Is Houston, DE 19954 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Houston is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Houston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Houston, DE 19954 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 92 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $449,805. Overall, Houston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Kent County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Clayton 19938 (36% sold over asking) and Harrington 19952 (34% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Houston real estate
Is Houston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Houston, DE 19954 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Houston?
The typical home went under contract in 92 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Houston sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Houston?
About 0.43% of a home’s value a year in Kent County, or roughly $1,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Houston?
The median sale price was $449,805 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $151 per square foot.
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