the market for $1.275 million in April. The property, which her family purchased in 1987, has changed considerably since Beyonce lived there, long before she became one of the world's best-known singers.The 4,010-square-foot property stands at 3346 Parkwood Drive in Houston's Riverside Terrace neighbourhood. According to property details listed by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), the house was built in 1935 and has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a renovated kitchen, a swimming pool, a large walk-in wardrobe and a separate garage apartment. The Houston Chronicle reported that the house received several offers within approximately two weeks of being listed. By April 22, a local buyer had entered into a contract to purchase it.The house was part of Beyonce's life between the ages of around six and 13.
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