The first Tesla-powered community in the US just launched — and homes are selling out fast

New York Post

21-04-2025

In Houston, an enclave of 11 homes fully powered by Tesla technology is drawing fervent interest from buyers — all as Elon Musk navigates turbulent waters with ongoing vehicle vandalism.
Demand is unrelenting, with inquiries flooding in from as far afield as Washington State and overseas.
'We have honestly had no issues with Trump and Musk backlash. In fact, I had over 150-plus people at my brokers' open. It was insane, people were very excited,' Jamie Fallon, a Houston-based real estate broker handling the homes' sales, told Realtor.com. (Musk himself is not involved.)
Nestled in the Oaks of Shady Acres neighborhood, these properties — constructed by Utopia Homes, in partnership with Tesla — boast the company's solar roof tiles, Powerwall batteries and electric vehicle chargers, offering a lifeline of continuous electricity in a state plagued by power outages due to its independent grid.
'It's the only community of its kind in North America,' Fallon told The Post. 'They created this product because of the loss of power that we continuously have here.'
11 Elon Musk.
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'All of our electrical is above the air. It's not buried underground. And so when there's a power storm, it'll knock out a transformer, it knocks out power lines monthly. And so we continuously have power outages.'
The homes, priced at $524,000 for smaller models and $544,900 for larger ones, far exceed Houston's median listing price of $365,000.
11 In Houston, a community of 11 Tesla-powered homes has sparked intense buyer interest despite challenges facing Tesla and its founder, Elon Musk.
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'Houston is an oil and gas place, so having the first Tesla-powered homes is unheard of,' she said.
Only four homes remain unsold, Fallon told The Post.
11 The homes are equipped with Tesla's solar roof shingles, Powerwall battery storage and EV chargers.
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11 These homes ensure uninterrupted power — a critical feature in Texas, which has faced prolonged outages.
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11 One home currently available spans 1,907 square feet.
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The homes' energy independence, powered by corrosion-resistant steel solar tiles and backed by Powerwall storage, eliminates electric bills and ensures 24/7 outage protection, according to listing details.
The properties blend cutting-edge sustainability with high-end design.
Fallon said they wanted to partner with Tesla because they offered 'aesthetically pleasing shingles.'
'Tesla is one of the only ones that has actual shingles. So these aren't the ugly solar panels, the big rectangle square ones, these are true shingles,' Fallon told The Post. 'We didn't want something that looked aesthetically gross.'
11 Priced at $524,000 and $544,900, well above Houston's median list price of $365,000, the homes have drawn buyers from near and far.
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11 Broker Jamie Fallon reports overwhelming demand.
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11 The homes feature modern designs with steel solar tiles, floor-to-ceiling windows and premium amenities like Quartz countertops and spa-like bathrooms.
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An available three-bedroom, 1,907-square-foot home features floor-to-ceiling windows, a sleek kitchen with Whirlpool appliances and Quartz countertops — and a spa-inspired primary suite with a soaking tub and an expansive shower.
The listing touts a 'private yard, perfect for relaxation or entertaining,' and proximity to local trails and shopping.
Buyers, described by Fallon as 'normal, everyday people,' include international prospects eager to secure these innovative dwellings.
'The cooler thing is in those neighborhoods close by, there's houses that don't have any of this technology that are around the same price. So why would you purchase one of those [homes] when you can get one of these?' Fallon asked.
11 A look inside one of the bedrooms.
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11 A spa-like bathroom seen in one of the homes.
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11 A balcony.
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'While we are big on oil, gas and generators, now people are seeing that they can have Tesla-powered homes at similar price points. We are not selling sunset; we are selling power,' she told Realtor.com.
The fervor suggests a potential shift in Texas, where Fallon believes such homes could become a blueprint for future development.
'What legislation we have in Washington is going to dictate it, but going toward clean energy is where I think the country is headed. I think there is a mindset shift happening,' she added.
Fallon herself is sold on the technology, planning to install Tesla's solar shingles — priced between between $50 and $88 per square foot — on her own home.
'The next time I have to replace my roof, I'm putting Tesla shingles. You can't even tell [what they are], they look so good,' she said.